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The apex body playing a pivotal role in the Indian maritime industry by facilitating the development of a modern and vibrant port sector through the promotion of private ports and terminals which will coexist and compete with state owned ports in a dynamic, healthy and level playing environment.

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08 Shipping Market Semantics: Free fall, a tailspin or . . .? 10 The Tanker Market Awaits a Better Day 11 Preparing for the future

33 In a Class of its Own 34 A Fitting Environment Nurtures a Fitting Career 36 Skills, Knowledge, and Attitude for a Maritime Career 39 Manifesting All Round Talent

SPOTLIGHT 30 A Vibrant Port in the Making

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40 High-tech Crane Technology on the Anvil for India 52 Road to Sustainability Includes Tightening of Belt 54 Wholesome Celebrations to Remember 56 Maritime safety probed at major GOP seminar 57 For your diary

19 MSC Steps Forward with a Bold Move

TECHNOLOGY - State of the Art from ClassNK 22 Future Perfect with High-tech Ships

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Low Sulphur Fuel Engines from Wartsila Emissions Minimising Solutions from ABB Controlling Systems Locally New Efficiency Device on the Block An Emission Technology that Fits All

INSIGHT 07 A Rapid Learning Formula to Emulate 17 Southern Seaports Turning Around Volumes 26 Working out a Win-Win Way with Your Team 44 Is India’s Ship-recycling Capital Getting a Facelift Soon? 53 Panama Canal Expansion Will Reduce Carbon Footprint

04 EDITORIAL 60 PRODUCT SHOWCASE 05 NEWS UPDATE 63 OVERSIGHT

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Editorial

Necessity is the Mother of Invention C oncerns regarding global warming and its effects on the environment are encouraging companies and scientific communities to experiment with a variety of measures, and are even willing to go back to the basics to arrive at necessary solutions. An Australian company has developed a hybrid diesel/solar-powered system that they claim could work in commercial shipping. The technology – roof-mounted solar panels on the ferries create electricity, which is stored in a battery and powers the engine while the boats move at slow speeds. The engines switch to diesel when faster speeds are required. One of their ferries is also equipped with two sails covered in solar panels. The sails allow the boat to use both the sun and wind to further reduce the consumption of diesel. Greater energy conservation consciousness and the necessity for reduced CO2 emissions provoked IMO’S MEPC 62 to adopt mandates requiring new ships to be designed to be more energy efficient and thereby release less greenhouse gases via the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI). Also mandatory is a Ship Energy Efficiency Plan (SEEMP) that sets out how energy savings can be made for each individual ship. Various options are proposed; such as speed optimization, weather routing, and hull maintenance amongst others. What are the gains likely to be when these measures are implemented? Quick estimates predict that by 2020, an average of 151.5 million tons of annual CO2 reductions are possible from the introduction of the EEDI for new ships and the SEEMP for all ships in operation. And by 2030, the CO2 reductions will increase to an average of 330 million tons annually. What this translates into is a significant annual fuel cost saving of about US$50 billion in 2020 and US$200 billion by 2030 based on fuel price scenarios that take into account the switch to low-sulphur fuel in 2020. And even as the shipping companies reel under unused capacities, fresh deliveries joining the fleet in 2012 will compound this scenario. To offset this scenario, companies are planning to send off ships nearing the end of their productive tenures to the recycling yards. It is estimated that 55 million gt will be available for breaking in the next 24 months which is roughly over 25 percent of the total global capacities. This is one of the largest ever demolition drives ever, and ship owning companies are already lining up outside ship recycling yards. Gladly this time around companies are willing and think it necessary to spend towards upgrading and making the recycling facilities ‘Safer and eco-friendly’ before services are availed. A high level delegation comprising ship owning companies from Japan has inspected India’s top ship recycling destination. It is understood that Japanese government would fund the necessary US$ 22.50 million for the project. As freight rates kept crashing Container lines announced an increase of US$200-700 per TEU on various sectors effective February 2012. President of Container Shipping Lines Association says, “Taking a bold stance has been necessary for the shipping lines at this stage.”

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Ministry to Lend a Hand for More Tonnage and Capacity D Taking a step espite the continuation of downturn in the current fiscal Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shipping ministry is fairly optimistic about PPP investments. It has earmarked the award of 22 publicprivate (PPP) projects with a total investment of about Rs 16, 000 crore to create capacity of 231 million tones. Government sources inform that many projects are at an advanced stage. Also, to meet deadlines the ministry is carrying out necessary interventions by way of streamlining procedures, and according security clearances on priority basis. The government is planning to award

six PPP projects in the port sector this fiscal including a project of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT). The ministry has revealed that 22 PPP projects worth Rs.16,000 crore are under consideration. The ministry stated that by March 2012 at least five projects will be given permission, including the one at JNPT worth around Rs.6,700 crore. K. Mohandas, Secretary of shipping, government of Indian has stated that major ports being public entities are encouraged to have transparent procedures and credible decision-making. Amongst the various measures, the ministry has embarked upon regularizing tariffs at ports. It has also drafted a Bill proposing a twotier regulatory authority system for central and state government ports. The ministry is having a second look at the bill because of reservation on part of the states and private operators. The ministry is also looking at the feasibility of providing more support to capital dredging which will be a relief to port users. According to the Secretary Shipping, Indian shipping needs more tonnage and capacity and government support was imperative. The support to shipping sector can be in the form of some cargo assurance, where not only the public sector, but even private sector will have to commit volumes. The ministry is currently poised to support the shipping sector to bring in more investments for ports to handle more tonnage.

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n an interview to ET Now, Shipping Secretary K. Mohandas has said that an appropriate package is being worked out in favour of shipping subsidy for growth of Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tonnage in consultation with various concerned ministries. Secretary shipping made it clear that it was important to plan and introduce something appropriate well ahead so that when the economic revival happens, the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s yards could capture a good percentage of global market share. He also made it clear that the government was considering the very special nature of the shipbuilding industry based on the multiplayer effect that it had, the impact it had on creating massive employment in the country and adding to the overall economic activity and to the industrial production. Mohandas confirmed that the quantum of subsidy was a question of detail which would be decided at the appropriate time.

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NOTES TO THE EDITOR … Overflowing with positive information The October / November 2011 issue No.2 (Vol.1) of SNM Events sets a very high standard of presentation, contents and the information given to the reader on maritime activities happening in the country. The various writers who have contributed articles in the magazine are certainly people of great eminence and experience. There is no doubt that the magazine deserves to be on the corporate tables of the maritime industry and also leading Institutions serving the merchant navy. In my opinion the magazine brings out all the brighter aspects of maritime activities but does not bring out some bold articles which should throw light on darker side of the maritime industry. There are substantial cases appearing as maritime frauds and terrorists acts which are being presently practiced in container trade world wide. Carriage of banned chemicals, hazardous and dangerous waste being carried clandestinely to the third world country ports. Another area that needs exposure in the magazine is the malpractices in training and recruitment of seafarers and cadets in India. This is a very serious public interest issue affecting several hundred middle class families of the country who contribute to the major percentage of merchant navy man power that serves the national and international fleets.

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Must write about maritime economy The magazine covers a wide range of topics relevant for the entire shipping industry e.g. Shipbuilding, Logistics, Port Infrastructure, Management and current events. A good amount of efforts have been put in for investigative journalism. All articles are informative and interesting and helps one keep pace with current developments. SNM Events can further do good by including information on maritime economy e.g. current shipping markets, trends, Baltic Index etc. Other information with regard to Indian manning statistics vis-a-vis rest of the crew supplying countries can help generate competition for enhanced training volumes in India. Capt KS Paintal, Managing Director, of Elite Mariners Pvt Ltd

Absorbing journal SNM Events is a very interesting and absorbing journal. The article ‘Minor Services that Serve Major Problems’ has covered nuts and bolts of the problem. ‘Best Management Practices for Combating Piracy’ has given insight to problems and provides a detailed reading. Maj Gen. Basant Himalian, CEO, Geetapuram Port Services

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It may sound detrimental to the commercial interest of the magazine owners but it would be welcomed by the sincere and honest ship management companies who are the end users of the trained manpower churned out of the DGS certified Institutes which have mushroomed all over the country. Such articles could appear in the HR Trends section of the magazine. I would certainly contribute useful articles to this magazine to share my vast experience of the industry.

The magazine is a refreshing addition to periodicals covering the marine field. The canvas is large and the publishers make a successful attempt at reaching out to all types of readers in the maritime arena. Right from human resources, shipping events, new technology, to heritage ports and the existing market scenario and there is something in it for every one interested in shipping. The presentation is international in outlook and the pictures crisp and sharp. There is enough justification for it to be a monthly instead of present bi-monthly edition.

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INSIGHT www.snmevents com 12.34 per cent over previous year.

A Formula for Success

A Rapid Learning Formula to Emulate Gujarat Ports lead the way for other coastal state ports. A SNM Events bureau report.

ujarat Ports continue to make news. According to reports Gujarat Pipavav Port had a revenue growth of 33 percent and net profit growth of 142 percent during the fourth quarter of 2011. Strong volume growth and better realisations, despite a slowdown in container traffic environment, have helped it achieve the milestone. The port has registered a volume growth of 20 percent and 18 percent for container and bulk cargo traffic respectively.

High Performance Gujarat currently has four greenfield private sector ports operational with a combined installed capacity of all four at around 100 MTPA. These private sector ports include Mundra Port, Hazira Port, Pipavav Port and Dahej Port.

Out of the total 314 million tonnes (mt) handled by non-major ports in 2010-11, about 230 mt or 73.39 per cent were handled by NMPs in Gujarat. Andhra Pradesh was a distance second handling 258 mt or 16.64 per cent of the total cargo share while the percentage of other states was in single digits. Cargo handling at the non-major ports in Gujarat has grown by a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.2 per cent in the last decade easily outstripping the national CAGR of 9.3 per cent (from 368 MTPA in 2000-01 to 821 MTPA in 2010-11.) The existing installed capacity of the 41 non-major ports in Gujarat stands at 273 MTPA, which is expected to rise to 508 MTPA by 2014-15. So far, the cargo handling at these non-major ports was recorded at 231 MTPA for 2010-11 up

According to industry leaders, Gujarat’s business-friendly policy and governance attracts industries to make investments in the port sector. Rajiv Agarwal, MD, Essar Ports states that almost all of their investments of Rs.6000 crores currently in ports are in Gujarat. He adds that they would be investing a further Rs.2000 crores in Gujarat to add to their capacities at Vadinar and Hazira. Gujarat was the first Indian state to have a dedicated maritime authority in 1981 and a port policy formulated in 1995. Besides Gujarat, only two other states Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu have maritime boards. Popular opinion holds the view that the port policy opened the doors for a port-led development in Gujarat. The port policy calls for public-private partnership (PPP) in port development and management. “This is in contrast to the Tariff Authority for Major Ports (TAMP) that determines tariffs for the major ports in the country, Gujarat’s port policy safeguards the interests of port operators and the state exchequer as well,” argue officials in the administration. Government officials state that the state adopted BOOT (Build Own Operate Transfer) policy for development of greenfield ports with tariff and operational freedom to the private port operator. The special economic zones (SEZs) coming up in Gujarat are also promising assured business for the port operators in Gujarat. The state is well connected to the hinterland and provides access to northern India.

Learning from the Leader Reports suggest that many coastal states have also started looking to Gujarat to help them chalk-out a road map for portled growth Impressed by this Western state’s success story in ports Coastal states including Orissa, Kerala and Karnataka have initiated talks with the Gujarat government to formulate a maritime authority for their respective states.

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TRADEWINDS SCENARIO

Shipping Market Semantics: Free fall, a tailspin or . . .? By Vijayendra Acharya The economic slowdown in many of the developed economies of the world, coupled with unprecedented monetary turbulence in the Euro zone is now beginning to find its echoes in the worsening slump in the shipping freight markets. Yet despite the alarming bells sounded by the steep and cascading fall in the shipping freight rates – of over 50% in just past one month of the New Year alone, few shipping experts seem taken in by surprise or shock, despite the blatant severity of the fall. Radical shifts in the shipping market indices, especially the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) was seen by many as a sort of curtain-raiser on macroeconomic trend to come but few are now willing to concede current downside, is corollary to a broadside economic slowdown. Palpably, the shipping industry and market is perhaps digging into a crisis largely of its own making as different players in the value chain re-position their stakes.

DI tracks worldwide shipping rates for dry-bulk cargoes in four vessel classes, is already touching historic lows. Last seen only in early 2009, when global trade was reeling from shock waves of the Lehman Brothers’ collapse, the shipping rates for Capesize vessels in particular, are down by 80% so far this year, much below the level needed to keep them afloat, at bare minimum operating cost. The scale of the market collapse is indeed, confusing for most people unable to fix their determinate cause, while its implications on bottomlines are proving to be worrying. Indeed, paradoxically enough there has neither been any significant change in the level of global trade demand for various bulk commodities like coal, iron ore etc. There hasn’t been any drastic increase in the available shipping fleet tonnage to warrant the extent of fall seen in the freight rates, now being witnessed for the past few weeks.

Few analysts are willing to come marine fuel prices. However, the more forward with any plausible explanation one tends to move towards such a on why the shipping multi-variant analysis of the markets are getting so badly shipping market trends, the battered by this precipitous more such analysis tends fall and whether there will to lose its sting and bite be any imminent hope in freight price arbitrage of turnaround, if not a situations– a phenomenon sustainable bounce-back in that is increasingly colouring the near future. the shipper-ship-owner For sure, high degree of relationship and culminating Vijayendra Acharya index and price volatility has in high degree of incapability been endemic to the shipping and indifference in markets. But lately, there have been responding constructively to severity of strong temptations to link the swings in the market crisis. the shipping fortunes to larger macroHow the diverse componential level trends in global commodity trade elements at play in the shipping market volumes and prices, shipper demand get factorized in the actual day-tofor carrying ocean freight volumes and day freight level determinations or variances in shipping fleet capacity; market forecasts is largely an outcome besides the impact of other factors of arbitrage potential to be unearthed like fleet composition, parcel-load in spot negotiations - between forces distribution, route-wise assessments representing the supply and demand of spot charter rates and volatility in side of the equation. As a highly geared negotiating process, almost every nuance MOVEMENTS IN T/C AVERAGE RATES (IN USD) of the chartering process – deployment of the ship at the call port, cargoes BCI BPI BSI BHSI seeking ships at discharge port, nature Latest 5,490 6,088 7,034 6,130 of available vessel gear and laycan, each Last Trading 5,566 6,488 7,278 6,264 work their way into price arbitrage but they do so increasingly in a manner that A Week Ago 6,135 7,545 8,107 6,663 defies simple rules of reciprocity. A Month Ago 27,512 13,139 12,296 8,319 This growing anomaly is reflected Six Months Ago 8,810 12061 13,161 9,944 in smaller variances in the component pricing factors disproportionately One Year Ago 5,910 10,470 12,307 10,336 impacting overall cost and price

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determinations. This results in market prices peaking to unrealistically high levels in relatively shorter time span and then as quickly diving down to abysmally low levels, such as being now witnessed. These rather destabilizing market motions, essentially call into question many of the long-term structural assumptions that underlie working of shipping industry and markets. Shrinking availability of low-cost and long term debt financing for shipping class assets is fallout of the asset price deflation now underway. Historically, shipping market cycle is considered to be largely autonomous, if not independent from how the general economic cycle pans itself out. Being instrumental in large scale movement of cargoes - comprising both the industrial raw materials (primary commodities) and manufactured goods on a global scale, it in fact re-enacts the very same economic processes that an economy internally stages â&#x20AC;&#x201C; albeit in

terms of geographical re-production and re-distribution of economic value. This autonomy of shipping has however been increasingly whittled down by growing interpenetration of component parts of the world economy, large scale directional shifts in the conventional trade patterns, the shipping value chain itself with its changing shipping fleet profile, large parcel load movement using ultra bulk carriers, all of which have relativised the old comparative advantages of scale and location in international trade. There have been further radical changes in the working of global commodity supply chains and the structure of commodity trade contracts and lines of integration between the users and owners of various resources. There is, correspondingly a far greater homogenization of the business risk factors, underlying the commodity trade and exchanges - both in terms of contract pricing modalities

and availability in required volumes. The specific competitive advantages of being on the buyer or seller side are also melting away, as there is no more single privileged point of value optimization in how the new supply chains are being formed in a number of sectors and industries. The shipping and port business models are thus, unwittingly getting sucked into a maze of cross-connecting value chains and are yet to fully adapt to the new challenges and opportunities. The market extremities such as is being witnessed in the shipping market may not last long and might soon ease with some changes in the immediate horizon. However unless there is far greater and systematic response to changes underway in the global trade and business environment, the shipping market crisis is bound to repeat itself with greater frequency and perhaps greater severity of consequences, when it calls next time around.

