March 2014 ACTIVITIES

In This Issue

New Energy Corridor Offi ce Page 3

Chief Scientist for CFD Page 5

Northern Sea Route Advisory Page 9 MESSAGEMESM SAGE FFROMROM THTHEECE CCEOEO

initiatives in 2014. In the offshore Investing in the Future energy industry we are undertaking computational fl uid dynamic (CFD) verifi cation for impulse loading caused by severe waves, studying the life extension of fl oating production, storage and offl oading (FPSO) units, developing standards for harsh weather offshore support vessels (OSVs), and establishing guidance for structural analysis of ice-resistant jackups.

Our efforts on the marine side are just as forward leaning. ABS researchers are evaluating the potential for nanotechnology to create icephobic surfaces, developing in-depth standards for bunkering LNG fuel, tackling challenges related to environmental compliance, and improving CFD capabilities to support industry’s development of effi cient hull forms.

What has always sustained ABS is pioneer thinking. We are proud of the many ‘fi rsts’ that have been achieved on ABS-classed assets. We have established a reputation that ABS is best positioned to here is little doubt that our the ABS Ecosystem of Innovation assist industry with new and world is rapidly changing. is driving more than 200 research novel concepts. We are still in TTechnologies viewed as projects that directly support the vanguard, committed to cutting-edge in both the marine and marine and offshore operations. preserving our leadership position offshore industry just fi ve years ago through innovative approaches are in some cases obsolete today. Recently, the President of the to achieving safety, quality and At the same time, owners and United States Barack Obama compliance without sacrifi cing operators fi nd themselves having announced the funding of an productivity. to create new and innovative ways industrial and academic consortium to address the rapidly changing that will focus on the development No one ever got ahead by standing regulatory environment. ABS and manufacturing of lightweight on the sidelines. That is why recognizes these industry challenges and modern metals and materials. ABS has always been in the and is focused on being ahead of ABS is a member of the consortium thick of development, working the technology curve with the as efforts are undertaken to speed with industry to identify the objective of striking a balance the time to market for novel roadblocks that stand in the way between innovation and safety. concepts, designs, and processes. of progress and helping fi nd ways The potential benefi t for the to remove them. We recognize Today, ABS Technology is development of lighter weight that maintaining the status quo forging ahead with research and materials for use in the marine and is of little value to our members development (R&D) projects, offshore industries is tremendous, and clients and certainly will not joint industry programs, and and ABS has a seat at the table. get them where they want to go. academic research efforts to help Our goal is to lead by example and identify practical solutions to Impressive as this effort is, it is just to move with industry into new some of industry’s most pressing one of many projects under way. frontiers. challenges. Powered by our Through direct funding of academic Corporate Technology team and institutions and support for our ABS set the bar for class services, fi ve regional Technology Centers own innovative researchers, ABS is and we are committed to in operation around the world, working on a number of strategic continuing to raise it. Ç

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ABS Establishes Energy Corridor Offi ce

BS has opened a new Houston by locating ABS’ industry-focused applications such as harsh offi ce to house the offshore resources in a dedicated facility in environments, subsea electrifi cation A and energy functions. The one of the world’s most important and global gas solutions,” move to a new building in the energy centers. This move reinforces Richardson says. expanding Energy Corridor in our commitment to supporting West Houston not only places ABS Houston’s leading energy industry.” The facility opened in February engineers in close proximity to 2014, and a client reception is major clients, it positions ABS in a In addition to class services, ABS’ planned for April 2014. Ç dynamic research and development West Houston facility will offer environment. education and training seminar rooms for local industry to use on The new facility co-locates members demand. The objective is to provide from ABS Engineering, Project a forum with access to in-house Management, Technology and resources that fosters knowledge- Business Development, which will based partnerships and information improve internal collaboration and sharing among operators, service allow ABS to better serve its client providers, academia and regulatory base in the area. bodies.

“ABS recognizes that our customer Making ABS more easily accessible base in the offshore industry to clients by co-locating its offshore demands onsite support with and energy project teams places best-in-class services,” says ABS ABS in a position to offer even Chairman, better support, says ABS Executive President Vice President, Energy and CEO Development Kenneth Christopher Richardson. J. Wiernicki. “ABS made “Our Energy Corridor offi ce the strategic will serve as a meeting decision to place for key decision- provide greater makers to collaborate on access to our shaping guidelines and offshore clients solutions for demanding

Kenneth Richardson

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OHSAS Recognizes ABS Safety Culture

one that incorporates hazard The process to obtain OHSAS identifi cation, risk assessment certifi cation began in March 2013 and job safety analysis,” he with a gap analysis of the ABS explains. Health and Safety Management System, which found that while The internal safety campaign there were areas that needed that followed the 2011 audit improvement, ABS was voluntarily targeted improvements to ahead of many requirements specifi c procedures as well as a addressed by the standard. comprehensive revision of the ABS Health and Safety Manual. Inspection agency SGS carried out Divisional safety improvement 17 audits between September and teams were founded and a safety October 2013, granting certifi cation Manuel Castro Adam Moilanen briefi ngs program implemented, to ABS by year-end 2013. along with the ABS employee incident reporting system. Castro is quick to stress that this o a mission-driven is not the end of the internal safety organization like ABS, A second independent global survey drive. Certifi cation requires ABS to Thealth and safety in the in 2012 showed ABS had achieved a maintain its standards of excellence workplace are as important as strong position in health and safety through compliance with internal the safety services it provides to matters and that its health and and surveillance audits by SGS. clients. It goes without saying that safety management system was well to deliver on the business of safety established, though a few areas for The recent merging of the OHS requires an internal culture that improvement remained. department with the Health, is understood and followed by all Safety, Quality and Environment employees. Near miss reporting, meanwhile, (HSQE) department under Adam had continued to rise, reaching Moilanen, ABS Vice President, When an independent survey of 545 reports in 2013. This growth HSQE, will make possible the the ABS safety culture was carried in reporting was considered positive integration of resources and out during 2011, the results since an increased number of near compliance with internal audits identifi ed good existing awareness misses meant a lower number of in the near future. and safety practices that could be injuries. ABS accomplished its 2012 leveraged, provided that greater targeted lost-time incident index “The safety improvement team attention would be paid to safety (LTII) reduction of 50 percent program, in particular, has awareness, communication and to 0.14. By 2013, the LTII had proven so effective during the employee engagement. decreased to 0.07 percent. last two years that it will be prolonged for at least another For Manuel Castro, ABS Recognizing that increased year, with the main objectives of Occupational, Health and awareness was the key to improving focusing on ABS employee safety Safety (OHS) Director, it was safety, the organization established in the offi ce and in the fi eld,” the beginning of a three-year a worldwide ABS Safety Day in 2012 Moilanen says. “We will also program that achieved a signifi cant as an annual event and created the concentrate more on workplaces milestone in late 2013 with the Golden Eagle award to recognize and facilities where employees award of OHSAS 18001:2007 employees who exhibit exemplary carry out their daily jobs.” ABS certifi cation, an internationally dedication to the ABS safety culture. employees will be encouraged to recognized standard covering the participate with feedback on ABS specifi cations of an occupational Since the very beginning of safety activities. health and safety management the safety management system system. implementation, ABS had considered “We can all feel very proud of bringing system certifi cation under what has been achieved in the last “Our aim in targeting certifi cation a recognized accreditation program. three years in creating the ABS was to strengthen our safety At the beginning of 2013, the ABS Health and Safety Management structure and be recognized Health and Safety Committee System,” he says. Achieving globally as a safety leader. We instructed the OHS department OHSAS certifi cation gives us a also recognized that this was to proceed with certifi cation to sound platform for continuing a system used by our clients, OHSAS 18001. improvement.” Ç

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ABS Names Chief Scientist for CFD

echnology advancement is development of fi nite volume, highlyhi effi cient CFD modeling critical in today’s rapidly difference and element methods; andan optimization procedures that Tchanging operating optimization and variational useus both industry standard and environment in both the offshore methods; and boundary integral proprietarypr codes. and marine industries. New techniques. ideas and new ways of applying TheTh creation of this new position established technologies will pave “Having a Chief Scientist for CFD is timely, says Korpus. “CFD has the way forward. Computational allows ABS to bring advanced fi nallyn become a mature tool. The fl uid dynamics (CFD) is an technologies forward to develop challengech from here forward is to established technology that is solutions to meet industry capitalizeca on this technology to the changing the way engineering demands,” Grove says. bestbe advantage and thereby grow challenges are addressed ourou service offerings. I’m excited to in both industries. As the Chief Scientist for CFD, be part of this process and help ABS Korpus is the corporate technical maintainm its competitive edge.” “While ABS has had CFD authority on CFD applications for capabilities for many years, marine and offshore. He will oversee KorpusK is recognized for his strong advancements in solvers and CFD policy, procedures, long-range technicaltee capabilities, outstanding computing power coupled with planning, tools, capabilities and breadthbbr and depth of experience and analysis demands ranging from services. And he will play a vital forfo his contributions in the fi eld of eco-hull forms to deepwater risers role in making sure ABS continues CFD.C He will play an important role and offshore wind have brought to provide technology capabilities to ini helping ABS maintain its position this technology to the fore,” says support industry needs. asa an innovative technology leader. ABS Chief Technology Offi cer Todd Grove. Creating the Chief Scientist position “CFD““C has the potential to change in the Technology department at howhho the most challenging problems Recognition of the potential value the ABS world headquarters in willw be solved in the future,” Korpus of CFD solutions led ABS to hire Houston is the most recent step in says.saa “This organization has a Richard Korpus as Chief Scientist. the continuing process of technology reputationree as an industry leader, Korpus, who holds multiple investment at ABS. Earlier in 2013, andann I am looking forward to helping engineering degrees from the ABS’ Operational and Environmental ABSA position itself to bring advanced University of Michigan including Performance (OEP) team began CFDC technology into the very a Bachelor of Science (BS) and offering industry services in support hearthhe of its marine assessment and Master of Science (MS) in Aerospacee of asset optimization. The primary classificcll cation business areas.” Ç Engineering and a BS, MS and concerns of the OEP group are PhD in Naval Architecture and assessing the energy effi ciency Marine Engineering – has taught of new designs and optimizing engineering and naval architecture retrofi ts. CFD is an essential tool courses at the university level. in providing these support services His theoretical training includes to industry. Korpus is teaming a broad background in applied with OEP’s specialists to develop and numerical mathematics;

Richard Korpus

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JACK ST. MALO FPU Moves Toward First Oil

The Jack oil fi eld was discovered the following year on Walker Ridge Blocks 758 and 759 in ultra deep water.

Chevron and its partners are developing the Jack and St. Malo fi elds in phases. The $7.5 billion development will consist of three subsea centers tied back to the hub production facility with a capacity of 170,000 barrels of oil and 42.5 million cubic feet of natural gas per day.

In February 2013, the Jack St. Malo hull departed Geoje, South Korea, aboard the Dockwise Vanguard heavy transport vessel on its maiden voyage to the Kiewit yard in Ingleside, where the FPU topside modules were being constructed. At 56,000 metric BS is the leading provider of According to Garcia, the success tons, the Jack St. Malo hull is the classifi cation services to the of the project – from ABS support world’s largest to date, and its A global offshore industry, during front end engineering fl oat-on operation proved the certifying the largest share of design (FEED), to hull and topsides Vanguard’s heavy transport capability fl oating production installations fabrication and integration through across 13,000 nautical miles. worldwide. Acknowledged by the to project completion and scheduled industry as a technology leader in sailaway – was the culmination of A project of this magnitude is a the offshore and energy markets, several years of hard work. multinational effort, requiring ABS was selected to class and serve vision, teamwork and effective as the Certifi ed Verifi cation Agent Beginning in 2009, ABS’ initial communication and coordination (CVA) for Chevron Corp.’s Jack scope of work called for approval of among clients, vendors and St. Malo semisubmersible fl oating the FEED to validate that the FPU regulatory bodies. Garcia, who production unit (FPU). design complied with the intent of credits her client relationship and ABS Rules and appropriate codes. team as the cornerstone, manages In November 2013, ABS Principal Following FEED approvals, ABS the Jack St. Malo FPU project on Engineer, Project Development proceeded to the classifi cation and behalf of ABS. Garcia is the client’s Sharon Garcia and the ABS “JSM” statutory approvals and fabrication point of contact for issues related team proudly watched as the Jack St. and installation surveys. The Jack St. to all project phases, including ABS Malo FPU set sail Malo FPU will receive the fl oating classifi cation, Bureau of Safety and from the Kiewit offshore installation (FOI) notation Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) Offshore Services under ABS class. CVA and US Coast Guard (USCG) integration yard in approvals. Ingleside, Texas, The Jack St. Malo project comprises on its way to the joint development of the Jack Project management requires a Walker Ridge 718 and St. Malo oil fi elds, which are specialized skillset and a familiarity in the deepwater part of the emerging Lower Tertiary with many areas of the industry. Gulf of Mexico Trend deposited 65 million years It also requires an understanding (GOM), where ago more than 20,000 ft (609 m) of when to rely on the judgment it will be stationed beneath the seabed. Chevron as of others with different skills, in 7,000 ft operator discovered the St. Malo oil knowledge and technical expertise. Sharon Garcia (2,134 m) water fi eld in 2003 on Walker Ridge Block According to Garcia, best-in-class depth for 30 years. 678 in 2,100 ft (640 m) water depth. services begin with developing

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“These kinds of massive projects ABS Surveyors Joey Bucchi, demand an integrated approach Tommy Corbett to understanding the project as a and Vince Tachev whole. As an independent party working closely with the USCG and industry, we were able to share our experience across the disciplines to facilitate more productive discussions,” says Garcia.

