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20-05-2016: Malta Pilots boat approaches JEWEL OF THE SEAS Photo : Michael Cassar © Sovcomflot First Quarter Results: An encouraging start to 2016 with strategy implementation on track Commenting on the Group’s results Sergey Frank, President and CEO of PAO Sovcomflot, said:“Sovcomflot Group achieved very good results in Q1 2016, despite the volatility encountered in some tanker market sectors that had been anticipated by our in-house analysts. Net profit for the first three months of 2016 increased by 9.2 per cent to USD 103.1 million. The Group’s successful performance in the period reflected a combination of Sovcomflot’s balanced chartering strategy and improved operational efficiency. In particular, this involved further optimisation of the fleet’s structure, in order to provide the right vessels to meet the market demand today, whilst continuing to satisfy the evolving requirements of our clients. Sovcomflot continued to replace low-yielding conventional vessels with a technologically modern fleet, which contributed to a significant increase in economic efficiency of SCF fleet’s operations. Further, the consistency of earnings of our growing core fleet sectors of gas transportation and offshore oil production supply helped offset some volatility in the conventional tanker sector. In the first quarter of 2016, innovative new vessels were launched for Sovcomflot to serve the Novy Port and Yamal LNG oil and gas projects. Also contributing to our success was a solid technical performance and the consistent work of our technical management Distribution : daily to 34.000+ active addresses 23-05-2016 Page 2 DAILY COLLECTION OF MARITIME PRESS CLIPPINGS 2016 – 144

team, our captains and crew members to ensure business and operational efficiency, whilst remaining focused on putting safety first, minimising the environmental impact of our operations and consistent implementation of innovative and energy-saving technologies.”Nikolay Kolesnikov, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, commented: “Sovcomflot’s credit metrics continued to improve in Q1 2016. With a strengthened cash position and with total debt reduced as compared to the end of the previous quarter the net debt ratio improved to 40.7 per cent. Meanwhile, EBITDA over the last 12 months was up to a robust USD 754.2 million, resulting in the net debt to EBITDA ratio going down to 3.2.” Source: PAO Sovcomflot Group Pemex looks for possible partnerships in deepwater Gulf of Mexico deals By: Donal Scully Mexico’s state oil firm Pemex is talking with some multinational energy giants regarding possible cooperation in offshore projects, according to Bloomberg. ExxonMobil of the US, Total of France and Chevron of the US are the parties identified as possible collaborators in producing from Mexico’s underdeveloped crude reserves.The financially struggling Pemex is in the process of shedding its monopoly position regarding Mexico’s oil resources as the country’s government tries to reform the energy sector in order to make it more productive.Pemex hopes to glean from the talks with these firms whether Areas of Mutual Interest agreements would be feasible, especially in relation to potential deepwater crude sites in the Gulf of Mexico.Mexico is due to hold its first auction for 10 deepwater drilling rights on December 5 when the government hopes to see more and stronger bids than at a number of previous auctions for sites both onshore and offshore.An estimated three quarters of Mexico’s potential oil resources are believed to be in the deepwater Gulf. Source: Splash 24/7 Bass Strait ferry plan aims for two new ships in 10 years' time By Laura Beavis and Lucy Shannon

The SPIRIT OF TASMANIA I arriving back in Melbourne after a trip to Tasmania. Photo: Pacific Eden Engineer © The Tasmanian Government will call in two special dividends of $40 million from TT-Line in the next two financial years to help fund new Bass Strait ferries.The $80 million from the ferry operator will be put into a dedicated ship fund to be spent in about a decade.Laws will be passed to ensure the funds can only be used to replace the two refurbished Spirit of Tasmania ferries.Last year's annual report from TT-Line stated the Spirit of Tasmania ferries were valued at €62 million ($96 million) each. They are valued in euros as Europe is the primary market for this kind of ship.Minister for Infrastructure Rene Hidding said further contributions were expected to be made to the fund in future years as the budget situation and TT-Line's cash position allowed."Even after the initial contribution of $80 million to the Ship Replacement Fund, TT-Line will still have significant cash reserves," he said.He cited the Government's policy of

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investing in ferry refurbishment, increased day sailings and reduced fares, as having allowed the TT-Line to generate money that would be used to fund ferry replacements. TT-Line 'unlikely' to shoulder costs alone: Hidding Mr Hidding said the money could not be used by any government other than for new ships. "After all, we've seen the Labor- Greens governments of the past dip their hands into the superannuation funds that were put aside to cash back the public sector superannuation, and they ran that down to zero," he said.Mr Hidding said it was unlikely TT-Line would have to fund the entire cost of the new ships."We're not just sitting back and saying to the TT-Line, buy what you can afford," he said."What we're saying is what are the right ships for Tasmania, and partnering with the TT-Line, to ensure we get the best outcome for the next 20 years after 2023."Mr Hidding said the Government would always look to generate Tasmanian jobs from the project."Generally there's no Australian capacity as such to build ships up to 200 metres for the kind of [vessels] that currently operate on Bass Strait, but that's not to say that companies like Incat don't have the right to absolutely put their hand up to be engaging with the provision of new ships," he said.Chairman of the freight logistics committee Steve Henty said an increased freight capacity on the new ships would be welcomed."We've got a growing freight task in Tasmania, particularly in that fresh produce and refrigerated trailers, so straight from the farm and into market," he said."And that's where Tasmania's going. So any added capacity to aid that fresh produce out of Tasmania into the mainland and even fresh produce from Tassie to the mainland for airports to be flown into international markets, it's going to be crucial in the next 10 years."It's a balancing act between meeting those needs of the passengers and the freight, but also making sure we have a competitive, viable private sector across Bass Strait as well."A ships replacement sub-committee of Cabinet has been set up, which Mr Hidding chairs, and it is likely to buy two new ships with more capacity than the current two Spirits of Tasmania.TT-Line has not paid a dividend to the State Government for the last two years to help fund the refurbishment of the current ferries. Source: abc.net

Gantry Crane Assembly for Liebherr Container Cranes Comarco completed the crane construction contract for Liebherr Container Cranes at the Comarco Supply Base. Comarco have been providing the personnel, lifting equipment (with the assistance of two Hareket cranes) and space required to fabricate the cranes as well as the barge (Comarco 2801) and tugs (Buzzard and Merlin) needed to move the cranes from the Comarco Supply Base to Berth 19 in the main Mombasa Port. Over the course of the project Liebherr constructed a total of three cranes in the base and mobilised them to the port. Final crane was delivered in the first week of May.The project serves to highlight the diverse nature of the work done on the Comarco Supply Base as well as Comarco’s ability to provide a wide range of professional services for our clients. Holland America Line Releases Name for Next Pinnacle-Class Cruise Ship

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By Chris Gray Faust, Senior Editor, and Gina Kramer, Associate Editor

The KONINGSDAM moored in Rotterdam last week for the christening ceremony Photo : Willem Holtkamp - http://fotomaker.jalbum.net/FOTOMAKER/ ©

