Surveillance & Maritime News for December 2021

Nestled in the North Pacific Ocean and the largest of the Micronesian islands is Guam, an unincorporated territory of the United States of America (USA). There are two main drivers of trade in this island nation in the Pacific Ocean, the US military presence and tourism. The current population of Guam stands at about 170,000 people, with this number expected to increase slightly by 2024, as 5,000 US Marine personnel and their families will be relocated to Guam from Okinawa, Japan. Guam, a ke...

Evergreen Marine has worked with the Chang Yung-Fa Foundation to organise a number of charity activities in recent years, including One-Day Seafarer camps, an ocean painting contest, seafaring careers seminar, donations of books, and sponsorship of field trips. More recently, Evergreen Marine made a donation of 120 computers to Zhongxin, Meihua, and Waishe elementary schools in Taoyuan, and held a donation ceremony at the Chang Yung-Fa Foundation on November 9, 2021, to mark the occasion. Urba...

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has taken its first order for LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) fuel gas supply systems (FGSS), for high-pressure dual-fuel marine engines. The company will deliver FGSS to be installed on six (6) LNG-fuelled car carriers, to be built by a group company of Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. LNG fuel gas supply systems (FGSS) The core components of the newly ordered FGSS are LNG fuel tanks, LNG fuel gas supply units and...

The next stage of Wightlink’s £1.5 million investment in the FastCat foot passenger route terminal, between Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde Pier Head, in the United Kingdom, starts on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. The timetable will stay the same, but there will be changes to the way customers can board the catamarans, in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, for the next three months, because of major structural repairs and maintenance at the terminal. FastCat terminal repair work Customers will...

Leask Marine announced that the company has recently completed a major offshore decommissioning project in France, on behalf of Hydroquest, to remove their 1 MW turbine from their test site off Paimpol-Bréhat, in Brittany, France. Offshore decommissioning project The offshore decommissioning project entailed project management, engineering, and marine operations, with the engagement of the North Sea Atlantic vessel. In association with Tadek Ltd, the decommissioning & recovery proc...

Tokyo’s renowned classification society, ClassNK has released ‘PrimeShip-PSC Intelligence’, a mobile app to assist the improvement of ship management system and PSC performance, provided free of charge. The application is the mobile version of PSC Intelligence PC version for ship management companies, which was released in 2018. PrimeShip-PSC Intelligence mobile app The PrimeShip-PSC Intelligence mobile application has been developed for seafarers The PrimeShip-PSC Intellig...

The fleet of containers of FESCO Transportation Group ('FESCO', the 'Group') for the first time exceeds 100 thousand TEU. As of December 21, 2021, there are 109 thousand TEU managed by FESCO. In total in 2021 the Group acquired 11 thousand containers or 21 thousand TEU, most of them were sent for loading to ports of China for their further shipment on FESCO foreign trade lines. The remaining containers continue to arrive from the factory located in the Chinese city of Dalian. In 2022 within...

After the successful delivery of Scenic Eclipse, they are proud to share that Heinen & Hopman will deliver the HVAC and provision cooling systems for Scenic Eclipse II as well. The sistership of the world’s first Discovery Yacht will be built by MKM Yachts in Rijeka, Croatia. The scope of delivery is almost the same as the scope of Scenic Eclipse. Heinen & Hopman has finished the engineering and is currently taking care of equipment delivery. From January the technicians will...

Rolls-Royce is focusing on methanol as a fuel for climate-friendly shipping: Rolls-Royce business unit Power Systems is currently working on mtu engines for use with methanol. New four-stroke engines The new high-speed four-stroke engines, which are based on proven mtu technologies, are planned to be available to customers as soon as possible for use in commercial ships and yachts. Denise Kurtulus, the Vice President - Global Marine at Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG, said “With the new de...

Rolls-Royce has agreed to work with IHI Corporation, to develop and deliver a future fighter engine demonstrator. Rolls-Royce – IHI Corporation The engine demonstrator programme will be a critical step forward, in enabling the two nations – United Kingdom and Japan, to develop their future fighter aircraft requirements, potentially securing hundreds of future jobs in the UK and Japan. Work on the joint engine demonstrator will kick-start in early 2022, with the United Kingdom (UK)...