Organization, teamwork and delivery are what Chevron has come to expect from ABS over the years. The organization is classing and certifying the design, fabrication and installation of two of Chevron’s other megaprojects under way in the GOM, the $4.1 billion Big Foot TLP and the Williams-operated Tubular Bells spar. Garcia also is ABS Project Manager for Big Foot and point person for the Blind Faith and Tahiti modifi cation projects. She liaises regularly with the client to ensure team focus and performance are consistent with project requirements. positive relationships and mutual With an emphasis on collaboration, respect among collaborators. she transformed ABS’ regular “It takes the dedication and “Building a cohesive team with monthly client status meetings into contribution of many to create this this shared commitment inspires an action-packed productive meeting kind of success,” Garcia reiterates confi dence and empowers team by introducing the revolving about Jack St. Malo. “ABS is proud to members to excel in their respective attendance of various engineering be a part of Chevron’s projects, and roles,” she says. disciplines. This positive personal we look forward to continuing to interaction among client, designer serve our client’s deepwater service Providing consistent leadership, and the ABS JSM project team was demands.” guidance and motivation while well received by the client and continually prioritizing competing engineering designers, she says, The offshore installation campaign responsibilities to meet client and adding that teamwork was the is now mobilized, with fi rst oil project demands is essential to foundation of project success. anticipated in 2014. Ç project management. “Measuring my success as a project manager is personal and refl ects the goals and expectations I set for myself Deepwater Megaprojects professionally.” Chevron selected ABS to deliver project planning and advice including FEED support in 2009 and subsequently to class and To meet (and exceed) client expectations, Garcia implemented serve as CVA for the Jack St. Malo semisubmersible and Big a creative approach to the monthly Foot extended tension leg projects, in a combined $12 billion Regulatory Affairs team meetings investment to launch these two deepwater platforms. with JSM project stakeholders. Recognizing these meetings as ABS classed and served as the design, fabrication and a critical component to project installation CVA for the Chevron-operated Blind Faith success, Garcia focused on ways to semisubmersible (2005-2008) and the Chevron Tahiti truss effectively engage all parties involved spar (2004-2009), both major assets in the deepwater GOM. to address outstanding review issues with the client and designers.

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Critical Role for Well Containment

ince the Macondo incident in the GOM in April 2010, Sregulators, safety organizations and industry stakeholders have made signifi cant investments in developing coordinated emergency response efforts.

Much of the work to date has focused on preventive measures so there is a plan of action if an incident occurs. The goal is for operators to be able to immediately activate a comprehensive and detailed technical response plan (approved by BSEE as part of regional and well- specifi c permit packages), identify a response protocol appropriate for fabrication shop in Houston, The well test package can be the deepwater containment scenario, where HWCG’s new well test installed on board Helix Energy prepare and mobilize the appropriate package was assembled for factory Solutions Group’s Q4000 emergency equipment and deploy an acceptance testing. deepwater well intervention vessel integrated well containment system. that is being certifi ed to the ABS The well test package is a Guide for Well Test Systems. As part of its deepwater emergency component of HWCG’s recently response plan, HWCG LLC has expanded well containment plan, When added to the Helix Producer developed a well containment to be used in the event of a subsea I, an FPU dedicated to the HWCG system that is ready to deploy should blowout where the well cannot be containment system, the total another accident occur in the GOM. capped and must fl ow to the surface production capacity will be for processing and collection. This 130,000 b/d and 180 MMscf/d. ABS Americas President and COO equipment will be able to process James Watson and ABS Energy 70,000 barrels per day (b/d) and Comprising 15 deepwater Project Development Manager 140 million square cubic feet per operators, HWCG is one of two Thalia Kruger recently visited a day (MMscf/d). consortia in the GOM that has a subsea blowout containment system. The other is Marine Well Containment Company, which is made up of ten industry operators.

These consortia were formed by operators with a common goal to have a subsea blowout response system ready to deploy. Each member makes a fi nancial investment to support the consortium to maintain the equipment’s readiness. Both consortia utilize a system of mutual aid to share member equipment in the event of an incident and provide expertise and resources under a common command center to collectively execute rapid response, James Watson (fourth from left) and Thalia Kruger (second from right) recently visited the intervention and containment. Ç HWCG fabrication shop.

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ABS Advises on Northern Sea Route ABS BookShelf s shipping companies focus to identify the possible technical and more on operational operational risks that could arise A effi ciency, the use of the when trading in some of the world’s Northern Sea Route (NSR) is most challenging commercial becoming an attractive option for shipping environments. minimizing travel time between northern Europe and Asia. To “The Northern Sear Route was support shipowners and operators virtually unnavigable by all intending to transit the commercial but powerful icebreakers just a shipping routes through the Arctic few short years ago,” says Todd seas, ABS has released its Navigating Grove, Chief Technology Offi cer the Northern Sea Route advisory. for ABS, who also noted that the Russian Federation’s recent Trading through the NSR instead moves to encourage international of using the traditional route via shipping through the NSR and the Suez Canal has the potential the melting ice fl oes there have to reduce the typical transit times opened commercial shipping between Japan and Rotterdam by opportunities. as much as 3,400 miles – or ten days. This reduction in travel time “The NSR’s growing popularity brings with it commensurate gains has positive implications for in overall vessel utilization and transit times between Asia reductions in bunker costs. and Northern Europe,” Grove explains, “but the often The NSR also will provide access to unpredictable and unfamiliar the growing energy and industrial shipping environment through activity in northern Russia, where a the NSR also poses operational number of projects already have led and technical challenges.” The ABS The ABS Navigating the Northern to greater tanker traffi c in the area advisory was developed to provide Sea Route advisory is available for and have provided the impetus for the industry with information free download from the ABS website, several recent orders of needed to navigate those www.eagle.org. Navigate ice-class LNG carriers challenges safely and to Resources, Publications. for future export trades. effi ciently, while also helping to minimize The comprehensive environmental impact. purposes, says Grove. Owners and ABS advisory, which operators interested in using the was developed with While the advisory NSR should visit the Northern Sea assistance from captures the latest Route Administration website Russia’s Central Marine regulatory information (www.NSRA.ru) for the most Research and Design available and puts current information, and refer to Institute, provides forward an overview the ABS Guide for Vessels Operating owners with the of typical shipping in Low Temperature Environments, information they need Todd Grove conditions, it is intended available for free download at to apply for permits and strictly for informational www.eagle.org. Ç

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Americas Division Organizes for Success

ctivity in both the marine and Vice President (RVP), who reports in the ABS offi ce in Cleveland; offshore markets is expanding to James Watson, Americas and Paul Delaire, who is based in A across North America, and Division President and COO and is Mexico City as Country Manager that growth is bringing changes. responsible for operations within his for Mexico. Companies contending with a area. The RVP will oversee a smaller rapidly evolving business landscape territory, a move that allows him to Michael Michaud has joined the have different needs today than they devote more time to client relations. North American team as RVP of did a few short years ago. To meet Each RVP will be supported by the Western Region based in Los the growing needs of ABS’ North a team of District Managers and Angeles. The Western Region is American clients, the organization District Principal Surveyors. made up of the West Coast of has realigned and expanded the the US and Canada and includes resources and capabilities allocated Stephen Gumpel has assumed the Hawaii and Alaska. Michaud is to this region. role of RVP in the Eastern Region, supported by Shadd Williams, who which covers the East Coast of serves as District Manager, Western ABS Chairman, President and CEO the US, northeast Canada and the Region, from his base in Oakland, Christopher J. Wiernicki explains eastern Caribbean. David Wamsley California. the strategic value of investing in continues to serve as District North America: “The additional Manager, Eastern Region. Both ABS also established a new personnel assigned to this region Gumpel and Wamsley are based in Strategic Account Management will improve our ability to provide the ABS offi ce in New York. team, which will assist with larger best-in-class service and give us North America-based clients that more professionals with feet on the John McDonald now serves as have international operations. The ground to strengthen our client RVP for the Central Region, which objective is for this team to work relationships.” includes the Gulf Coast, the Great with surveyors, engineers and Lakes and Mexico. McDonald’s other class-related service teams North America, which previously team includes Brian Barton, District to leverage the full capabilities of was a single region, is now divided Manager, Gulf, who is based in the organization. Joseph Woods, into three areas. Each one of these New Orleans; Pat Walsh, District who now serves as Vice President, new areas is led by a Regional Manager, Great Lakes, who works Strategic Account Management, is leading the team. Meanwhile, Matthew Tremblay continues in his central role of Vice President of Engineering for the ABS Americas Division. And Stephen Auger is in the role of Senior Vice President of Operations, where he is responsible for coordinating overall service delivery.

Watson is optimistic about the reorganization. “These management changes will allow us to better James Watson Stephen Gumpel John McDonald support our members and clients as a trusted resource and solutions provider,” he says. “I am excited by the opportunities that are opened up because of this reorganization and am looking forward to seeing ABS expand its leadership Michael Michaud Joseph Woods Matthew Tremblay Stephen Auger position in North America.” Ç

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ABS Builds Synergy in Performance Management

ver the past year, the ABS Operations Oand Environmental APM Leadership Team Performance (OEP) team has expanded its services and global presence to support the growing needs ABS members and clients have in the areas of asset performance, energy effi ciency and environmental compliance. A recent realignment has brought OEP together with ABS Nautical Systems (NS) and the Applied Innovation team from ABS’ Technology department, now Asset Integrity Management Howard Fireman Stephen Schwarz Chris Serratella (AIM), to form the new Asset Performance Management (APM) group. This new team is charged Chief Operating Offi cer for the NS Looking to the future, APM is with developing the innovative Product Line. Bringing a wealth of identifying new opportunities concepts, tools and practices that commercial software experience for ABS to deliver cutting-edge provide complete life cycle services to the organization, Schwarz is solutions to its clients. In the that complement traditional class responsible for leading the NS team coming months the team will efforts. in building on its strong legacy of release a suite of services around fl eet management software. the three-dimensional hull “Our goal is to provide a one-stop- and maintenance inspection shop for our ABS clients to get “When the opportunity arose to (HI3D) program currently under answers on the latest technology, join the Nautical Systems team I development. In addition, the trends and services regarding asset was very excited,” says Schwarz. OEP team is developing the next performance,” says ABS Senior Vice “ABS has an excellent reputation in generation of vessel performance President of Asset Performance the marketplace, and I believe that benchmarking, operational Management Howard Fireman. by bringing these teams together optimization services and energy “There are signifi cant synergies internally we will be able to deliver management solutions via among the OEP team, Nautical strong products to market for both the NS5 Enterprise Energy & Systems and our new Asset our class and fl eet management Environmental Manager module. Integrity Management group that clients.” we will be leveraging in the future.” “There is tremendous Also joining the expanded opportunity for APM to use A key focus of this new organization is Chris Serratella, performance verifi cation data organization will be to better who previously led the Applied to help build the products and strengthen, enhance and integrate Innovations group, as Director of services needed for the future the functional strengths of NS AIM. Serratella and his team have of class,” says Fireman. “To with the other services provided been previously involved with both effectively solve the real-world by ABS. The goal is to help marine OEP and NS in the development of operational concerns of the and offshore clients optimize the tools to assist owners in areas such marine and offshore industries, performance of their assets while as energy management. we must continue to integrate maintaining safety. This will be and expand life cycle services achieved by better integrating APM also has added new skill sets with classifi cation services.” traditional class services with such as a marine scientist to conduct the unique enabling technologies environmental reviews of ballast With professionals positioned developed by ABS. water technology and additional around the world, the ABS commercial naval architects to assist APM group is prepared to Joining the team is Stephen in communication with design fi rms help clients with their asset Schwarz, Vice President and and shipyards. life cycle needs. Ç

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Extending FPSO Life Offshore Brazil

hen studying ways to provided by Brazil’s National and the expected scope of work to extend fl oating production Petroleum Agency (ANP) and be developed, which encompasses Wunit (FPU) life, there are ABS. Technical presentations structures, mooring systems, many aspects that affect the future came from Brazil’s primary FPSO machinery and stability. survivability and longevity of the operators, SBM and MODEC, asset, including its design, structural and multinational energy majors “Class societies provide operators integrity and maintenance as well as Chevron, Total and Statoil, along with critical information such fatigue life and environmental load with Brazil’s state-run Petrobras. as the steps taken in hull changes. Major challenges can relate reassessment based on a review to the hull structure and, in the The primary objective of the of the original design calculation case of fl oating production, storage workshop was to facilitate results – as well as updated ones – and offl oading units (FPSOs), this discussion about upcoming and the in-service inspection plan issue can be even more challenging frontiers in technology for life extension’s relationship because of the large number of development and how to apply with these calculation results. We onboard cargo tanks that must be technology to evaluate the also track results trends during inspected and maintained. possibility of extending the service service life and modifi cations lives of FPSOs working offshore on the design hull parameters,” To address these and other key Brazil. she said. aspects of FPSO life extension, ABS recently participated alongside Christiane Machado, ABS Manager Machado also focused her speech industry and regulatory agencies in of the Brazil Offshore Technology on FPSO maintenance challenges an FPSO workshop supported by Center (BOTC), shared ABS’ most stemming from the large number the Instituto Brasileiro de Petróleo, recent technology developments – of surveys that are required and Gás e Biocombustíveis (IBP) and with explanation of specifi c class the impact these surveys have on the Society of Petroleum Engineers requirements related to production engineering documentation. following the OTC Brasil 2013 unit life extension – being conference and exhibition, in Rio carried out at ABS headquarters A wise approach to extend FPSO de Janeiro, Brazil. in Houston and BOTC, where life is to map the unit’s structural engineers are conducting local behavior according to Rule The event, “How to Extend studies on FPSOs. requirements and to develop Operating Life,” attracted around trend curves for each fi nding 200 attendees from the offshore Machado outlined for attendees by accumulating the design and industry, with regulatory insights the critical aspects of life extension operation modifi cations and