The second Pinnacle-class ship in Holland America Line's fleet, slated to arrive in fall 2018, will be called Nieuw Statendam. The 2,650-passenger ship will be the sixth vessel in the line's history to bear the name Statendam. Construction will begin this summer at the Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard in Italy. The line made the announcement in Rotterdam where the first Pinnacle-class ship, Koningsdam, was christened Thursday. That vessel is the largest HAL ship to date and is currently sailing in Europe before coming to Miami in the fall. While it will share many of the same venues and design elements as its sister, Nieuw Statendam also is expected to unveil a number of new features; among them, a specialty restaurant. Pinnacle-class hallmarks to be carried over from Koningsdam include the highly acclaimed French-style brasserie Sel de Mer, Dinner at the Culinary Arts Center, Blend wine-making venue, two-tiered Lido Pool with a movie screen, and Music Walk (home to Billboard Onboard, Lincoln Center Stage and B.B. King's Blues Club at the Queen's Lounge). Nieuw Statendam will include fleetwide favorites, such as the Pinnacle Grill steakhouse and the Greenhouse Spa & Salon ("beautified" on Koningsdam, with one of the best thermal suites we've ever seen on a cruise ship). Additionally, Holland America said it would make adjustments to existing venues, based on feedback from its passengers on Koningsdam. The line has already hinted the staircase connecting Lincoln Center Stage and the casino might be removed, and that it would rethink its approach with Blend and the Culinary Arts Center. Curious about what happened to all the other Statendams? Here's a brief history, according to the line: The first Statendam launched in 1898 and was just 10,491 gross tons. It served the fleet until 1911. The second Statendam was built in the 1910s for Holland America Line but was sold to White Star Line as Justicia before it entered service. The next Statendam served the line from 1929 until 1940, when it was scrapped after a fire. The fourth Statendam launched in 1957 and was christened by an 18-year-old Dutch Crown Princess Beatrix, who would later become Queen and name Eurodam as well. On Jan. 7, 1958, the ship departed on a 110-day World Cruise, the first for Holland America Line. Statendam remained in the fleet until 1982, when it was sold to Paquet Cruises. The fifth ship to carry the Statendam name launched in 1993 and served the line until 2015, when it was transferred to sister cruise line P&O Cruises Australia, where it sails today as Pacific Eden. Source : cruisecritic

Departure of the KONINGSDAM with fireworks displayed opposite Hoek van Holland ; Photo : Frits Janse ©

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DEME’s TSHD UILENSPIEGEL seen operating off the coast of Vlissingen Photo Hans van der Linden www.facebook.com/AerolinPhoto (c) Asia import growth at Jacksonville hinges on fate of TraPac terminal By: Reynolds Hutchins The Port of Jacksonville is bullish on its growing Asian import trade, but success hinges on keeping a key Asian terminal operator in town. TraPac, a unit of MOL, and the Jacksonville Port Authority are discussing the possibility of the terminal operator moving closer to the ocean in order to cut the cost of a harbor deepening project. The port authority has said, though, TraPac could leave if it can’t successfully secure a place with access to deeper waters needed so it can handle the larger ships able to traverse the expanded Panama Canal, starting next month. But the port authority doesn’t expect to be able to accommodate that move for at least another year since it plans to extend the lease of an existing marine terminal on the potent site. “SSA was given a very short-term lease that allowed them to continue to operate the business APM left behind,” Brian Taylor, port authority CEO, told JOC.com. “It is due to expire the first of July, but we are bringing a one-year extension to our board of directors for review and I would expect approval.” “As it relates to a potential relocation of TraPac, we continue to be in discussions with TraPac — positive discussions — with TraPac,” Taylor said.The renewed SSA lease will actually buy the port authority and the terminal operator the time to work out a reasonable agreement, he said. “By the time you would go through the entire process of a negotiation and all the approvals and everything that would have to be done it would be at least a year,” said Taylor. “Which is why we believe extending the existing lease for another year is actually the right thing to do.” Relocating TraPac to a former APM Terminals facility on Blount

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Island, roughly a mile and a half away from the current Dames Point TraPac terminal, would cut $150 million to $200 million in deepening costs off the $600 million project. By deepening its channel from 40 feet to 47 feet, the Northeast Florida port hopes to attract ship with capacities of up to 14,000 TEUs able to pass through the larger Panama Canal locks. TraPac began leasing its 158-acre cargo terminal at the Northeast Florida port in early 2009. Since then, TraPac has invested tens of millions of dollars into upgrading, building and maintaining the facility. Despite steady volume growth, the terminal is only operating at a fourth of its capacity.It’s uncertain how the entrance of TraPac’s parent company, MOL, into a new major shipping alliance will affect the three weekly services calling the facility. The Alliance, which also includes NYK Line, "K" Line, Hanjin Shipping, Hapag-Lloyd and Yang Ming Line, will launch in April on all major east-west trades, pending regulatory approval. MOL, part of the G6 Alliance, reported a $1.5 billion loss in its financial year that ended March 31.TraPac did not respond to JOC.com inquiries on the matter. The terminal operator had expected the St. Johns River to be deepened 13 miles to its location when it started its operations in Jacksonville seven years ago.Although enjoying double-digit Asia import growth Jacksonville still faces stiff competition from its major Southeast competitors, which have far more volume and Asia weekly service than the Florida port’s five. Savannah has has 24 weekly services and Charleston has 14. Savannah handled 859,684 TEUs of Asian imports and Charleston handled some 247,572 TEUs during the nine months that ended in March, according to PIERS, a sister product of JOC.com within IHS. Jacksonville, meanwhile, imported 119,243 TEUs from Asia during the same period. Savannah and Charleston are also farther along than Jacksonville on their respective deepening projects. Savannah is dredging the channel to its Garden City complex from 42 to 47 feet, after roughly two decades of planning, with a scheduled completion in late 2018 for the $706 million project. Charleston hopes to complete the $510 million project to deepen its harbor from 45 feet to 52 feet by 2019.Jacksonville increased its share of laden Asian imports 0.15 percentage points to 1.15 percent during and in the wake of the 2014-15 West Coast port disruption, according to an analysis of data from PIERS. Savannah and Charleston, meanwhile, led the Southeast in market share gains, up 1.67 and 0.41 percentage points, respectively. “Historically, many people viewed Jacksonville as a Puerto Rican container port. That business is still very important to us,” said Taylor. But the Asian container trade is now the fastest-growing segment of the port’s container cargo business. The Asian container trade accounted for 33 percent of the business in the first six months of the fiscal year, from Oct. 1, 2015 through Sept. 30, 2016. During the first six months of fiscal year 2016, from Oct. 1 through Sept. 30, Jacksonville recorded 16 percent growth in Asian container shipments over the same period last year, handling 157,689 20-foot-equivalent units. Source: The Journal of Commerce

The Ro-ro vessel BRITANNIA SEAWAYS meeting her sister SELANDIA SEAWAYS on Het Scheur near Rozenburg. Photo : Kees van der Kraan ©

Gasoline is expected to drive the MR tanker market for the rest of 2016 says ship owner

