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Nitric acid mixed with ballast water, gas release in Kaohsiung Port
Yellow smoke began billowing from chemical tanker DAE WON, berthed at Kaohsiung, Taiwan, in the morning LT Jun 5. Port Authorities said in a statement, that the gas was a chemical reaction of mixing nitric acid with ballast sea water. Tanker has a cargo of nitric acid, ruptured bulkhead between cargo and ballast tanks lead to acid and water mix. There was no leak, emitted gas concentration didn t pollute air to threatening level. Tanker was ordered to leave port, she left Kaohsiung at around 0200 UTC Jun 5, port of destination unclear, probably HK.

Posted On:5-Jun-2019



Matson Starts Installing Scrubbers on Six of Its Ships
US-based container carrier Matson has started the installation of exhaust gas cleaning systems on six vessels deployed in its Hawaii and China-Long Beach Express services.
The company said that three of the vessels would receive the new equipment in 2019 and the remaining three in 2020, as part of Matson s strategy to reduce fleet emissions in line with the International Maritime Organization s sulphur cap.
While new low-sulfur fuels designed to meet the new IMO emission standard have been in development for years in anticipation of the change, there is still uncertainty about their costs and availability, the company explained. While liquefied natural gas (LNG) is an alternative, Matson said that the infrastructure for production and distribution is insufficient to support its operations in the Pacific.
"Because of unpredictability in the way fuel markets may develop over the next few years, Matson s IMO compliance strategy retains the flexibility to implement the most economical solution as conditions evolve," said John Lauer, senior vice president and chief commercial officer.
Matson embarked on a fleet renewal program, replacing older vessels with four new ships that are equipped with dual-fuel engines designed to run on new low-sulfur fuels or LNG. The other main component of Matson s strategy involves expanded use of scrubbers, which enable vessels to achieve compliance with the new IMO regulations while continuing to use existing higher sulfur fuels. Matson installed scrubber systems on three vessels in its Alaska fleet in 2015 and 2016.
"Similar to the systems Matson deploys in Alaska, the scrubber technology being installed in the six additional vessels will reduce sulfur oxides (SOx) emissions to levels at or below the limits set by the new IMO regulations, and below those of vessels using low-sulfur fuel."
With the deployment of dual-fuel engines in new ships and scrubbers in additional vessels, the company expects to be able to meet or exceed the IMO 2020 emission standard while mitigating the expected higher cost of low-sulfur fuel over more than half of its current fleet.

Posted On:5-Jun-2019



One Sea Autonomous Shipping Alliance Welcomes Three New Members
Three more players in the international maritime sector have joined One Sea, the industry alliance that promotes a common goal of self-guiding shipping.
Global satellite group Inmarsat and NYK Group s research subsidiary Monohakobi Technology Institute (MTI) have joined One Sea as full members, while the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) has signed a memorandum of understanding to become a One Sea associate member.
"We are delighted to welcome the largest global provider of ship-to-shore connectivity, the R&D arm of one of the largest shipowners in the world and the industry s leading professional body for naval architects as members," Paivi Haikkola, One Sea Lead, commented.
One Sea members ABB, Kongsberg Maritime and Wärtsilä ran separate autonomous ship trials off the Finnish and Norwegian coasts at the end of 2018.
Finnish regulators have authorized One Sea to oversee future trials in Jaakonmeri off western Finland - the first dedicated test zone worldwide.
"Members have complete freedom to innovate and develop their own cost-efficient autonomous ship solutions inside an alliance which is nonetheless committed to harmonizing technical standards," Haikkola explained.
"Our expectation is that, as member numbers grow, operating solutions will multiply but members will also work towards integration."
The new members would bring different perspectives and insights to the One Sea ecosystem, she added.
NYK and its group companies MTI and Japan Marine Science (JMS) have already been working with nautical instrument manufacturers to develop highly automated ship navigation technologies, with a tugboat test for NYK company Wing Maritime Service Corporation scheduled for H2 2019. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) envisages autonomous ships operating in Japan by 2025.
One Sea has also set 2025 as its target for an autonomous shipping infrastructure, including a full set of safety rules and technology standards.
"One Sea is emerging as a strong voice on interoperability and standards that the wider industry is listening to. As Inmarsat continues to roll out the high-speed maritime broadband service that will enable and protect shipping s digital future, it is critical we support the alliances enabling integration," Stefan Poli, Inmarsat VP Business Development, said.
Haikkola said that the full research program being developed by One Sea continued to expand, with its most recent initiative focusing on autonomous ship piloting arrangements between ports and ships.
"As an area where public and private interests converge, One Sea can play a special role in the different strands of research, funding, test coordination and results dissemination," she concluded.