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©P© Petroleo Brasileiro, S.A.-Petrobras Christiane Machado and development design review tools and criteria, (R&D) project Machado said. under way at BOTC, where The project’s next steps for 2014 ABS is studying and 2015 are to develop the impact methodologies for consideration that modifying of the non-linear behavior of structural design FPSO structures in their current parameters condition (including wastage and will have on coating conditions), the typical an existing fracture mechanics modeling FPSO. These that can be used as part of this fi ndings are structural investigation and recent being catalogued real-time hull monitoring as an so they can be alternative to close-up surveys and their consequences on structural incorporated into a new Guide on its consequences on engineering behavior and global performance, life extension based on ABS’ existing considerations. she said. This way, designers, Rules for Building and Classing Floating operators and ABS can understand Production Installations (FPI Rules) Meanwhile, it is important for how each specifi c critical point to better defi ne the current critical industry to collect more data and of the hull structure develops by points of the structure according to to reevaluate global performance of years. Having this data would allow surveys and Rule requirements. FPSO units periodically so operators engineers to better predict the future and class societies alike can have a behavior of the unit and then to BOTC already has presented some clear understanding of and develop accurately specify safety factors and of its preliminary results of the best practices for service life reduce the number of additional prescriptive Rule requirements of monitoring and maintenance. complex numerical simulations and that studied unit, indicating that close-up surveys. it is both possible and productive Toward that end, ABS through to reassess mature FPSOs for the BOTC and ABS Group are working As an example, Machado pointed current FPI Rules while taking together to deliver a pilot program to an FPSO life extension research advantage of the more sophisticated to Brazilian operators. Ç

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Benchmarking Maritime Safety

n the heels of its metrics, a database of varying levels of access to these data, Mariner Personal industry-developed some of which will be available to the OSafety (MPS) corrective actions and public and other data only available project initiated in 2009 lessons learned, as to those in partnership with ABS and with Lamar University well as results of MPS the center. in Beaumont, Texas, and maritime safety ABS is launching the culture data analyses. Safety data include benchmarking Mariner Safety Research and trending statistics, safety Center. The objective of The center’s goal spotlight reports focusing on a this new initiative is to is different from unique hazard and ergonomic/safety generate pragmatic safety those inherent to discussion papers covering hazards guidance and to create a structural design and such as hearing loss, slips, trips or Kevin McSweeney public means for sharing construction analysis, falls and human performance in information. McSweeney says. extreme environments. An industry-specifi c baseline will ABS’ industry-wide, anonymized underscore safety awareness and “We’ve worked with several online database will act as a ‘safety safety culture on board vessels by companies to conduct safety culture clearinghouse’ by placing safety data providing shipowners and operators self-assessments,” McSweeney adds. into a usable context for owners and with safety data that are actionable. “Companies are coming to ABS to operators, according to ABS Safety identify and benchmark what their and Human Factors Group Manager The database currently holds safety culture is and to identify Kevin McSweeney. The safety more than 50,000 reports from potential leading indicators of guidance will include maritime 27 industry partners representing safety. Soon we will be able to show industry injury and close call (near- more than 1,000 vessels and 37,000 how their results compare to other miss) benchmarking and trending mariners. The website will have industry partners.” Ç

Leading with Safety in Southeast Asia

he MPS database will bring to light ABS and Lamar University MPS initiative. of employment being the fi rst step. common hazards and behaviors “Line management accountability Taffecting marine and offshore AET’s overall view of safety as a key ensures a proactive approach toward personnel, according to global owner/ pillar of strength within its organization operational safety,” says Global Director operator AET. The Kuala Lumpur-based remains consistent, with the of Customer Partnerships and Fleet company is actively participating in the reinforcement of safety as a condition Management Abdul Rahim Abdul Rahman.

According to him, the company operating model is based on a foundation of a fair and informed leadership who are aware of the prevailing environment at all times. In the continual process of reviewing its HSE performance, AET developed a Safety and Operational Excellence Roadmap and implementation plans to enhance the safety and operational abilities for its fl eet.

“We have moved beyond looking at the trailing indicators that have been historically relied upon in the industry,” explains Head of HSSE Captain Fared

PAGE 14 ACTIVITIES • MARCH 2014 © AET technology

ABS Forum Addresses Arctic R&D

ith exploration for projects. “ABS resources and marine is collaborating Wtransportation in the to defi ne new Arctic becoming increasingly subjects for R&D viable, there has been an uptick in that address industry interest. Consequently, Arctic drilling research in the discipline of and production harsh-environment challenges and operations so the commercial exploitation has been industries we serve rising steadily. can move more rapidly into this As a leader in Arctic research, ABS frontier.” has hosted a number of industry workshops over the past two years The ABS with the goals of sharing successes, workshops have evaluating future research needs, provided a forum creating opportunities for joint for addressing a industry projects and providing broad range of practical and valuable guidance for subjects, including Arctic operations. the need for a global Participants in the ice load model and workshop in Seattle listen According to ABS Director of full-scale measurement as ABS Manager of Harsh Shared Technology James Bond, the and Arctic regulations Environment Technology workshops offer an environment for and standards Han Yu explains some of the operational challenges discussion that can lead to research development. in the Arctic. Winterization issues also have been included Bond opened the in the ABS session with a look James Bond Khan. “AET is proactively measuring workshops, along at current issues and through ‘leading indicators’ so we with discussion engineering challenges, can drive continual improvement in on the role of ice management discussing trends that have our organization.” in mooring system resulted in increased demand for design, disconnection and energy and other Arctic resources. Leading indicators such as near-miss reconnection devices and “While production and transport reports, audits, condition surveys practical guidance on global ice of resources in Arctic regions and SIRE inspections will help load prediction. is not new,” Bond explained, the company tackle the base of “the character of these activities the hazard pyramid by looking at The most recent ABS Arctic has changed, leading to new gaps in its operational discipline event took place in Seattle in technical challenges for regulators, and examining at-risk behaviors, conjunction with a Society designers, builders and operators Fared explains. “These serve as a of Naval Architects and of offshore facilities and ships sustainable early warning system to Marine Engineers (SNAME) that serve these areas.” make the workplace safer.” conference. This introductory Arctic training event provided According to Bond, the role Execution of the roadmap, with visible participants with a view of ABS plays in Arctic frontier commitment of line management up-to-date Arctic marine and development is critical. “As toward safety, has yielded positive offshore activities, regulations, exploration and production results. And collaboration with ABS ship-ice interaction, activity move into more harsh and Lamar on safety culture initiatives performance of ice capable environments, it becomes even will provide the necessary balance ships, ice-strengthening more important for ABS to work between industry practicality and design standards, design and with industry and academia,” cutting-edge academic research to operational considerations for Bond said. “Together, we can drive continuous improvement in AET low-temperature environments break down the technology safety culture drive. Ç and design-assessment barriers that today restrict Arctic procedures. operations.” Ç

ACTIVITIES • MARCH 2014 PAGE 15 technology

Modeling Risk in Offshore Drilling

ot all accidents are avoidable, together to develop a blowout “If detected and managed, these but many occur when prior risk model that couples historical precursor indicators can provide Nalerts and warning signs operational experience with risk offshore personnel with critical are overlooked or missed. Risks analyses using a novel methodology. information that could ultimately are compounded when drilling The goal is to be able to detect and help them prevent accident operations are taking place in deeper manage accident sequence precursor progression leading into water and harsher environments. It (ASP) indicators – signs that an a catastrophic incident.” is critical for operators and drilling accident is about to happen – so contractors to proactively manage preventive measures can be taken Though the terminology may risk when offshore units are working to avoid a catastrophic event. sound complicated, the concept in exceptionally challenging areas. is relatively simple. Precursors are “Offshore incident investigations operational events or deviations ABS and Safetec Nordic AS, often show us that prior to an from the norm that have the an ABS Group company that accident, there are warning signs,” potential to result in an accident. provides integrated risk and asset explains ABS Senior Engineer Precursors can include incidents, management services for the Smarty Mathew John, who leads near misses and unusual system offshore industry, are working the ABS effort for the ASP program. conditions encountered during routine operations, inspections, testing and engineering evaluations. ASP team members, from left: Olav Brautaset, Jan Dahlsveen, Smarty Mathew John and Beate Riise Wagnild. Not pictured: The team that developed the risk Ole Magnus Nyheim and Arne V. Pederson. model used historical accident and reliability data, relevant offshore industry experience and accident investigation reports from the North Sea and the GOM.

“ABS is working toward validating this new risk management approach that can detect precursors to major events so that the probability of a major offshore accident can be reduced,” John says, adding that he believes the ASP methodology is a comprehensive approach because it addresses not only the technical factors but also operational and Competence Center Offers Risk Training organizational factors. While progress is ongoing to apply Safetec opened a new Competence Center in Bergen, Norway, in November ASP to offshore operations, there is 2013 to provide education and training for industry-focused organizations. a need for an industry wide effort The center’s specialized training courses showcase Safetec’s multi-disciplinary to collect real-world precursor data experience in the areas of risk management, safety, reliability and emergency related to well integrity and model preparedness in the onshore and offshore sectors. testing before this methodology can be integrated into a daily risk Building on Safetec’s 30 years of risk management consulting within the oil management program. and gas industry, the Competence Center trains clients to make the right decisions concerning risk and major accidents, preferably based on relevant “Offshore incidents can have studies Safetec has done on their assets, says Vibeke Francisca Een, Department a devastating impact on crew Manager of the Competence Center. safety, offshore assets and the environment,” says John. “Tools There are plans to expand the center to include several lecturing rooms where that provide proactive risk the company will host courses and trainings focused on risk management, management like ABS’ ASP safety and emergency management. The courses will use a combination of program heighten awareness, scenario-based training, role play, skills training, workshops and lectures. offer enhanced reliability and help mitigate risk.” Ç

PAGE 16 ACTIVITIES • MARCH 2014 rules & guides

The Next Step in Fire Protection

rotecting crews and assets has Obviously, measures to prevent One of the unique features of the Pnever been more important. onboard fi res are not new to either Guide is the inclusion of a number That is why ABS has taken industry, Wang says, noting that of optional notations. These steps to enhance fi re safety with the there are rules and regulations include EFP-A and EFP-A+ for Guide for Enhanced Fire Protection already in effect that identify accommodation areas, EFP-M Arrangements released in the fourth certain fi re safety arrangements for machinery spaces, EFP-C quarter of 2013. that must be provided on board for cargo areas and EFP-IA for a vessel, drilling unit or offshore industrial areas. According to the team that installation. The decision to developed the Guide, the new develop the new ABS Guide was “Combinations of these notations document provides guidance driven by the fact that although can be awarded as well,” Wang says, for improved safety on offshore the standing rules and regulations “which means the Guide not only vessels and installations as well mandated minimum requirements introduces more options, but more as oceangoing vessels. for many years, fi re and explosion fl exibility for asset owners. The continue to remain one of the top optional notations allow them to The impetus for this work was safety hazards for any vessel and choose the areas of specifi c concerns clear, says ABS Director of Marine its crew. on the ship, MODU, MOU, FPSO or Technology Christina Wang. “It is other asset and to address them in a critically important to protect vessels Part of the reason for continued way that allows both the asset owner and offshore installations from issues, Wang explains, is that fi re and the industry to see at a glance onboard fi res, and ABS is continuing safety requirements provided in the additional notations awarded.” Ç to address this and other concerns existing rules and regulations by that have the potential to impede other classifi cation societies have safe operations.” not addressed the concerns within The new Guide for Enhanced the industrial portions of offshore Fire Protection Arrangements According to ABS Manager of units to the extent that ABS now (Publication #202) is available Marine Technology Michael does. The new Guide is the fi rst Wasicek, one of the primary goals of such document to offer optional for free download at www.eagle. this new Guide is to provide criteria notations recognizing compliance org. Navigate to Resources, Rules for notations that increase the level with a set of enhanced requirements and Guides Downloads. of protection against fi res not only specifi cally addressing the unique on oceangoing vessels but on mobile fi re risks associated with the offshore drilling units (MODUs), industrial areas of FPSOs.” mobile offshore units (MOUs) and ABS BookShelf FPSOs. Another of the critical objectives in creating the Guide is to help to reduce the consequences of an onboard fi re. The Guide provides specifi c measures for fi re prevention and detection and addresses arrangements crucial to controlling and extinguishing an onboard fi re.

Christina Wang Michael Wasicek

ACTIVITIES • MARCH 2014 PAGE 17 rules & guides

Recently Released ABS Rules & Guides ABS BookShelf ABS Rules and Guides are available for purchase and/or free download directly from the website at www.eagle.org. Subscribe online to receive email notifi cations when new publications or notices are available. The following listing refl ects Rules and Guides updates from 1 September 2013 to 10 February 2014. RECENT PUBLICATIONS

Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels, January 2014 (Pub 2) This edition of the Rules apply to steel vessels of 90 meters (295 feet) and over in length. The requirements are applicable to those features that are permanent in nature and can be verifi ed by plan review, calculation, physical survey or other appropriate means. These Rules are available for download or as a printed set.

Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels for Service on Rivers and Intracoastal Waterways, January 2014 (Pub 4) These Rules are applicable to barges, towboats, cargo vessels, dredges, ferries and passenger vessels intended for service on major rivers and on connecting intracoastal waterways. These Rules are available for download.

Rules for Building and Classing Underwater Vessels Under 90 meters (295 Feet) in Length, January 2014 (Pub 5) These Rules apply to self-propelled steel vessels under 90 meters (295 feet) in length intended for unrestricted ocean service. The Rules cover hull construction, machinery equipment and systems, testing and survey. These Rules are available for download.