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The product tanker market has been witnessing a very mixed picture so far this year, as new trade flows have emerged and the market has taken some time to adjust to these new developments. In its recent outlook for the market, ship owner Norden noted that the MR fleet benefited from broadly based stable rate levels throughout the first quarter. “Continued low oil prices and generally higher oil consumption contributed to maintaining a reasonable demand for transportation. In the Atlantic, the American diesel export to Europe was replaced by increasing exports from especially the Middle East, India and China, which still have Europe as buyer of diesel. This has contributed to maintain the record high European product stocks”, said the ship owner. Norden expects a solid market for the rest of the year, driven by gasoline trade. According to the ship owner, “IEA’s latest estimates indicate a reasonable growth in oil demand of 1.2% for 2016. Even though growth this year looks like it will be lower than the 2.0% growth of 2015, the starting point is, however, an already strong demand for oil. Growth is still expected to be driven by the demand for transportation of gasoline and less so by the demand for transportation of diesel, which has not shown the same positive growth rates. This past year, China has experienced strong growth in diesel exports, and similar developments in the rest of Asia have kept the fleet employed. Despite the many diesel cargoes to Europe, the return trips to Asia with gasoline has contributed to maintain a constant distribution of tonnage between the Pacific and the Atlantic – for the benefit of NORDEN’s fleets in the Atlantic”, said the ship owner. Tonnage Supply Meanwhile, “the expectations for fleet growth remain unchanged, and a net growth of about 6% this year is still expected. The reasonable market conditions have kept scrapping activity at a low rate, and until the end of March only 5 product tankers have been scrapped. At the same time, the delivery of newbuildings has continued to be high – especially within MR and LR2. For crude oil tankers, the order book still indicates a high increase in tonnage for the second half of the year – especially of VLCC tonnage”, said Norden. Demand In terms of the market in general, Norden noted that “it has positive expectations for the market in the short-term. The refineries’ product margins – which have been under pressure by high stocks and a declining demand for diesel – are expected to get a welcomed boost by the coming seasonal demand for gasoline. Increasing margins will improve export opportunities, and this should result in an increase in trade for the benefit of the tanker fleet. This year, the refinery sector has sought to adjust production towards higher gasoline yield in order to adapt to demand. It is, however, limited how much of the production that can be adjusted in such a short time, and therefore it is still expected that more diesel will be produced than what is required. The future gasoline production is therefore also expected to contribute to additional stockpiling of diesel”.In a separate note, Italian ship owner d’Amico International Shipping said that during the first quarter “the Asian gasoil market is experiencing a shift against the usual seasonal flows. Gasoil import demand from the Middle East has yet to materialise. Despite refinery maintenance, China is expected to continue to export high levels of gasoil as stocks remain high but India is expected to continue importing significant volumes of gasoil as product demand rose to a record of 4.33 million b/d in March 2016 (driven by gasoline, even though diesel demand was also strong) while Thailand, another typical net exporter, is also likely to continue importing gasoil this month and next as low oil prices have boosted 8 demand. The US Gulf to Europe diesel trade has started to ease as stocks in northwest Europe have risen to just under record levels, which is causing delays outside the major trading hub of AmsterdamRotterdam-Antwerp. However despite the narrower arbitrage, US refiners are still keen to continue exporting diesel across the Atlantic as runs have picked up ahead of anticipated gasoline demand. The gasoline market from Europe has had a slight revival. Imports into West Africa have picked up recently on the back of supply issues. The exports to United States East Coast have also improved as stock has finally had a marked stock draw. Imports to the US are currently in excess of 2 million b/d compared to 2.5 million b/d in April-June last year”.It added that “in Q1 there was a very mixed picture for the Product tanker market. The Oil price declined markedly up to 11 February and then rose during the rest of the quarter. The decrease in average crude oil prices improved refinery margins. This resulted in trade picking up even without a healthy increase in demand. Stocks build unseasonably and by the end of the quarter were 12% high year on year. Throughout the quarter, United States exports averaged around 4 million b/d and imports volumes were around 1.7 million b/d. The volatility in Oil and Product prices led to arbitrage windows opening but also closing just as quickly. This did create some opportunities for the Market rates to improve from time to time. Refinery maintenance had little or no effect as stocks were high enough to meet any demand. The supply of tonnage was almost entirely kept in check by logistical problems with storage being full and ships not being able to turn around quickly enough. Positive demand for Naphtha and mixed aromatics supported long haul trades into the Far East. The one year perceived Time charter rate is always the best indicator of spot market expectations. In Q1 2016 the one year rate for an MR remained flat at $17,000 / $17,500 per day”, d’Amico concluded in its analysis of the market. Source:Nikos Roussanoglou, Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide

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The high speed pilot tender LIBRA seen approaching the Berghaven in Hoek van Holland with in the background seen the TERASEA EAGLE inbound from Rotterdam-Waalhaven for bunkers Photo : Kees Torn © CLICK at the photo and hyperlinks in the text CAPT ANTONIO M PADRON VISITS PROPELLER CLUB IN ALGECIRAS Capt. Antonio M. Padrón y Santiago, "IMO Maritime Ambassador” and Maritime Authority of Tenerife, informed the members of the PROPELLER CLUB of Algeciras on the functions of his position as spokesman and advocate for the maritime and seafaring professions During the meeting, Capt. Antonio M. Padrón explained the existing problems due to the difficulties of Nautical students to find ships on which to perform their professional practices (training period as Cadets), thanking the support of the PROPELLER CLUB of Algeciras to the, recently created, Job Listing for Cadets and discussing possible cooperation ways in this regard.The meeting was attended by an important number of members of the Club, representatives of the maritime, port and logistics sectors at Algeciras, including old friends and College classmates of Capt. Antonio M. Padrón.After the meeting, Mr. Juan Ureta, President of the PROPELLER CLUB of Algeciras gave a present with the emblem of the Club to the IMO Maritime Ambassador. Weak rates pull down CMA CGM profit despite volume gains By: Bruce Barnard CMA CGM dived to a $100 million net loss in the first quarter from a $406 million profit in the previous year as slumping freight rates outweighed a market-beating increase in container volume. The French carrier’s revenue shrank by 15.3 percent to $3.4 billion from $4 billion in the first quarter of last year when it benefited from “particularly Distribution : daily to 34.000+ active addresses 23-05-2016 Page 9 DAILY COLLECTION OF MARITIME PRESS CLIPPINGS 2016 – 144

favorable freight rates and volumes.”Container traffic grew 2.9 percent, compared with an estimated market increase of 1.2 percent, to 3.2 million twenty-foot-equivalent units as growth on trans-Pacific and trans-Atlantic routes more than offset lower volumes on the Asia-Europe trade, where the carrier trimmed capacity in response to weak demand. The world’s third-largest carrier by capacity earned $3 million before interest and tax, down from $406 million in the first three months of 2015, as revenue per TEU slumped by 17.6 percent.The EBIT margin dipped to 0.1 percent from 10.1 percent“In a very difficult environment, we have in the first quarter recorded an increase in volumes above the market average while maintaining a positive core EBIT margin," said CMA CGM Vice-Chairman Rodolphe Saade. “We will continue our strict financial discipline, including implementation of a significant cost reduction plan.”“In addition, we are moving forward on our strategic projects, namely the proposed acquisition of NOL (Neptune Orient Lines) and the creation of a new operational alliance Ocean, with a launching anticipated in April 2017.”The recent trend on the Asia-Europe and Asia-Mediterranean routes shows a slight improvement in freight rates since May 1 “but the environment remains fragile,” the Marseille-based carrier said. CMA CGM said it will roll out a plan this year to cut costs by $1 billion within 18 months.source: The Journal of Commerce

The SEA TRIUMPH in Le Havre – Photo : Fabian Montreuil © Charleston next to soften on box weight SOLAS VGM enforcement facilitation THE South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) has quietly withdrawn its US$25 per export box weigh-in charge in the face of various reactions to the fast approaching United Nations rule that containers be loaded aboard ship only if accompanied by a "verified gross mass" (VGM) figure. South Carolina's Port of Charleston has withdrawn its $25 charge for direct provision of weights to shippers," the SCPA said towards the end of a monthly cargo volume press release."This has been a long-accepted best practice in our port that has allowed the safe loading of vessels, and it should be continued in the overall interest of safety and efficiency," said SCPA president and CEO Jim Newsome. Hardline attitudes by other ports, some insisting that no box could get by the gate without a VGM have mellowed as shippers indicate they will do business with "more friendly" ports.Also, the US Coast Guard has relinquished its usual role of enforcer of UN decrees, by expressing a hands-off attitude in which it said American laws and regulations were

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adequate for the safe loading of cargo.The SCPA said it was "finalising a solution to the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) regulations whereby it will provide the long-utilised terminal scale weights from certified scales as verified gross mass (VGM) directly to shipping lines as contemplated in the US Coast Guard Declaration of Equivalency issued on April 29". The Port of Virginia, like other east coast rival ports, has dropped its hardline and has scrapped its original policy to reject any box without a VGM just as state port authorities in Georgia and the Ports America terminal in Baltimore have done.China's Ministry of Transport said it will only conduct random inspections on export containers at the country's ports from July 1. Official guidelines say vessels and terminals could not load a container for which a verified gross mass or VGM had not been received."All marine management agencies should perform random checks on the verified gross mass of plant containers loaded onto vessels."According to Ministry guidelines any discrepancy between the declared weight and the VGM obtained by the maritime agency's vessels carriers or terminal operators must be within plus or minus of five per cent or one ton. Should the variance be outside that, the agency should request that the vessel carrying the box correct the weight information "after the potential risk to safety has been minimised". This presumably means the container contents must be reduced and the box re-weighed by the terminal and loaded back on the ship if there appears to be a risk to safety. Source: schednet

