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Climate Change Affects Ports in India
Among the many impacts of human-induced climate change is that it may change the shorelines across the world. Change in the intensity and pattern of winds, waves, tides, and currents threaten many cities that were once proud of their coasts. But, how exactly does climate change affect the ports on these shores, and what can port authorities do to be prepared for these changes? Using climate modelling experiments, researchers from Indian Institute of Technology Bombay have simulated what was, and what can be the state of shorelines, focusing mainly on the Paradip Port of Odisha. They have predicted an increase in the wind speed, wave height and transport of sand along the coast.
Paradip Port is a deep-water port on the east coast of India and is situated between the cities of Kolkata and Visakhapatnam. Once a mangrove swamp that was used by locals for fishing and wood collection, it is now India's eighth major port. In the last 60 years since it started operations, the port and the coastline have been stable. However, in the recent years, they seem to be facing higher levels of erosion and deposition of sand, primarily due to climate change. Climate change refers to the change in the average weather condition over a relatively longer period of time i.e. longer than 10 years. This includes changes in sea and land temperatures, intensity and patterns of wind and rainfall.
"The impact of climate change is highly site-specific or region-specific. Whatever happens in coasts of England or Dubai will not necessarily be valid in Indian coasts. We have about 7000 kilometres of coastline, and it is not likely that the impact of climate change will be the same throughout the coastline", remarks Prof. Deo.
The researchers of the study used a climate model resulting from the 'Coordinated Regional Climate Downscaling Experiment' (CORDEX), developed by the World Climate Research Program. They simulated waves in two-time slices, from 1981 to 2005 and from 2011 to 2035, and thereafter they estimated the sediment transport and shoreline changes during these time periods. The study assumes no construction or developmental activities on the coastline for the next 25 years and does not account for the increase in sea-levels due to global warming which was found to be very small in some of the previous studies. Hence, the predictions are the 'bare minimum' changes that can be expected at the Paradip Port.
"Impact of climate change on shorelines is not necessarily restricted to ocean parameters alone. We also have to study socio-economic parameters such as a rise in the future human population living along coastlines, evolving road networks, infrastructure, tourism, etc.", points out Prof. Deo on the scope of the study.
The study predicts that Paradip Port may see an increase of 19% in mean wind speeds and 32% in mean wave heights in the next 25 years. Going forward, we could observe many tall waves compared to shorter waves, along with a change in their direction of attack, say the researchers. They also predict that littoral drift-the transport of sand particles towards the shores due to waves-may increase by 37% and 24% on the net and gross volumes.
In many ports across the world, a structure to reduce the intensity of wave action and thereby reduce coastal erosion, called breakwater, is built. Paradip also has two breakwaters; one to the north with a length of about 500 metres, and another to the south which is about 1200 metres long. The researchers predict that due to climate change, the shoreline to the south of the breakwaters will face a greater extent of erosion, which may go up by 4 to 8 metres compared to the current levels.
In Paradip, the port authorities are already building an offshore breakwater that is 1600 metres long to counter the current erosion. The results from this study may help them to budget and strategise the construction by making it futureproof, the researchers believe. They soon plan to discuss the predictions with the authorities of Paradip Port.
The researchers also suggest alternative strategies to minimise the effects of climate change on our shorelines. Restricting human intervention in these areas to the minimum, balancing the need for developmental activities and conservation, and following the coastal zone regulation norms goes a long way in safeguarding our coasts, they say. Also, assessing the impacts of proposed irrigation projects that could cause water-logging and intrusion of salinity, and planning for activities like beach nourishment, dune restorations, afforestation, mangrove conservation could also help.
"People must know that climate will not remain the same in the future, it will change. Most probably, it will result in intensified climatic conditions, and hence future planners of the coastal ecosystem should take into account the changing climate and devise the mitigation strategies accordingly, rather than basing strategies on past climatic conditions", suggests Prof. Deo.Posted On:6-Jul-2018
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S&P Boosts Panama Canal s Outlook to Positive
Two years after the inauguration of the Expanded Panama Canal, Standard & Poor s (S&P) Global Ratings revised its outlook on the Panama Canal from stable to positive - demonstrating the global impact of the historic waterway. The rating agency also affirmed its A - rating for the Panama Canal, ranking the ACP two notches above that of the sovereign foreign currency rating.Posted On:6-Jul-2018
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MUA Warns of Potential Disruption in Darwin Port after Privatization
The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) has warned of "potential industrial chaos" at the Port of Darwin if a new private port operator does not come to the table recognizing the legitimate claims of its workforce.
Specifically, workers are seeking a three percent pay rise per year from the port operator Landbridge. The multinational company has been asked to provide income protection in lieu of the reduced job security as a result of privatization.Posted On:6-Jul-2018
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Japan to Launch First LNG Bunkering Vessel in 2020
Central LNG Shipping Japan Corporation (CLS) placed an order a 3,500 m3 LNG bunkering vessel (LBV) on July 6, the first to be operated in Japan.
The joint venture company, established by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Chubu Electric Power, Toyota Tsusho Corporation, and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, ordered the new vessel from Japanese shipbuilder Kawasaki Heavy Industries.Posted On:6-Jul-2018
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COSCO Shipping to Sell OOIL Shares to Restore Public Float
COSCO Shipping Holdings Co revealed plans to sell up to 15.1 pct of the total issued share capital of Orient Overseas International Lines (OOIL).