Rules for Building and Classing Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, January 2014 (Pub 6) These Rules contain standards for the design, construction and periodic surveys after construction for self-elevating, column-stabilized and surface-type mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs). These Rules are available for download or as a printed set.

Rules for Building and Classing Underwater Vehicles, Systems and Hyperbaric Facilities, January 2014 (Pub 7) These Rules have been reorganized to move the requirements for remotely-operated vehicles, handling systems and dive control stations from Appendices to the applicable Rules sections. Requirements for lock-out submersibles have also been added. These Rules are available for download.

Rules for Building and Classing Single Point Moorings, January 2014 (Pub 8) This edition of the Rules includes changes to the technical criteria including the introduction of an adjustment factor (Q) to account for higher strength steels in the determination of buoy scantlings. For vessels that will be permanently moored, the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Floating Production Installations applies. These Rules are available for download.

Rules for Building and Classing Steel Barges, January 2014 (Pub 10) These Rules are applicable to steel barges intended for unrestricted ocean service, except where specifi cally mentioned otherwise. These Rules are available for download.

Part 2, Rules for Materials and Welding, Aluminum and Fiber Reinforced Plastics (FRPs) (Chapters 5-6), January 2014 (Pub 22) These Rules cover the materials and welding requirements for vessels structured from aluminum and fi ber. These Rules are available for download.

Guide for Building and Classing Accommodation Barges, January 2014 (Pub 48) This Guide establishes requirements for accommodation barges with conventional barge displacement hulls. This publication is available for download or print on demand.

Rules for Building and Classing High-Speed Craft, January 2014 (Pub 61) Updated to Rules, this publication specifi es requirements for hull construction (based on steel, aluminum alloys and fi ber- reinforced plastics), machinery equipment and systems, testing and survey. These Rules are applicable to high-speed craft intended for commercial or governmental service. The requirements apply to monhulls up to 130 meters in length, multi-hulls up to 100 meters, surface effect ships up to 90 meters and hydrofoils up to 60 meters. These Rules are available for download.

Rules for Building and Classing Facilities on Offshore Installations, January 2014 (Pub 63) These Rules are applicable to hydrocarbon production and processing systems and associated utility and safety systems on fi xed offshore structures as well as systems installed on fl oating installations. These Rules are available for download.

PAGE 18 ACTIVITIES • MARCH 2014 rules & guides

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

Rules for Building and Classing Floating Production Installations, January 2014 (Pub 82) These Rules contain criteria for fl oating production installations, including the position mooring system and the hydrocarbon production facilities. These Rules are available for download.

Guide for Building and Classing Liftboats, January 2014 (Pub 107) This Guide specifi es requirements for self-propelled steel liftboats intended for unrestricted service. This publication is available for download.

Rules for Building and Classing High-Speed Naval Craft, January 2014 (Pub 109) Updated to Rules, this publication contains technical standards for the design, construction and operational maintenance of high-speed craft for governments and navies. These Rules are available for download.

Rules for Building and Classing Offshore Support Vessels, January 2014 (Pub 180) These Rules are applicable for offshore support vessels of all sizes and include specifi c requirements for specialized multipurpose vessels. These Rules are available for download.

Guide for Vessels with Oil Recovery Capabilities, December 2013 (Pub 146) This Guide provides specifi c requirements for tugboats, barges and other vessels which are intended for service in the event of oil spills and are equipped for the storage of recovered oil fl oating on the sea. This publication is available for download or print on demand.

Guide for Hull Inspection and Maintenance Program, December 2013 (Pub 156) This Guide contains the requirements for the ABS Hull Inspection and Maintenance Program (HIMP)MP) intended to assist users in the development, improvement and application of their hull maintenance management systems. This publication is available for download or print on demand.

Guide for the Classifi cation Symbols Pre-Laid Position Mooring Systems and Equipment for Mobile Offshore Units, December 2013 (Pub 205) This Guide provides the evaluation procedure and technical requirements to verify the eligibility of a position mooring system and equipment (with pre-laid components and accessories) for the optional symbols (P-PL) and (M-PL). This publication is available for download or print on demand.

Guide for Mobile Offshore Units Operating on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, N-Notation, November 2013 (Pub 155) This Guide contains technical requirements for compliance with the verifi cation obligations associated with the operation of mobile offshore units on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). This publication is available for download or print on demand.

Guide for Exhaust Emission Abatement, October 2013 (Pub 204) This Guide provides requirements for the design and construction of exhaust emission abatement systems, focusing on SOx scrubbers, SCR systems and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) arrangements, and may be applied to all vessel types. This publication is available for download or print on demand.

Recent Updates to ABS Rules & Guides

notices & corrigenda – GENERIC RULES

Part 1 Rules for Conditions of Classifi cation (2014) Part 1 Rules for Conditions of Classifi cation – • Rule Change Notice 1, January 2014 High-Speed Craft (2014) • Corrigenda, February 2014 • Rule Change Notice 1, January 2014 • Corrigenda, February 2014 Part 1 Rules for Conditions of Classifi cation – Offshore Units and Structures (2014) Part 7 Rules for Survey after Construction (2014) • Rule Change Notice 1, January 2014 • Corrigenda, February 2014 • Corrigenda, February 2014

ACTIVITIES • MARCH 2014 PAGE 19 rules & guides

Recent Updates to ABS Rules & Guides

notices & corrigenda

Pub 2 Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Pub 92 Guide for Marine Health, Safety, Quality, (2014) Environmental and Energy Management (2012) • Corrigenda, February 2014 • Corrigenda, February 2014

Pub 4 Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels for Pub 94 Guide for Bridge Design and Navigational Service on Rivers and Intracoastal Waterways (2014) Equipment/Systems (2000) • Corrigenda, February 2014 • Corrigenda, February 2014

Pub 5 Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under Pub 99 Guide for the Environmental Protection Notation 90 Meters (295 feet) in Length (2014) for Vessels (2009) • Corrigenda, February 2014 • Rule Change Notice 5, February 2014 • Corrigenda, February 2014 Pub 6 Rules for Building and Classing Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (2014) Pub 101 Guide for ‘Dynamic Loading Approach’ for Floating • Rule Change Notice 1, February 2014 Production, Storage and Offl oading (FPSO) • Corrigenda, February 2014 Installations (2010) • Corrigenda, February 2014 Pub 10 Rules for Building and Classing Steel Barges (2014) • Corrigenda, February 2014 Pub 102 Guide for Crew Habitability on Ships (2012) • Rule Change Notice 1, September 2013 Pub 14 Guide for Nondestructive Inspection of Hull Welds (2011) Pub 103 Guide for Passenger Comfort on Ships (2001) • Rule Change Notice 2, February 2014 • Corrigenda, February 2014 • Corrigenda, February 2014 Pub 104 Guide for Spectral-Based Fatigue Analysis Pub 39 Guide for the Certifi cation of Offshore Mooring for Floating Production, Storage and Chain (2009) Offl oading (FPSO) Installations (2010) • Corrigenda, February 2014 • Corrigenda, February 2014

Pub 57 Guide for the Classifi cation of Drilling Systems Pub 106 Guide for Building and Classing Gravity-Based (2012) Offshore LNG Terminal (2010) • Corrigenda, February 2014 • Corrigenda, February 2014

Pub 61 Rules for Building and Classing High-Speed Pub 107 Guide for Building and Classing Liftboats (2014) Craft (2014) • Rule Change Notice 1, February 2014 • Corrigenda, February 2014 • Corrigenda, February 2014

Pub 63 Rules for Building and Classing Offshore Pub 109 Rules for Building and Classing High-Speed Installations (2014) Naval Craft (2014) • Corrigenda, February 2014 • Corrigenda, February 2014

Pub 64 Guide for Building and Classing Subsea Pipeline Pub 112 Guide for Propulsion Systems for LNG Carriers (2005) Systems (2006) • Corrigenda, February 2014 • Corrigenda, February 2014 Pub 113 Guidance Notes on Structural Direct Analysis for Pub 73 Guide for Hull Condition Monitoring Systems (1995) High-Speed Craft (2011) • Corrigenda, February 2014 • Corrigenda, February 2014

Pub 82 Rules for Building and Classing Floating Production Pub 114 Guide for Automatic or Remote Control and Installations (2014) Monitoring on Offshore Installations (2003) • Corrigenda, February 2014 • Corrigenda, February 2014

Pub 86 Guidance Notes on the Application of Ergonomics Pub 115 Guide for the Fatigue Assessment of Offshore to Marine Systems (2013) Structures (2003) • Corrigenda, February 2014 • Corrigenda, February 2014

Pub 88 Guide for Automatic or Remote Control and Pub 121 Guide for Survey Based on Reliability-Centered Monitoring Systems for Vessels in Port (2003) Maintenance (2003) • Corrigenda, February 2014 • Corrigenda, February 2014

Pub 90 Guidance Notes on the Application of Fiber Rope Pub 123 Guide for Building and Classing Subsea Riser for Offshore Mooring (2013) Systems (2006) • Corrigenda, February 2014 • Corrigenda, February 2014

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Pub 126 Guide for Buckling and Ultimate Strength Pub 160 Guide for Building and Classing Mobile Offshore Assessment for Offshore Structures (2004) Units (2008) • Corrigenda, February 2014 • Corrigenda, February 2014

Pub 128 Guidance Notes on Propulsion Shafting Alignment Pub 163 Guide for Crew Habitability on Workboats (2012) (2006) • Rule Change Notice 1, September 2013 • Corrigenda, February 2014 Pub 165 Guide for Application of Higher-Strength Thick Hull Pub 134 Guidance Notes on SafeHull Finite Element Analysis Structural Steel Plates in Container Carriers (2009) of Hull Structures (2004) • Rule Change Notice 2, February 2014 • Corrigenda, February 2014 • Corrigenda, February 2014

Pub 136 Guidance Notes on Ice Class (2005) Pub 169 Guide for Building and Classing Floating Offshore • Corrigenda, February 2014 Liquefi ed Gas Terminals (2010) • Corrigenda, Februaryry Pub 138 Guide for Vessels Intended to Carry Compressed 2014 Natural Gases in Bulk (2005) • Corrigenda, February 2014 Pub 176 Guide for Building and Classing Pub 140 Guide for ‘SafeHull-Dynamic Loading Approach’ for Bottom-Founded Vessels (2006) Offshore Wind • Corrigenda, February 2014 Turbine Installations Pub 141 Guidance Notes on Fire-Fighting Systems (2005) (2013) • Corrigenda, February 2014 • Corrigenda, February 2014 Pub 142 Guidance Notes on the Investigation of Marine Pub 180 Rules for Building Incidents (2005) and Classing • Corrigenda, February 2014 Offshore Support Pub 144 Guide for Building and Classing Liquefi ed Gas Vessels (2014) Carriers with Independent Tanks (2010) • Corrigenda, • Corrigenda, February 2014 February 2014

Pub 147 Guidance Notes on Ship Vibration (2006) Pub 181 Guide for Propulsion and • Corrigenda, February 2014 Auxiliary Systems for Gas Fueled Ships (2011) Pub 148 Guidance Notes on Strength Assessment of • Corrigenda, February Membrane-Type LNG Containment Systems Under 2014 Sloshing Loads (2006) • Corrigenda, February 2014 Pub 184 Guide for Building and Classing Drillships Pub 149 Guidance Notes on Sloshing and Structural Analysis (2011) of LNG Pump Tower (2006) • Corrigenda, February • Corrigenda, February 2014 2014

Pub 151 Guide for Vessels Operating in Low Temperature Pub 185 Guide for Integrated Environments (2010) Software Quality • Corrigenda, February 2014 Management (2012) • Corrigenda, February Pub 152 Guide for Certifi cation of Lifting Appliances (2007) 2014 • Rule Change Notice 11, October 2013 • Corrigenda, February 2014 Pub 188 Guidance Notes on Safety Culture and Leading Pub 155 Guide for Mobile Offshore Units Operating on the Indicators of Safety (2012) Norwegian Continental Shelf, N-Notation (2013) • Corrigenda, February • Corrigenda, February 2014 2014

Pub 156 Guide for Hull Inspection and Maintenance Pub 190 Guide for Crew Habitability Program (2013) on Mobile Offshore • Corrigenda, February 2014 Drilling Units (MODUs) (2012) • Corrigenda, February 2014 Pub 157 Guide for Hull Survey for New Construction (2007) • Corrigenda, February 2014 Pub 194 Guide for the Classifi cation Notation Thruster- Assisted Mooring (TAM, TAM (Manual)) for Pub 158 Guide for the Class Notation Green Passport Mobile Mooring Systems (2013) (GP) (2011) • Corrigenda, February 2014 • Corrigenda, February 2014

ACTIVITIES • MARCH 2014 PAGE 21 client training

Taking Training to the Yard

n a continuing effort to work with IChinese shipyards, ABS embarked on a new type of client newbuild training in the third quarter of 2013. The basic training session, delivered for Samsung Heavy Industries (Ningbo) Shipyard Co. (SHNC), covered hull, machinery and electrical components. The event, which was offered as part of a joint research project (JRP), is comparable in scope to earlier training offered by ABS to Samsung The JRP At the conclusion of the Heavy Industries in Korea. agreement day, more than 50 attendees between the earned JRP certifi cates that ABS Regional Vice President, ABS Shanghai refl ect general competencies Southern China Darren Learning mastered by completing this Leskoski believes this type of Center and the course. Dignitaries from SHNC, client-focused training will be local Ningbo including President Mr. Jin-Yong benefi cial to many other local Samsung site Park, Vice Presidents Mr. Woong- yards. “This training is tangible Darren Leskoski offi ce is unique Guel Lee, Mr. Choon-Gi Kim, proof to our clients that ABS is in providing Mr. Tae-Pyo Hong and General willing to go beyond providing onsite training Manager Mr. Ki-Jung Nam, class services and to offer valuable in the yard for Samsung Ningbo attended the closing ceremony. knowledge and insight that will personnel and is one more way ABS help its clients,” he says. “This is stepping up to meet clients’ needs. The success of this event serves type of solutions-oriented training as a cornerstone for building and has been delivered to other “The training session served not only offering future training courses. shipyards, and the impact of the as a forum for sharing information, Plans are in place for ABS to ABS-delivered training is what but as a relationship building event offer additional shipbuilding differentiates us from other class that has strengthened ties between technology training through societies.” ABS and Samsung,” Leskoski says. the JRP for SHNC. Ç