The Lebanon flagged WARDEN seen arriving in Malta Photo : Michael Cassar © Lifeboat crew trains for new £2.2m vessel

Fleetwood's new Shannon-class lifeboat takes a trial trip. Four coxswains from Fleetwood Lifeboat are undergoing vital training at the RNLI College in Dorset ready for the arrival of the town’s new £2.2m lifeboat vessel next month. The Shannon class boat is the charity’s first modern all­weather lifeboat to be propelled by water jets instead of propellers.This alternative design means the coxswains, who could all potentially be in command of the lifeboat and crew during rescue rescues, must become familiar with how it works before they use it.Gary Randles, Fleetwood RNLI Coxswain, said the training will help ensure the transition from the station’s current Tyne class lifeboat to the new Shannon is as smooth as possible. He said: “Everyone at Fleetwood lifeboat station is proud that we are receiving a new Shannon and a huge amount of planning

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and training has already gone into making sure we are ready for her arrival in June. “The Shannon is an impressive vessel, and a very different lifeboat to the Tyne class William Street which we have operated at Fleetwood since 1989. The Shannon is much faster and the fact it is jet propelled means it behaves differently from a boat with propellers but once you’ve mastered that, it is much more agile and easy to manoeuvre in shallow water.”Joining Gary at the RNLI College in Poole this week are mechanic Steve Carroll, emergency coxswain Paul Ashworth, 2nd coxswain Tony Cowell and crewman Matt Haynes. They are being put through their paces on a relief Shannon, practicing difficult manoeuvres, high-speed work and recovering casualties as well as becoming familiar with the high-­tech electronic systems which allow the crew to control a lot of the lifeboat’s functions. Fleetwood’s new Shannon class lifeboat is due to arrive at the lifeboat station on 26 June.She has been funded in part by a generous legacy left to the charity by Kathleen Pierpoint and will be named Kenneth James Pierpoint in memory of her brother. A community fundraising appeal also contributed towards the cost of the £2.2m lifeboat. Next week, crew members who serve as mechanics will be at the RNLI College for specialist training which will allow them to maintain the Shannon’s two engines and waterjets. Following the new lifeboat’s arrival at Fleetwood, there will be a couple of weeks intensive training for the crew before the lifeboat is put on service and the William Street is withdrawn. Source: fleetwoodtoday.

The 1980 built CYP flag ferry RIGEL II leaving Valletta, Malta from Palumbo Malta Shipyard Ltd on Monday 16th May, 2016. She has 7 former names including STENA FELICITY operating with Sealink British Ferries by Stena Line of which at one time she was the largest ferry on the Irish Sea until the arrival of the ISLE OF INNISFREE in 1995. Photo: Capt. Lawrence Dalli - www.maltashipphotos.com Talks to avoid bankruptcy of Hyundai Merchant Marine fail

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NEGOTIATIONS have broken down between near bankrupt Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) and shipowners over lowering charter rates ended without agreement."We have no options but to file for court receivership if the shipowners do not cut their fees," said Korea Development Bank spokesman Park Chan-ho, reported the Korea Times. According to a number of Korean media outlets the containership owners on Wednesday broke off the talks with HMM. It was not clear from these media reports how many charterers took part in the talks, although, some put the number at five, reported American Shipper source : Schednet

The MSC MIRELLA in Le Havre – Photo : Fabian Montreuil © Coast Guard ship rescues stranded tug with 11 crew members The Coast Guard has rescued 11crew members of a tug, which was stranded 25 nautical miles east of Chennai following a problem with its steering. The tug was en route from Vishakapatnam to Mumbai when it developed a crack in the steering compartment, leading to flooding of the cabin and posed a threat of sinking, a statement by the Coast Guard said On receiving the information, Coast Guard Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre alerted ships operating in radius of 50 nautical miles from the tug. A 'MAERSK BROOKLYN' vessel operating close to the distressed ship was requested to provide assistance till the arrival of Coast Guard ship 'VARAD'. The Coast Guard vessel sailed at 10.20 AM from and rescued the crew. The crew has been brought back to Chennai. All the crew members are safe, the statement said.

REACH SUBSEA REACHES AGREEMENT WITH AIBEL Aibel AS and Reach Subsea have agreed to enter into a formal cooperation agreement for projects in the offshore oil and gas, renewables, ship and rig repair, and decommissioning markets.Aibel and Reach Subsea operate in the same market segments, but with a different client base and contracting approach. A formal cooperation agreement will strengthen both parties’ ability to provide a more comprehensive and competitive product. This will give them the ability to qualify for and execute projects which they cannot on their own. Source : Offshore shipping online

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Seacontractors DIAN KINGDOM arrived in Gibraltar for bunkers – Photo : Francis Ferro © Subsea 7 wins offshore contract over USD 750 million Subsea 7 S.A.announced the award of a major(1) EPCI contract for offshore execution in 2017 and 2018. No further details are disclosed at this time due to contractual obligations. A more detailed announcement will be made in the near future. Subsea 7 S.A. is a leading global contractor in seabed-to-surface engineering, construction and services to the offshore energy industry. We provide technical solutions to enable the delivery of complex projects in all water depths and challenging environments. For more information, please visit: www.subsea7.com Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.: Q5000 commences contract operations

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Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (NYSE:HLX) announced today that the Q5000 commenced operations and is working on contracted rates after resolving the previously disclosed start-up issues related to certain subsea equipment.Although commercial discussions regarding this matter are not concluded and therefore there is still uncertainty surrounding the full financial impact of the equipment start-up issues, the Company currently believes that the range of its previously issued guidance should accommodate this impact. The Company will update guidance at its next earnings release. For more information, please visit : http://www.helixesg.com

The CRYSTAL SYMPHONY made a scheduled stop in Gibraltar Photo : Francis Ferro © Noble Corporation plc provides fleet contract status update Noble Corporation plc announced that its report of drilling rig status and contract information has been updated as of May 19, 2016. The report, titled "Fleet Status Report," can be found on the Company's Website www.noblecorp.com , under the "Investor Relations" section of the Website.Noble is a leading offshore drilling contractor for the oil and gas industry. The Company owns and operates one of the most modern, versatile and technically advanced fleets in the offshore drilling industry. Noble performs, through its subsidiaries, contract drilling services with a fleet of 30 offshore drilling units, consisting of 16 semisubmersibles and drillships and 14 jackups, focused largely on ultra-deepwater and high-specification jackup drilling opportunities in both established and emerging regions worldwide. Noble is a public limited company registered in England and Wales with company number 08354954 and registered office at Devonshire House, 1 Mayfair Place, London, W1J 8AJ England. For more information, please visit : http://www.noblecorp.com

The 2006 built NLD flag and owned general cargo ship DEO VOLENTE entering Valletta, Malta loaded with boats on Wednesday 18th May, 2016. Photo: Capt. Lawrence Dalli - www.maltashipphotos.com

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Heavy-lift specialist Mammoet has completed load-out operations and delivery of the first set of four modules from Thailand to the P66 floating production, storage and offloading, or FPSO, vessel in Brazil. The operation included lifting and positioning modules weighing between 1,000 and 1,425 tonnes and was carried out in close cooperation with installation services provider BJCHI. The modules were loaded at the fabrication yard in Sattahip, Thailand, using 60 axle lines of self propelled modular transporters before being shipped to Brazil aboard the module carrier MEGA TRUST“This project was very challenging from every aspect. Nothing was on our side in terms of the short project period, rare materials and long lead times. However, with good support from all BJCHI’s sub-contractors, vendors and employees, as a team we finally made the load-out,” said Seongjin Lee, project manager at BJCHI.Headquartered in the north of Holland, Mammoet provided services via its local subsidiary Mammoet Thailand.