Posted On:5-Jun-2019



ABS Outlook: Alternative Fuels Will Be Key to Reaching IMO Low Carbon Targets
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has launched its Low Carbon Shipping Outlook with the aim of evaluating ways of achieving emissions-reduction goals.
The outlook (available for download here) defines ship technologies, operational efficiencies and alternative fuels and energy sources needed to reach the International Maritime Organization s (IMO) 2030 and 2050 targets.
According to ABS, the 2030 targets can be met through operational measures and efficiencies, driven by connectivity and data analytics and energy efficient design, while fuels are in focus to get to 2050. The conceptual designs confirm that the fuel technology today does not meet the 2050 demands.
ABS said the challenge to adopt alternative fuels globally was best illustrated by the fact that it has taken 10 years for LNG bunkering infrastructure to develop and supply less than 1 percent of the global fleet. Other alternative fuels would face similar infrastructure development, regulatory and supply chain challenges, it was noted.
"Despite all the noise and confusion about IMO 2020, the disruption from the global sulphur cap is likely to be dwarfed by what comes after it. The greatest challenge of our generation - and the next - will be the decarbonization of the shipping industry," Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS Chairman, President and CEO, said.
"That s why ABS has published this outlook to inform the shipping industry as it journeys into the unknown waters of the 2030/2050 emissions challenge. It is designed to help bring into focus the numerous issues surrounding the decarbonization movement as it evolves from today s ambitions to tomorrow s reality."
To assess the potential of the main operational options available to shipping, ABS commissioned a study from Maritime Strategies International (MSI) to analyze the potential impact on the industry s carbon footprint.
ABS also worked with the Herbert Engineering Corporation to specify design requirements for two concept containerships which, while too advanced to be built today, shine a light on the gap between state-of-the-art technology and the demands of the 2050 greenhouse gas (GHG) targets.
Speaking to World Maritime News on the shipping industry s decarbonization goals in May 2018, Kirsi Tikka, Executive Vice President, Senior Maritime Advisor, at ABS, shed more light on the challenges lying ahead. Among others, Tikka explained that collaboration by all stakeholders as well as sufficient investment in technology development are crucial to achieve the envisaged decarbonization goals.

Posted On:5-Jun-2019



J. Lauritzen Shrinks Fleet by 15 Bulk Carriers
Danish shipping company J. Lauritzen has shrunk its fleet by 15 bulk carriers amid a weak market.
The company s controlled fleet stood at 68 bulk carriers in the first quarter of 2019, down from 83 units in the same quarter in 2018.
J. Lauritzen said that the market for handysize bulk carriers was weak throughout the first quarter and the handysize index ended approximately 30% below the level recorded one year ago.
Dry cargo markets were negatively impacted by the Brazilian mining incident in early 2019 and ongoing global trade tensions which caused larger freight rate declines across all dry bulk vessel sizes.
Additionally, the company s average number of operated gas carriers reached 31, in line with the first quarter of 2018. The market for small gas carriers saw a minor decline for ethylene and pressurised tonnage in the period compared with the same quarter in 2018, whereas the market for semi-refrigerated tonnage was up by 35% on last year.
In February this year, Teekay LNG Partners and J. Lauritzen reached an agreement under which Teekay LNG s seven modern ethylene gas carriers were to join Lauritzen Kosan s pool of ethylene carriers from March 2019.
With the addition of the Teekay fleet, completed in early May 2019, the Lauritzen Kosan pool "has cemented its position as a leading supplier of ethylene carrying capacity in the small gas carrier segment with a total of 21 units."
"Our partnership with Teekay LNG confirmed our strong position in the gas carrier industry and earnings for our gas carriers were overall in line with our expectations," Mads P. Zacho, CEO of J. Lauritzen, said.