The author is a research head at JM Baxi & Company

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TRADEWINDS SCENARIO

The Tanker Market Awaits a Better Day Capt. Mohan Naik In these turbulent times, predicting the future of the tanker market is akin to writing an astrological column in a magazine which most readers like to sample but very few take seriously. Given the double whammy of the 2011 bad markets and the looming Iran sanctions or Strait of Hormuz blockade imbroglio, the task becomes even more challenging. Nevertheless, here is an attempt to gaze into the crystal ball.

urope currently imports Rates in Suezmaxes are a about 450,000 bbls per bit behind as compared to day from Iran. A large 2011 for most World scale chunk of this oil will now find voyages. The same goes for itself being imported by the Far the lower tonnage vessels East countries, primarily China. including clean product These buyers will be able to tankers. exercise some price control on In the private oil due to the situation. If Iran ownership market, owners Capt. Mohan Naik seriously goes ahead with the also will feel the pinch. threat to close the Strait of The shipping industry is Hormuz then hostilities are expected reflecting Darwinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s words- survival of the with the US. It is already said that any fittest. Consolidation will be the name of disruption to the flow of oil from the the game and pooling may improve the straits would be illegal and unsuccessful. markets. Tanker owners who diversified The very large crude carrier (VLCC) by owning different types of ships are market is just about to get better with now foreseeing before deciding with dry raters. The West African exports are bulk rates and LNG (Liquefied Natural steady however activity is low presently. gas) tankers. LNG in particular is holding

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on its own in these troubled times. China has already augmented its owned and operated oil tanker fleet, mainly VLCCs, during the past few years, built by its own shipyards, which have improved exponentially on their quality during this period. They will continue to supply most of its domestic needs. This may entail a large chunk of the other VLCC owners being left out of this share of the Chinese market. India may face a spiraling oil import bill if the scenario predicted in the Gulf region earlier becomes a reality as its import from the AG region is the most economical in terms of ton-mile. Given the fact that bunker prices have also risen, it will be truly a test of the will of the government to control domestic prices of oil. A thick stroke in this bleakly painted picture is that, the U.S. economy is showing signs of recovery; the Euro zone is exerting some political will for the common good. Also to mention, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently cut down on the cash reserve ratio (CRR) rates. Now stability in the Arabian Gulf region will be the therapy that is prescribed by shipping doctors for the tanker market to recover fully and gain strength. The author is GM and representative-India of Dynacom Tankers Management Ltd.

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an the vagaries of trade cycles be so severe? During the period 2005 – 2008 shipyards were so tight that getting a building slot was too difficult. Currently there is a supply and demand mismatch whereby there is more tonnage in the market than the trade requires. Arun Gupta, director, technical and offshore services, Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) says during the boom years many ship owners including SCI went for acquisitions. “But these are times of exercising caution.” On its part, the leading shipping company will just conserve its cash and wait for the market to improve. Having said that,, the company must prepare for the times ahead looking at scenarios that will exist from 2013 onwards. On 31st January, 2012, SCI placed orders for 6 Anchor Handling, Towing and Supply (AHTS) vessels with ABG Shipyard Ltd. ABG Shipyard was chosen since it is one of the premier shipyards in the country and SCI was commited to supporting the development of shipbuilding industry in India. The shipyard was shortlisted and selected through a competitive tendering process which was limited only for Indian shipyards. The vessels on order would be delivered in a phased manner from 2013 to 2014. The vessels ordered by SCI are of 80 tonne bollard pull capacity each with superior specifications. These vessels will offer essential support and services for growth of the Indian Offshore industry. In the offshore sector, SCI presently has a fleet of 12 vessels of which 9 vessels were acquired during the mid eighties. These vessels have been serving the oil exploration and production sector in India and the older vessels were upgraded by SCI with dynamic positioning systems, enabling the vessels to offer superior service to

Arun Kumar Gupta, director, technical and offshore services, SCI

the oil industry. The present order of 6 vessels would serve as part replacement of these ageing assets after their phase out from the service. In addition to these 12 owned vessels SCI has on order 2 AHTS vessels of 80T capacity each, 3 AHTS of 120T capacity each and 2 PSVs. SCI has also been operating offshore vessels owned by ONGC, some of which are specialized vessels requiring high technical expertise for management. SCI has built up such required expertise

through rigorous training of dedicated teams over the years. The present order for 6 nos. 80T capacity vessels mark SCI’s further interest in the offshore segment, which is growing at a rapid pace in the international as well as Indian context. With the present order SCI’s order book position improves to 29 vessels, which include VLCCs, cellular containers vessels, bulk carriers and offshore vessels.

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Ministry subsidizes a good percentage in shipbuilding

North Korea and China in a JV

hough proposals for incentivizing shipbuilding are still in the pipeline but the shipping ministry is aiming to cover a bigger percentage of the shipbuilding market while deciding on the subsidy. The shipping ministry will discuss with various other ministries before taking the final decision on offering a subsidy to the sector of shipbuilding. The government is yet to come out with the final package of subsidy in coming 2-3 years. Various types of ships can have various levels of subsidy from the government. Subsidies are generally not supported but the subsidy for shipbuilding has many positive sides, according to the shipping ministry. Shipbuilding can be a source of creating massive employment opportunity in the country and industrial production which will demand support. The various sections in the government have to approve the subsidy for shipbuilding. The government is yet to decide on the package of subsidy to the shipbuilding industry of India. The subsidy scheme discontinued in 2007 and ever since then, the ministry has been working on a new subsidy package. The shipping ministry is hoping for a quick revival in the industry so that subsidy from the ministry adds to the benefit of the trade. The ministry is planning in details before deciding on the package of subsidy it will offer for shipbuilding market in India.

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orth Korea and China will develop the Hwanggeumpyong district, located in Sindo County, North Pyongan province as a special economic district. Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineeringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s investment for the district will be the first in North Korea by a South Korean company after the death of Kim Jong-ii. There are plans to construct a dockyard for ship repair and facilities for steel structure business in areas around Hwanggeumpyong, North Korea and Dandong, China in partnership with Rilin group of China. Discussions for investments and schedule for groundbreaking are in progress with Rilin Group by Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering. Daewooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advance into Hwanggeumpyong will be conducted under a joint venture with Rilin, which is based in Dandong. The two companies

earlier exchanged a memorandum of understanding on comprehensive cooperation in ship repair, wind power and nuclear energy in January 2011. The JV will also move into natural resource development by using Dandong and Hwanggeumpyong as its base. The area of Hwanggeumpyong is a logistical hub and this is affecting the decision of Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering. In this area natural resources from northern Chinese provinces, Russia, Inner Mongolia and North Korea converge. It is a small island measuring 11.45 square kilometers at the estuary of the Yalu River, is linked with Dandong of China`s Liaoning province due to long-term sedimentation. Pyongyang and Beijing agreed to develop the area into a special economic district, and held a groundbreaking ceremony in June in 2011.

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Arun Sharma takes over as CMD of IRS

run Sharma has taken charge as chairman and managing director of Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) from 1ST of February

2012. He is a marine engineer with a rich experience of various facets of marine operations. Sharma has held very senior positions in reputed shipping companies. Sharma started his career with the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) and sailed with them for 10 years till 1979. Sharma moved to shore services the same year. On shore with SCI, he rose to the level of deputy general manager and head of LPG and chemical operations in 1990. Thereafter he joined Varun Shipping as the vice president – operations and in the course of 8 years, diversified their operations into liquified gas trade and contributed in making Varun Shipping

the largest Indian gas carrier company. Sharma joined the Great Eastern Shipping Company in the year 2000, as a president. He was holding overall charge of the day-to-day operations of India’s largest private sector shipping company. Apart from upgrading the fleet and bringing in VLCCs, the tonnage of Great Eastern Shipping almost doubled during his tenure. In March, 2006 he was appointed president and CEO of India Steamship Company, Kolkata where he reengineered their fleet to modern double hull vessels while the tonnage grew by about 4,00,000 DWT. IRS became a member of IACS in June, 2010 and under the leadership of Arun Sharma, now looks to capitalize on the opportunities available as it gets approved as a recognised organisation by important flag state administrations, having already secured the recognition from Panama, Liberia, Marshall Islands and 16 other flag states.

Foreign University Looks to Partner Indian Universities

lymouth University, UK will invest in Indian universities to set up research centres. The university has expertise in areas of marine engineering, robotics, computing and environmental sciences. The university also houses Europe’s largest marine institute, reports The Business Standard. Plymouth University sees India as a promising nation, lacking in research. The investment from UK will help India to overcome the shortfall. Plymouth, a leading university in research activities looks forward to partner with Indian universities to set up research centres. The UK University has already entered

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into collaboration with Chennai University and Noida based Indian Maritime Institution. It has also signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a private university of Assam – the Kaziranga University. The first academic session in Kaziranga University will start from July 2012. The investment will support Kaziranga University to become a centre of excellence for teaching and research in fields like engineering, management, health

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CPT offers Onshore Power Supply

ochin Port Trust (CPT) is all set to expand ‘Onshore Power Supply’, according to a report from the New Indian Express. Ships berthed at the port will be provided electricity from the shore during the period of their stay at the port. The engine of the vessel will be turned off while at the port to reduce diesel consumption and air pollution. Power is needed for a ship berthed at a port for air conditioning systems, operations of cranes and lifts. Commercial ships usually do not have a longer stay at ports. During their berth, they work on internal power generation,

through diesel-powered generators. As an initial step, power was supplied to cruise vessel Amet Majesty on January 15 and the vessel could save Rs.60,000 a day by using power supplied from shore. International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT) at Vallarpadam is planning to have such a facility in the future but it needs to improve on its electrical infrastructure to avail such facility. CPT is using generators to supply power as its LNG terminal is still in progress. Once the terminal gets ready, electricity to CPT will be provided on cheaper rates.

India’s First Cruise Terminal to Come up near Nhava Sheva

usiness Standard reported that India’s first dedicated terminal for cruise liners is all set to come up at Nhava hills, 60 km from Mumbai and next to India’s biggest container port at Nhava Sheva. It has been reported that Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) has accepted the state government’s request to build the state-of-the-art terminal that can accommodate at least three large cruise ships at the scenic 10 sq km Nhava Hills, which will also have a five-star hotel and world-class Coast Guard berthing facilities. JNPT has already started preparing detailed project report of the terminal. It is also looking at developing Nhava for the extension of its cargo port facility. There also are plans to start catamaran services to send tourists at the terminal to the Gateway of India. The terminal’s proximity to the proposed Navi Mumbai International airport and Sewree-Nhava Transharbour link will make it one of the best and busiest cruise terminals in the region. Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) has

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also been asked to explore the possibility of a Marina with a capacity for about 100 boats at Cuffe Parade. The costing of both projects is yet to be worked out. Maximum outbound tourism in the country is from Mumbai and a dedicated cruise terminal will be beneficial to the travel industry. Though the proposed site

Cabotage laws likely to get a makeover

ndian ministry of shipping is considering a possible relaxation of the cabotage policy in order to permit foreign flag vessels to carry export and import transhipment containers between Indian ports. Though the domestic shipping companies are objecting to relax the cabotage laws but due to very little transhipment in India, the shipping ministry is forced to consider relaxing the cabotage laws. However, the shipping ministry has received legal opinion that the domestic part of the import export trade would not come under cabotage laws. Industry sources claim that cabotage is likely to give a boost to other major ports in the country with ambitions of becoming transhipment hubs. Relaxation of cabotage laws is essential for container transhipment to prosper in India, according to the ministry. Ports in Kochi, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), will benefit by cabotage relaxation, according to the shipping ministry.

is very far but the upcoming transharbour link will provide quick connectivity. The terminal’s location also means heavy tourist flow both to and from Pune, Goa and Bangalore. Currently there are docking facilities for cruise liners in Mumbai and Kochi but they lack elementary facilities such as proper toilets

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Southern Sea Ports Turning Around Volumes with Efficiency The ports of Bellary, Tirupur, Chennai and Bengaluru continue to gain on productivity index and mainline vessel connectivity. This has lead exporters of this area to avail services of the southern major sea port and cut down time. However, it would be advisable for exporters to carry out their own transportation estimates, prior using the port located in the periphery of their clusters. A Team SNM Events report.

n the south, one of the major ports to get mainline vessel connectivity is New Mangalore Port (NMPT). It is a sole major port located in the state of Karnataka, which is an ideal gateway for apparel exports originating from Bellary cluster. The port received its major mainline, Delmas shipping line container vessel, M.V. O.S. Samsun, during the first week of May 2011 from East Africa. This has been followed by regular calls of mainline shipping lines at the port. Connectivity by the mainline vessel would reduce transit time and handling cost at least by 50 percent as per the port estimates passing on cost benefit to exporters.

Record performance at NMPT It takes only nine days between Mangalore and East Africa, whereas transshipment via Colombo takes many more days of

sailing. Moreover, led by mainline vessel connectivity, apparel shippers would also be able to move exports as the vessels during return voyage will be touching Singapore and Far East countries. Mainline vessels calling at the port has resulted in an upward trend in container traffic. The port handled a record of 40,158 twenty foot equivalent unit (TEU)â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s during 201011 up from 31,456 TEUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s during 2009-10. NMPT has been receiving mainline vessels in increasing numbers from February 2010 onwards. The port received its sixth mainline Pacific international line vessel, MV Kota Arif, from East Africa. The port has been getting vessel connectivity from West Africa as well with a reduction in transit time to 21 days against 45 days taken by feeder vessels via transshipment port of Colombo. NMPT

is well connected from the Bellary apparel cluster and other industrial clusters in the state of Karnataka. The port also can be well accessed from Bengaluru industrial cluster and from Mysore and Chikmagalur. Exporters in the south can access NMPT by well laid road and rail connectivity linked to the port. Three national highways and three railway link connects the port with hinterland. National highway-17 provides north-south connectivity to the port and national highway-48 connects Mangalore to Bangalore. NMPT is well connected with railway network. The railway marshalling yard in NMPT is part of Southern Railway which is connected to Konkan railway network, thereby providing access to Mumbai via coastal Karnataka and Goa. The South Western railway at Kankanady in Mangalore provides access to Karnataka heartland, Bengaluru and Mysore via Hassan. NMPT has been handling sizeable apparel container volumes in recent months according to the port sources. Mainline connectivity is also being provided by Chennai Port (CHPT). It is equipped with state of the art facility and has received its new vessel link provided by Wan Hai Evergreen Lines and Interasia. The vessel line will be connecting Chennai to Far East. The connectivity is termed as Madras Trunk Service which would be the first one by Evergreen Shipping Line connecting Chennai port. In this connectivity, the vessels will have a 28 day rotation involving, Taichung, Keelung port, Hong Kong, Nansha, Shekou, Port Klang, Chennai and Singapore. The liners will deploy 1300 TEUs vessels on the route.