Load-out of the 3rd module onto the module carrier MEGA TRUST using Mammoet’s SPMTs. Photo: Mammoet ©

New Schottel duct enhances propulsive efficiency German propulsion specialist Schottel GmbH has enhanced its Rudderpropeller range with the new Schottel VarioDuct SDV45 high-performance nozzle to provide higher efficiency at open-water speed in combination with excellent bollard pullSchottel reports that the Schottel VarioDuct SDV45 achieves greater bollard pull and improved efficiency in the medium- and high-speed range than previous nozzle designs while using the same amount of propulsive power.The system, consisting of a Rudderpropeller and the new nozzle, thus contributes significantly to fuel savings.The new nozzle, with its compact geometry, offers considerably greater power than standard nozzles, such as the Wag-19A; it can also be optimally adapted to different vessel designs and applications. The small outer diameter also makes the nozzle ideally suited for shallow-water operation.During the development of the new Schottel VarioDuct SDV45, Schottel used Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) calculations to investigate hundreds of geometry variants and thus determine the optimum design. This geometry is then tested by means of model trials to demonstrate the operating characteristics. Schottel uses CFD and other computer-based, 3D calculation methods for the in-house development of custom-tailored and optimally coordinated propulsion systems for virtually all vessel types and applications. On the basis of extensive experience, hydrodynamics specialists optimize the systems in terms of power, durability, compactness and fuel savings in accordance with customer project requirements. Source: Marinelog KONINGSDAM VAN HOLLAND AMERICA LINE KOMT AAN IN THUISHAVEN AMSTERDAM Het nieuwste cruiseschip van Holland America Line, het ms KONINGSDAM is zaterdag ‘thuisgekomen’ in de Amsterdamse haven. Holland America Line heeft Amsterdam als thuishaven gekozen voor dit schip uit de ‘Pinnacle’-

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class. Rond 06.00 uur vanmorgen meerde het 297 meter lange schip aan bij de Passenger Terminal Amsterdam. Wethouder Economische Zaken, met haven in haar portefeuille, Kajsa Ollongren, verwelkomde het schip en haar bemanning als locoburgemeester van Amsterdam. Het ms KONINGSDAM heeft voor Amsterdam als thuishaven gekozen. Na vandaag zal het schip dit seizoen de stad nog 12 keer Amsterdam bezoeken. Voor volgend jaar zal zij naar verwachting Amsterdam 14 keer aandoen. Met het ms KONINGSDAM hoopt Holland America Line Nederlanders meer te enthousiasmeren voor een cruisevakantie. Dertje Meijer, president-directeur van Havenbedrijf Amsterdam overhandigde zoals de traditie voorschrijft de kapitein van het ms KONINGSDAM de plaque & key van de stad Amsterdam. Havenbedrijf Amsterdam heeft de ambitie om de bezoekende schepen aan de haven een zelfde

Koninklijke service te bieden als het ms KONINGSDAM haar gasten. “Wij zijn trots en vereerd dat Amsterdam de thuishaven is van dit prachtige, majestueuze schip. Cruise is heel belangrijk voor onze haven en de regio. Met bijna 100 miljoen aan inkomsten per jaar voor de stad en de omgeving is cruise ook nog eens heel goed voor de werkgelegenheid. Wij doen er alles aan om het ms Koningsdam een koninklijke behandeling te geven bij haar bezoeken aan onze haven.”Het ms KONINGSDAM is het veertiende cruiseschip van Holland America Line en een eerbetoon aan koning Willem-Alexander. Het was dan ook zijn vrouw koningin Máxima die gisteren in Rotterdam het schip heeft gedoopt. Het schip biedt plaats aan 2650 gasten en heeft ruim 1000 bemanningsleden.photo’s Machiel Kraaij ©

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NAVY NEWS US Navy Takes Ownership of Stealth Destroyer Zumwalt Christopher P. Cavas, Shipbuilder General Dynamics Bath Iron Works formally delivered the stealth destroyer Zumwalt (DDG 1000) to the US Navy Friday, marking a turnover of ownership from the ship’s status as a private vessel to become a government-owned warship.“Today represents a significant achievement for not only the DDG 1000 program and shipbuilding team but for the entire US Navy,” Capt. Jim Downey, the Zumwalt-class program manager at Naval Sea Systems Command, said in a statement. “This impressive ship incorporates a new design alongside the integration of sophisticated new technologies that will lead the Navy into the next generation of capabilities.”Delivery represents a major milestone in the design and development of the ships, conceived in the late 1990s as the epitome of stealth in warship design. At various times the Navy envisioned 32 ships in the class, then 28, then seven, then two, and back up to three – the class size of today.Concept and design work has been taking place on the Zumwalt class since the late 1990s, when it was known as the Land Attack Destroyer variant of the Surface Combatant 21 (SC 21) program. It was known as the DD(X) program in 2002 when Northrop Grumman and Raytheon were chosen as the prime contractors, and recast as the DDG 1000 in April 2006 For a variety of reasons prime contractor responsibility shifted to the Navy, with General Dynamics Bath Iron Works overseeing the hull, mechanical and engineering (HM&E) portion of the shipbuilding contract. Raytheon retains overall responsibility for the combat system.A construction contract was awarded for the Zumwalt in Feb. 2008, when the ship was expected to be delivered in July 2014. A keel-laying ceremony was held in November 2011 at Bath’s Maine shipyard, and the destroyer was launched in October 2013.The Zumwalt first went to sea in December 2015 for Alpha trials, a series of tests run by the shipbuilder to test the ship’s HM&E components. A second Bravo trial was held in March, and the Navy’s Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) completed out a two-day acceptance trial on April 21.With delivery, the Zumwalt’s Navy crew has officially moved aboard and taken up residence. She’s expected to sail away from Bath this fall and will likely operate for a few weeks from the fleet base at Norfolk, Va., travelling to Baltimore, Md., for an October 15 commissioning ceremony. After that, the Zumwalt will leave the US East Coast for her homeport of San Diego.Work on the Zumwalt is by no means finished. A new phase will begin in 2017 as Raytheon and the Navy work to complete the ship’s combat systems – an array of radars, sensors and weapons. By late 2017 or the first part of 2018, the Zumwalt should be ready for combat system operational testing (CSQT), when the weapons and sensors will be fully tested. Only after the successful completion of CSQT will the Zumwalt work up for a deployment.Two more Zumwalt-class ships, the Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001) and Lyndon B. Johnson (DDG 1002), are under construction at Bath. Source: defensenews Navy confirms latest submarine glitch By: Frank Stanford Both of Canada west coast submarines have been out of service for several months, due to suspect welding done during their recent refits.The problem actually turned up in inspections of welding aboard the frigate fleet, and led to further examination of the work done aboard the submarines.Fleet Commander Captain Jamie Clarke says the remedial work is nearly complete aboard HMCS CHICOUTIMI" Three hundred had to be re-inspected, and that includes taking X-rays and making sure that the welds meet the standard. And of those less than ten per cent needed an immediate

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repair. I expect the numbers will be about the same in VICTORIA, but that investigative work is just starting now."Clarke says the navy is not paying for the repair. It's being covered by the civilian contractor's warranty. Source: cfax1070

HMS PORTLAND, a type 23 frigate,coming into Devonport on a dark evening.May 19. Photo : Raymond Wergan 'Hidden' giant of Turkey's defense industry: domestic submarine Turkey's Defense industry to deliver the country's first indigenous submarine to Turkish Armed Forces by 2023; construction of the 'hidden' giant is going at full speed. After the construction of the Turkish Defense industry's "hidden giant," the new type submarine project (NTSP) that aimed to procure six new Type Submarines which have an Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) System has begun. The project would cost a total of 2.7 billion dollars, to be provided by a domestic fund The new type submarines would be capable of producing their own energy automatically using a mechanism of the reaction of hydrogen and oxygen tanks in the underwater giant. This system allows the vehicle to stay under water without atmospheric air for long periods of time.According to the project, Turkey's domestic submarine can make a round-trip journey from Turkey to the US without refueling. It can stay as long as 15 days under water. The national submarine project is supported by Turkey's largest defense companies, including HAVELSAN, ASELSAN, TÜBİTAK, STM AŞ, AYES AŞ, Milsoft, Meteksan Savunma and Koç Bilgi Savunma. According to Turkey's Undersecretariat of Defense Industries (SSM), the project aims to maximize local content. It also aims to acquire knowledge and experience in submarine construction, integration and systems. Source: yenisafak