PAGE 22 ACTIVITIES • MARCH 2014 client training

Chem-eL Training Improves Crew Competence

n the chemical tanker shipping at each learner’s own pace, catering handling systems, safe working sector, the need to maintain to his or her own learning style and practices, pollution prevention and Iskills and understand the allowing repetition and reference ballast operations. Tank cleaning latest regulations is critical to the when required, helping to embed operations, risk management, the safety of the vessel, cargo, crew important concepts and underlying ship to shore interface, emergency, and environment. ABS is helping principles,” he says. security and custody transfer mariners employed by Malaysian aspects relating to carriage of liquid owner MISC Berhad and its group David Fredrick, Malaysian chemicals in bulk also are covered. of companies to stay safe and Maritime Academy CEO, values Taken as a whole, the course compliant using the Chem-eL targeted training that improves the provides complete coverage of the eLearning package. ability of the crew to work more knowledge needed by personnel safely and in compliance with to understand chemical tanker The project was managed and regulations. “Ensuring the required operations. developed by ABS in close level of safety in chemical tanker cooperation with a maritime operations requires a very high MISC Senior Manager, Operations, interactive technology provider, standard of training to support Chemical Tanker Business Unit, IDESS I.T., from the Philippines, crew competence,” he says. “When Capt. Loo Eng Chuan says, with input from MISC’s training MISC wanted to develop a training “Chem-eL is the fi rst program that organization Akademi Laut Malaysia package for use at ALAM and across provides step-by-step guidance to (ALAM). The Chem-eL program the company, we knew that ABS learners from basic understanding was delivered to MISC after eight had the technical and educational to advanced stages of chemical months of rigorous shipboard and expertise to support our aims and tanker operations. And it also shore-based testing, deliver a package that covers commercial aspects of the including several reviews fulfi lled our needs.” chemical business. Seafarers and by chemical tanker managers from MISC’s Chemical professionals. Course topics include Tanker Business Unit who have an introduction to tested the program have responded Recognizing that chemical tank practice, very positively. One commented web-based learning chemical and physical that having been in chemical tanker has proven valuable cargo properties, operations for more than 20 years, in training personnel hazards and hazard he wished a similar program had in remote locations, control design, cargo been available when he started his MISC requested an containment and career.” Ç eLearning program that could be used within its company fl eet as well Mark McGrath as for students at its own training facilities. The objective was to have a training program that would allow personnel in remote locations to have access and, as workload pressure increases on seafarers, to have a tool that would keep vital assets running smoothly.

ABS Chief Learning Offi cer Mark McGrath says Chem-eL supports safe and compliant shipboard operations by making the necessary training resources available in a fl exible way. “eLearning can greatly help offi cers and crew by allowing learning to take place

ACTIVITIES • MARCH 2014 PAGE 23 abs members

ABS Membership Plaques

Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS Chairman, President and CEO, presents an ABS membership plaque to Brooke F. Shapiro, Chull Yun Kim, Executive Vice President and CTO, Samsung Associate, Winston & Strawn LLP, while Philip J. Shapiro, Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., receives an ABS membership plaque President and CEO, Liberty Maritime, looks on. from Tony Nassif, ABS Executive Vice President and COO.

Wolfgang Buttgereit, ABS Regional Vice President, Northern Richard Pride, ABS Greater China Division President and COO, Europe, presents an ABS membership plaque to Captain John presents an ABS membership plaque to Yu Ya, President, Yantai Baptist, Global Director for Asset Management and Commercial CIMC Raffl es Offshore Ltd. Projects, AET UK Limited, London.

Stephen Auger, ABS Americas Senior Vice President, Operations, looks on while Spencer A. Schilling, President, Herbert Brad Achorn, ABS Regional Vice President, Greater China, Engineering Corp. receives an ABS membership plaque from presents an ABS membership plaque to Dr. Robert Lai, Chairman, James Watson, ABS Americas Division President and COO. CSBC Corporation.

PAGE 24 ACTIVITIES • MARCH 2014 abs members

Bang-Eun (Brendan) Jeong, Senior Executive Vice President and Stephen Gumpel, ABS Regional Vice President, Eastern CTO, DSME Shipyard, receives an ABS membership plaque from North America, presents an ABS membership plaque to John Tony Nassif, ABS Executive Vice President and COO. Odegaard, Executive Director, Naval War College Foundation.

Wolfgang Buttgereit, ABS Regional Vice President, Northern Abdullah Al Sulaiti, Deputy Managing Director, Qatar Gas Europe, presents an ABS membership plaque to Captain Kurt Transport Company Ltd. (NAKILAT), receives an ABS membership Dampkjaer, Technical Manager, Survey Association of Denmark. plaque from Tony Nassif, ABS Executive Vice President and COO.

Captain Dan Dubois, Marine Operations Manager, Technip USA, Mark Corsetti, ABS Country Manager, Denmark, presents an ABS Inc., receives an ABS membership plaque from Brian Barton, ABS membership plaque to Palle Laursen, Vice President, Technical District Manager, US Gulf Coast. Maersk Line.

ACTIVITIES • MARCH 2014 PAGE 25 abs members

Sokhyon (Peter) Paek, President and CEO, SK Shipping Co., Ltd., Bobby Wong, ABS Country Manager for Singapore, presents receives an ABS membership plaque from Tony Nassif, ABS an ABS membership plaque to Sunny Mok, Executive Director, Executive Vice President and COO. Pacifi c Radiance Ltd.

ADDRESS CHANGES Please note the following changes to contact details for ABS offi ces.

CHINA GUANGZHOU ABS Greater China Division Room 2510, Block B, Longde Building 373, Tianhe Road, Tianhe District Guangzhou, China Tel: 86-20-3886-7372 Night Tel: 86-1380-881-1770 Wolfgang Buttgereit, ABS Regional Vice President, Northern Europe, presents an ABS membership plaque to Captain Claus QINGDAO Thornber, CEO, Nordic Tankers. ABS Greater China Division Room 1401, Unit 1, Block 2, Yu Long Mansion No. 19 Miao Ling Road, Lao Shan District Qingdao, China Tel: 86-532-88893037 Night Tel: 86-1358-327-8736 INDIA MUNDHWA, PUNE ABS Professional Services (India) Private Limited Sai Hira, survey No. 94, Hissa No. 25/B-1, CRS No. 1130 Mundhwa, Pune, India 411 036 RUSSIA MOSCOW ABS Europe Ltd. Kaluzhskaya plostchad 1, str 1, kv 115 Joseph Woods, ABS Americas Vice President, Strategic Account Moscow 119049, Russia Management, presents an ABS membership plaque to James Farley, President, Kirby Offshore Marine.

PAGE 26 ACTIVITIES • MARCH 2014 People & places

SNAME Recognizes Accomplishments of ABS Chairman

he notable achievements of on offshore units and launching “I am privileged to work in the ABS Chairman, President and a comprehensive asset integrity maritime profession, and I’d like to TCEO Christopher J. Wiernicki management program to support the thank all of my colleagues at ABS. in the maritime fi eld were recently offshore industry. I would not be receiving this honor recognized by SNAME. During were it not for their dedication to the its annual membership meeting, SNAME also took note of ABS mission.” Ç SNAME awarded Wiernicki the Vice Wiernicki’s continued Admiral “Jerry” Land Medal, its commitment to encourage most prestigious award, for “using “new generations of naval his position, his knowledge and architects and marine experience to continually advance engineers by providing technical innovation within the fi nancial support to the marine and offshore industries.” leading maritime college and university programs in Within its citation for the medal, the US and, increasingly, SNAME noted several technical around the world.” innovations made by ABS under Wiernicki’s leadership, including Wiernicki joins former the development of the US Navy’s ABS Chairman Robert Achieving Service Life Program, D. Somerville, former the development of new Rules ABS President Robert E. and Guides to address technical Kramek and former ABS advances in the offshore sector, Chairman Andrew Nielson the introduction of the ABS in receiving the SNAME Integrated Software Quality Land Medal. Management system to address safety concerns and manage the While accepting the award, wide range of software systems used Wiernicki commented,

Riva Takes on Chief Surveyor Role

oseph “Joe” Riva, a 32-year veteran of ABS, has role of Chief Surveyor because he combines the strong recently been named ABS Vice President and technical experience across all areas of survey with JChief Surveyor. In this role, Riva is responsible forr a proven track record of organizational leadership guiding and overseeing ABS global survey activities and client service. “In and applying ABS Rules, Guides and international carrying out our mission of regulations to uphold consistency and quality in servicevicee promoting safety at sea, delivery. one of the most important roles is that of Chief Riva brings tremendous experience to this role, havingnng Surveyor,” says Wiernicki. previously served as Assistant Chief Surveyor for the “It is a vital position and ABS Americas and ABS Europe Divisions. He is the ABSBBS one that Joe is ready to program manager for the US Coast Guard Alternativee assume.” Compliance Program and has represented ABS on thee IACS Survey Panel. During his 32 years with ABS, Rivava Riva will succeed Linwood has held fi eld surveyor positions around the world foroor “Lenny” Pendexter, who both new construction and in-service assets across thehhe has held the position for the Joseph Riva marine and offshore sectors. past ten years. Pendexter, a nearly 40-year veteran of ABS Chairman, President and CEO Christopher J. ABS, will assist with the Chief Surveyor transition until Wiernicki notes that Riva is uniquely qualifi ed for thee his retirement during the fi rst quarter of 2014. Ç

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Lloyd’s List Award Spotlights ABS Middle East

n the heels of its fi rst award All three awards recognize ABS’ promoting safety, judged on key of 2013 recognizing service contribution to classifi cation indicators including investment Odelivery in the Middle East, services in the Middle East region, in safety training, social and ABS was again named Best Class where it has expanded its workforce environmental responsibility and its Society at the Lloyd’s List Middle and training capabilities to address contribution and commitment to the East and Indian Subcontinent environmental and performance development of the maritime sector Awards in October 2013. The challenges facing the industry. across the region. organization also received the Safety and Quality Award at the tenth ABS Regional Vice President, Middle Of the leading classifi cation anniversary of the Seatrade Middle East Joe Brincat says, “We are societies, ABS supports the largest East and Indian Subcontinent honored to have been recognized presence in the Middle East region Awards in December 2013. by the Lloyd’s List and Seatrade with offi ces in the United Arab judges as a classifi cation Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and safety leader in the and Bahrain, and with nearly region. The expanding 100 marine and offshore surveyors ABS presence in the and engineers. Middle East and Indian subcontinent, coupled In 2012, ABS reached a major with the launch of several milestone with the opening of an innovation solutions expanded engineering offi ce in across the organization, Dubai to serve as a centralized enhances our regional resource in the Middle East. The service delivery and helps opening of an offi ce in Fujairah clients navigate through that same year further contributed evolving regulatory and to ABS’ regional expansion. Both operational pressures.” openings have had a positive response from ABS clients, with Safety is at the core of single time zone capability for ABS, adds Brincat. The face-to-face meetings and a closer Seatrade award recognizes focus on both marine and offshore ABS’ contribution to business. Ç

Technical Presentations Draw Brazil Crowd

BS and ABS Group engineers analysis of fl oating structures. ABS has been part of and to offer took advantage of the second Regulatory issues addressed participants access to some of the A annual OTC Brasil in Rio drilling systems classifi cation, organization’s leading engineers. Ç de Janeiro to host a presentation statutory compliance for fl oating series that addressed a broad range production units in the Gulf of of ABS initiatives. The informational Mexico and the new ILO Maritime talks, which were held at the ABS Labour Convention. There also booth, gave attendees the chance to were discussions about Integrated hear about some of the interesting Software Quality Management and offshore work being done by ABS software quality engineering for in Brazil and around the world. The offshore assets. presentations, which were done in English and Portuguese, took place With a presence in Brazil for from 29-31 October 2013. 65 years, ABS has invested in developing strong relationships and ABS presenters discussed a variety establishing itself as a reliable and of topics, including local content trusted industry partner. This event in Brazil, risk management and provided the opportunity to share technical subjects that examined some of the innovative developments

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ABS Participates in China World Shipping Summit

he World Shipping (China) Executive Vice President and Summit, hosted by COSCO, Party Committee Member of TDrewry, Maritime China and COSCO Group Sun Jiakang the Journal of Commerce, took chaired the opening ceremony. place at the Shangri-La Hotel And Chairman of the Board of in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China Ocean Shipping (Group) China, from 5-8 November 2013. Co. Ma Zehua delivered the The theme of the summit was keynote address, “Responding Responding to New Realities, to Industrial Transformation organized into highly targeted through Concerted Efforts.” sessions, including the ‘China His primary message was that Factor’ evolution, the future of reform of the international shipping strategy and industrial shipping industry will take restructuring. More than 800 place on two levels – external delegates from around the world change brought about by global ABS Vice President, Operations K.W. Lee, China participated in the event. economics and trade and Division President and COO Richard Pride and Vice President, Engineering Bill Shi attend the World change within the shipping Shipping (China) Summit in Shangri-La, Ningbo. The 2013 summit was attended by industry, centering on what he such dignitaries as the Governor referred to as the “digestion of of the People’s Government of excess capacity.” view session, a high-level component Zhejiang Province Li Qiang, Chief of the conference agenda. Safety Inspector of the Ministry of ABS participated in this event as a Transport of the People’s Republic session sponsor, and ABS Greater More than 50 top-level of China Song Jiahui and Director China Division President and COO representatives from shipping and of the Board, President and Party Richard Pride gave a presentation relevant industry attended this Committee Member of China Ocean titled “Trends for Ultra Large annual meeting and took part in Shipping (Group) Co. Li Yunpeng. Container Carriers” during a top the presentations. Ç