Chennai Port tops in growth rate Chennai Port has handled a good number of container traffic during 201011, which was facilitated by the second

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INSIGHT www.snmevents com can have its benefits for the apparel industry. The state of the art Vishaka Container Terminal, private container terminal of Vizag Port has made a recent national record of discharging full container rake in very less time. The terminal discharged a container rake belonging to Arshiya Rail Transport carrying Maersk boxes at the terminal in a record 10 minutes on 13th April 2011. Vizag Port Terminal (VPT) has improved on the time consumption for rake handling, it has come down from 25-10 minutes. With the burgeoning Far East market and strategic location ideally on the centre of the east coast, Vizag Container Terminal (VCT) is emerging as an ideal gateway for container traffic to the vast hinterland up to Delhi.

ICTT, Cochin cuts down on lead times

private container terminal operated by the Singapore-based PSA International. The port with its two private container terminals â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DP World Chennai and PSA Chennai â&#x20AC;&#x201C; handled 1.52 million TEUs in 2010-11 as compared to 1.26 million TEUs in the corresponding period in 2009-10. According to the data of Indian Ports Authority, the growth is a 25 per cent increase over the previous year. The port has reported highest growth rate among the top three container ports of JNPT, Chennai and Tuticorin during fiscal 2010-11 over the previous year. The annual growth of container volumes handled by the Chennai port during the last five years till 2009-10 was 13-14 per cent while it increased to 25 per cent during 201011. This is primarily due to capacity addition with the second terminal

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commencing operations coupled with new services starting to call the Chennai port. The Tariff Authority for Major Ports (TAMP) has effected an across-theboard 35 per cent reduction in tariffs at privately operated Chennai Container Terminal, CCTPL. This is in contrast to a 13.77 per cent hike that the private container terminal operator belonging to Dubai Ports World had sought, based on future container traffic projections and investment made so far. The revised tariff will be in force till March 31, 2013, as per TAMP order. Reduction in tariff rates will be beneficial for the apparel trade.

Vizag Port emerges as ideal gateway for container traffic up to Delhi

Newly commissioned by Prime Minister of India, International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT) at Cochin has also scored on operational efficiency. During May 2011, first week, Dubai Ports World operated-ICTT, achieved a gross crane rate of 33.95 moves per hour on vessel M.V. Caravel Pride over 33.46 moves on M.V. Seaways Venture. In the same month, the terminal once again broke previous records and achieved 48 plus gross crane moves on the vessel M.V. Kota Harum. According to the terminal operator, the monthly average stands at a healthy 25.8 moves till date, a good 5 moves more than the average last month. Improved performance of the port augurs well for exporters looking to avail the services of the terminal by cutting down on lead times. The port is looking to increase its productivity further. The success rate of ICTT has improved further as Maersk, CMA, CGM and PIL Shipping lines have recently confirmed their mainline vessel calls at ICTT. In the recent times of higher tonnage handling capacity and quick movement of cargo, exporters are eyeing highly tactful port operators.

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MSC Steps Forward with a Bold Move 2011 has been yet another challenging year for shipping companies. Beginning 2012, the second largest container line in the world, MSC is adopting a more assertive tone and is confident that 2013 will usher in a positive tide. Capt. DK Tewari, CEO of MSC Agency (India) and President, Container Shipping Lines Association (CSLA) says that the supply and demand ratio will indicate a positive trend in about a year from now and when that happens the industry will stabilize. A product of renowned TS Dufferin, Capt. DK Tewari had his early stint with SCI where he rose to the level of Master and later occupied senior positions coming ashore. In a conversation with SNM Events team, Capt. DK Tewari speaks about the current global trade scenarios, and MSC Agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s successful decade in India.

How is the current global trade scenario in your view? Shipping is a global business which is related to the economic scenario around the world. Under the current economic scenario where the US, Europe, Japan and a few other major countries are under recession, the overall global trade has reduced. Earlier the container trade was growing at an average volume of 6%-6.5% each fiscal but now the growth has reduced to 3%, which comes to almost a 50% reduction. To worsen the situation, fuel prices have risen by 50-60% in a period of one and a half year. The bunker prices have shot up from $ 560-580 per metric tone to $770. Owing to these reasons, global trade has slackened, operating costs have shot up and directly impacted the shipping industry. In the current scenario, tonnage has become surplus. The current situation is of high supply and low demand. Shipping lines are actually losing money at this point in time. 2011 has been a very challenging year for most of the container shipping companies serving the east- west trade routes of Asia to Europe and Asia to US. They have fared losses. Container lines are looking at reducing the cost to mitigate the situation. If I have to predict, the recession is likely to continue

through 2012. In 2013 we may witness a better situation. I also hope the ratio of supply and demand will improve by then. If it happens, shipping will start stabilizing. If you compare container shipping with other modes of shipping, it is in a slightly better position than bulk and oil trade, which are badly affected.

Supply demand ratio with bulk and oil trade is at its worst.

What are the measures shipping lines taking up in the current situation? At this time, the only solution shipping lines are looking at is closer cooperation

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in terms of establishing vessel sharing agreements and Joint services. We are also witnessing an upsizing of ship size in the Asia - USA and Asia - Europe trade lanes. From 8000-10000 TEUs capacity lines have actually started ordering 16000 TEUs capacity vessels. Ships of 14000 TEU capacity are now being deployed. The slot cost difference between an 8000 TEU capacity vessel and a 14000 TEU capacity vessel is about $ 150 per TEU. The challenge with deployment of these high TEU capacity vessels is to achieve a fill factor. If the fill factor comes down it reverses the situation, whereby a ship with a bigger TEU capacity loses more money than a smaller TEU capacity vessel. In such a scenario, shipping lines face a challenging situation. The freight rates have gone down

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by 50 - 60%. Lines have announced an increase of $200-700 per TEU on various sectors effective February 2012. Taking a bold stance has been imperative for the shipping lines at this stage.

What are a few of the initiatives from Container Shipping Lines Association (CSLA)? CSLA is an association of container shipping lines serving the Indian EXIM Trade. CSLA arranges a meeting of its 33 member lines on a monthly basis. CSLA is responsible to take up common issues relating to operational, performance, efficiency and productivity with various ports, Customs and government authorities. CSLA has taken issues of Inadequate port infrastructure and low depth of channels; poor rail and road connectivity to the ports; high

marine and berth charges at ports; misdeclaration of cargo description, weight and hazardous content; abandoning of cargo by importer after it has been imported into India; cabotage; and antiquated shipping laws relating to Bill of Lading and carriage of goods by sea. The association has taken these issues with the concerned ministries.

What are your views with regard to cabotage? The cabotage regulations have not helped or promoted the EXIM container cargo of India. In fact, it has been detrimental to the extent that nearly three million TEUs of Indian EXIM cargo is transshipped to Colombo, Singapore, Salalah and other foreign hub ports as a fall out of the cabotage law in India. The government authorities must facilitate a sound coastal

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www.snmevents com HERALDING A STRONG LEGACY IN SHIPPING MSC Agency (India) Pvt Ltd was formed in April 1, 2002. Growing more than ten folds in ten years since its inception, it has held customer contact and customer service as its prime focus. MSC is the only shipping line which provides twice a week services from India to Red sea, East Africa, Europe, Mediterranean, USA, Canada, South America, North and West Africa. MSC is the second largest container lines in terms of ships and TEU capacity, MSC operates 20 vessels of 14000 TEUs. MSC Agency has a robust IT system and trained manpower to handle operations. It is presently operational in 33 locations in India. 81 ships of MSC are manned from India of which several are managed by its company, MSC Crewing Services Pvt Ltd.

trade policy for EXIM container cargo by relaxation of cabotage which would in turn stem the outflow of Indian cargo to foreign ports. This will encourage robust competition and development of a wide array of shipping services. Eventually, Indian EXIM trade would stand to benefit in terms of reduced freight and logistics cost.

Can Indian container ports come up to world standards? Indian ports can definitely come up to be comparable in productivity and efficiency to the best in the world. All that is required, development projects should be completed in a timely manner. To mention an example, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Terminal (JNPT) handles 4.3 million TEUs, which constitutes about 50% of Indian EXIM container trade. But the port is capable

of handling much higher volumes, if the project plans of additional terminal capacity, deepening of the channel and road and rail connectivity had not been considerably delayed. MSC offers services at nearly all the main ports in India, a good infrastructure will be an advantage to us and the whole Indian shipping industry.

How does shipping industry contribute towards environmental concerns? It has been well established that, shipping has been the most eco friendly means of transportation. The shipping industry has always been at the forefront in implementing global environment regulations. International Maritime Organisation (IMO) frames rules and regulations on the technical aspects of how ships should be built and

MSC has also been a pioneering company in pollution control and environmental concerns. The company has dedicated teams of experts which handles error free dispatch and carriage of hazardous goods around the world. Mediterranean Shipping Company Co. (MSC) was a double winner at the Maritime and Logistics Awards (MALA) 2011 held in Mumbai during September 2011. It was recognized in the categories of ‘Shipping Line of the Year-Container Operator’ and ‘Container Shipping Line of the Year-India Europe Trade Lane’. Earlier this month, MSC was awarded for its Outstanding Achievement in Efficient Customer Services & New Services in SMP Leadership and Excellence Awards. Source: MSC Agency (India) operated. Shipping lines are in consonance with latest environmental protection laws. MSC has been a pioneering company in pollution control and environmental concerns. The owner himself is committed to this. Amongst the various safeguards that we adopt, we have a dedicated team of experts based in Europe which handles error free dispatch and carriage of hazardous goods around the world. The team also ensures compliances with all the laws and regulations pertaining to environmental protection.

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TECHNOLOGY STATE OF THE ART FROM

Future Perfect with

High-tech Ships The Shipping Industry will face rising fuel oil price, and increased regulations for reducing GHG emissions in the near future. In the developing scenario, Energy Efficient Technologies are effective not only to shipping economy by reducing fuel oil consumption, but also to environment by reducing GHG emissions. SNM Events Bureau reports.

oncern about global warming and its effects on the environment have grown rapidly in recent years. This has included a heightening awareness of the need for greater energy conservation and reduction for CO2 emissions. Against such a social context, it has become imperative to accurately grasp the amount of greenhouse gases discharged from various sources, including international shipping. After many years of work, mandatory measures to reduce GHG emissions from international shipping were adopted as part of amendments to MARPOL Annexe VI during the 62nd session of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) held from 11 to 15 July 2011. This marked the first time ever that a global GHG reduction regime has been mandated for an entire international industry sector. The breakthrough adoption at IMO’s MEPC 62 makes mandatory the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI), for new ships. The committee has recommended that new ships be designed to be more energy efficient (and thereby release less greenhouse gases). However, ship designers and builders would be free to use the most cost-effective solution or solutions for each particular ship as long as the required energy-efficiency

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level is attained. The regulations will apply to all ships of 400 gross tons and above and are expected to enter into force internationally on 1 January 2013. The new regulations also make mandatory a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) for all ships. This is a plan which sets out, for an individual ship, how energy savings can be made. There are a variety of options to improve efficiency – speed optimization, weather routing and hull maintenance, for example – and the best package of measures for a ship to improve efficiency differs to a great extent depending upon ship type, cargo, route and other factors. The new regulations make such a ship-specific plan mandatory thereby encouraging

the shipping industry to review its practices in a systematic way to find the best balance.

ClassNK Supports Energy and Environment Initiatives Taking a lead to cut down on fuel consumption and thereby reduction in CO2 emissions, Japan’s ministry of transport, land infrastructure and tourism has facilitated 22 national projects for the period 2009-13. The projects are primarily focusing at reducing CO2 emissions by 30 percent as compared to existing ships. With a contribution of 28 million US dollars working out to roughly a quarter of the government’s budget in this regard, ClassNK is participating in 19 of the 22 national projects.

Innovative Green-Ship Technologies National Research Projects for GHG Reduction

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism started 22 National R&D Projects for Reduction of CO2 from Ships Project Period

: 2009 ~ 2012

Target

: Development of green - ship technologies - 30% CO2 emission compared to existing ships

ClassNKparticipates in 19 projects as its R&D activities offering approx. Yen 2.2 billion (Approx. 28 million USD)

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www.snmevents com IMO Deliberations on Reducing CO2 Emissions The basic concept of regulating CO2 emissions being advocated by the IMO focuses on improving the energy efficiency of ships. Three methods were studied with a view to realising this concept: technical measures, operational measures, and market based measures. Both the technical and operational measures mentioned here are direct measures for improving energy efficiency. The former are implemented by improving ship hardware, while the latter are implemented by improvements and innovations in ship operation. In contrast, market based measures are not meant to directly reduce CO2 emissions; instead, they are designed to promote implementation of the above technical measures and operational measures through various economic incentives. The regulatory framework includes two main steps. The first step involves the introduction of technical and operational measures including the application of the EEDI to new ships above a certain size that also satisfy an IMO limit value as well as the mandatory possession onboard of the SEEMP for all ships. These new requirements are key elements in the amendments to MARPOL Annex VI noted above. The second regulatory step involves the introduction of market based measures aimed at further promoting the implementation of step 1. These measures are to be introduced in the future. Studies are currently underway regarding what kinds of market based measures would be best suited for this second regulatory step.

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As part of its mission, ClassNK is stringently pursuing technological innovations to reduce EEDI which leads to improve the efficiency without altering the speed and other vital parameters of a ship. In order to accomplish the twin objectives of reducing fuel consumption and reducing carbon emissions, ClassNK has supported innovations such Air

Lubrication System, Hybrid Turbocharger Generating System, and Hybrid Power system on a few of the ships classed by them.

Innovative Green-Ship Technologies National Research Projects for GHG Reduction Category table of maritime GHG reduction projects No. of Projects

No. of NK Projects

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Air Lubrication System (MALS) Image of Air Lubrication System MV YAMATAI

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Air Lubrication System The Mitsubishi Air Lubrication System (MALS) attempts to reduce the frictional resistance between a vesselâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bottom and the seawater using a layer of air bubbles. The system controls quantity of air blow in response to changes in ship speed and draft. MALS has achieved energy savings

of 10% based on tests on MV Yamatai which has been fitted with the system. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) expects claims that MALS has the potential to offer a reduction in CO2 emissions of 35% compared to conventional container carrier designs. MV Yamatai is a module carrier operated by an NYK subsidiary. A

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TECHNOLOGY STATE OF THE ART FROM www.snmevents com module carrier was chosen as the first permanent installation of the system because they have a shallow-draft hull that generates relatively low water pressure, which minimizes the amount of electricity required by an air blower to supply air to the vessel’s bottom. Additionally, the flat, wide bottom is able to better retain the supplied air under the vessel’s bottom.