Mullion’s core business will always remain protecting people at sea. However, fighting climate change is a subject that is also dear to their hearts. Therefore, they are pleased to announce that their Romanian manufacturing plant, Siorom, has obtained the CO2-Neutral® label. They have reduced the plant’s carbon footprint and they support a forest conservation project. An external auditor, CO2logic, has calculated the corporate carbon footprint related to their Siorom activit...

The technology group Wärtsilä has completed the installation and commissioning of a unique hybrid power system combined with a PV solar energy system in collaboration with Marfin Management and Solbian, onboard a bulk carrier vessel, making it one of the most technologically advanced vessel of its type in the global fleet. The installation was carried out on the M/V Paolo Topic, a bulk carrier built in 2016 at the Onomichi Dockyard in Japan and managed by Marfin Management S.A.M. The...

Market sentiments continue to remain strong across major economies in West and Central Asia, driven primarily by strong demand for consumer products. Despite growing concerns over the spread of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus, the region has seen varied reactions across the logistics sector, over the last month. A truckers’ strike created supply chain disruptions in Bangladesh, while in India, a dip in fuel prices brought welcome relief for both businesses and consumers alike....

Classification Society ClassNK will make electronic certificates and reports issued for ships as standard service from 30 January 2022. For the convenience of clients, ClassNK has been providing an environment in which documents can be used in electronic data upon request since the early 2000s for survey records and since 2017 for class certificates and statutory certificates issued on behalf of flag states. Electronification has become widespread due to its benefits in reducing the burden of h...

‘By perseverance, everything reaches its target,’ the saying goes. Yet another year is almost over, and the COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge everybody’s patience and perseverance. Many probably thought they would be back to a more ‘normal’ situation by now, but unfortunately it seems everyone will have to persevere a while longer. All the more important it is now to acknowledge and celebrate some of the progress and milestones that are being reached in the...

Leask Marine have completed a 5-month O&M preventative maintenance programme, installing Dynamic Bend Stiffeners (DBS) on cables at the London Array offshore wind farm, in order to help extend the life of their subsea assets. C-Fenna and C-Force vessels The programming saw Leask Marine’s C-Fenna and newly commissioned C-Force, working side-by-side to clean marine growth from existing cable protection systems, before installing the Dynamic Bend Stiffener, using a bespoke installation...

At the 32nd session of the IMO Assembly (A 32) from December 6 to December 15, 2021, the Assembly adopted a resolution on comprehensive action to address seafarers’ challenges, during the COVID-19 pandemic, consolidating issues related to crew change, access to medical care, ‘key worker’ designation and seafarers' prioritisation for COVID-19 vaccination. The resolution urges IMO Member States to: Designate seafarers as ‘key workers’, in order to facilitate shore...

Crowley recently awarded cadets Justin Kern and Ryan Tobin of SUNY Maritime College with its Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarships in recognition of their success and pursuit of maritime careers. A senior from East Islip, N.Y., Justin Kern is studying for a Bachelor’s degree in Marine Operations with a U.S. Coast Guard deck licence. Kern is an active member of the Coast Guard Club and the Coast Guard Auxiliary University Program (AUP), serving first as the club operations officer, t...

Inmarsat, the renowned company in global, mobile satellite communications, is giving free connectivity to maritime crews around the globe that use its Fleet Hotspot service. Free connectivity to maritime crews Given the critical role that connectivity plays in crew welfare, Inmarsat will deliver 250 MB of free data to active Fleet Hotspot accounts on December 24, 2021.The seasonal gift will be automatically topped up to active crew accounts. The free 250 MB is available for a variety of conne...

"We’ll Continue to Make the Best of the Pandemic Condition." – Jamoh. In furtherance of its efforts to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has renewed the revised Offshore Cargo Handling and Operations Stevedoring rates contained in the Second Schedule of the NIMASA Stevedoring Regulations 2014. The renewal of the rates, which had been reviewed downward, is for a period of six months. Director-General of NI...