SNAME Selects ABS for Best OTC Paper

ach year, SNAME recognizes Wang’s idea to include each partner’s explains. “The result was a paper with an award the best paper perspective was novel for ABS. “I that encompasses the full work Epresented by a SNAME decided to take a more collaborative scope from design and construction member at the Offshore Technology approach that would benefi t through certifi cation/verifi cation and Conference (OTC). At OTC 2013, ABS as well as our partners,” she delivery, coupled with an operator’s ABS Marine Technology and builder’s perspective to Director Christina Wang provide a holistic understanding brought that honor home of a drillship project. to ABS for her conference paper “Execution of “Through the years, we’ve New Drillship Project worked to strengthen these Perspectives from Owner, relationships,” she adds. “I Class, Builder and thought it would be interesting Designer.” to engage all of our clients to develop this paper, and I was Wang co-authored the surprised when everyone was paper with ABS Senior on board with the idea,” she Principal Engineer Suck says. “As an industry, we gain Hwan Lee, Offshore a greater appreciation for the Engineering, Busan, Korea, work we do by sharing our and representatives from perspectives, and we also gain Diamond Offshore Drilling, critical knowledge that can lead Inc., Hyundai Heavy to better practices in the areas of Industries and GustoMSC. safety and effi ciency.” Ç

ACTIVITIES • MARCH 2014 PAGE 29 class activity

Newly Classed Vessels and Facilities

NOBLE GLOBETROTTER II, a 35,676 gt drillship, Ice Class IA Hull only, ÀDPS-3, built by STX Dalian H I for Noble Drilling Holding.

1 July 2013 to 31 December 2013

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Newly Classed Vessels and Facilities

TANKERS ANZER, 3,308 gt / 4,995 dwt, R2, VEC, ES, built by Yardimci Gemi Insa for Yardimci Gemi Insa ARDMORE SEAVENTURE, 29,996 gt / 49,997 dwt, VEC-L, TCM, BWE, CSR, AB-CM, RES, built by SPP Shipbuilding for Bailey Shipco BRASIL VOYAGER, 83,942 gt / 153,684 dwt, BLU, ÀDPS-2, NIBS, PORT, VEC-L, TCM, SH-DLA, BWE, BWT, CSR, AB-CM, ENVIRO, GP, RES, built by Samsung H I for Chevron International Tankship C. FREEDOM, 160,705 gt / 313,998 dwt, AB-CM, CSR, VEC, TCM, GP, BRASIL VOYAGER, a 153,684 dwt tanker, BLU, ÀDPS-2, NIBS, PORT, CPS, built by Hyundai H I for HDGS C Shipholdings VEC-L, TCM, SH-DLA, BWE, BWT, CSR, AB-CM, ENVIRO, GP, RES, C. PASSION, 160,705 gt / 313,998 dwt, VEC, TCM, BWE, CSR, AB-CM, built by Samsung H I for Chevron International Tankship. GP, built by Hyundai H I for HDGS B Shipholdings C. SPIRIT, 160,705 gt / 318,451 dwt, VEC, TCM, AB-CM, BWE, CSR, GP, built by Hyundai H I for Hdgs A Shipholdings EVINOS, 29,940 gt / 49,997 dwt, VEC, TCM, AB-CM, BWE, CSR, GP, SPMA, built by STX Offshore & Shipbuilding for Jennet Maritime GLAFKOS, 29,940 gt / 49,997 dwt, VEC, TCM, BWE, CSR, AB-CM, GP, SPMA, built by STX Offshore & Shipbuilding for Chloe Maritime HYDRA VOYAGER, 161,692 gt / 319,357 dwt, NBLES, VEC-L, TCM, BWE, BWT+, CSR, AB-CM, ENVIRO+, GP, RES, SPMA, built by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering for Lorin Management JING GANG SAN, 164,169 gt / 318,448 dwt, VEC-L, TCM, AB-CM, CSR, GP, SPMA, built by Shanghai Jiangnan-Changxing Shipbuilding for Nan Sia Maritime LAMBADA SPIRIT, 83,882 gt / 154,036 dwt, HIMP, BLU, ÀDPS-2, NIBS, R1, VEC-L, TCM, SH-DLA, BWE, CSR, AB-CM, ENVIRO+, GP, RES, built by Samsung H I for Lambada Spirit LARCOM, 2,572 gt / 3,963 dwt, built by Jiangsu Jiuzhou Shipbuilding for International Bunker Supplies MARINE EMERALD, 724 gt / 985 dwt, built by Ocean Leader Shipbuilding for Dong Jiang Tankers NAVE ATROPOS, 42,341 gt / 74,695 dwt, VEC, TCM, AB-CM, BWE, EVINOS, a 49,997 dwt tanker, VEC, TCM, AB-CM, BWE, CSR, GP, CSR, ENVIRO, GP, built by Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine SPMA, built by STX Offshore & Shipbuilding for Jennet Maritime. Engineering for Thera Shipping ORKIM GLORY, 5,698 gt / 8,876 dwt, built by Wenling Xianfeng Shipyard for Orkim Marine SAMBA SPIRIT, 83,882 gt / 154,107 dwt, HIMP, BLU, ÀDPS-2, NIBS, R1, VEC-L, TCM, SH-DLA, BWE, CSR, AB-CM, ENVIRO+, GP, RES, built by Samsung H I for Samba Spirit SEAFRIEND, 29,925 gt / 50,660 dwt, VEC-L, TCM, AB-CM, BWE, CSR, ENVIRO, GP, SPMA, built by STX Offshore & Shipbuilding for Rosebay Marine STENAWECO GLADYS W, 29,940 gt / 49,995 dwt, VEC, TCM, BWT+, CSR, AB-CM, SPMA, built by STX Offshore & Shipbuilding for Sterling Ocean Shipping III STENAWECO JULIA L, 29,940 gt / 49,995 dwt, VEC, TCM, BWT+, CSR, AB-CM, SPMA, built by STX Offshore & Shipbuilding for Sterling Ocean Shipping II STENAWECO MARJORIE K, 29,940 gt / 49,995 dwt, VEC, TCM, AB- CM, BWT+, CSR, SPMA, built by STX Offshore & Shipbuilding for Sterling Ocean Shipping I STI BERYL, 29,708 gt / 49,990 dwt, VEC, TCM, AB-CM, BWE, CSR, ENVIRO, GP, SPMA, built by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard for Sti Beryl Shipping STI FONTVIEILLE, 29,715 gt / 49,990 dwt, AB-CM, CSR, VEC, TCM, SAMBA SPIRIT, a 154,107 dwt tanker, HIMP, BLU, ÀDPS-2, NIBS, R1, BWE, ENVIRO, GP, SPMA, CPS, built by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard for VEC-L, TCM, SH-DLA, BWE, CSR, AB-CM, ENVIRO+, GP, RES, built STI Fontvieille Shipping by Samsung H I for Samba Spirit.

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STI LARVOTTO, 29,715 gt / 49,990 dwt, AB-CM, CSR, VEC, TCM, BWE, ENVIRO, GP, SPMA, CPS, built by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard for STI Larvotto Shipping STI LE ROCHER, 29,715 gt / 51,622 dwt, VEC, TCM, BWE, CSR, AB-CM, ENVIRO, GP, SPMA, built by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard for Sti Le Rocher Shipping

BULK CARRIERS ANANGEL COURAGE, 106,727 gt / 205,888 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB 30, AB-CM, BWT+, CSR, GP, built by Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding for Alize Navigation ANANGEL ZENITH, 61,504 gt /114,037 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB 25, AB-CM, CSR, built by Shanghai Shipyard for Titan Maritime CANO, 23,696 gt / 38,980 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB 20, AB-CM, CSR, ENVIRO, GP, built by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard for Cano Maritime CANON TRADER II, 44,980 gt / 82,000 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB 20, AB-CM, CSR, ENVIRO, GP, built by Jiangsu New Yangzi DENSA HAWK, a 36,746 dwt bulk carrier, BC-A, TCM, GRAB 20, Shipbuilding for Ratu Shipping AB-CM, CSR, built by Hyundai-Vinashin Shipyard for Hawk Marine CHINA FORTUNE, 106,884 gt / 206,061 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB 25, & Trading. AB-CM, CSR, GP, built by Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding for China Fortune Shipping CLIPPER I-STAR, 34,815 gt / 61,403 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB 20, CSR, built by Shin Kasado Dockyard for STC Shipping DENSA CHEETAH, 22,709 gt / 36,794 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB 20, TCM, CPS, built by Hyundai-Vinashin Shipyard for Cheetah Marine & Trading DENSA FALCON, 22,709 gt / 36,752 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB 20, AB-CM, CSR, built by Hyundai-Vinashin Shipyard for Falcon Marine & Trading DENSA HAWK, 22,709 gt / 36,746 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB 20, AB-CM, CSR, built by Hyundai-Vinashin Shipyard for Hawk Marine & Trading DENSA PUMA, 22,709 gt / 36,722 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB 20, CSR, AB-CM, built by Hyundai-Vinashin Shipyard for Puma Marine & Trading DENSA SEAL, 22,709 gt / 36,794 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB 20, TCM, CPS, built by Hyundai-Vinashin Shipyard for Seal Marine & Trading DODO, 23,696 gt / 39,017 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB 20, AB-CM, CSR, ENVIRO, GP, built by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard for Dodo Maritime FLAG SEAMAN, 91,374 gt / 176,460 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB 25, CSR, HAMPTON BRIDGE, a 76,847 dwt bulk carrier, BC-A, TCM, AB-CM, built by Shanghai Jiangnan-Changxing Shipbuilding for GRAB 20, AB-CM, BWE, CSR, GP, built by SPP Shipbuilding for Aline Maritime Bulk Malta. FLAG THENIA, 91,374 gt / 176,532 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB 25, CSR, AB-CM, built by Shanghai Jiangnan-Changxing Shipbuilding for Starry Shipping GLORIOUS HOPE, 31,593 gt / 55,851 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB 20, CSR, built by Japan Marine United for Lodestar Shipping & Navigation GRAIN MAY, 48,090 gt / 87,150 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB 20, BWE, CSR, AB-CM, built by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding for Grain May Maritime HAMPTON BRIDGE, 42,467 gt / 76,847 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB 20, AB-CM, BWE, CSR, GP, built by SPP Shipbuilding for Bulk Malta INDUS VICTORY, 51,238 gt / 92,870 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB 20, CSR, AB-CM, built by Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering for MSPL Diamond KM SINGAPORE, 42,699 gt / 80,559 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB 20, AB-CM, CSR, built by Japan Marine United for Kuang Ming LIBERTY DESIRE, 44,252 gt / 81,572 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB 30, AB-CM, CSR, GP, built by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering for Liberty Desire MAGDALENA OLDENDORFF, 106,884 gt / 206,010 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB 25, CSR, AB-CM, GP, built by Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding for Schinoussa Maritime NINGBO SEA LION, 41,254 gt / 76,001 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB 20, PERSEVERANCE, a 30,060 dwt bulk carrier, BC-A, TCM, GRAB 20, AB-CM, CSR, built by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding for Hong CSR, AB-CM, built by Tsuji H I for Naess Dispatch Shipping. Kong Longsheng Hold

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OCEAN SCORPIO, 44,163 gt / 81,687 dwt, BC-A, GRAB 20, AB-CM, BWE, CSR, GP, built by Yangfan Group for Ocean Scorpio Navigation ORHAN, 23,638 gt / 35,139 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB 20, BWE, BWT, CSR, AB-CM, built by SPP Shipbuilding for Orhan Maritime ORIENT GLORY, 22,927 gt / 32,419 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB 25, CSR, AB-CM, GP, built by Yeosu Ocean for Bokwang Shipping PACIFIC CONCORD, 94,866 gt / 180,032 dwt, BC-A, TCM, SH-DLA, GRAB 25, BWE, CSR, AB-CM, GP, built by Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding H I for Concord Shipping PERSEVERANCE, 19,999 gt / 30,060 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB 20, CSR, AB-CM, built by Tsuji H I for Naess Dispatch Shipping SANTA ADRIANA, 40,962 gt / 77,040 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB 20, CSR, AB-CM, ENVIRO, GP, built by Oshima Shipbuilding for Compania Flor De Vapores STAR JING, 36,295 gt / 63,800 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB 20, CSR, EVER LEGEND, an 8,000 teu containership, TCM, FL 25, SH, BWE, AB-CM, built by Taizhou Kouan Shipbuilding for Norr Systems BWT, ENVIRO, SHCM, built by Samsung H I for Evergreen Marine. TARAKAN EXPRESS, 54,550 gt / 70,382 dwt, ENVIRO, GP, built by Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding for Tarakan Express VALE SHINAS, 201,336 gt / 400,285 dwt, NBLES, PORT, TCM, SH, SH-DLA, GRAB 20, GP, SHCM, built by Jiangsu Rongsheng H I for Vale Shinas Maritime Transportation VALLEY STAR, 107,162 gt / 205,123 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB 25, CSR, AB-CM, built by Qingdao Yangfan Shipbuilding for CLC Ship Chartering - VII YANGTZE XING XIU, 45,271 gt / 81,602 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB 25, CSR, AB-CM, built by CSSC Guangzhou Longxue Shipbuilding for Xingxiu Shipping