Hybrid Turbocharger generating system MV Shin Koho, a 180,000 dwt capsize bulk carrier owned by NYK delivered in 2011 has installed Hybrid Turbocharging generating system. The system uses exhaust gas from engine to drive the turbine and generates both compressed air and electricity. MV Shin Koho can meet all its on board electric power requirements for normal sea going operations by using a hybrid turbocharger instead of diesel generators. The built-in electrical turbocharger, can also substitute the function of auxilliary blower from its use as an electric motor to enhance the performance of the turbocharger when engine speed is not fast enough. The hybrid turbocharger contributes to a further reduction of CO2 emissions by reducing the use of the diesel generators. The system approved by ClassNK aims at reducing the emission by 2%.

Hybrid power supply system It aims to reduce the carbon emission by 2%, but so far the results have been promising they are giving more than 2%. For this technology, the initial cost may be slightly more and may not be profitable to put on board. The Auriga Leader, NYK Car Carrier is fitted with massive Gigacell branded nickel-hydrogen batteries, developed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries. The batteries charge and discharge based on the power demands of the ship and the electricity generated by the solar cells. During tests, solar energy made up for one percent of the ship’s total electricity usage — a small percentage, but enough to save 13 tons of fuel.

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Hybrid Turbocharger Generating System Main features for marine application

Cross Section

Plain bearings for generator lubricated with main engine system oil IP44 water resistant ClassNK certified

Flexible Coupling High Speed PM Generator Output Terminal Box

Hybrid Power Supply System Use of Secondary Batteries for Hybrid Power Supply Utmost use of unstable electrical power from renewable energy can be achieved by stabilizing power supply with installation of secondary batteries.

Solar Power

Onboard System

Other Natural Energy

Stable Supply

Charge / Discharge

Further CO2 Reductions by Utilizing New Energy

Waste Heat Recovery, Etc. Secondary Battery (SB) Existing Generator

Onwards to a Hightech Era Bringing forth innovative technologies in entire spectrums such as the hull, machinery and the coatings, Japanese industry has clearly taken the lead with rivals such as Korea. Japanese government has come out with a proposal to develop high value technology ships to boost and reinforce

the Japanese shipbuilding industry. As required levels of energy efficiency become increasingly more stringent every two to five years, the EEDI will stimulate continued technical development of all the components affecting the fuel efficiency of a ship. Courtesy: ClassNK

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Wärtsilä’s New Engine Version to Operate on Low Sulphur Fuels

nnouncing the introduction of the new version of Wartsila’s 32 engine, Juhani Hupli, Vice President, Ship Power Technology, Wärtsilä Ship Power commented, “The Wärtsilä 32 engine has been the preferred choice of yards, owners and operators for several decades already. However, in order to ensure that our leading position in propulsion technology is maintained and strengthened, Wärtsilä is constantly seeking to improve and further develop its engine portfolio. This on-going development work enables us to offer our customers around the world, the very latest solutions. These solutions enable them to meet the challenges posed by rising fuel and operating costs, and increasingly stringent environmental legislation.” First introduced in the 1980s, and with more than 4000 units sold to the marine industry alone, the Wärtsilä 32 engine has proven to be a highly efficient and reliable solution for a wide range

of vessel applications. The Wärtsilä 32 engine is a popular choice for both the marine and land-based power plants markets. In the marine industry the engine is used for both main engine and auxiliary engine applications. It is typically

selected to power different types of tankers, container vessels, and offshore support and drilling vessels, while in the cruise and ferry sector, the Wärtsilä 32 is

the most favoured engine of its size. In auxiliary electric production, the Wärtsilä 32 is widely utilized in all vessel categories where high auxiliary load is needed. The new and upgraded version is available with an increased power output of 580 kW per cylinder at 750 RPM (50 Hz version). This represents a 15 percent increase in power output over the earlier 32 engine, despite having the same external dimensions. This increased output means that the Wärtsilä 32 now covers a power range from 3 MW to 9.3 MW. The engine is able to operate efficiently and economically on low sulphur fuels (<0.1% S), making it suitable for operation in emissioncontrolled areas. It can also be equipped with a SCR catalyst, such as the Wärtsilä NOR (nitrogen oxide reducer), which can reduce NOx emissions by as much as 95 percent. This means that, already today, the machinery is IMO Tier III compliant.

Emissions Minimizing Solution from ABB

BB has announced its first Power Grid which allows vessels to operate at the highest energy efficiency levels to minimize emissions. The company will provide its full onboard DC system, including all power, propulsion and automation systems for a 93 meter long, 5,000 ton multi-purpose oil field supply and construction vessel. The vessel is scheduled to be delivered in the first quarter of 2013. ABB has received an order from ship owner Myklebusthaug Management to supply the first ever direct current (DC) power grid on board a ship. ABB’s onboard DC Grid distributes power

through a single DC circuit providing significant power savings. The first ever DC Power Grid will allow new offshore platform support to run with efficiency and minimized emissions. The equipment provides highly efficient power distribution and electric propulsion for a wide range of vessels. It is designed for ships with low-voltage onboard circuits, such as offshore support vessels, tug

boats, ferries and yachts. It can reduce fuel consumption and emissions up to 20 percent. The equipment maximizes opportunities in energy savings with supplementary DC energy sources, such as solar panels, fuel cells, or batteries connected directly to the ship’s onboard DC grid. In traditional electrical propulsion vessels, multiple DC connections are made to thrusters and propulsion drives from an alternating current (AC) circuit, accounting for more than 80 percent of electrical power consumption. ABB’s onboard DC Grid allows a ship’s engines to run at any speed. The DC power grid is a replacement to bulky transformers and switchboards thereby reducing electrical weight up to 30 percent.

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INSIGHT

Working out a Win-Win

Way with your Team The greatest resource of any organization is its human resource; and the greatest challenge before it is to create an environment where people look forward to coming to work the next morning. Capt. Augustin J. Parackal explains a few approaches to bring out the best in people at work.

their dealings. The employees should be aslow’s hierarchy of made to realize that the growth of the needs identifies 5 levels organization is linked to their personal of an individual’s needs growth. physiological, safety, belonging, esteem and self-actualization needs. Once the needs of a particular level are fulfilled, Demolition of Pyramidical it ceases to motivate and the need to Hierarchy fulfil the next level arises. Motivation The pyramidal hierarchy that is prevalent is an essential management in many organizations tool that energizes and gives must be broken down. direction to behaviour. To The workforce must be motivate, managers must empowered and given total provide a cooperative, freedom to make their supportive work environment own decisions without any where they can meet interference. The role of performance expectations the top management must and high affiliation needs by only be to act as a catalyst working with others. Only Capt. Augustin Parackal in creating an environment a motivated workforce can where workers make their be committed, dedicated, loyal and own decisions and implement it. It is well enthusiastic. Motivation cannot be hired; said that one can buy a person’s hand it has to be encouraged, supported and but not his heart. His heart is where his created by the organization. enthusiasm and loyalty abides. Similarly, you can buy a man’s back, but not his Positive Interpersonal brain - that’s the seat of his creativity, his Relationship ingenuity, his resourcefulness. The best A conducive work atmosphere is formula for the employer would be to what people look forward to when treat their employees just as they would reporting to work in the morning. What like their best customer to be treated. are the factors conducive to such an atmosphere? The most important factor Public Praise, Private Blame is that employees must feel welcomed People look forward to go to work when and needed by the organization. It is the management acknowledges and hence imperative that employees be praise them for their contribution in the treated as partners, on par with the success of the organization. Employees management. This can only be achieved detest facing managers who are not when there is positive interpersonal only rude, critical and constantly finding relationship, freedom of expression fault, but also does not encourage, and open communication between lack a positive attitude and indulge the management and the workforce. in manipulation of employees. When The employees must be able to trust dealing with people it is important to the management. The management, praise and encourage aloud and criticise on its part, must be transparent in all in softer tones in private, making

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allowances for their mistakes without humiliating them in public. There is nothing like learning from mistakes and it does well for a manager to maximise praise and minimize blame to foster loyalty and commitment.

Trust, Transparency and Open to Scrutiny Trust and transparency are like two sides of a coin. Transparency implies that the employers keep the employees informed about current business information, and changes and shifts in business climate that may affect management action thus building trust in the management. When employees are given access to the company’s books of accounts and allowed freedom to decide how much funds they can spend when involved in company work, it only proves the degree of trust imposed on them by the management. The company must ideally distribute a percentage of its profit to the employees, leaving it to their discretion how it must be disbursed.

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www.snmevents com competition is backed by incentives, it gears up the employees to put in their best and keeps the morale very high. Setting up appropriate incentives and controls is the most important factor in creating and sustaining cooperation. People will not work in the manner you desire unless they are recognized, rewarded and reinforced. Negative reinforcements or negative incentives are by and large coercive and emphasize on avoiding mistakes rather than improving. This hampers risk taking and new co-operative ventures will not occur. This form of approach should be adopted only in the extreme cases. Positive reinforcements or positive incentives should have both types of rewards tied with agreed upon performance measures. This channels individual effort toward common goals.

Job Rotation to Break Routine

This technique makes the employees self-governing and self-managing.

Teamwork and Flexi - time Working in teams gives employees more control and responsibility and keeps them happy and improves productivity. In an effective team, all members clearly understand their individual and collective tasks and the time frame within which it has to be achieved. Alternative work schedules, including working from home, motivates the workforce better and helps them maintain a healthy balance between and family responsibilities. This does not hamper production targets in any way as the workers respect the trust imposed in them and consider themselves to be not workers, but equal partners of the organization.

Once a job becomes routine, boredom creeps in and along with it disinterest, complacency and restlessness sets in. Just as the well -known saying goes, “An empty mind is a devil’s workshop”. Job rotation is essential for successful development of employees. Employees must be rotated through the more challenging jobs to increase their capabilities, expand job assignment flexibility and to enhance the understanding of various organizational aspects. Job rotation assists in creating a multi-skilled workforce who is also available as a backup in case of an emergency and assists in succession planning. Another added advantage is that employees comprehend the difficulties and challenges faced by various departments of the organization. Such broadening of vision makes them conducive to co-operation and does away with unnecessary bureaucracy, and administrative work.

Delegation of Responsibility

to come to work every morning. Effective delegation is perhaps the best indicator of effective management, because it is so basic to both personal and organizations growth. Developing a win- win performance agreement is the central activity of the management. With an agreement in place, employees can manage themselves within the framework of that agreement.

Entrepreneurial Opportunity When the management encourages employees to use their talents and creative force to develop and set up their own ventures, it helps build entrepreneurial skills in the employees. This is a typical example of a win-win situation where employees’ loyalty is fostered when they realise that the management is encouraging their personal growth. To encourage participation, managers must delegate responsibilities and endow others below them with the right of decision making. This strategy confirms that others in the company have instrumental value in planning and can positively affect participant’s perception of self -worth and confidence.

Emotional Involvement The emotional involvement of the employees toward the organization in day- to-day work properly balances the quality, cost and time demands which gives the desired productivity. When the workers become members of an emotionally integrated family, they no more work for the company but for the growth of their ‘Pariwar’. When raise in salary is given to them proportionate to their performances, where is the need for a union? To enhance employee’s performance, promotion should be inhouse and potential employees sent for training programs to prepare them for greater responsibilities. With such high levels of motivation, personal growth prospects and a feeling of being members of one pariwar, which employee will fail to report to work on time every morning?

Healthy Competition and Incentives

When employees are given the freedom to be creative and use their talents without restriction, it gives better job satisfaction and keeps them motivated

Inter-departmental competition is a very strong networking force. When a

The author is COO, Board of Examination for Seafarers

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TECHNOLOGY IN BRIEF

Controlling

Systems Locally

In an industry mostly dominated by foreign players and multinationals, few local players have succeeded in gaining a foothold with innovative products. With a bit of recognition towards indigenously manufactured products and their acceptance, there are large scale benefits down the line for the maritime industry. By our Bureau

A Versatile Propeller The Azimuth thruster / propeller is a configuration of ship propellers placed in pods that can be rotated in any horizontal direction, making a rudder unnecessary. These give ships better maneuverability than a fixed propeller and rudder system. The Azimuth thruster / propeller using the Z-drive transmission was invented in 1950 by Joseph Becker the founder of Schottel in Germany. First applications came in the 1960s under the Schottel brand name and referred to as Rudder propeller

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tremendously popular. This mechanical system is controlled remotely at the wheel house by means of a dedicated control system. The control head signal is fed at the control panel and it is translated to the actual movement of the propeller. The confirmation and feedback about the new ever since. This invention position of the propeller is was a major contribution received back at the control to the improvement of panel. Thus the control transportation worldwide. system is the connecting Thus the azimuth propeller interface between man and is one of the most important the machine. mechanisms. Very often after the ship The azimuth propeller has served for over one/ (Z type), is a very versatile Mr. Paul Raphel two decades the controls propeller. Its capability in may malfunction or may terms of full 360 degree just become outdated because of the rotation of the pod, thereby facilitating progress in technology. This happens rapid change in thrust direction and while the azimuth propeller mechanism in turn vessel direction makes it

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(mechanical gear boxes / assembly) is still in good working condition. However when the OEM is approached with this problem they often recommend replacement of the entire system which may be practically unnecessary. This not only results in scrapping a healthy propeller system (mechanical parts), but also in longer lead time and exorbitant replacement cost. Akshay controls & Systems has offered a solution by means of their Azimuth Electronic Controls AIAZ 100 and Azimuth Thrust Angle Feedback Transmitter AIAZS 100. ACSPL has been very closely associated with repairing of controls for different types of propeller systems (CPP, Azimuth, bow thruster and various steering gear), and consequently noted the need to develop controls for the same in-house indigenously. Through their dedicated efforts to continuously improvise and develop controls and systems indigenously, their R&D engineers successfully developed the Azimuth Electronic Controls AIAZ 100 and Azimuth Thrust Angle Feedback Transmitter AIAZS 100. The same system has also been commissioned on a vessel which was originally fitted with SCHOTTEL azimuth control.

is designed to control and transmit the control head signal (angle) to the propeller pod. It functions by comparing the control head signal and feedback signal and then transmitting the required change in angle. The iterative process is continued till the error is zero. It can take both aft and forward azimuth control head signal directly (without any change over relay) with dedicated command change over indicator. In fact AIAZ 100 is functionally equivalent to most of the common azimuth controls. We have taken extra care to incorporate all the standard features normally seen in azimuth controls in our single PCB Control which can directly replace a group of PCBs and many relays in the conventional systems.

Azimuth Electronic Controls AIAZ 100

Application

Azimuth Electronic Controls AIAZ 100

Azimuth Thrust Angle Feedback Transmitter AIAZS 100 The Azimuth Thrust Angle Feedback Transmitter AIAZS 100 is a contact less angular positioning device exclusively designed for azimuth propulsion application. Here main advantage is that same gear box or control head in the wheel house can be used by simply replacing with Azimuth Thrust Angle Feedback Transmitter AIAZS 100.