Solent Gateway, the UK’s fastest-growing port, is offering a unique opportunity for the renewables sector with its designated Freeport status complemented with the sea, road, and rail access, opening substantial growth opportunities in the region. The Sector Deal between the offshore wind industry and the UK Government in 2019 created certainty – unmatched by other European governments – that the UK will remain the anchor market for offshore wind. Productivity and innovation...

bp and Maersk Tankers, with support from the Danish Maritime Authority, have completed trials using biofuel-blended marine fuel in product tankers, demonstrating that sustainable biofuels can be used as a marine ‘drop-in fuel’ to help reduce carbon emissions in shipping. Global shipping accounts for around 3% of the global carbon emissions. bp is a major global marine fuel and lubricants supplier and operator and charterer of tankers and other vessels worldwide. Maersk Tankers comme...

Arkady Korostelev, the President of FESCO Transportation Group (FESCO/the Group) took part in a meeting on implementation of coastal transportations in 2022, in the Far Eastern Federal District, presided by Alexander Poshivay, the Deputy Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation (Russia). Coastal transportations in 2022 The President of FESCO, Arkady Korostelev, at the meeting, voiced the need for administrations of the Magadan Region, the Kamchatka Territory, the Chukotka Autonomous Okr...

Master Boat Builders has begun construction of Crowley’s eWolf, the first all-electric ship assist tug in the U.S., at its shipyard in Coden, Ala. “Initiating construction of the first-ever fully electric U.S. tugboat, the eWolf marks a historic moment for Crowley and Master Boat Builders,” said Garrett Rice, President of Master Boat Builders. “Today is also a remarkable milestone for the entire U.S. maritime industry, as we work toward providing groundbreaking...

Orca AI, the AI-based navigation safety platform, has partnered with Greece’s Latsco Shipping Limited, to enable their liquefied natural gas (LNG) fleet to increase its situational awareness and navigate safely on congested waterways. Orca’s AI-powered maritime avoidance collision system utilises computer vision sensors and thermal cameras to provide real-time alerts on potentially hazardous events. The platform provides operators with greater visibility on those events with ac...

Deutsche Yachten, the working group of the German Boat and Shipbuilders Association, has welcomed Ocean Independence AG as their newest member, bolstering their position as one of the world's pioneering brokerage houses for superyachts. With headquarters located in Küsnacht, Switzerland, not far from Zürich, the company operates two strategic locations in Germany with branches in Düsseldorf and Hamburg. Yacht brokers Ocean Independence sales broker Lukas Stratmann says, "The Ge...

Communications agency, ADPR, has announced that it has been appointed by Neander Motors AG (Neander), the premium German engines and automotive brand that created the world’s first turbo-diesel outboard engine under 100 horsepower (hp), the Dtorque. ADPR appointed by Neander ADPR has been brought onboard by Neander, in order to help raise the profile of the brand globally, as well as supporting with its full rebranding. Supporting businesses in the marine industry is at the heart of eve...

Port Skills and Safety has joined Maritime UK., the umbrella body and collective voice for the UK’s £46.1bn maritime sectors. The maritime industries come together through Maritime UK to make progress on key areas of shared interest. Maritime UK’s national priorities are people, competitiveness, regional growth, environment, and innovation. The Workboat Association Port Skills and Safety follows The Workboat Association, which was the latest organisation to...

Rolls-Royce will ensure a climate-neutral energy supply at the container terminal currently under construction at the Port of Duisburg, Germany.   Rolls-Royce's Power Systems business unit is supplying its latest mtu hydrogen technology for this purpose, in order to supply the future terminal with electrical energy and heat in a sustainable manner: mtu fuel cell solutions for electrical peak load coverage as well as mtu hydrogen heat and power generation station.   To this end, Dui...

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has sought a partnership with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture to curb illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities in Nigerian waters. Director-General of NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh who enlisted the additional support recently at a meeting with the Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Mahmood Abubakar, described IUU as a threat to the source of livelihood of legitimate fishing investors also decried exposure of the marine...