CONTAINERSHIPS APL BOSTON, 8,400 teu, NBLES, TCM, SH, ENVIRO (EP2020), GP, SHCM, built by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering for Nol Liner APL NEW YORK, 8,400 teu, NBLES, TCM, SH, ENVIRO (EP2020), GP, SHCM, built by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering for Triton Shipping COSCO FRANCE, 13,360 teu, NIBS, TCM, FL 30, SH, SH-DLA, ES, SHCM, built by Nantong Cosco Khi Ship Engineering for Cosco France Shipping YM UNICORN, an 8,240 teu containership, ÀIRCC, NBL, TCM, SH, EVER LEGEND, 8,000 teu, TCM, FL 25, SH, BWE, BWT, ENVIRO, SHCM, SH-DLA, ES2020, GP, SHCM, built by CSBC for Yang Ming Marine built by Samsung H I for Evergreen Marine Transport. EVER LEGION, 8,000 teu, TCM, FL 25, SH, BWE, BWT, ENVIRO, SHCM, built by Samsung H I for Evergreen Marine EVER LIVING, 8,488 teu, TCM, FL 25, SH, BWE, BWT, ENVIRO, SHCM, built by CSBC for Evergreen Marine KESTREL, 1,800 teu, TCM, SH, built by CSBC for Hsinchu’s Refo Shipping NYK HERCULES, 13,000 teu, NIBS, FL 25, SH, SH-DLA, BWT+, ENVIRO, GP, SHCM, built by Samsung H I for New Container No. 66 Shipping OOCL CHONGQING, 13,000 teu, NIBS, FL 25, SH, SH-DLA, BWT+, ENVIRO, GP, SHCM, built by Samsung H I for Newcontainer No. 67 PELICAN, 1,800 teu, TCM, SH, built by CSBC for Taichung Refo Shipping YM UNICORN, 8,240 teu, ÀIRCC, NBL, TCM, SH, SH-DLA, ES2020, GP, SHCM, built by CSBC for Yang Ming Marine Transport

GAS CARRIERS G. ARETE, 82,000 m3, NBLES, FL 30, SH, ENVIRO, GP, SHCM, built by Hyundai H I for Paegi Shipholding GASLOG SKAGEN, 155,000 m3, SH, SH-DLA, SHCM, RES, NIBS, PORT, DFD, TCM, ENVIRO+, built by Samsung H I for Gas Six GASLOG SYDNEY, 155,158 m3, DFD, NIBS, PORT, TCM, SH, SH-DLA, G. ARETE, an 82,000 m3 gas carrier, NBLES, FL 30, SH, ENVIRO, ENVIRO+, RES, SHCM, built by Samsung H I for Gas-Five GP, SHCM, built by built by Hyundai H I for Paegi Shipholding.

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OFFSHORE Column Stabilized Accommodation Units OOS PROMETHEUS, 35,144 gt, built by Yantai CIMC Raffl es Offshore for Ocean Prospector

Column Stabilized Drilling Units WEST ESPERANZA, 15,839 gt, built by Keppel Fels for Seadrill Esperanza

Drillships NOBLE GLOBETROTTER II, 35,676 gt, Ice Class IA Hull only, ÀDPS-3, built by STX Dalian H I for Noble Drilling Holding

GASLOG SKAGEN, a 155,000 m3 gas carrier, SH, SH-DLA, SHCM, Fixed Platforms RES, NIBS, PORT, DFD, TCM, ENVIRO+, built by Samsung H I for BAWG, built by Cuel Limited for Chevron Thailand Exploration & Gas Six. Production BEWY, built by Cuel Limited for Chevron Offshore KPWH, built by Cuel Limited for Chevron Thailand Exploration & Production MAWE, built by Cuel Limited for Chevron Offshore NPWO, built by Cuel Limited for Chevron Thailand Exploration & Production PDWC, built by Cuel Limited for Chevron Thailand Exploration & Production PLWK, built by Cuel Limited for Chevron Thailand Exploration & Production SGWD, built by Cuel Limited for Chevron Thailand Exploration & Production STWA, built by Cuel Limited for Chevron Thailand Exploration & Production YAWJ, built by Cuel Limited for Chevron Thailand Exploration & Production

Floating Offshore Installations KAKINADA FLOATING DOCK NO. 1, 33,141 gt, built by Chengxi Shipyard for Sembmarine Kakinada

Self Elevating Drilling Units JB 118, a 6,873 gt self-elevating drilling unit, Wind IMR, built by AOD III, 10,429 gt, built by Keppel Fels for Asia Offshore Rig 3 China Merchants H I for Self Elevating Platforms. ARABDRILL 50, 10,596 gt, built by Keppel Fels for Arabian Drilling HAKURYU-11, 10,860 gt, built by Keppel Fels for Japan Drilling LAURUS, 10,430 gt, built by Keppel Fels for Oro Negro Primus PAPALOAPAN, 7,395 gt, built by Keppel Amfels for Perforadora Central PETROBRAS 60, 7,576 gt, built by Consorcio Rio Paraguacu for Petrobras Netherlands UMW NAGA 4, 10,596 gt, built by Keppel Fels for UMW Standard Drilling

Self Elevating Units JB 118, 6,873 gt, Wind IMR, built by China Merchants H I for Self Elevating Platforms

Single Point Moorings IOCL PARADIP SPM II, built by SBM Atlantia for Indian Oil Corporation

MISCELLANEOUS Barges 2013, 3,259 gt, built by Corn Island Shipyard for Marinex Construction ASL OFFSHORE 1, 6,221 gt, built by PT ASL Shipyard for PT Agus Suta STENAWECO GLADYS W, a 49,995 dwt tanker, VEC, TCM, BWT+, Lines CSR, AB-CM, SPMA, built by STX Offshore & Shipbuilding for BAHARI SETYA II, 2,207 gt, built by Yangzhou Yuanhang Shipyard for Sterling Ocean Shipping III. PT Armada Bahari Nusantara

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BAHARI SETYA III, 2,207 gt, built by Yangzhou City Jiangdu Tengda Shipyard for PT Armada Bahari Nusantara BAHARI SETYA IV, 2,207 gt, built by Yangzhou City Jiangdu Tengda Shipyard for PT Armada Bahari Nusantara CPP601, 22,027 gt, built by Nantong Tongde Shipbuilding & Repair for China Pipeline Marine Engineering EWAN 37, 2,305 gt, built by Nanjing Nanjiang Shipbuilding for Ewan Marine EWAN 39, 2,305 gt, built by Nanjing Nanjiang Shipbuilding for Ewan Marine FC. TRANSFERINDO PERDANA-I, 2,609 gt, built by PT Karya Tekhnik Utama for PT Transferindo Perdana FOTB 01, 3,168 gt, built by Nanjing Dongze Shipyard for PT Harapan Bahtera Internusa GOLD TRANS 3006, 3,071 gt, built by Yangzhou Yuanhang Shipyard for PT Trans Power Marine GOLD TRANS 3007, 3,071 gt, built by Yangzhou Yuanhang Shipyard for DODO, a 39,017 dwt bulk carrier, BC-A, TCM, GRAB 20, AB-CM, PT Trans Power Marine CSR, ENVIRO, GP, built by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard for Dodo GOLD TRANS 3008, 3,071 gt, built by Yangzhou Yuanhang Shipyard for Maritime. PT Trans Power Marine GOLD TRANS 3009, 3,071 gt, built by Yangzhou Yuanhang Shipyard for PT Trans Power Marine HAI HANG 10, 1,565 gt, built by PT Sumatera Maju Jaya for Sempurna Barge HB044002, 3,629 gt, built by Shanghai Zhenhua H I for Hidrovias do Brasil HB044004, 3,629 gt, built by Shanghai Zhenhua H I for Hidrovias do Brasil HB044006, 3,629 gt, built by Shanghai Zhenhua H I for Hidrovias do Brasil HB044008, 3,629 gt, built by Shanghai Zhenhua H I for Hidrovias do Brasil HB044010, 3,629 gt, built by Shanghai Zhenhua H I for Hidrovias do Brasil HB044012, 3,629 gt, built by Shanghai Zhenhua H I for Hidrovias do Brasil HB044014, 3,629 gt, built by Shanghai Zhenhua H I for Hidrovias do Brasil HB044016, 3,629 gt, built by Shanghai Zhenhua H I for Hidrovias do Brasil HB044018, 3,629 gt, built by Shanghai Zhenhua H I for Hidrovias do Brasil HB044020, 3,629 gt, built by Shanghai Zhenhua H I for Hidrovias do Brasil HB044022, 3,629 gt, built by Shanghai Zhenhua H I for Hidrovias do Brasil HB044024, 3,629 gt, built by Shanghai Zhenhua H I for Hidrovias do Brasil HB044026, 3,629 gt, built by Shanghai Zhenhua H I for Hidrovias do Brasil COSCO FRANCE, a 13,360 teu containership, NIBS, TCM, FL 30, SH, HB044028, 3,629 gt, built by Shanghai Zhenhua H I for Hidrovias do Brasil SH-DLA, ES, SHCM, built by Nantong Cosco Khi Ship Engineering for HB044030, 3,629 gt, built by Shanghai Zhenhua H I for Hidrovias do Brasil Cosco France Shipping. HB044032, 3,629 gt, built by Shanghai Zhenhua H I for Hidrovias do Brasil HESA 5412-01, 3,612 gt, built by Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering for PT Berkah Rizqy Anugerah Mulia HESA 5412-02, 3,612 gt, built by Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering for PT Berkah Rizqy Anugerah Mulia IB 914, 2,260 gt, GP, built by COSCO (Qidong) Offshore for Bam International & Clough Project Australia IB 924, 2,291 gt, built by COSCO (Qidong) Offshore for Bam International & Clough Project Australia LMN 306, 3,071 gt, built by Yangzhou Topniche Shipbuilding for PT Lumena Mandiri Nusantara LMN 316, 4,084 gt, built by Yangzhou Topniche Shipbuilding for PT Lumena Mandiri Nusantara LMN 336, 4,265 gt, built by Yangzhou Topniche Shipbuilding for PT Lumena Mandiri Nusantara MARGO DALE, 12,832 gt, built by Signal International for Kirby MARINA BAY 108, 3,233 gt, built by Yizheng Xinyang Shipbuilding for PT Pelayaran Mitra Samudera Abadi MARMAC 303, 4,262 gt, built by Signal International for Marmac APL NEW YORK, an 8,400 teu containership, NBLES, TCM, SH, MBP 1503, 7,043 gt, built by Nanjing Dongze Shipyard for PT Maritim ENVIRO (EP2020), GP, SHCM, built by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Barito Perkasa Marine Engineering for Triton Shipping.

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MBP 1505, 7,043 gt, built by Nanjing Dongze Shipyard for PT Maritim Barito Perkasa MBP 1506, 7,043 gt, built by Nanjing Dongze Shipyard for PT Maritim Barito Perkasa MITRA 28, 3,066 gt, built by Nantong Jinjian Shipbuilding & Repairing for PT Kartika Cahaya Semesta NUSANTARA 3004, 3,256 gt, built by PT Marcopolo Shipyard for PT Pelayaran Nasional Bina Buana Raya NUSANTARA 3005, 3,279 gt, built by PT Marcopolo Shipyard for PT Pelayaran Nasional Bina Buana Raya PARTA JAYA 3008, 3,071 gt, built by Nanjing Yonghua Shipbuilding for JK Orient PB 3101, 4,109 gt, built by Yangzhou Topniche Shipbuilding for PT Whs Global Mandiri PERDANA ENDURANCE, 10,445 gt, built by Xiamen Shipbuilding Industries for Perdana Saturn PERDANA EXCELSIOR, 10,445 gt, built by Xiamen Shipbuilding STARNAV PERSEUS, a 4,427 gt offshore supply vessel, ÀDPS-2, Industries for Perdana Saturn built by Detroit Brasil for Starnav Servicos Maritimos. REBECCA LILY, 1,217 gt, built by Nantong Gangzha Shipping Manufacturing for Sinosin Sentosa SEAWAYS 23, 3,367 gt, built by PT Prostar for Towage & Salvage Contractors SOEKAWATI 326, 3,071 gt, built by Nanjing Yonghua Shipbuilding for Sinosin Sentosa SOEKAWATI 368, 3,093 gt, built by Yangzhou Topniche Shipbuilding for PT Pelayaran Borneo Karya Mandiri SOEKAWATI 2588, 2,212 gt, built by Nanjing Ningxu Shipbuilding for PT Pelayaran Borneo Karya Swadiri SOEKAWATI 2589, 2,212 gt, built by Nanjing Ningxu Shipbuilding for PT Pelayaran Borneo Karya Swadiri SPA 27006, 2,413 gt, built by PT Boston Oriental Shipbuilding & Shipyard for PT Samudra Pratama Abadi T-17, 10,731 gt, built by Cosco Nantong Shipyard for Seadrill Tender Rig TERAS 3712, 6,844 gt, built by Jiangsu Hongqiang Marine H I for Teras 375 TERAS 3713, 6,844 gt, built by Jiangsu Hongqiang Marine H I for Teras 336 TERAS 3715, 6,844 gt, built by Jiangsu Hongqiang Marine H I for Teras OKKO, a 366 gt yacht, built by Mondo Marine for Rouge Yachting. 336 TERAS 3716, 6,844 gt, built by Jiangsu Hongqiang Marine H I for Teras 336 TERAS 3717, 6,844 gt, built by Jiangsu Huatai Shipbuilding for Teras 336 TGH 2517, 2,208 gt, built by Nanjing Ding Feng Shipbuilding for Putra Bulian Shipping & Trading TIRTA AMARTA 9, 1,596 gt, built by PT Boston Oriental Shipbuilding & Shipyard for PT Boston Oriental Shipbuilding & Shipyard TUAH KENANGAN 03, 1,407 gt, built by PT Boston Oriental Shipbuilding & Shipyard for PT Pelayaran Bahari Harapan Permai TWM 53-230, 1,475 gt, built by Taizhou Xing Gang Shipbuilding for Tiong Woon Marine TWM 54-250, 2,305 gt, built by Taizhou Xing Gang Shipbuilding for Tiong Woon Marine TWM 55-280, 3,374 gt, built by Taizhou Xing Gang Shipbuilding for Tiong Woon Marine WINBUILD 1495, 4,440 gt, built by Nantong Tiannan Shipyard for Poet Shipbuilding & Engineering WINBUILD 3801, 7,651 gt, built by Wuxue Janda Shipbuilding for Poet Shipbuilding & Engineering ZEUS 251, 2,305 gt, built by Zhenjiang Yong An Shipyard for Zeus Marine ZEUS 252, 2,305 gt, built by Zhenjiang Yong An Shipyard for Zeus Marine USNS MONTFORD POINT, a 58,265 gt heavy lift vessel, built by ZHPL 4, 40,612 gt, Ice Class D0, built by Shanghai Zhenhua H I for General Dynamics NASSCO for Military Sealift Command. Zhenhua ZHPL4