These products have been designed to work with popular azimuth thruster

systems like Aqua master, Schottel etc. Hence Azimuth Electronic Controls AIAZ 100 can be used for 1. New azimuth thruster manufacturer 2. Up gradation of old thrusters. 3. Retrofit job with new controls. For other types, Paul Raphael, MD of Akshay Control Systems states that the company has the capability to provide complete solutions to the customer right from system design to building the system and its final commissioning. The company claims that they can come in to replace only the control component thus optimizing time and cost. They claim it as their attempt to help the Indian ship owners to give cost effective, economical solution with minimum down time. Additionally they give one year offsite warranty for their products. ACSPL has experience in the area of various propulsion controls. They are also well experienced in the field of upgradation of propulsion controls and have more than 100 upgradations to their credit. In the recent past they have upgraded 13 OSV (offshore supply vessel) into DP 1 under IRS class. They have also up graded conventional (dowty) servo valves used in CPP (controllable pitch propulsion) into electronic servo control popularly known as Pulse Control Ver.3 under IRS class. They have also supplied BT CPP controls for new BT installation under IRS class.

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SPOT LIGHT

A Vibrant Port in the Making By SNM Events Team

haramtar jetty at Pen Taluka, Raigad is bustling with activity. The jetty is busily handling cargos such as iron ore, coke, sulphur, calcium and dolomite. The various facilities managed by Geetapuram Port Services Ltd. (GPSL) also handles domestic cargo of Essar shipping which comes from Hazira Port in Gujarat and is forwarded to Pune. GPSL also carries out import of Coal and export of Ispat coils. Geetapuram Ports Services also carries out much needed lighterage operations at the port. With a number of barges and handling equipment, it serves the transshipment of cargo from ships that arrive near the port but cannot dock owing to insufficient draft. The performance record at the port has been encouraging. GPSL has handled 38.61 lakh tones of captive cargo and 1.52 lakh tones of commercial cargo in 2008-09 and in 2009-10 it handled 50.88 of captive and 2.35 lakh tones of commercial cargo. In 2010-11, GPSL handled captive cargo of 45.14 lakh tones of captive cargo and 4.67 lakh tonnes of commercial cargo. It plans to handle 42.6 lakh tones of captive cargo and 14 lakh tones of commercial in 2011-12. Currently the port is planning to extend the jetty from the present 425 metres to 1740 metres. GPSL’s CEO, Major General Basant Himalian says, “The jetty will be extended with private investment. JSW and Ispat Steel Ltd will take care of the financing requirements. The present draft of the jetty is 5 metres for three nautical miles.”

Operations at GPSL “In order to keep the port ticking and make the operations profitable, the entire team has to work with clockwork precision,” informs Major Gen. Basant Himalian. The port services company operates

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to Navlakhi Port in Gujarat and Tuticorin Port in Tamil Nadu with its versatile services. GPSL also caters to Phoenix Jetty in Ratnagiri, Maharastra.

Health and Welfare at GPSL Himalian says that GPSL is stringent with safety rules of putting on helmets, goggles, shoes and dungarees at the jetty. It has a health care centre and has affiliations with hospitals to take care of its employees. “The company takes good care of its employees,” assures Himalian. Maj Gen Basant Himalian, CEO, Geetapuram Port Servcies Ltd.

its various divisions on a professional basis to ensure error free management and operations. It handles functions such as human resources, administration, project group, land, operations, machinery and maintenance, and the corporate team. “GPSL is proud of its trained manpower,” states Himalian. Efficient stevedores operate the loading and unloading tasks and handle the barges skillfully. “The manpower at the jetty has to be efficient and quick. Otherwise the port attracts penalty for delay of cargo.” GPSL recruits 60 daily labourers each day in addition to the fixed manpower at the jetty. GPSL also operates barges that can carry 2200-3700 dwt. The company handles 8-9 tonnes of cargo annually with a capacity of 11 million tones. GPSL has 30 barges, three from Credence Logistics and six from IIL. It also hires barges on as required basis.

Extending beyond boundaries “GPSL is endeavouring to manage other ports and we are also looking at equity in some of the ports,” reveals Himalian. The company is spreading its tentacles

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LOOKING BEYOND 25 Geetapuram Port Services Ltd (GPSL) has been in the business of lighterage operations, operations and management of ports for 25 years. GPSL performs stevedoring, lighterage operations, barge management, storage and maintenance of various types and grades of dry cargo. GPSL started with management of a jetty at Dharamtar in Raigad, Maharastra. The jetty handles 5-6 tonnes of cargo annually, as per the company officials. Iron ore, coal, coke, limestone, dolomite, scrap, HR coils. GPSL has commercialized the jetty by opening it to various players in power plants, chemical and fertilizers, cement and aluminum. GPSL aspires to cater to various other ports and jetties in India and abroad. The company carries out port operations, equipment maintenance, project conceptualization, port design engineering, and layout optimization amongst others. GPSL offers mid sea operationsmanaging, on-board stevedoring, assistance in custom clearance, assistance in survey activities and lighterage operations. It handles channel operationsbarge management and escorting, and channel buoy management. Cargo handling, storage yard management and various other activities required at jetties and ports are carried out by GPSL. GPSL has five berths with a quay length of 425 metres with 25 barges of 2450-3700 DWT. The port service provider has two mobile harbour cranes 750 MT/ hour and 650 MT/hour with a barge unloader of 550 MT/hour. GPSL has a port handling capacity of 50,000 MT/ day and 11 million tones per annum. GPSL has Credence Logistics as its logistics partner. Credence Logistics carries out shipping and port logistics including vessel chartering, commodity sourcing, cearing and forwarding and last mile connectivity by road, rail and multimode. Credence Logistics offers its service in 40 locations across the country.

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An Emission Technology that fits all

New Efficiency Device on the Block

co Marine of Japan has come with an innovative technology to reduce carbon emission in vessel of any size and shape. Aqurius MRE system by Eco Marine, fits a variety of ship types and sizes including bulk carriers, oil tankers, survey ships, passenger ferries and even unmanned surface vessels. The system will include enough solar panels and energy storage to power the vessel while in port without the use of auxiliary diesel generators. While sailing, the rigid sail design will be used to supplement propulsion to save fuel and reduce emissions. The innovative concept design promises increased fuel efficiency and lower harmful emissions by harnessing both wind and solar power. Eco Marine estimates that combination of technologies could

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lead to fuel savings of 40% or more and also drastic reduction in the emission of Sulphur Oxides (SOx) and Nitrogen Oxides (NOx). Eco Marine has also designed, Aquarius ECO Ship, for ground up construction. The vessel will be equipped with the same technologies as in the Aquarius MRE System but with further fuel saving measures such as an advanced electrical propulsion system, optimized hull design, waste recovery technologies and possibly even fuel cell technologies. Aquarius MRE System and Aquarius ECO ship is a concept design, willing to work with a shipyard or shipping companies. Eco Marine states that working with a shipyard or a shipping company will lead to new design concepts and additional patent applications.

itsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd (MOL) and Musashino Co., Ltd. have announced the joint development of the world’s first portable liquid-level gauge for vessel fuel tanks. The portable gauge reduces the workload needed to measure a ship’s fuel level during bunkering and enables more accurate measurement, whilst preventing incidents such as fuel spills from overfilling, according to MOL. In December 2011, MOL invited several shipowners and ship management companies to a demonstration of the system on a vessel under construction. “This holds promise in preventing overflow problems,” one observer claimed. Even on vessels equipped with fixed liquid-level gauges, crews measure the liquid level manually by hanging sounding tapes into sounding pipes located on the deck, to help prevent overflow and to check bunkering volume during refueling. This operation must be done by a skilled crew, which creates additional burden on the crew as he must measure several tanks simultaneously. With the new liquid-level gauge, the pressure sensor, which is suspended into the fuel tank, senses changes in liquid-level pressure and detects the fuel level in the tank quickly and accurately. In addition, because of the function of wireless transmission, several tanks can be monitored on the ship’s computer at the same time. This improves the efficiency of fuel level measuring operations, reduces workload, and helps prevent overflows, thus reducing the risk of fuel spills and environmental damage from fuel tank overfill, state MOL.

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In a Class of its Own NK Academy, India begins its foray into high quality training of shipping and marine professionals with its first training program in Mumbai on ISM Internal Audit, on 14th & 15th March 2012.

ollowing up with it success in providing much needed training to technical personnel across various locations in different countries, ClassNK Academy is beginning its foray in India with a carefully selected list of programs. A.V. Pradhan, Regional Manager of India, ClassNK has stated that the programs offered by ClassNK are backed by strong research and case studies associated with the core concepts related to each training course. ClassNK has drawn upon its bank of thorough knowledge of maritime regulations, cutting-edge research, and more than a century of experience in ship classification when it unveiled its new ClassNK Academy education program in June 2009 to help maritime firms address educational and training needs. “In the ever increasing complex and diverse challenges that a mariner is confronted with, the need for updating their skills is becoming increasingly important,” says Pradhan. Initially held just in Japan, the program has grown tremendously in the past year, including the establishment of a new ClassNK Academy Center in Singapore in September 2011.

The ClassNK Academy program consists of three main packages focused on newbuildings, ships in service, and ship management (ISM and TMSA) related themes. Eleven courses are currently offered on a wide range of technical topics especially tailored for newcomers to the maritime industry as well as experienced staff.

Since its establishment in 2009, the number of locations where ClassNK Academy courses have been held has grown significantly, almost doubling from five locations in 2010 to nine locations in East and Southeast Asia alone in 2011. Although offered in a growing number of locations on around the world, courses have already been held in China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand, as well as Japan. The number of participants taking courses in East and Southeast Asia increased more than seven-fold from 240 persons in 2010 to 1,750 in 2011, highlighting the growing success and interest in the ClassNK Academy program. More than 7,000 persons on four continents have successfully completed at least one or more of the respective program courses through the end of 2011.

All educational and training materials have been developed specifically for use in the Academy courses and are based on ClassNK’s extensive knowledge of maritime regulations, broadranging cutting-edge research, and the data and experience gained from over more than a century of classification work.

NK Academy is conducting its first training program in India on ISM Internal Audit, on 14th & 15th March 2012 at the Hotel Four Seasons, Mumbai. Superintendents and senior sailing staff from various shipping companies are expected to participate

Mr. A.V. Pradhan

in this training course. Since 2011, greater effort has been put into expanding and tailoring courses to better meet local needs. The ClassNK Academy program consists of three main packages focused on newbuildings, ships in service, and ship management (ISM and TMSA) related themes. Eleven courses are currently offered on a wide range of technical topics especially tailored for newcomers to the maritime industry as well as experienced staff. Each educational program is designed to provide participants with a working knowledge of shipping and shipbuilding, with a particular focus on surveys, inspections, audits, as well as risk management. All educational and training materials have been developed specifically for use in the Academy courses and are based on ClassNK’s extensive knowledge of maritime regulations, broad-ranging cutting-edge research, and the data and experience gained from over more than a century of classification work. Moreover, all courses are taught by veteran NK surveyors and technical staff, many of whom are drawn from local offices and especially trained to provide the courses. Another advantage of courses being taught by local lectures is that they can provide the courses in the local language.

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A Fitting Environment

Nurtures a Fitting Career By SNM Events Team Prof. Subodh Devgaonkar, Principal, MANET asserts that maritime academies must tap on the vast knowledge and experience of ex-mariners to nurture maritime talent.

uilt, operated, and managed within the laid down guidelines for the selection to the final induction to seafaring, institutions such as Maharashtra Academy of Naval Education and Training (MANET) provides students an all round education and training. The academy based at Loni, Kalbhor in Pune has grown from strength to strength as a towering citadel of maritime training. According to Prof. Subodh Devgaonkar, principal of MANET the foresight of the Directorate General of Shipping has brought about a systematic growth of Maritime academies across different locations in India. Taking into consideration the excellent growth prospects for the maritime industry, the promoters of the institution chose the best resources towards teaching aids and infrastructure, experienced faculty, and recreational and cultural facilities for nurturing seafaring talent. Prof. Devgaonkar joined as Vice Principal of the institution in 1985.

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The student strength for the 4 years B Tech course has gone up to 200 and the institute’s BSc nautical science degree course has 200 students. The institute has entered into an agreement with Mitsui OSK Learning Environment Lines (MOL) since 2006 Why join MANET? With for training its seafarers a smile, Prof Devgaonkar and junior engineers. It is points to the state of the art currently tied up with the infrastructure spread over Japanese company to recruit sprawling acres surrounding 25 cadets each year. The the stately edifice that is institute also offers auxiliary MANET. He states that engine maintenance, lathe the institution provides a truly world class learning Prof. Subodh Devgaonkar and Welding courses in partnership with MOL. environment. “We are Amongst its excellent proud of our team of very infrastructure, the institute also houses experienced faculty,” asserts the principal MOL’s simulation training centre which of Maharashtra Academy of Naval the company uses to provide bridge Education and Training.

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simulation training to its seafarers.

Placement Record With a very meticulous approach to nurturing industry interface, MANET has on its panel prestigious companies such as MOL, Wallem Ship Management, Great Eastern Shipping, Varun Shipping, Bernhard Schulte Ship Management, Anglo Eastern Ship Management, Wilhelmsen Ship Management, Elite Mariners, Varun Shipping, and Mediterranean Shipping Company amongst others. MANET offers a very productive placement cell, informs Devgaonkar. The institute is tied up with Mitsui OSK Lines to recruit 25 cadets a year.

Tracking Performance The institute had achieved a 100

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percentage pass record up to 2010. Dropping a little bit in 2011, it is gearing itself up to regain its top performance. The performance record available on the website works as reinforcement to students to keep aiming for a cent per cent track record.

Vishwanath - Ship in Campus, MANET

Career Awareness Cashing in on the opportunities and the support from the shipping administration, India offered a steady flow of formally trained seafarers to the world maritime community in the past decade and half. Initially, these cadets were mostly from large cities or from the coastal towns. Over the years a drop in the number of intakes from these regions took place. In the recent years therefore, maritime companies have started exploring and tapping on remote towns and the interiors for maritime talent. “Under the scenario, it is imperative to create wide awareness of the career opportunities maritime has to offer,” says Devgaonkar. “We are hence making contact with colleges in different locations and bringing to their note career advantages in seafaring.” MANET has been in the forefront of participating and organising seminars and exhibitions highlighting on a career and life at sea.

Personality Assessments and Career Prof. Devgaonkar informs, “Although not well known to the outside world,

MOL Simulation Training Centre at MANET

many a student opts out of the course mid-way.” He adds, “The rigors of study and the attendant commitment to discipline is one of the prime challenges to a student.” He also adds that there are cases of beginning cadets opting to quit soon after their initial voyages, preferring to settle down to an alternative shore based career. He reveals, “In a few cases we come across seafarers who can’t adapt to the flexible nature of contracts and so they opt out sooner or later.” “But there are a lot of misconceptions that linger on,” says Devgaonkar. “Negative experiences of seafarers

often get amplified.” He explains that a sufficient flow of information and frequent interactive seminars can present a more balanced picture to the excellent career the sea can provide. Devgaonkar believes that in addition to good counselling, a good psychometric assessment before enrolment at the training academy can aid in the selection of the right candidates, and the weeding out the unsuitable ones at this stage itself. Devgaonkar feels that parents generally nurture high hopes for their wards and do not hesitate to undertake great personal sacrifices to pool in the finances they can ill afford. He warns that things can be worse when people take risky gambles by taking admissions at unauthorised training institutes. “We need to explore novel ways to attract talent,” states Devgaonkar. “Academies must tap on the vast knowledge and experience of exmariners.” MANET organises guest lectures and these have been a great source of practical knowledge to young cadets.