May 19 evening shot of the Portugese frigate Alvares Cabral coming in to Devonport. Photo : Raymond Wergan ©

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Spanish Navy Vessel Visits Havana The twenty-one cannon salute announced the arrival at the port of Havana of the Spanish training ship Juan Sebastian de Elcano to the eyes of onlookers including the press. The Bergantin-Goleta, which arrived on May 11, was open for inspection by the interested Cuban population during days of May 12-15. This is his second visit to the island, the first being in 2012.Bearing the name of the Spanish sailor who in 1522 went around the world for the first time and conceived as a Navy training ship, the vessel was launched into the water in 1927. After years in which the Port of Havana suffered from an alarming seafaring calm, today the bustle at the entrance with the visit of large vessels is a breath of fresh air to the capital. source: havana times SHIPYARD NEWS

DSME mulls shedding stake in Shandong unit, naval ship operation By Park Yong-beom and Chung Seok-woo Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co. (DSME) submitted Friday another self-rescue plan, promising the main creditor Korea Development Bank to come up with another 2 trillion won ($1.68 billion) through sales of lucrative overseas assets and spin-off of profitable business on top of 1.85 trillion won pledged in October last year. The shipbuilder which had already been bailed out with public funds many times was required of stringent self-rescue efforts to save cost in return for fresh rescue package worth 4.2 trillion won. Under the new plan, the shipbuilder will attempt to sell shares - possibly controlling stake depending on demand - in its dockyard unit in Shandong, China. DSME Shandong Co., (DSSC) which mainly produces hull blocks raked in 18.8 billion won in net profit on sales of 216 billion won last year. The dock is deemed most lucrative among DSME’s overseas assets. At the same time, the company will reduce dockyard activity at home and sell its shipyard in Romania. The shipbuilder also is studying to spin off naval and specialty ship business and have it go public to raise proceeds from initial public offering (IPO). The unit specializing in building warships and destroyers has been generating operating profit margins of 6 to 7 percent on average on annual sales of 1 trillion won. Experts believe a company specializing in naval ships would be worth at least 1.2 trillion won and predicted DSME would be able to secure 400 billion won to 500 billion won by offering about 30 percent stake in the unit. At the same time, the company plans to cut salaries by 20 percent to 30 percent, helping to save 2 trillion won to 3 trillion won in labor cost over the next four to five years. Source: pulsenews

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Cheoy Lee Joins the Robert Allan Ltd. “Century Club”

On April 26, 2016, Cheoy Lee Shipyards launched the 100th vessel it has built to a Robert Allan Ltd. design, becoming the second shipyard worldwide to do so, after Sanmar’s initial achievement of this milestone in 2013. This epic tug, Hull Number 5098 at Cheoy Lee, is a RAstar 3200 class ASD tug, with completion expected in August, 2016. At present Cheoy Lee’s Hin Lee yard in China is very busy with a flotilla of Robert Allan Ltd. tugs at various stages of completion.The cooperation between Robert Allan Ltd. and Cheoy Lee dates back to 2003, with the construction of the first of the Z- Tech®series tugs for PSA Marine. Since that time the two companies have developed a close and cooperative working relationship, providing high quality custom-tailored tugs for the international market. Philly Shipyard Celebrates Keel Laying Milestone for Second Product Tanker for Kinder Morgan Philly Shipyard, Inc. (PSI), the wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary of Philly Shipyard ASA (PHLY.OL), held a ceremonial Keel Laying for the second product tanker in a four vessel order for American Petroleum Tankers (APT), a Kinder Morgan, Inc. subsidiary.Keeping with long held shipbuilding tradition, coins were placed on one of the keel blocks before the 650 ton unit was lowered into place in the dry dock. Representatives from Philly Shipyard and Kinder Morgan were in attendance to place the coins as a sign of good fortune and safe travels. Philly Shipyard representatives included the most recent recipients of the company’s “Safety Team of the Quarter” award, who were recognized for exemplifying safe operation during the first quarter of 2016.Later this month, PSI will also celebrate the grand opening of a new Training Academy. Philly Shipyard has invested in the academy as part of a strategy to grow and develop its workforce. The academy will provide customized training for all levels of production personnel, ranging from new hires to experienced shipbuilders. The facility will also be home to the shipyard’s widely respected apprentice program.Steinar Nerbovik, Philly Shipyard’s President and CEO, remarked, “With shipbuilding milestones like Keel Laying and facility milestones like the opening of our Training Academy, we continue to propel our organization into the future. Both are significant milestones in the plan to maintain our position as both a premier shipyard and employer.”When completed in 2017, the product tanker celebrated today will be 600 feet long and capable of carrying 50,000 tons of crude oil or refined petroleum products. The Tier II 50,000 dead weight ton (dwt) product tankers are based on a proven Hyundai Mipo Dockyards (HMD) design which incorporates numerous fuel efficiency features,

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flexible cargo capability and the latest regulatory requirements. The vessels will be constructed with consideration for the use of LNG for propulsion in the future.Philly Shipyard has delivered 23 ships in its 17 year history. The four product tankers for APT are currently under construction and have planned deliveries in 2016 and 2017. Also under construction at the shipyard is one 50,000 dwt product tanker for Crowley Maritime Corporation with a planned delivery during Q3 2016 and two 3,600 TEU containerships for Matson Navigation Company, Inc. with planned deliveries in Q3 2018 and Q1 2019. For more information on the shipyard and its projects, please visit www.phillyshipyard.com.Kinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI) is the largest energy infrastructure company in North America. It owns an interest in or operates approximately 84,000 miles of pipelines and approximately 165 terminals. The company’s pipelines transport natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, CO2 and other products, and its terminals store petroleum products and chemicals, and handle bulk materials like coal and petroleum coke. For more information please visit www.kindermorgan.com.Philly Shipyard is a leading U.S. commercial shipyard constructing vessels for operation in the Jones Act market. It possesses a state-of-the-art shipbuilding facility and has earned a reputation as the preferred provider of oceangoing merchant vessels with a track record of delivering quality ships. Philly Shipyard is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange and is majority-owned by Aker Capital II AS, which in turn is majority-owned by Aker ASA. Aker is a Norwegian industrial investment company that creates value through active ownership. Aker's investment portfolio is concentrated on key Norwegian industries that are international in scope: oil and gas, fisheries and biotechnology, and marine assets. Aker's industrial holdings comprise ownership interests in Aker Solutions, Kvaerner, Det norske oljeselskap, Aker BioMarine, Ocean Yield, Havfisk and Akastor. ROUTE, PORTS & SERVICES

Pro-port group fires back at Save Cayman Posted By: Monique Spenceon: -port group Cayman’s Port Cayman’s Future stands prepared to contest comments made against the current port proposal by Save Cayman founder Keith Sahm, implying they are misleading.In previous articles of The Cayman Reporter, Mr Sahm shared his views on the port proposal, with which government has continued to move forward. Mr Sahm urged the Cayman Islands not to make the same mistake as Miami, Florida did with its port.After undergoing large-scale dredging to accommodate new freighters, the Florida port city is having to deal with the widespread damage to a portion of the area’s fragile and already distressed coral reef, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported.However, Chris Kirkconnell of the pro-port group said Mr Sahm failed to include that the Miami Deep Dredge Project encompassed 2.5 miles of dredging which cost $205 million and took almost two years to complete.“The Miami Deep dredge operation used cutter suction dredge technology which (according to the EIA) is not the recommended technology or equipment for the Cayman cruise port. This technology if used in Cayman would only take approximately 4-6 weeks (according to the EIA). So by dredging time alone the Miami dredge project was more than 20 times the duration as what would be require in GT harbor,” Mr Kirkconnell explained.Furthermore, he said Mr Sahm did not acknowledge the recommended dredging period for Cayman should be restricted to times when Nor’westers are not prevalent and conditions are favourable to contain any particulate disturbed by the dredging operation.He noted that this was not done during the Miami project, which had to continue through storm season and rough weather, due to the length of operations. Additionally, Mr Kirkconnell said he has spoken to marine experts who have confirmed conditions such as the geology and marine environment of Miami harbour differ completely from those in Grand Cayman. Also “the volume of the Miami project included several million cubic metres of dredge material compared to the proposed Cayman project of

