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Boaters warned of debris after 83 shipping containers fall from cargo ship off NSW coast
New South Wales Roads and Maritime Services have advised anyone boating off the north coast this weekend to "be on alert for debris" after more than 80 shipping containers toppled from a cargo ship off Stockton last night.
Two containers from the 83 that fell have already been sighted about 100 metres offshore from Fingal Head and Boondelbah Island near Port Stephens. Roads and Maritime Executive Director Angus Mitchell said the containers are believed to have fallen overboard from the YM Efficiency about 30 kilometres off the NSW Central Coast in Commonwealth waters.
"While the contents of the containers are unknown, we understood they do not contain dangerous goods," Mr Mitchell said. "A full manifest of the cargo on board the vessel and the condition of the vessel is being sought."
Another 30 containers onboard the vessel were reported to be severely damaged.Recovery and removal of these containers is the responsibility of the shipping vessel operator. Roads and Maritime is asking members of the public to be on the lookout for these 40-foot containers at sea and on shore.
Boaters are being made aware of these possible navigation hazards on marine radio. Members of the public should report any sightings of the 12 metre containers to the AMSA reporting hotline on 1800 641 792. Roads and Maritime said it was working with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority and the vessel's agents and insurers to ensure the safest recovery of the containers. The YM Efficiency is a 268.8 metre container vessel registered in Liberia. The ABC understands the vessel is now off the coast of Botany Bay.Posted On:1-Jun-2018
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Marshall Islands Aims to Resolve Shipping Industry s Safety Concerns
The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) has submitted a paper to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Intersessional Working Group (ISWG) on the consistent implementation of the 2020 global fuel oil sulphur standard under MARPOL Annex VI.
The submission, which was co-sponsored by the Republic of Liberia, the Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO), the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO), the International Association of Independent Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO), and the World Shipping Council (WSC), is intended to assist the ISWG in developing guidelines on the implementation of regulation 14.1.3 of MARPOL Annex VI.
The regulation limits sulphur in fuel oil to 0.50% when operating outside of designated Emission Control Areas (ECAs). It was decided at the 70th session of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) to retain 01 January 2020 as the effective date for the shift to the 0.50% global fuel oil standard. The MEPC issued Resolution MEPC.280(70) to affirm this decision. Additionally, recognizing concerns expressed regarding the implementation of this fuel oil standard, MEPC 71 agreed to establish a new output on what additional measures may be developed to promote consistent implementation of the 0.50% global fuel oil standard.
The RMI s submission to the IMO provides technical information focusing on safety implications and challenges associated with using new fuel oil blends compliant with the new 0.50% sulphur fuel oil standard. The technical information, detailed in the Annex to the submission, aims to cover a wide range of safety aspects associated with the switch to 2020 fuels such as potential issues with blend components, stability, compatibility and other fuel oil parameters. All of these issues are viewed as having the potential to negatively impact fuel and machinery systems. Accordingly, the technical information also touches upon operational and technical measures to address risks during fuel switching, tank cleaning and fuel system arrangements (heating capacities and tank segregation). The information is intended to facilitate informed decision making as the ISWG addresses preparatory and transitional issues.
The co-sponsors also recommend that any consequential regulatory amendments and/or guidelines necessary to address the safety issues raised in the submission are brought to the attention of the MEPC at its next session in October 2018. Likewise, it is also proposed that any potential safety implications resulting from new blends or fuel types should be reported to the next session of the Marine Safety Committee (MSC) in December 2018. Theo Xenakoudis (pictured), Director, Worldwide Business Operations, International Registries, Inc. (IRI), said:
"This paper allows the shipping community to have a voice in the development of rules that shape our industry. We are happy to be the catalyst for smart regulation that has been crafted with careful consideration from everyone it effects. Shipowners in particular will bear the impact of this transition and this will hopefully resolve some of the concerns about the regulation."Posted On:1-Jun-2018
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Tanker breached in collision, S-Petersburg, Russia
Tanker KAPITAN PONIKAROVSKIY struck berth 34 at S-Petersburg Port at 2330 Moscow time May 30, while leaving port with cargo on board. Tanker sustained hull breach in bow section above waterline, no leak reported. Tanker was taken to anchorage at Lesnoy Mole Anchorage for inspection and investigation.Posted On:1-Jun-2018
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Bulk carrier sank after 1.5-month long towage
Bulk carrier SHENG MING reportedly sank on May 28 some 180 nm west of Cape Town, after being towed around in legs for more than a month. Bulk carrier was under tow to Cape Town after she was disabled by water ingress in engine room, towage stopped some 40 nm off Cape Town, until May 23 she was towed around, on May 23 towage turned west. Probably, she was towed as far offshore as possible to avoid pollution, but still, her sinking is a mystery. Why couldn t she be salvaged? Maybe the ship was doomed because of oncoming rough weather, and salvors decided to take her out to ocean as far as possible?Posted On:1-Jun-2018
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Offshore ship grounding, Norway
Offshore ship grounding, NorwayOffshore supply ship URTER ran onto embankment at Storasund, Norway, south of Bergen, at 1640 LT May 30, and refloated probably an hour later by own means. URTER safely berthed at Storasund, no serious damages reported. Grounding was caused by loss of control. Photo Haugesunds-Avis h-avis.noPosted On:1-Jun-2018
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Fairfax Brings Its Investment in Seaspan to USD 1 Bn
Toronto-based financial holding company Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited has agreed to invest an additional USD 500 million of equity in Seaspan Corporation, increasing its total investment in Seaspan to USD 1 billion.