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Skills, Knowledge, and Attitude

for a Maritime Career By SNM Events Team Spearheading IMTC with a vengeance, Capt. Yashoverman Sharma, veteran master mariner is raring to effect a quantum leap in the learning effectiveness in his courses.

The institute offers training ccording to Capt. on professional competence Ya s h o v e r m a n development by meticulously Sharma, head arriving at the needs and the of the Mumbai based learning gap of each seafarer International Maritime enrolled for a program. IMTC Training Centre (IMTC), a also offers various short term multi pronged teaching modular courses. approach alone would Capt. Yashoverman provide a well rounded skill, Capt. Yashoverman Sharma Sharma had his initial ability, and the attitude training with TS Dufferin and TS required from a modern seafarer. Rajendra before joining Scindia Steam Even as the debate regarding how Navigation Co. Ltd where he served much of theory is essential for a mariner for 14 years. Sharma then shifted to continues to rage, it is easy to agree Barber Ship Management for 11 years with Capt. Sharma that to implement as master. After that he received an anything on the simulator one would opportunity to train with IMTC and he need a well designed theory. Simulators has been with the institute for 13 years. today have captured the imagination “One can’t sacrifice quality for the of the training industry. On their part, sake of cost,” asserts Capt. Sharma. As an Sharma stresses that the simulator institution, IMTC has built its reputation courses at his institute are designed by solely on the basis of high standards of the faculty after extensive research. training it has provided to the industry. The fourteen year old maritime It also offers programs in the different training academy, IMTC has initiated many disciplines of management apart from a course aimed at developing basic skills, courses in engineering, nautical and teamwork and resource management.

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Management Quotient at IMTC IMTC and The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad have been collaborating since 1999 to bring management training to the maritime sector. IIMA and IMTC’s programme “General Management of Shipping” has received world-wide acclaim for its richness of content and quality of delivery. Over 550 senior managers and executives from a wide cross-section of the maritime industry have benefited from the programme since its inception. The academy has a centre each in Mumbai and Philippines. Courses are also offered at other locations through franchisees.

cargo, mandatory standards of training certification and watchkeeping (STCW), information technology for various shipboard ranks, welding, and a plethora of special courses. IMTC also offers management courses for shore-based personnel of the maritime industry. Capt. Sharma feels proud that each of his faculty is dedicated and committed to excellence in maritime education. Even as the world is going all out to install perfect teamworking everywhere, Sharma points out in its favour that a well informed and well knit team can efficiently sort out various difficult situations even before they arise. Performance excellence in the vessels’ different operations is also made possible when the teams are working effectively. As regards classical management approach, he asserts that a fair degree of hierarchy would do more good than harm in achieving a high degree of effectiveness in shipboard communications. He also states that the days are gone when the superior orders and the subordinate follows without question. Engaging the subordinate whilst taking operational decisions is not just a modern approach but also amongst the most effective.

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Adani Port SEZ joins hands with Port of Baltimore

dani Port and special economic zone (APSEZ) has signed a MOU with Port of Baltimore, US, to gain access to the US port technology. Business Standard reports that Mundra and other ports of Adani group will benefit in terms of technology upgradation or transfer from US by means by this alliance. The tie up will also facilitate trade between Adani group-owned ports and

Baltimore. The Port of Baltimore is ranked the top (for the first 11 months of 2011) among 360 US ports for handling farm and construction machinery, autos, trucks, imported forest products, imported sugar and imported gypsum. Port of Baltimore is amongst the 15 major ports of the US, handling around 30 million tonnes of public and private cargo, besides 400,000 containers annually. APSEZ is developing ports at Hazira, Mormugao and Visakhapatnam. The company was originally incorporated as Gujarat Adani Port Ltd in 1998 and started commercial operations in October 2001. Apart from the port at Mundra, it operates ports at Dahej and at Abbot Point in Australia.

Logistics infrastructure to get a boost in Khurja, UP with FTWZ

rshiya International has announced the launch of its second free trade warehousing zone (FTWZ) in Khurja, UP. The company aims to provide tremendous value and cost savings for the heavy EXIM cargo movement in the North-West belt by offering warehousing, value optimizing services as well as movement through Arshiya Rail. The FTWZ is a part of Arshiya`s 315 acre mega logistics hub project which also includes a 50 acre rail siding and 130 acre domestic distripark (DDP), which will be operational shortly. The logistics infrastructure will service the manufacturing belt in the north. It will enable warehousing, value optimizing and distribution of EXIM and domestic cargo. FTWZ in Khurja will enable Arshiya to offer many benefits to companies with EXIM movement between North-West such as cost effective bonded movement through Arshiya Rail, duty

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deferred storage of imports, immediate export benefits for companies in the north and proximity to planned eastern and western freight corridors-allowing convenient access to ports through rail. The logistics provider aims at providing integration, flexibility and

savings for its global and Indian customers through logistics infrastructure with FTWZ, DDP and rail. The FTWZ will empower manufacturers to substantially

bring down transactional cost and boost EXIM, facilitate imports through implementation of vendor managed inventory and encourage exports by enabling quality check and consolidation before organized shipment. Arshiya`s first 165 acre FTWZ became operational in December 2010 and is currently servicing over 200 companies across sectors such as FMCG, retail, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, manufacturing, heavy engineering and automobile. Its DDP is spread over 130 acres, aiming at efficient hubbing zone in northern India for centralized warehousing, value optimization, consolidation and movement through rail. Arshiya DDP is further benefited by the adjoining presence of the modern rail siding spread across 50 acres with six rail tracks and owned locomotives for consolidation and movement through rail.

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Manifesting

All round Talent By SNM Events bureau “Manifest 2012” held by Maharashtra Academy of Naval Education and Training (MANET) at Pune during February 2012 fittingly echoed the maxim that ‘Quality maritime education encompasses not just technical knowledge but it also explores and seeks to develop the overall personality development of cadets’

competitions, the artistically savvy displayed their work of art in the exhibitions held in the institution. Capt. Shrirang Majeshwar and guest of honour Capt. Rahul Sharma shared their valuable insight with the cadets during the prize distribution function. Their words left a deep imprint on the minds of the cadets wishing to pursue their dream of becoming successful chief engineers and captains of ships. The day was concluded with a hypnotism show by the well known hypnotist, Manohar Nayak. The concluding day earmarked as the Cultural Day provided everyone with much needed thrills, enjoyment and gaiety. Cadets revealed their colourful personalities that ranged from their talents in singing, dancing to mimicry and acting. Manifest 2012 aptly refreshed the minds of one and all. The members of faculty also sportingly participated in equal gusto and with wholehearted enthusiasm during the event.

anifest 2012’ the three day event was graced by Capt. Shrirang Manjeshwar, Director, Wallem Maritime Training Centre (WMTC) as the Chief Guest. The guest of honour at the function was, Capt. Rahul Sharma, In-chargeRecruitment and Training, Wallem Maritime Training Centre (WMTC). “Manifest 2012” served as a platform for exploring and showcasing the talent of the young aspirants to a seafaring career. Cadets made the most of their opportunity to display the athletic sides of their personality by participating in several sporting events that were held on 6th of February 2012. Many cadets also participated in different events like Antakshari and dumb charade. While the intellectually inclined participated in the Current Affairs and Quiz

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EVENTS

High-tech Crane Technology

on the Anvil for India

The third crane technology event was held in a series at Jamshedpur, Visakhapatnam and Colombo from 16 January to 20th January 2012. Speakers present exciting innovations related to efficient and safe material and cargo handling in industry and the ports. SNM Events Team, reports.

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rom the early 1980s the Crane equipment market revealed signs for the start of a major revolution. The crane technology and equipment market over the years evolved itself to suit various micro level needs and demands of the consumers in different industries. Presentations made at the 3rd Crane Technology Event and the debates were a tribute to the exciting metamorphosis and wonderful innovations taking place in Crane Technology globally in the present times. The 3 whole day seminars held at Jamshedpur, Visakhapatnam and Colombo unfolded interesting aspects of various technologies related to Cranes used in different industries including Shipbuilding, Ports, warehousing and other heavy industries. Igus India, based in Bangalore coordinated the event on behalf of the forum comprising Siemens, Prysmian, Brosa, Brieda Cabins, Weyenberg Resources, Huebner, Pintsch Bubenzer and Symeo. Participants and delegates described the event as a wonderful opportunity to interact with the forum members and further understanding the needs of the customers. Facilitating and hosting the Event at India’s well known steel city, Jamshedpur were Bikram Chakraborty, manager of business development of motion control group, Siemens, and KK Krishnamurthy, Project Manager, Indian subcontinent,

Bikram Chakraborty, Siemens, India

Igus. This year’s event was coordinated and organised on behalf of the forum by Igus. Speaking about the event’s importance, Chakraborty stated, “All the forum members are the leaders of their fields, which brings to the table collective expertise for sharing.” Krishnamurthy praised the speakers for the splendid research undertaken by them for the presentations and the delegates for their rapt attention to the technologies laid out before them.

Chaining Technologies: Igus Peter Putz, international project manager of cranes and material handling presented the latest innovation from Igus e-chain system. Demonstrating the equipment, Putz highlighted its space saving design and the unique features. He said that the growing demand and improvements in port technology rendered India a huge prospective market for crane technology. According to Putz, the next 10 years were crucial for India wherein the markets would be adopting technological innovations in a very big way. Igus has served Vallarpadam, DP World, APM Terminals, and other terminals. It services has spread across Dhamra Port, L&T Port, Gangavaram Port, JSW, and Tata Steel, Siemens, and other prominent material handling players. Igus, Bangalore handles E-chain systems, bearings, cranes and other special projects with a team of over 60 employees.

Krishnamurthy MM, IGUS India

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EVENTS Green Technology: Siemens Manager, business development of India and south Asia, motion control systems, at Siemens, Mahadevan Balasubramaniam said, “Asia will also share the growing market for automation alongside Europe in times to come. Automation is a quick replacement of manpower as it is available 24/7.” Siemens is actively exploring and providing greener options. It is providing innovative solutions not only in cranes and material handling equipment but also in solar power generation solutions and infrastructure. According to Mahadevan India’s predominance in steel production lent great advantages and opportunity.

Mahadevan Balasubramaniam, Manager, Business Development, South East Asia Motion Control Systems, Siemens

Gujarat. It is also in cooperation with the Biomedical Technological Department of the University of Milan and the EPM (research unit-Ergonomics of the body posture and movement). Brieda finds India flexible and receptive towards technology and new equipments. He appreciated the level of attention given by the delegates and speakers during the crane technology event.

serves other prominent players in the energy and telecommunications sectors. The company entered the Indian crane market two years ago and found it very promising. Weber termed the seminar appropriately technical and provided an opportunity to serve customers better. “We are bullish about the material handling market along with mining industry in India,” he added.

Systems to Curb Mishaps: Symeo Christoph Rommel, managing director of Symeo Absolute Position presented the salient features of radio based positioning and distance measurement solutions for cranes. Symeo’s crane collision avoidance system is helpful in measurement of distance to avoid a collision. The

Major Investments Paving Ways: Prysmian Cables and Systems

Peter Putz, International Project Manager, IGUS

Stress Free Crane Operation: Brieda Cabins Relieving work stress for crane drivers is Brieda Cabins’ speciality. Siro Brieda, general manager of Brieda Cabins explained the negative influence of inappropriate workstations especially in the case of Crane drivers’ cabins. He explained that efficiency of crane drivers could be improved greatly by providing stress free cabins. He pointed out that innovatively designed Brieda Cabins aimed at achieving ergonomic seating and movements at work and eventually improved productivity and safety. He said that his firm was targeting ports where there was intense pressure to load and unload containers at a hectic pace. The company has delivered its cabins to Mundra and Hazira Ports in

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Gerhard Weber, general manager of key account systems of Prysmian cables and systems stated that the Indian port crane market was growing. Prysmian Cables and systems is a known player in hightechnology cables and systems for energy and telecommunications. Prysmian cables are used for cranes transporting large cargo containers. The company also serves Singapore Port reputed as one of the busiest ports in the world in terms of shipping tonnage. Prysmian cables also

Christoph Rommel, Managing Director, SYMEO

Siro Brieda, Sales Manager-Brieda Cabins

Arno Weil, Vice President, Sales, Pintsch Ubenzer

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www.snmevents com radio based positioning and distance management system is unaffected by weather and vibration. The system is easy to configure and has low maintenance cost, informed Rommel. The company has served Tata Steel, NAVIS, Arcelormittal and many other prominent players with radio based positioning systems.

from Antwerp, Peru, Australia, Columbia and Brazil for the SOS system, said Weil while making his presentation.

Event a Confluence of Ideas

Speed Holders: Huebner Ideas and Solutions “India has high prospects for technology in the coming times,” said Bernhard Herbst, sales and project manager of Huebner. The company provides multifunctional systems for speed control, overspeed protection and positioning. The company offers universal encoder system U-ONE for cranes. Herbst stressed that India will perform well in automation and highly technical fields.

Bernhard Herbst, Sales and Project manager, Hubner

were helpful in reducing security issues. According to Baer the crane technology event provided an opportunity to display products and offer presentations catering to the specific needs of a consumer. The company has served to DP World Terminal in Jabel Ali, Maersk lines Terminals in Malaysia and currently serving Liebherr, Cargotec, Kalmar and many others.

Pooja Chawla Gandhi, director of Weyengberg Resources India Pvt Ltd, representative of Prysmian and Brosa appreciated the idea of organising crane technology event. She said, “We have material handling companies and crane operators working together as a team to complement each other.” She added that the event provided the opportunity to meet the industry and the people catering to it. Gandhi appreciated that the forum was held within the close knit group which gives it a convenient atmosphere

Safety Solutions: Pintsch Bubenzer Arno Weil, vice president sales at Pintsch Bubenzer presented the vitality of their snag overload system (SOS) in maintenance of equipments. The company provides anti snag systems, Pooja Chawla Gandhi, Director, Weyenberg Resources

Gerhard Weber, General Manager, Prysmian Cables and Systems

Herbst found the crane technology event a good opportunity to network. He said that he found the event useful in reaching out to interesting groups. He added that seminars such as these would lead to definite improvements in serving expectations and productivity.

Managing the Load: Brosa Joachim Baer, sales director, Brosa, an electrical load measurement equipment manufacturing company dealt with dealt with the issues of wrongly declaring container weights in his presentation. Baer emphasised that understanding the correct cargo load and ship loading plans

Joachim Bar, Sales Manager Brosa

services brakes, couplings, emergency brakes, storm brakes and monitoring systems. Pintsch Bubenzer has orders

to deal with consumers and clients. Wyengberg Resources, headed by Gandhi is a six year old company dealing with wires and cables. She further said that Prysmian cables are helpful to port users for increasing efficiencies and lowering the down time. MM Krishnamuthy from organising company, Igus found the crane technology event very interactive and fruitful. Balasubramaniam from Siemens said that future events could be scheduled in a manner that would provide for more intense interaction between the speakers and the audience as this would help the producer address specific needs of the industry.