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167,00 cubic yards,” said Mr Kirkconnell.“In short summary Mr Sahm and those pushing against cruise berthing are trying to use an example that has absolutely no comparison and is on a completely different scale, scope and size. The Miami Port project has absolutely no bearing or representation on the outcome of the proposed berthing facility for George Town,” he added. Tourism Minister Hon Moses Kirkconnell in a press release had stated that the government believes it has the mandate of the people to deliver on the project, which is considered a priority.However, Mr Sahm disputed this claim saying that a public consultation conducted last year indicated that majority of the public was against the cruise berthing facility (CBF).“Mr Sahm’s comments about public opinion on the cruise port fail to recognise that over 1/3 of respondents were not Caymanian residents much less voters and many were also solicited from DEMA (The Diving Equipment & Marketing Association) and other international dive groups,” Mr Kirkconnell argued.When asked if he thinks there is any chance of government repealing its decision about the project at this point, Mr Sahm told The Cayman Reporter “others will make the decision for the government”.“Given the function of the United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP) and existence of international agreements such as the Convention on Biodiversity, how can civil society consider an act of environmental destruction on such a scale?” continued Mr Sahm.However, Chris Kirkconnell dismissed this point saying he thinks the Save Cayman founder “is happy to concoct any theory that supports his position”.“From what I can see the CI government has exhausted every possible means to show that Seven Mile Beach will not be affected and that by employing as many mitigating processes and technologies the project can be a leader and world example of how to develop in an environmentally sensitive way,” he said. Commenting on Mr Sahm’s mention of UNEP Mr Kirkconnell shot back, “The UNEP recommends that any one dive site receive no more than 5,000-6,000 divers per year. That means 16 or less divers per day. I would suggest that Mr Sahm start considering these UNEP recommendations and only allow a maximum of 16 divers per day to leave the shores of Sunset House. The UNEP has proven that any more than this is a direct threat to the coral reefs.”Mr Sahm is the manager of Sunset House, a Grand Cayman hotel and dive operator.source : caymanreporter No flexibility in new VGM SOLAS rules, says British coast guard THE UK's Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) has stressed that shippers and their agents must weigh not estimate container under the new SOLAS container-weighing rules that come into effect worldwide on July 1. The MCA pointed out that the five per cent leeway was a guide for enforcers only, adding that there was little room for manoeuvre for most shippers - at least in the UK, reports Lloyd's Loading List.MCA technical adviser Keith Bradley told a packed seminar room at the Multimodal 2016 event last week that after July 1, the only containers that would have the flexibility to be treated under the old rules allowing shippers to estimate container weights were those already at sea and requiring transshipment.But for all other containers, there would be no flexibility in the sense that the rules would apply immediately, in terms of the requirement to provide to shipping lines an accurate verified gross mass of containers and their contents, with estimations no longer allowable.Senior vice president of the World Shipping Council, Lars Kjaer, said there were two main changes to the rules regarding container weighing. Shippers needed to provide a verified gross mass (VGM), adding that an estimated weight is no longer good enough, and that carriers and ports/terminals are jointly responsible for not loading a packed container which does not have a VGM, onto a ship.Unless those steps are taken, he said: "Loading will not happen. There is no leeway. This is global law, which shipping lines will follow, so no VGM, no load."Risk management director for freight insurance and risk specialist TT Club Peregrine Storrs-Fox stressed that even meeting the new SOLAS requirements would not be enough to guarantee the underlying aims of the initiative."The rules have been designed to improve safety and there is more risk from poorly packed or poorly distributed cargo throughout the container than from mis-declared weight per se," he pointed out. Source : schednet MeteoGroup SPOS Onboard and RouteGuard services to include worldwide tidal currents model MeteoGroup, a world leading weather business, has developed and integrated its own in-house tidal currents model into its SPOS Onboard and RouteGuard services. Available worldwide, the model will improve situational awareness and ETA planning. The tidal current model has been integrated with the existing ocean current data, helping to calculate the impact on vessel speed and direction. The high resolution model has been tested against observations and local institute models and has been verified as extremely accurate, offering the most realistic and valuable data for routing and monitoring purposes.

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Long awaited for by the shipping market, the combination of both ocean and tidal currents provides vessels with the ability to more realistically plan their voyages, improve safety and manage costs more efficiently. The newly integrated tidal currents offer a better representation of ocean current conditions over the continental shelf, where tidal currents are extremely important to a vessel’s stability. Non-tidal ocean current data in SPOS and RouteGuard has also been upgraded, now offering updates every two hours, compared to previous once-daily updates. René Snoek, Master Mariner and Team Leader, Shipping at MeteoGroup said: “With the inclusion of tidal data in our SPOS and RouteGuard products we have made a significant step towards further improving the calculations of ETA and route optimization. Captains on board and our Master Mariners and Route Analysts will be able to define even more accurately the optimum speed and consumption of a vessel’s voyage. This is a leap forward in assisting Captains, owners and charterers in complying with SEEMP.”

Baker Hughes: US Oil Rig Count Steady for First Time This Year by : Scott DiSavino U.S. energy firms last week kept the number of rigs drilling for oil unchanged for the first time this year, services company Baker Hughes Inc said on Friday, as crude futures trade near a seven-month high.Drillers kept the number of rigs at 318 in the week to May 20, holding at the lowest level since October 2009, Baker Hughes said in its closely followed report. Prior to this week, drillers added only one rig so far this year during the week of March 18. On average, they cut 11 oil rigs per week for a total of 218 so far this year. The number of U.S. oil rigs currently operating compares with the 659 rigs operating in the same week a year ago. In 2015, drillers cut on average 18 oil rigs per week for a total of 963 for the year, the biggest annual decline since at least 1988 amid the biggest rout in crude prices in a generation. Energy firms have sharply reduced oil and gas drilling since the collapse in crude markets began in mid-2014 as U.S. crude futures fell from over $107 a barrel to a near 13-year low around $26 in February. But with U.S. crude futures settling over $48 a barrel much of the week on production worries in Nigeria and Venezuela, most analysts expect the number of rigs to stop falling soon before edging up later this year with prices expected to rise in coming months. U.S. crude futures were fetching over $49 for the balance of 2016 and under $51 for calendar 2017. U.S. investment banking advisory Evercore ISI said it expects drilling to pick up in the next quarter based in part on the number of drilling permits. U.S. land permits totaled 2,099 in April, up a solid 15 percent from March, but down 33 percent year- on-year, Evercore said."We still expect permitting to show favorable month-on-month growth in states like Texas and New Mexico, as the Permian and Eagle Ford will likely be the first-move shale plays for producers looking to put rigs back to work in 2017," Evercore said.Evercore expects to exit the second quarter with about 376 total rigs. After that the third quarter will average 401 rigs, implying a three rig increase per week starting in July. Baker Hughes said there were 406 total rigs in the week ended May 13. Source : reuters (Reporting by Scott DiSavino; Editing by Marguerita Choy)