"Our Board of Directors and management team are excited by this transformative investment, which will further bolster Seaspan s strategy to lead consolidation in the fragmented containership sector and capitalize on the most compelling opportunities in the shipping sector and beyond it," David Sokol, Chairman of Seaspan Corporation, commented.Posted On:1-Jun-2018
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I.M. Skaugen Files for Restructuring in Singapore
Norway-based owner of liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers I.M. Skaugen SE has filed applications to the High Court of the Republic of Singapore for a moratorium to commence the reorganization of liabilities and businesses. The moratorium paves the way for court protection of IMS scheme companies against creditors claims for one month, which the company will seek to extend.
As explained, the moratorium will provide much-needed space and time for the IMS to complete their business transformation from seaborne transportation of LPG and petrochemicals to regional distribution of LNG through its small scale LNG concepts.Posted On:1-Jun-2018
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701 Kg of Cocaine Seized aboard Boxship in Algeria
Algerian authorities seized 701 kilograms of cocaine on board a containership berthed at the Port of Oran on May 29. The cocaine was hidden in a container of frozen red meat on board the Liberian-flagged ship Vega Mercury. The vessel was coming from Brazil through the Port of Valencia, Algerian defense ministry said in a statement.Posted On:1-Jun-2018
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Seawork Conference speakers announced
The Seawork Commercial Marine Conference will be held in the Knighthood Conference Village on the 4th July. This year s programme covers a variety of pertinent topics, focusing on two key areas for workboats now and in the future; USV - Commercial Applications for Unmanned Vessels and Hybrid Marine Propulsion - The Drive For Change. Book your place today to secure the early bird discount of 15%.
As well as representatives from big hitters on the technological side such as Veth Motoren and AEUK, this year s speakers also include a healthy selection of those leading the charge to get to grips with the regulatory side, such as the MCA and ShipOwners Club.Posted On:1-Jun-2018
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EU Project Targets Close-Proximity Autonomous Navigation
An E.U.-funded research project is underway to develop technical solutions for safer navigation in close proximity of other stationary or moving vessels and objects.Posted On:1-Jun-2018
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Mitsubishi Corporation Awarded Contract for Port Rehabilitation in Iraq
Mitsubishi Corporation has been awarded a contract for port construction in the Republic of Iraq. Extended by the General Company for Ports of Iraq (GCPI), the contract covers a port rehabilitation project in the country s southern region of Basra, and is valued at approximately $110 million. The project is being funded through ODA loans provided by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
The project will be executed through a partnership between MC and multiple international contractors, including Turkey-based energy infrastructure provider Calik Enerji (CE), in which MC holds shares(1), and construction firm Gap Insaat, also Turkey-based.Posted On:1-Jun-2018
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Brazil truckers yet to resume cargo deliveries at Santos port
Terminal operators at Latin America s largest port Santos said in a statement on Wednesday that the flow of goods by trucks on the site has not resumed even as a trucker protest against high fuel prices that lasted more than a week began to unwind.
Posted On:1-Jun-2018
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Salalah Port Resumes Operations, First Container Ship To Arrive On Friday
Port of Salalah announced the resumption of gradual operations in the cargo terminal after completion of the assessment of damages caused by Cyclone Mekunu in Dhofar. Mohammed bin Ofait al Mashani, director general, corporate affairs, Port of Salalah said the first container ship is expected to arrive on Friday. He added that the port management is working to ensure that all facilities are in place to start normal services.Posted On:1-Jun-2018
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Nigerian ports have highest cargo dwell time - Group
Lagos Corridor Organisation has adjudged the nation s seaports as the most inefficient with highest days of cargo dwell time in the West African sub region. The organisation noted that a survey of Apapa and Tin Can Island ports in Lagos, showed Nigeria also has the highest number of road blocks and checkpoints within the sub region with a total of 13 illegal and legal stands.Posted On:1-Jun-2018
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South Carolina Ports Posts Fiscal Year Growth
South Carolina Ports Authority s fiscal year-to-date volumes are nearly 2 percent higher than last year, with record-breaking container volumes handled in April. As previously announced, SCPA has moved 1.8 million TEUs since July, compared to 1.78 million during the same period last fiscal year. The Port achieved a record April, with 196,439 TEUs handled during the month.Posted On:1-Jun-2018
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Ports See Growth in Exports of Partly-Assembled Cars
The burgeoning growth in U.S. auto exports may be coming in separate parts. U.S. auto makers are exporting more cars this year, even as proposed tariffs on imported vehicles, and key materials such as steel and aluminum, are raising concerns over global supply chains. Some American ports say they re seeing even faster growth in partly-assembled vehicles, however, a sign that manufacturers are resetting their factory and overseas distribution strategies to adjust to growing threats of tariffs.Posted On:1-Jun-2018
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