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Is India’s Ship Recycling Capital Getting

a World Class Facelift Soon? By our Bureau

According to CRISIL, of the 180 million gt of global shipping capacities that are more than 20 years old, around 55 million gt will be available for breaking in the next 24 months. Shipowners in Japan are already preparing to systematically scrap their vessels that are reaching the end of their productive tenures. A delegation of ship owners from Japan recently met Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and held discussions to convert the Alang-Sosiya ship breaking yard into an international level ship recycling yard. The delegation comprised Japanese shipping companies such as Kawasaki, Mitsui OSK, NYK Line, Mitsubishi, Nippon, KG and JX Tanker. According to officials, Japan’s ministry of economics, trade and industry, has carried out a study for converting Alang-Sosiya ship-recycling yard into an international-level yard if it is made safer and eco-friendly as per guidelines of International Maritime Organisation convention. The Japanese government will spend $22.50 million (approximately Rs112 crore) for the project. While India’s environment and forests ministry has maintained that technically and environmentally sound guidelines are followed in the ship-breaking activities, various environmental groups are voicing concerns about the dumping of unsafe material in the country by overseas ship owners. In response to concerns about potential impacts of ship-breaking, international guidelines have been developed in recent years to provide assistance to the shipping and ship-breaking industries, workers’ groups and authorities on how to ensure environmentally sound ship-breaking that will provide decent and productive work. According to studies and surveys carried out by various agencies, shipbreaking is one of the most hazardous occupations with potentially severe

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impact on the safety and health of workers and the environment surrounding the areas where the ships are dismantled. Let us take a look at the ground realities at the moment.

Health and Safety A UN special report has pointed out that the Regulatory authorities in the shipbreaking industry should step up their efforts to improve health and safety in the yards. Activists on the other hand complain that there are major concerns as the health and safety situation prevailing at the ship breaking yards continue to remain critical, as witnessed by the number of fatal accidents in the recent times. It has been pointed out that the health facilities in Alang/Sosiya are inadequate with insufficient human, technical and financial resources to provide any treatment other than first aid for minor injuries. The nearest hospital equipped to deal with lifethreatening conditions is in Bhavnagar, more than 50 kilometres away. According to sources, the Red Cross hospital in Alang is grossly inadequate with just a handful of doctors and beds at their service to support some 30,000 workers in the yards. Furthermore the same facilities provide service to the neighbouring villages of Alang which has a population of 18,000 people.

amenities such as kitchens, toilet facilities, electricity and running water. The water and sanitation facilities available in the ship breaking yards at Alang/Sosiya are insufficient to deal with the consumption, cooking, and personal and domestic hygienic requirements of the 30,000 workers who work and live there.

Safety Training With regard to safety training, sources inform existing opportunities in Alang should be improved, considering the magnitude of the risks associated with ship breaking activities and the hazardous substances workers are potentially exposed to. Sources point out that due to the informal nature of working arrangements, workers are not covered by social protection schemes, and do not receive any benefit in case of work-related injuries or diseases. It is also observed that employers do not pay for long-term medical treatment or for expenses linked to chronic workrelated illnesses. Workers do not usually receive any wages or benefits when absent from work on medical grounds. Even as the major portion of the world’s ships due for recycling get ready to be sent to India’s recycling capital, workers at the yards will be waiting with great anticipation to witness the implementation of safer and eco friendly guidelines of IMO convention pertaining to ship recycling. After all the Japanese government will be spending approximately Rs.112 crore for the project.

Stay and hygiene Most accommodations in and around the yards have been found to lack basic

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INSIGHT

Managing

Dirty Cargo Mumbai Port Trust is following in the footsteps of Chennai Port Trust to divert ‘dirty cargo’ like coal and iron ore to other destinations since it is damaging the health and environment of the city. Avick Seal examines the health hazards of coal and its management.

What is the health risk?

devoted to grains, general and breaks As per OSHA (Occupational Safety and bulk cargoes, passengers, and ship Health Administration), coal repairs. A second terminal is dust causes pneumoconiosis devoted to handling iron ore (black lung disease), and coal. A third terminal bronchitis and emphysema in contains a production berth, exposed workers. Exposure ship repair and landing to coal dust is associated craft wharf, coal berth, ore with an increased risk of focal mineral berth, and breakbulk emphysema, which is usually berth. By segregating associated with the presence cargo in this manner, cross of pneumoconiosis and contamination of pollutants Mr. Avick Seal centrilobular emphysema, could be curbed to a good which can occur in the extent. Port of Hamburg has absence of pneumoconiosis. Workers separate unit to handle bulk, dry and with rheumatoid arthritis may also liquid cargos. have Caplan’s Syndrome which involves rapidly developing lung damage. Burning Controlling pollution load from of coal releases fine particle soot, sulphur Dirty Cargo – Onsite measures dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon dioxide Restricting the entry of dirty cargos and toxic mercury vapours. into particular ports. This has already being initiated in India Segregating cargoes Strictly following the norms laid down The US and Canadian Government has by International and national authorities adopted the limit for air pollution from during handling and transportation of large ships in US and Canadian waters. material and also for safety of workers Government can increase the excise A similar approach can be followed in duty prices for coal and other subsidies India to reduce pollution arising out of for import of dirty coal, thereby reducing cargo handling. The Helsinki commission their trading has prohibited incineration and illegal Improving work atmosphere. Workers dumping of wastes. Port of Zhanjiang, should be educated and made aware China contains three terminals; one

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about the various harmful effects of dirty coal. Personal protective equipments should be made compulsory for people handling dirty coal Regular health check up should be carried out for workers and staff A proper environmental management and disaster management plan should be made in place for safety of workers and others.

Controlling pollution load from Dirty Cargo – Offsite measures Reducing energy footprint by reducing per capita consumption of electricity. This will indirectly reduce the use of coal in power generation Looking at alternative fuel means such as wind and solar power for electricity generation. Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), Government of India (GoI) has already started with Nation solar mission in 2008. This is a positive step towards reducing the traditional use of coal as fuel for power plants Similarly, energy could be produced from biodegradable component of solid wastes. Such kind of technology based research must be encouraged to reduce traditional use of coal

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USE OF DIRTY CARGO

oal and iron ore have many applications and uses worldwide. Most significantly, it is used for electricity generation, steel production, cement manufacturing and as a liquid fuel. Around 6.1 billion tonnes of hard coal is being used every year worldwide. China, USA, India, Russia and Japan accounts for 77% of total global coal usage and they are the five largest consumers of coal. Many countries do not have sufficient natural resources to fulfill their energy requirements, so they need to import coal to cover up their demands. Japan, Chinese Taipei and Korea, for example, import significant quantities of ‘steam coal’ for electricity generation and ‘coking coal’ for steel production. Other important applications and uses of coal are in alumina refineries, paper manufacturers, and the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Several chemical products can be manufactured from coal byproducts. Refined coal tar is used in the manufacturing of chemicals,

such as creosote oil, naphthalene, phenol, and benzene. Ammonia gas recovered from coke ovens is used to manufacture ammonia salts, nitric acid and agricultural fertilizers. Thousands of different products have coal or coal by-products as their components: soap, aspirins, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, such as rayon and nylon. Coal is also an essential ingredient in the production of specialist products such as Activated carbon (it is used in filters for water and air purification and in kidney dialysis machines), Carbon fibre (an extremely strong but light weight reinforcement material used in construction, mountain bikes and tennis rackets and silicon (used to produce silicones and silanes, which are in turn used to make lubricants, water repellents, resins, cosmetics, hair shampoos and toothpastes). Iron ores are typically used for the production of iron which is then used to produce steel. Steel is used to make automobiles, locomotives, and ships, beams used in buildings, furniture,

paper clips, and tools, reinforcing rods for concrete, bicycles, and thousands of other items. It is the most-used metal by both tonnage and purpose. It is also used in metallurgy industries, making plastics, magnets, pigments, polishing compounds, cosmetics and many more.

Demand in Indian Perspective – Bare facts As per the present policy in India, coal can be freely imported (under Open General License) by the consumers themselves considering their needs and exercising their own commercial judgments. Amount of coal imported in India is shown in Table 1. In India, coal is mainly used in power plants, cement plants, captive power plants, and sponge iron plants. Coke is imported mainly by Pig-Iron manufacturers and Iron and Steel sector consumers using mini-blast furnace. Mostly these imports take place through the sea route.

IMPORT OF COAL IN INDIA (IN MILLION TONS) Coal 1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 Coking Coal 10.99 11.06 11.11 12.95 12.00 Non-coking Coal 8.71 9.87 9.44 10.31 9.50 Coke 2.41 2.42 2.28 2.25 2.00 Total Import 22.11 23.35 22.83 25.51 23.50 Source: http://coal.nic.in/eximp.html India imports limited quantity of steel/iron ore. In 2004-05, India imported only 2 million tons of steel and in 2019-20 it is expected to import 6 million tons of steel. Sources http://coal.nic.in/eximp.html http://www.worldcoal.org/coal/uses-of-coal/ (World Coal Association) http://www.osha.gov (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

The author is Senior Manager at Environment Policy and Research India

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NEWS UPDATE

GMI starts MSc in

Maritime Security G

reenwich Maritime Institute, (GMI) part of the University of Greenwich, London will have a post graduate degree course in maritime security beginning September 2012. The course aims to equip graduates, security personnel, serving and former members of the armed services to play a strategic role in handling various security related problems. The course can be taken for full-time or part-time for a year. The course will help the maritime

industry to tackle piracy and terrorism. It will also deal with issues affecting environmental and energy security. To tackle security threats like piracy and terrorism and environmental concerns a team of trained manpower in these areas is the need of the hour. People handling the course design say, creation of the course is one more step in the development of making the maritime sector professional and trained in each specific area.

Combating Piracy through Cooperation

n their first ever meeting, Koji Sekimizu, secretary general, IMO and Ban-Ki-Moon, secretary general of IMO, discussed about combating piracy through capacity building in Somalia. IMO has sought the cooperation of specialized

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agencies to curb the menace of piracy. Koji Sekimizu has urged UN Member States and multinational organizations to address the root causes of piracy, through developing landbased initiatives to strengthen Somalia,

regional maritime and law enforcement capacity. Under the Djibouti Code of Conduct which is founded by Djibouti Code Trust Fund, International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is planning to build more capacity through this initiative.

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ernhard Schulte Ship Management participated in a marathon “RunPower-Run” recently. The event co-sponsored by Dr. L.H. Hiranandani Hospital in association with Rotary Club of Mumbai stretched for 4 kms and 10 kms under two categories.

About thirty came to feel younger than twenty! Enthusiastic employees turned up in good numbers to feel the energy and enchantment of the cool morning weather. “We all had plenty of fun” said

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the participants in one voice. The trek through Powai’s bountiful greens and posh surroundings dealt everyone great joy and excitement. The proceeds of the Meet will be supporting various causes such as

electrification of villages, helping children in orphanages, and providing mid-day meals through donations to NGOs like Udaan, Bal Anand, Society for Education, Danji Devashi – School for the mentally retarded amongst others.

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EC will take its own emission control measures

Large Size Vessels are as Safe as Small Size - IMO

arge iron ore carriers are being denied access to Chinese ports to reduce health hazards. The size of the vessel has come under scrutiny in various countries after the grounding of cruise ship Costa Concordia killing 17 people. International Maritime Organisation (IMO) however states that the world’s largest ships are robustly regulated and safe to sail even as their dimensions expand. According to IMO, regulations haven’t allowed vessels or cruise ships to get as large to present a hazard. IMO officials believe that the standards are very robust and one such incident doesn’t reflect any shortcomings in the IMO’s rules covering ship design and safety. The Costa Concordia, measuring 290 meters (951 feet) in length, was carrying 4,200 passengers and crew on a Mediterranean cruise before its grounding on Jan. 13, 2012, near Giglio, Italy. The ship, owned by Carnival Corporation is the largest cruise line owner with berths for 3,780 passengers. IMO officials from the safety division

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state that no limitation has been laid down on safety requirements. The commercial market is the best judge to place a verdict on size of a vessel according to the IMO. A Rio de Janerio based miner has started six of the world’s largest ore carriers which are trading over the past 10 months. The miner is also building a fleet of 35 such vessels so it can better control costs shipping ore to Asia from Brazil. The carriers are termed, Valemaxes, measuring 362 meters in length and are 65 meters in width, with a capacity to carry 400,000 metric tons of ore, according to data from sources. To handle the dreadful situation, there is also an effort to reduce cost of transporting manufactured goods which is swelling the capacities of container ships. In 2007, vessels were able to carry 15,500 20-foot boxes. Maersk Line, the world’s largest container carrier ordered bigger ships a year ago. The carrier is building a fleet of 20 vessels each able to haul 18,000 20-foot boxes, with a length of 400 metres.

uropean Commission (EC) has threatened to include the shipping sector in its emission trading scheme, if IMO fails to come out with a strong policy on shipping emissions according to Reuters. European Union (EU) wants International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to handle the issue of carbon emission from ships but EU would be ready to act if the U.N. agency fails to deliver. On the other hand, the IMO’s Marine and Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) hasn’t reached any conclusion on market-based measures which has brought the UN agency under immense pressure to tackle international shipping emissions. IMO has been advising market based measures to reduce emission. But the leading shipping associations have also urged the IMO to postpone the introduction of market based measures and to instead focus on implementing mandatory energy efficiency design standards adopted last year. Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO), International Association of Independent Tankers Owners (INTERTANKO) and International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) decline market based measures to reduce emissions. IMO’s MEPC is likely to postpone a decision on marketbased mechanisms until its impact on developing countries are clear. A public consultation on the emission control has also started on four policy options. It includes a compensation fund, an emissions trading system, a fuel or carbon tax and a mandatory emission reduction per ship. In 2011, 48 countries voted in favour of adopting a mandatory energy efficiency design index for new ships and a voluntary energy efficiency management plan for all ships.

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Road to Sustainability Includes Tightening

Belt and Flexible Approach to Market By SNM Events Bureau

hipping Corporation of India stressed upon devising sustainable strategies in the backdrop of 2011 which has been the worst year during the downturn. The economic slowdown intensifying in the US and China was further compounded by natural calamities such as Tsunami and earthquakes in Asia. Chairman and Managing Director of SCI, S. Hajara in his welcome speech during its Worldwide Agents Meet announced that SCI has adopted a variety of measures to improve market share and achieve sustainability. SCI’s Worldwide Agents Meet 2012 held in Mumbai was a two day event that commenced on February 27, 2012. Those who participated in the meet included agents from Far East, Indian Subcontinent, Persian Gulf, Western Europe, Mediterranean, Black Sea, East and South Africa, Red Sea, and USA. The meet began with auspicious lighting of lamp by S. Hajara and Functional Directors of SCI. Usha Jejurikar opened the worldwide agents meet 2012 and welcomed all the esteemed SCI officials and worldwide SCI agency houses.