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PLEASE MAINTAIN YOUR MAILBOX, DUE TO NEW POLICY OF THE PROVIDER, YOUR ADDRESS WILL BE “DEACTIVATED” AUTOMATICALLY IF THE MAIL IS BOUNCED BACK TO OUR SERVER If this happens to you please send me a mail at [email protected] to reactivate your address again You can also read the latest newsletter daily online via the link : http://newsletter.maasmondmaritime.com/ShippingNewsPdf/magazine.pdf General Dynamics NASSCO Delivers Second ECO Class Product Carrier to American Petroleum Tankers On Thursday, May 19, shipbuilders at General Dynamics NASSCO celebrated the delivery of the MAGNOLIA STATE to longtime customer American Petroleum Tankers (APT). The ECO Class tanker is one of the most fuel- efficient and environmentally friendly tankers in the world and symbolizes the emerging future of green shipping. It is also the fifth ship NASSCO shipbuilders have delivered in the past eight months.The MAGNOLIA STATE is the second of a five-tanker contract between NASSCO and APT, which calls for the design and construction of five 50,000 deadweight ton, LNG-conversion-ready product carriers with a 330,000 barrel cargo capacity. The 610-foot-long tankers are equipped with a new "ECO" design, which provides a 33 percent fuel efficiency improvement compared to product tankers built only a few years ago.The construction and operation of the new ECO Class tankers are aligned with the Jones Act, requiring that ships carrying cargo between U.S. ports be built in U.S. shipyards, further protecting hundreds of thousands of American jobs and almost $100 billion in annual economic impact as a result of the domestic American maritime industry.In December 2014, U.S. Representative Scott Peters signaled the start of construction of the Magnolia State. In June 2015, California State Assemblywoman and Speaker Emeritus Toni Atkins laid the keel.The ships were designed by DSEC, a subsidiary of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) of Busan, South Korea. The design incorporates improved fuel efficiency concepts through several features, including a G-series MAN ME slow-speed main engine and an optimized hull form. The tankers will also have dual-fuel-capable auxiliary engines and the ability to accommodate future installation of an LNG fuel-gas system.The MAGNOLIA STATE, along with others in the ECO Class, are the first in the Jones Act fleet to obtain a PMA+ Notation from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), representing compliance with one of the highest standards of human factors in engineering design. The PMA+ notation is created to facilitate safe access to vessel structure and spaces in ways that are rooted in the fundamentals of human ergonomics.For more information about General Dynamics NASSCO, a business unit of General Dynamics (GD), visit www.nassco.com.

Glamox launches 1000W Xenon maintenance-free searchlight for cold, harsh marine environments Lighting specialist Glamox has extended its SL40 R5 range of halogen searchlights with a Xenon Norselight version that is suitable for use in harsh marine environments, including Arctic conditions. The new Norselight SL40 R5 Xenon searchlight improves the security of marine vessels by eliminating blind spots and by helping crew members to navigate more safely.Available in a 1000W version, the Xenon Norselight SL40 R5 is specially designed for vessels that have a demand for high light output and those that operate in harsh winter or icy conditions such as tugs, icebreakers or offshore supply vessels. Norselight searchlights are also used in commercial marine applications to better protect ships from acts of piracy or terrorism.The design of the SL40 R5 is clean, compact and lightweight, with all components selected to withstand corrosion. The searchlight is designed with an IP56 rating and is approved for temperatures from -40°C to +50°C. Built to satisfy all marine standards, the seawater-resistant aluminium housing and motor enclosure, coupled with excellent heat management, ensure these searchlights provide maximum runtime and a long operating life.What is unique about the searchlights?The Norselight SL40 R5 has a built-in 1000W Xenon power supply (a 2000W version is also available, but this has an external power supply). During the design and installation phases, designers and installers only need to consider the TA value and IP rating of the searchlight – they don’t need to be concerned about any external power supply for the luminaire. The design of the Xenon version enables easy installation and provides significant cost savings by reducing engineering and by eliminating the following cables and connections: -- No cable is required between the power source and the external power supply.

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-- No cable is required between the power supply and the searchlight. -- No remote signal cable is required between the searchlight and the power supply. The SL40 R5 is operated using a simple control panel(s) with a joystick and pushbuttons. The searchlights provide reliable lighting in a wide range of power ratings and voltages. Other features and benefits The control system for the SL40 R5 is based on proven conventional electronics and a standard multi-core cable. Each searchlight can be controlled by an unlimited number of main panels. The SL40 R5 can be operated in conjunction with a touchscreen based on the R60 BUS control system. The main panel is delivered with a joystick and pushbuttons for lamp on/off and horizontal/vertical speed adjustment. A version is also available with a ’lamp focus’ function. The main panel is delivered with an IP67 rating (from the front) with a TA from -20°C to +50°C. The proven electronics used in the SL40 R5 enables long cable runs. Between control panels and the searchlight, the cable run can be up to 5,000 metres, which simplifies installation and ensures a very flexible system design onboard the vessel.SL40 R5 searchlights use lamps from top end lamp manufacturers, combined with state-of-the-art silver- plated glass reflector technology, enabling the searchlights to deliver excellent light output for a variety of applications. The SL40 R5 is supplied with a geared motor drive for 360-degree horizontal and 55-degree vertical movements. The gear drive is a unique Norselight design, is sealed for life, providing years of maintenance-free operation in extreme conditions and applications.Glamox is a Norwegian industrial group that develops, manufactures and distributes professional lighting solutions for the global market. Glamox Aqua Signal is a leading supplier of lighting solutions to the world's marine and offshore markets, including recreational boats and mega yachts.The Glamox Group is a global organization, with 1300 employees and sales and production in several European countries, as well as in Asia and North America. The annual turnover is EUR 268 million (2014). The Group owns a range of quality lighting brands including Glamox, Aqua Signal, Luxo, Høvik Lys and Norselight. Glamox is committed to meeting customer needs and expectations by providing quality products and solutions, service and support. For more information, please visit : https://glamox.com Click HERE for the LIVE STREAM WEBCAM in Hoek van Holland Berghaven A new book: `Tug Stability. A practical Guide to safe Operations’ By: Captain Henk Hensen and Dr Markus van der Laan Numerous harbour tugs have capsized, often with tragic consequences: during the five-year period 2010-2015, more than 45 people are known to have drowned in capsizing incidents. Stability is a complex subject and mainly a specialism of naval architects. Tug masters seldom have this detailed knowledge – yet they experience the effects of a tug’s stability every day when manoeuvring their tug, either free sailing or when assisting ships. Tugs will often be working with towline forces, hydrodynamic forces, steering and propulsion forces at or near their maximum with respect to the vessel’s stability. It is, therefore, not just desirable but necessary for tug masters to have at least a basic idea of the elements of stability. They need to know where the limits are, and what the consequences could be, if tug handling practices don’t conform to the rules of stability in normal circumstances and also when extreme conditions such as dense fog and storms Distribution : daily to 34.000+ active addresses 23-05-2016 Page 26 DAILY COLLECTION OF MARITIME PRESS CLIPPINGS 2016 – 144

occur.Furthermore, a tug’s stability is not a static condition but can change with every moment. Alterations in the amount of bunkers or stores, water on deck, slack tanks and ice accretion, all complicate the stability situation. These various factors could combine to affect stability in a negative way and may even culminate in a very dangerous situation for the tug. In writing this handbook, master mariner FG and pilot Captain Henk Hensen and naval architect Dr Markus van der Laan have focussed on the practical aspects of stability, tug design and equipment and also on the consequences of unsafe procedures. Their emphasis is on harbour tugs, although several of the topics covered apply equally to seagoing tugs.Most items are clarified by simple drawings and photographs in order to optimise the explanations. It is written in such a way that it can readily be understood by all tug masters and all others in one way or another involved in tug operations, regardless of their underpinning education, formal qualifications, nationality or operational backgrounds. The book is published by ABR Company Ltd. UK, and can be ordered at: www.tugandosv.com at a price of £25,- Photo: Fabian Schlosser. IDMovie, the Netherlands. …. PHOTO OF THE DAY …..

The "JOSEPHINE MAERSK" departing Timaru into a gathering storm. Photo: Tom Johnston ©

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