Posted On:5-Jun-2019



Unseaworthy ship detained, 21 crew members heave a sigh of relief
Twenty-one crew members of 24-year-old Panama Flagship bulk carrier 'Eastern View', whose lives were allegedly put at risk as the vessel was not sea-worthy, heaved a sigh of relief after the Mercantile Marine Department (MMD) in Chennai detained the vessel. The ship's condition is not sea-worthy and has 14 deficiencies.
Besides, the crew have not been paid two months salary, said Shirish Kumar, engineer and ship surveyor of Marine Mercantile Department, who inspected the vessel. The ship's auxiliary engines and main engine were found leaking fuel oil and lube oil and the safety management system on board was not working as per requirements of the International Safety Management code.
Even the anchoring devices had deficiencies with anchor chain stud found missing. The fire pumps and its pipes were rusted and the cargo hold water ingress system was found not operational. Interestingly, the vessel had come from Ennore Port for some repairs and was berthed at Chennai Port on April 22. It was on May 2 that the vessel was boarded by the surveyors for routine inspection and the same day it was detained for the 14 deficiencies including non-payment of wages, sources said. It is learnt that the master of the ship signed off from the vessel the next day after seeing the condition of the ship. Two more crew followed and signed off from the vessel after one week. However, most of the other crew are in a dilemma as they have paid huge amounts to the recruitment and placement agency (RPSL) registered for hiring seafarers.
Sirish Kumar said that if the shipowner carries out repairs and fulfils all 14 counts for which the ship was detained, then the ship will be inspected again and allowed to sail. However, it is learnt that MV Eastern View, which was registered with the Panamanian Flag, may change the flag to Togo as Panamanian Flag State was not willing to be lenient over the deficiencies highlighted by the MMD. The ship is currently using the call sign of Panama.
"This vessel is not seaworthy and living conditions on board are pathetic. If the owners are not ready to repair the ship properly and improve the living conditions, then the vessel should go to scrap yard," said International Transport Workers Federation inspector K Sreekumar
Sreekumar said, "The Maritime Labour Convention 2006 has clear regulations regarding accommodation and recreational facilities. The purpose is to ensure that seafarers have decent accommodation and recreational facilities on board.
The regulation states that each member shall ensure that ships that fly its flag provide and maintain decent accommodations and recreational facilities for seafarers working or living on board, or both, consistent with promoting the seafarers' health and well-being.
Unfortunately, in the case of the MV Eastern View, there is a clear violation of the MLC Regulations. The toilets are in a very bad state and could even lead to the outbreak of an epidemic. It is good to notice that the MMD, Chennai has taken a stern action against the violations", he added.

Posted On:5-Jun-2019



Credits: www.newindianexpress.com

Strange story of Panamax grounding in Columbia river
That "original destination in Longview" detail is strange - the ship was moving out to sea after completing loading in Vancouver USA, bound for Kobe Japan. After refloating, was it by ship s own means or with tugs assistance, the ship, escorted by tugs, moved to Astoria anchorage, but wasn’t anchored as could be expected in such cases.

Posted On:5-Jun-2019



Cargo ship sank off Sulawesi, 19 people missing
Cargo ship identified as KM LINTAS TIMUR sank in Banggai Laut Regency waters, eastern central Sulawesi, Indonesia, Molucca sea, in the afternoon Jun 4. 20 people reportedly were on board, 1 rescued, 19 are missing, SAR under way. Indonesian Maritime Authorities still can t identify the ship, her tonnage, voyage, etc.

Posted On:5-Jun-2019



Jordan- Aqaba Port s first oil-tanker steering gear in place
The Aqaba Development Company (ADC) has completed installing the first oil-tanker steering gear of international standards at the Aqaba Oil Terminal, located within the new southern port. Terminal director, Mohammad Louama, said the new and upgraded system utilises laser technology to monitor speed and calculate distance, thus facilitating the process of docking tankers at night, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

Posted On:5-Jun-2019



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Qatari ports see strong growth in first quarter
Qatar s maritime sector has delivered strong performance in the first quarter of this year. Hamad Port, Ruwais Port, and Doha Port have registered all-round growth in cargo and passenger traffic during January-March quarter of 2019, showing the robustness of Qatar s maritime sector.

Posted On:5-Jun-2019



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Kenya: Dock workers seek to stop privatization of second container terminal
Dock Workers Union will seek court injunction to stop the planned privatization of the second container terminal.
Secretary General Simon Sang says despite the assurance from the government that no job losses will be forthcoming, the Union said there are discrepancies in the deal that have not yet been met.

Posted On:5-Jun-2019



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