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Even as Indian tonnage crossed 10 million gt, cargo handling capacities in India exceeded the 1 billion mark. Speaking during the meet B.K. Mandal, Director of Finance at SCI stated that the company must be committed to improving its top line, bottom line and cash flow to ensure uniform growth in the company. According to J.N. Das, Director

(L&PS) under the existing scenarios there was much competition from major shipping lines with bigger capacities and economies of scale advantages. As SCI was faced with higher slot costs vis-àvis lower capacities available to them, he stressed that it was incumbent upon agents to reorganize and meet the market dynamics of the business. He said that liner business’ cyclical nature needs to be evaluated and strategies have to be flexible to adapt to different situations. Kailash Gupta, SCI’s Director (P&A) urged upon agents to step up their efforts to achieve improved performance. He informed that SCI had already embarked upon implementing stringent in-house efficiency measures. Director (T&OS), A K Gupta enlightened the gathering about SCI’s acquisition plans and its progress in its offshore services division. Capt. Sunil Thapar, Director (B&T) provided highlights on the company’s bulk and tanker business. He informed that despite the odds, the year gone by had been sustainable for their bulk and tanker business.

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income should be sufficient to yield monthly returns equivalent to the present monthly income. Most of the enlightened shipping companies provide insurance to the seafarers even when they are off the ship. This is done through group insurance policies where at a lesser premium, insurance coverage is provided to the members. This additional expense incurred by the shipping company is actually an investment as it contributes to increased employee loyalty and better retention. Case Study: There was a third officer serving in one of the shipping companies, who had met with an accident while he was on leave and died. His family was paid a substantial amount by the company through the group insurance. This amount was of immense help to the family who was ever grateful to the company for this gesture. Finally, it would be prudent for the seafarer to take an individual insurance

for an appropriate amount irrespective of the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s participation in the same. This could be in addition to the insurance coverage provided by the company. This would give the seafarer the additional flexibility to switch companies. It is advisable to take insurance coverage from a reputed insurance company with a good track record of claim settlement. Also it is better to take insurance through an agent, even though on line insurance policies are cheaper. It is preferred to associate your insurance with a person who represents the insurance company rather than rely on a faceless and impersonal computer. Most of the insurance companies do promise the same quality of service whether the insurance policy is taken on line or through an agent. However, the latter is preferred when an actual claim is made as the personal relationship with the agent always helps in smoother and faster claim settlement.

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ernhard Schulte Ship Management held its Annual Dinner celebrations on 3rd February 2012. The celebrations held in Five Star grandeaur were a fun filled evening with a variety of programs with items to entertain everyone. Amongst the distinguished guests present were Former Secretary Shipping, Mr. D.T. Joseph, and Mr. Toshikaza Inaoka, Dy General Manager of BCSMO-MOL. The gaieties of the evening were ushered in with the lighting of the lamp by the guests and Mr. Prasad, MD of

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BSM and Mrs. Prasad. Following a brief welcome speech by Mr. Prasad, the party was thrown open which went well past midnight. The evening’s agenda was set in motion by ‘Lord Ganesh Vandana’ a dance performance followed by variety programs. Displaying their talents were executives enacting scenes from Bollywood super hits such as ‘Mughale-Azam, Sholay, and Devdas to the modern day Hindi blockbusters. Each act brought forth euphoria amongst those present. One of the many

exciting performances included a mime presentation wherein the artists riveted everyone’s attention with their graceful and unique movements. While the adults enjoyed the performances by the staff, the kids in the house were delighted and entertained by the magician’s tricks. The occasion was also made special by the awarding of Long Service Award to Mr. Ravi Budhraja, Director –MTCAL who had completed 10 years with the company.

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atest techniques which bolster maritime safety and navigation were reviewed at a key seminar in Bahrain. The General Organisation of Sea Ports (GOP) held a two-day regional executive seminar entitled ‘Safety of Navigation and the Obligations of a Competent Authority with respect to Aids to Navigation’ at the Gulf Hotel. The seminar was held under the patronage of GOP chairman Shaikh Daij bin Salman Al Khalifa, in collaboration with the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) and Middle East Navigation Aids Services. More than 30 maritime professionals from the GCC attended the seminar. The sessions were led by international experts, International Maritime Organisation (IMO) consultant and IALA World-Wide Academy dean Rear Admiral Jean-Charles Leclair (retired) and Danish Maritime Authority maritime technology manager and IALA Engineering Committee chairman Omar Frits Eriksson. “We are pleased to have distinguished international maritime experts to share their wealth of knowledge with our stakeholders on latest navigation requirements of port authorities as per international maritime conventions,” GOP directorgeneral Hassan Al Majed said.

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“As the regulatory authority for maritime affairs in Bahrain, GOP is committed to adhering to best international practices and standards for promoting maritime safety. “Holding such a regional seminar reinforces GOP’s efforts to continuously improve Mr. Hasan Al Majeed, DG of GOP addressing the audience the overall safety standards on vessels, employ latest and GOP is committed and dedicated cutting-edge technology and provide to fully and effectively implementing adequate training to our personnel IMO-sanctioned systems and standards to achieve safe, secure and efficient to help further develop the global shipping in maritime jurisdictions in the maritime industry. Gulf,” he added. Bahrain is the first Arab country in During the seminar, several aspects the region to fully implement the Long related to increasing safety of life Range Identification and Tracking of and property at sea and latest aids to Ships system. GOP takes its role as the navigation were discussed. Some of regulator of Bahrain’s maritime sector the topics on maritime safety included very seriously. AIS which helps in efficient navigation It has signed a number of agreements of ships, real time shipping movements including SOLAS - International and port arrivals data, vessel traffic Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, services for marine traffic monitoring, MARPOL International Convention for routing measures, pilotage to provide the Prevention of Pollution From Ships, safe, reliable and efficient services STCW - International Convention on wherever navigation is considered Standards of Training, Certification and hazardous, management and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, to adopt maintenance of vessels and protection international regulatory standards for of the environment. safety, marine environment and others. The aids to navigation session “At GOP, our efforts are focused on focused on e-Navigation, an innovative establishing a benchmark for excellence concept which was developed by in the maritime industry,” Mr Al Majed IMO and is being implemented this said. “This effort is furthered by year to enhance safety and security conducting seminars such as this one, in commercial shipping. In addition, which help progressively strengthen topics such as visual aids and sound our maritime capabilities and position signals to navigation, radio and Bahrain as a leading player in the satellite navigation systems were also maritime industry,” he added. discussed. Courtesy: Gulf Daily News Bahrain is a member of the IMO,

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Ministry GRSE Built ‘Rajshree’ Inducted to Coast Guard Releases

` 457 Crore for HSL

ewly commissioned Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Rajshree has been inducted in the Eastern Fleet of the Coast Guard at Chennai Port. Inspector General, S.P. Sharma, Commander, Coast Guard Region (East) welcomed and inducted the ship in the Coast Guard fleet. Sharma said that the new vessel would add strength to the region’s patrolling capabilities. Indigenously built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, Ragjshree is a high speed Inshore Patrol Vessel. The ship displaces 300 tons and is 48 metres long. It has a complement of five officers and 34 enrolled personnel. Besides being capable of undertaking regular Coast Guard mandated tasks of exclusive economic zone surveillance, maritime search and rescue and fisheries monitoring and assistance, the ship is specifically designed to undertake day and night operations in shallow waters that is considered an essential

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component of the coastal security mechanism. The ship is fitted with 03 MTU 4000 series engines capable of generating 2720 BHP to propel the vessel at a speed of 34 knots using water jet propulsion. At economical speed, the ship’s endurance is 1,600 nautical miles. Besides powerful engines, the ship can generate 320 kilowatts of electric power to feed a wide array of hi-tech sensors, equipment and weapons onboard. The ship is also equipped with one high speed FRP Boat, two Gemini boats and one water scooter for undertaking boarding, landing and special operations. Rajshree is equipped with stateof-the-art weapons, advanced communication and navigational equipments. It makes an ideal platform for undertaking multifarious closecoast missions such as surveillance, interdiction, search and rescue, and medical evacuation

inistry of Defence has released Rs. 457 crore for renewal and replacement of the equipment and modernization of Hindustan Shipyard Ltd (HSL). Striving for a turnaround after coming under the control of Ministry of Defence, the shipyard is gearing itself up to deliver three vessels a month, according to sources. HSL had delivered a 50-tonne BP tugDelima, to Visakhapatnam Port Trust in December 30, 2011 and an inshore patrol vessel, Rani Abbakka to the Indian Coast Guard on January 5. The 53,000-DWT bulker for the Chennai-based, Good Earth Maritime Ltd (GML) has completed trials and will be delivered by the end of the month. HSL also has orders from Kandla Port for two 50 tonne tugs, three 25 tonne tugs for Indian Navy and a fleet support ship for the Union Government. HSL has set itself the goal of Rs 10,000-crore by the end of the next fiscal.

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ngre port at Jaigad is preparing for its inauguration on March 23, 2012. Named after the first naval admiral Kanhoji Angre of the Maratha Navy, the port is being anticipated to pick up some of the business at JNPT, Maharashtra, and Mundra Port in Gujarat. The port is being set up by the Goa-based Chowgule Group under greenfield project and is merely 45 km from Ratnagiri and 200 km from Kolhapur. It is surrounded by an industrial zone. Currently, the cargo for these two regions is cleared at the JNPT and the Mundra port. Ratnagiri is around 303 km from the JNPT and 1,212 km from the Mundra port. The location of the Angreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; port would allow a cargo coming

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from Kolhapur to be cleared in merely two days over the 2-week clearance time needed at the JNPT port. Not only this, the total cost of the container would reduce from ` 28,000 to ` 8,00010,000, according to an official from the group. The National Highway and Konkan Railway are about 45 km from the proposed site. A four-lane road and dedicated rail link to the port site is also proposed. Angreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; would be a major gain for the traders given the cost and the time in transport being saved. Also the port would carry all-weather operations with minimum or nil effect of the SouthWest monsoon. The proposed jetty dimension is 450 X 43 m and would have a dedicated liquid berth.

The immediate storage area for the port would include container yard, dry bulk, liquid bulk and focus on clean cargo. A large back up area is already under possession by the company. Bharat Petroleum has a plant set up at the location. Besides, the Chowgule Group is also planning to set up a consolidation centre at Kolhapur which would be a major booster for the traders who would save money spent in sending one entire container even for a small quantity of the product needed to be transported. Thus, a consolidation centre would allow several traders to consolidate items and send it via a single container.

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Panama Canal Expansion Will Reduce Carbon Footprint from Shipping

he Panama Canal expansion brings with it a unique opportunity to reduce the carbon footprint of the maritime industry, experts claims. Expanded sections of the Panama Canal are due to open in 2014 following an eight-year programme to widen and deepen the waterway in order to increase capacity for liner shipping. The project will remove the breadth restriction of 32.2 meters that has constrained ships using the canal since it opened in 1914. The main reason for the expansion is to increase the capacity of the canal by facilitating the passage of larger container ships, as well as benefiting the Panamanian economy for which canal revenues make a significant contribution. But in a paper published this month in the International Journal of Maritime Engineering, Paul Stott and Dr Peter Wright of Newcastle University argue this $6 billion programme offers the industry as a whole an opportunity to reduce its environmental impact. “This is a great example of unintended consequences,” explains Stott, a senior lecturer in marine engineering at Newcastle University.

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“Potentially, what we have here is an ideal opportunity to implement some quite simple changes that will make a significant difference to the environmental credentials of the industry.” In the study the University team quantified significant potential gains in efficiency in the dry bulk trades, which result directly from the expansion of the canal. “The relaxation of the constraint will have two main effects,” explains Stott, a senior lecturer in marine engineering at Newcastle University. “Firstly, it will permit more efficient hull design and secondly it will permit larger bulk carriers to trade through the canal with the associated economy of scale.” The research presents analysis of bulk shipping developments that strongly support the contention that there is a demand for vessels in the dry bulk Panamax sector that are larger than the current 85,000 tonne limit imposed by the beam constraint. “The potential savings in fuel costs are substantial, as is the consequent reduction in emissions, potentially saving up to 16 percent per

tonne-mile,” explains Stott. “This is important given that the International Maritime Organisation estimates that shipping was responsible for about 2.7 percent of global emissions of CO2 in 2007 but warns that this may rise to between 12 percent and 18 percent by 2050 if the shipping industry does not take major steps to reduce emissions. Currently, much research into carbon reduction is focused on fairly radical ideas but good, solid engineering, hull design and optimisation in particular, still has a major role to play in achieving the goal of reducing emissions,” adds Stott. The Panamax constraint is routinely applied far wider than in just the liner and bulk carrier trades. Around 45 percent of all vessels over 20,000 gross tons delivered over the past decade have had Panamax beam and there are currently over 1,500 such vessels on order for future delivery despite the impending demise of the beam constraint. “Alternative fuels and new technologies will be vital for driving the marine industry forward to a more sustainable future but this is a change we can make now through the application of existing technologies that are well proven,” notes Stott. “Increasing beam is not a possibility for retro-fit and the benefits in the immediate future may therefore be limited by the young age of the merchant fleet. “We have probably established the Panamax fleet for the next twenty years in the shipbuilding boom of the last five years. Having said this, there remains a significant orderbook of new ships that could potentially benefit from redesign with increased beam and possibly increased capacity with consequent gains in efficiency for the owners and benefits for the planet,” concludes Stott. Source: Port Technology

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Energy Efficient Car Carrier Sets Sail

uilt by Shin Kurushima Dockyard Co. over a 4-year period, she began her maiden voyage on January 27, 2012. Nichioh Maru’s green secret is its energy-saving, electronicallycontrolled diesel engine, with 281 solar panels fitted to the carrier’s deck, as well as a low-friction coating on its hull, for better hydrodynamic performance. Compared to an existing car carrier of the same type, the operator claims this ship can achieve a fuel reduction of up to nearly 1,400 tons annually, which converts to an annual reduction of 4,200 tons of CO2 emissions. These panels, and the LED lights they illuminate in the ship’s hold and crew quarters, are a first in Japan, says Tomohiko Uchiyama, president of Nitto

Kaiun Corporation, Roro’s operator. “As Nissan went to the effort to launch the Nissan LEAF at that time, in terms of the logistical flow, we thought there would be a way for us to contribute using stateof-the-art technologies,” said Uchiyama. “This is the first domestic vessel to have photovoltaic panels. Together using LED lighting on this ship, we aim to create an energy-efficient carrier. And, especially, if we use solar panels, we can reduce CO2 emissions because we don’t need to use oil for operating the generator. Already with this aspect, I believe that we can say that the introduction of this ship is a success.” With a capacity of up to 1,380 cars, Nichioh Maru will join two other carriers in daily service on a 1,800 km domestic

roundtrip route from Oppama Wharf near Yokohama, to Kobe, and then to the southern island of Kyushu — making two roundtrips per week. The ship’s captain, 38-year veteran Tamotsu Sato, is pleased to be at the eco-helm. “Something that’s gentle to the environment — that’s the most important thing, considering the current system on the ship. And, of course, we also have the solar power system,” said Sato. “This carrier is important in many ways. In my opinion, as a captain, I have no doubt that this ship will be a front runner in this industry…And from here on out, I plan to do my best to again boost my skill set to work with this new technology.” The Nichioh Maru follows in the sustainability wake of the City of St. Petersburg eco-carrier, which Nissan began using in 2010 for international routes in Europe. This makes the ecoship a dream carrier, and with more carriers to follow, Nissan is positioned to stay leagues ahead in sustainable mobility.

Courtesy: Darren Quick, Gizmag

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