COSCO said that the sale plan will only take place in the event the public float of OOIL falls below 25 pct as required under listing rules and to the extent that would restore public float.
The Chinese major plans to sell up to 94,494,789 OOIL shares at the sale price of HKD 78.6, bringing the total value of the sale to HKD 7.43 billion (USD 947 million).Posted On:6-Jul-2018
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Mitsubishi Christens Second Sayaringo STaGE LNG Carrier
Japan s shipbuilder Mitsubishi Shipbuilding has held a christening ceremony for the next-generation liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier under construction for a joint venture of Mitsubishi Corporation and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line).
The ship, named Diamond Gas Rose, is the second Sayaringo STaGE type vessel, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding s newest carrier that achieves significant improvements in both LNG carrying capacity and fuel performance through adoption of a more efficient hull structure and an innovative hybrid propulsion system.Posted On:6-Jul-2018
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Spliethoff Group to Scrub Away the Sulphur
Dutch shipping company Spliethoff Group has chosen exhaust gas cleaning technology to make its vessels compliant with the 2020 sulphur cap.
The company plans to outfit over 30 of its ships with the scrubber technology over the coming period. These will include ships from Spliethoff, BigLift Shipping and Sevenstar Yacht Transport. The outfitting project has already started with general cargo vessel MV Floragracht, which left the BLRT shipyard in Klaipeda, Lithuania on June 26 with installed scrubber on board.Posted On:6-Jul-2018
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Freighter aground, flooded, crew evacuated
499-ton cargo ship SHOKEI MARU NO.11 was beached by storm at around 2350 Tokyo time Jul 4 near Higashidori, Aomori Prefecture, northeast Honshu island, Japan. Hull was breached, with ensuing water ingress, engine room reported flooded. 5 crew are safe, they ve been rescued by helicopter.Posted On:6-Jul-2018
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Ocean Yield Welcomes Four Boxships into the Fleet
Oslo-listed shipowner Ocean Yield ASA has taken delivery of four 2014-built 3,800 TEU container vessels. Upon delivery the vessels commenced 12-years bareboat charters to companies owned by Antwerp shipowner CMB NV (CMB). After taken private in 2015, CMB is now wholly-owned by the Saverys family.Posted On:6-Jul-2018
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NYK, JMU Get AIP for LNG-Fueled Bulk Carrier Design
Classification society ClassNK has granted an approval in principle (AIP) to NYK Line and Japan Marine United (JMU) for their joint project on the concept design of an LNG-fueled bulk carrier.
The awarded AIP is in line with ClassNK s Rule Part GF which adopts IGF Code - regulation for ships using low-flashpoint fuels. The design is based on a 200,000 dwt bulk carrier developed by JMU.Posted On:6-Jul-2018
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Aegean Marine Inks USD 1 Bn Financing Deal with Mercuria
Aegean Marine Petroleum Network has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mercuria Energy Group Limited for a new USD 1 billion trade finance facility.
Under the terms of the agreement, Mercuria intends to provide a USD 1 billion trade finance facility to support the company s existing U.S. and global revolving credit facilities and to explore a global strategic partnership. Mercuria will also provide increased liquidity to Aegean of not less than USD 30 million, adding flexibility to Aegean s operations.Posted On:6-Jul-2018
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FSL Trust Nabs USD 108 Mn for Refinancing
Singapore-based FSL Trust Management, a trustee-manager of First Ship Lease Trust, is gaining ground on its refinancing campaign. The company said that it has secured a total of USD 108 million via three separate loan facilities.
Specifically, a USD 50 million facility agreement was signed with Hellenic Bank Public Company, USD 40 million loan was inked with Chailease International Financial Services and USD 18 million facility agreement with Amsterdam Trade Bank N.V.Posted On:6-Jul-2018
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IMO s technical cooperation critical to Nigeria s maritime growth Dakuku
IN a bid to further position the Nigerian maritime industry on the path of growth, the Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has said that Nigeria will continue to seek continued technical cooperation and support from the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Speaking at the 120th Council meeting of the IMO in London, Peterside said that such technical cooperation will help build up knowledge and the necessary skills to position Nigeria as a maritime nation that operates in line with global best practices.Posted On:6-Jul-2018
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Tanzania: Local Ports Improve Security
Traders using Tanzanian ports for imports and exports have been assured of security when transporting their goods through the country.
The assurance was made in Dar es Salaam yesterday by the Deputy Minister for Works, Transport and Communication, Mr Atashasta Nditiye, during a business forum organised by the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA).Posted On:6-Jul-2018
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Upgrade at port in Seychelles relieves congestion, reduces unloading time
A new quay to reduce unloading time of purse seiners and relieve congestion in the Seychelles Port of Victoria was officially opened during the weekend. The Ile du Port Handling Services (IPHS) port is a 425-metre commercial fishing quay next to the Port of Victoria.Seychelles Minister for Tourism, Port and Civil Aviation, Didier Dogley, said that since the commissioning of part of the quay in January 2016, transactions at the ports have improved significantly.Posted On:6-Jul-2018
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Turi Fiorito To Become New EFIP Director
Turi Fiorito has been appointed as new Director of the European Federation of Inland Ports (EFIP). He will take up his function on 20 August, 2018.
Turi Fiorito comes with a solid background in EU policy making and transport, having worked as Transport Policy Advisor for a Dutch Member of the European Parliament, Wim van de Camp.Posted On:6-Jul-2018
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