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Government Vessels USNS MONTFORD POINT, 58,265 gt, MAN, NBLES, built by General Dynamics NASSCO for Military Sealift Command YP 707, 305 gt, built by C & G Boat Works for Naval Sea Systems Command

Tugs, Workboats and OSVs ALTAMIRA, 1,764 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, Oil Recovery Vessel Class 2, ÀDPS-2, ENVIRO, GP, built by Zhejiang Shipbuilding for Naviera Bourbon Tamaulipas ALVARADO, 1,764 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, Oil Recovery Vessel Class 2, ÀDPS-2, ENVIRO, GP, built by Zhejiang Shipbuilding for Naviera Bourbon Tamaulipas BERKAT TENANG, 1,461 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-1, built by Guangdong Yuexin Ocean Engineering for Shapadu Marine BOURBON LIBERTY 151, 1,764 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, Oil Recovery Vessel Class 2, ÀDPS-2, ENVIRO, GP, built by Zhejiang Shipbuilding for Bourbon PS CHARLIE COMEAUX, a 3,242 gt offshore supply vessel, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by North American Shipbuilding for BRAM BOA VISTA, 3,606 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built Galliano Marine Service. by Estaleiro Navship for Bram Offshore Transportes Maritimos CCC MARITIME 2, 2,512 gt, ÀDPS-2, built by Poet Shipbuilding & Engineering for Hibarie Maritime Company CHARLIE COMEAUX, 3,242 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by North American Shipbuilding for Galliano Marine Service CREST ONYX, 1,727 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-1, built by Fujian Southeast Shipyard for Pt Jawa Tirtamarin HARKAND HARMONY, 2,503 gt, ÀDPS-2, built by PT ASL Shipyard for Intan Offshore HARVEY HAWK, 3,498 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, ENVIRO, built by Thoma-Sea Marine Construction for Harvey Hawk HIGHLAND DEFENDER, 3,871 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, Oil Recovery Capability Class 2, ÀDPS-2, ENVIRO, GP, built by Remontowa Shipbuilding for Gulf Offshore HOS RED DAWN, 3,911 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, ENVIRO, GP, built by Eastern Shipbuilding for Hornbeck Offshore Operators JASCON 55, 3,690 gt, HELIDK, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by Guangzhou Hangtong Shipbuilding & Shipping for Sea Angel KING JESUS, 1,461 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-1, built by Guangdong Yuexin Ocean Engineering for Project Masters Offshore HOS RED DAWN, a 3,911 gt offshore supply vessel, Fire Fighting LOGINDO ENERGY, 3,594 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, ENVIRO, GP, built by Eastern Shipbuilding built by Fujian Southeast Shipyard for PT Logindo Samudramakmur for Hornbeck Offshore Operators. MANDRIÃO, 3,451 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, Safety Standby Service GR “B” (145), Oil Recovery Capability Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by Poet Shipbuilding & Engineering for Atlantic Offshore Services MP PREVAIL, 2,696 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by PT Nanindah Mutiara Shipyard for PT Pelayaran Nasional Bina Buana Raya MV BUTLER SPIRIT, 2,908 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by Fujian Southeast Shipyard for A.G. Butler MV TEMILE, 3,602 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, Oil Recovery Capability Class 2, ÀDPS-2, built by Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding for CS Offshore NEYA III, 2,908 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by Fujian Southeast Shipyard for Slok Nigeria OCEAN JADE, 1,081 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, built by Jiangsu Wuxi Shipyard for Pacifi c Ocean Engineering & Trading OCEAN MORGANITE, 2,207 gt, Safety Standby Service GR C 19, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by Poet Shipbuilding & Engineering for Samson Maritime JASCON 55, a 3,690 gt offshore supply vessel, HELIDK, Fire Fighting OCEAN STAR, 3,362 gt, ÀDPS-2, built by Guangzhou Hangtong Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by Guangzhou Hangtong Shipbuilding Shipbuilding & Shipping for Micoperi & Shipping for Sea Angel.

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PACIFIC DEFIANCE, 6,641 gt, Ice Class C0, Fire Fighting Capability, SPS, ÀDPS-2, ENVIRO, GP, built by DDW-Paxocean Shipyard for Swire Pacifi c Offshore Operations PACIFIC DILIGENCE, 6,641 gt, Ice Class C0, Fire Fighting Capability, SPS, ÀDPS-2, ENVIRO, GP, built by Singapore Technologies Marine for Swire Pacifi c Offshore Services PARAKAN, 1,727 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-1, built by Fujian Southeast Shipyard for PT Baruna Raya Logistics POSH GANNET, 3,553 gt, GR B 145, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, Oil Recovery Capability Class 1, SPS, ÀDPS-2, built by Poet Shipbuilding & Engineering for Maritime Charlie POSH PERSISTENCE, 3,522 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, SPS, ÀDPS-2, built by PT Nanindah Mutiara Shipyard for Condor Shipping SABLE, 3,806 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, Oil Recovery Capability Class 2, ÀDPS-2, built by Remontowa Shipbuilding for Duh Boats 2 Partnership PACIFIC DILIGENCE, a 6,641 gt offshore supply vessel, Ice Class SEALINK 178, 5,174 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, Oil Recovery Vessel C0, Fire Fighting Capability, SPS, ÀDPS-2, ENVIRO, GP, built by Class 1, ÀDPS-2, ENVIRO, GP, built by Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard Singapore Technologies Marine for Swire Pacifi c Offshore Services. for Seabright SK LINE 76, 1,679 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by Fujian Southeast Shipyard for Nam Cheong International SK LINE 77, 1,679 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by Fujian Southeast Shipyard for Nam Cheong International SMIT SENTOSA, 1,463 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, built by Guijiang Shipbuilding for Smit Singapore SMIT SERAYA, 1,463 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, built by Guijiang Shipbuilding for Smit Singapore SMS ENDEAVOUR, 1,461 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-1, built by Guangdong Yuexin Ocean Engineering for PT Wintermar SOPHIA MARIA, 2,908 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by Fujian Southeast Shipyard for Slok Nigeria STARNAV CENTAURUS, 4,427 gt, ÀDPS-2, built by Detroit Brasil for Starnav Servicos Maritimos STARNAV PERSEUS, 4,427 gt, ÀDPS-2, built by Detroit Brasil for Starnav Servicos Maritimos SWIBER RUBY, 1,678 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-1, built by Fujian Southeast Shipyard for Pt Swiber Berjaya SMIT SERAYA, a 1,463 gt offshore supply vessel, Fire Fighting Vessel TERAS ARIEL, 1,022 gt, built by Hin Lee (Zhuhai) Shipyard for Teras Class 1, built by Guijiang Shipbuilding for Smit Singapore. Oranda TERAS BETHEL, 1,022 gt, built by Cheoy Lee Shipyards for Teras Oranda TERASEA HAWK, 3,513 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, Oil Recovery Capability Class 1, TCM, built by Japan Marine United for Posh Terasea (II) UNGARAN, 1,727 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-1, built by Fujian Southeast Shipyard for PT Baruna Raya Logistics VEGA INRUDA, 1,727 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, Oil Recovery Vessel Class 2, ÀDPS-1, built by Fujian Southeast Shipyard for Vega Inruda

Yachts ANNASTAR, 492 gt, built by Westport Shipyard for Annastar Ventures AURORA 2013, 414 gt, built by Xiamen South Coast Marine Yacht Building for MV Aurora Holdings AXIOMA, 1,620 gt, built by Ursa Tersanesi for Red Square Maritime Limited CALEX, 492 gt, built by Westport Shipyard for Hotel Whiskey CRAZY ME, 715 gt, built by Heesen Yacht Builders for Yasmina Yachts ILERIA, 707 gt, built by Proteksan Turkuaz Yat San for Phoenix Travel TERASEA HAWK, a 3,513 gt offshore supply vessel, Fire Fighting LILIYA, 338 gt, built by San Lorenzo for Lilia Yacht Vessel Class 1, Oil Recovery Capability Class 1, TCM, built by Japan OCEAN PARADISE, 710 gt, built by Azimut-Benetti for Future Trillion Marine United for Posh Terasea (II). Enterprises

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OKKO, 366 gt, built by Mondo Marine for Rouge Yachting PANTHERA, 492 gt, built by Azimut-Benetti for Azimut-Benetti REEM.1, 474 gt, built by Trinity Yachts for Shaikh Ahmed Bin Rashid Maktoum REST ASSURED, 162 gt, built by Xiamen South Coast Marine Yacht Building for James Slattery RICHMOND LADY, 437 gt, built by Richmond Yachts for Status Quo SAFIRA, 425 gt, built by Newcastle Shipyards for Tyneside Yachting STARLING, 499 gt, built by San Lorenzo for Hammersmith Ventures VENTURA, 496 gt, built by Heesen Yacht Builders for Aviemor Assets

Others BHAGWAN ROCKER, general cargo carrier, 372 gt, built by Strategic Marine for Bhagwan Marine BHAGWAN ROLLER, general cargo carrier, 902 gt, built by Strategic Marine for Bhagwan Marine ANNASTAR, a 492 gt yacht, built by Westport Shipyard for Annastar BOURBON HARMATTAN, high speed craft, 464 gt, ÀDPS-2, built by Ventures. South East Asia Shipyard for Bourbon Supply Investissements BOURBON NORTE, high speed craft, 464 gt, ÀDPS-2, built by SEAS South East Asia Shipyard for Bourbon Supply Investissements CAL DIVE INTERNATIONAL S1, underwater system, built by Arc Controls for Cal Dive International EXPRESS 72, high speed craft, 257 gt, built by PT Kimseah Shipyard for Ticwink FAST CAT M1, high speed craft, 683 gt, built by Marine-Expert (Zhaoqing) Xijiang Shipyard for Archipelago Philippines Ferries FOL VISION 1, high speed craft, 246 gt, built by PT Kimseah Shipyard for Fairway Offshore GSP TITAN SAT 1, underwater system, built by Lexmar Engineering for GSP Bigfoot 1 HARAR, general cargo carrier, 21,067 gt, Ice Class IC 5358 KW, TCM, GRAB 20, built by Huanghai Shipbuilding for Ethiopian Shipping & Logistics Services JATI FIVE, high speed craft, 238 gt, built by Strategic Marine for Strategic Marine KIRRIE, high speed craft, 246 gt, built by Penguin Shipyard International for WHB Shipping MR. JAKE, high speed craft, 491 gt, ÀDPS-2, built by Breaux Bros for Gulf Logistics ILERIA, a 707 gt yacht, built by Proteksan Turkuaz Yat San for PELICAN GLOW, high speed craft, 257 gt, built by PT Kimseah Shipyard Phoenix Travel. for Pos Glow SALVMAR I, high speed craft, 49 gt, built by Auxiliar Naval Del Principado for Instituto Maritimo E Portuario de Angola SARMAR 4, high speed craft, 49 gt, built by Auxiliar Naval Del Principado for Instituto Maritimo E Portuario de Angola SARMAR 5, high speed craft, 49 gt, built by Auxiliar Naval Del Principado for Instituto Maritimo E Portuario de Angola SMS PRESTIGE, high speed craft, 190 gt, built by Sam Aluminium Engineering for PT Wintermar SMS VALUE, high speed craft, 270 gt, built by PT Adiguna Shipbuilding & Engineering for PT Wintermar SMS VIKING, high speed craft, 270 gt, built by PT Adiguna Shipbuilding & Engineering for PT Wintermar SWISSCO CHEETAH, high speed craft, 249 gt, built by Cheoy Lee Shipyards for Swissco Offshore TAMIMI 3, high speed craft, 290 gt, built by Sam Aluminium Engineering for High Seas Marine & Industrial Services TRABLOUS, high speed craft, 321 gt, R2+, built by Riverhawk Fast Sea Frames for Riverhawk Fast Sea Frames UNIQUE MARITIME GROUP RENTAL 02/11, underwater system, built by VENTURA, a 496 gt yacht, built by Heesen Yacht Builders for Lexmar Engineering for Unique System Fze Aviemor Assets.

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