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The Ctu Code – the Incident of Grounding Why We Need It of M.V ISSUE 20 MARCH 95 21 THE REPORT The Magazine of the International Institute of Marine Surveying The CTU Code - why we need it VAT on Yachts post Brexit Costly claims for crane failures caused by human errors The Estonia disaster continues to be a bottomless source of learning President’s column: The new order after Brexit - what we know THE REPORT The Magazine of the International Institute of Marine Surveying MARCH 2021 • ISSUE 95 60 • THE ESTONIA DISASTER 84 • SURVEYING RIVETS Contents CONTINUES TO BE A AND RIVETING - PART 1 BOTTOMLESS SOURCE 92 • A MULTI-SLAT HYDROFOIL OF LEARNING SOLUTION FOR LOW-SPEED 04 • EDITOR’S LETTER 64 • COSTLY CLAIMS FOR SAILING IN HEAVY SEAS 05 • THE PRESIDENT’S CRANE FAILURES CAUSED 94 • NEW PRODUCTS COLUMN BY HUMAN ERRORS 100 • THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - 10 • IIMS ORGANISATION 66 • FROM COMPOSITE EVOLUTION PROTECTING YOURSELF - AND STRUCTURE TO VESSEL CONSTRUCTION COMMUNICABLE DISEASE 11 • MARINE NEWS REVOLUTION EXCLUSIONS 21 • SAFETY BRIEFINGS 70 • CORROSION-RESISTANT STEELS 103 • A DAY IN THE LIFE OF... FOR CARGO OIL TANKS 30 • MEMBER NEWS CAPT PURNENDU SHOREY 72 • FAULT TREE ANALYSIS OF 38 • THE CTU CODE – THE INCIDENT OF GROUNDING WHY WE NEED IT OF M.V. “C.S CIGNE” 46 • NEW INSIGHTS INTO MSC 78 • AKZONOBEL UNLOCKS ZOE IN SHALLOW WATER MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE THAT REQUIRE FURTHER FOR COATINGS AFTER ACTION TO PREVENT FUTURE BIOMASS BREAKTHROUGH CONTAINER LOSS 80 • NEW GUIDANCE DOCUMENT 48 • TACKLING THE SCOURGE OF FOR CARGO AND CARGO HOLD CONTAINER SHIP FIRES VENTILATION PUBLISHED 50 • CONTAINER STACK 60 COLLAPSES - CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS 54 • THE SERIOUS HEALTH RISKS OF A POLLUTED OCEAN 57 • VAT ON YACHTS - WHAT HAS CHANGED SINCE 31 DECEMBER 2020? 57 64 5 38 The Report • March 2021 • Issue 95 | 3 Editor’s Letter Dear Colleague shipping and cargo in this edition. hand, fortunately, to explain the In fact, the glare of the spotlight changes and what they mean on Welcome to another packed shines out to highlight the page 57. edition of the Report Magazine, container shipping sector and one which offers an eclectic mix some of the serious issues it is Innovation plays an increasingly of content for readers. I have currently facing. What seemed important role in the marine world deliberately tried to veer away to be a reasonably manageable and looking forward to what from COVID-19 in this edition, situation in recent years, burst into lies ahead can be invigorating. although the pandemic continues the media spotlight in the second This is perfectly illustrated in to present real challenges for half of last year with several major two articles, the first on page 78 many surveyors and the Populous ‘containers lost at sea’ incidents, entitled ‘AkzoNobel unlocks more at large as we start to emerge culminating in November with sustainable future for coatings from a cold winter in the UK. the loss of 1,800 containers from after biomass breakthrough’ and the ONE Apus. The ramifications the second ‘A multi-slat hydrofoil A great deal of industrious activity of this incident, to say nothing of solution for low-speed sailing in has taken place at IIMS since the the cost, are huge. One estimate heavy seas’ on page 92. start of the year, much of which suggested, almost unbelievably, you will learn about as you turn the final insurance claim could Enjoy learning about Capt the pages of this edition. The top US$ 200 million. This is simply Purnendu Shorey, who is the Institute has made some important not sustainable. With this in mind, subject of ‘A Day in the Life of’ announcements and faced a I am grateful to Bill Brassington, (page 103). Purnendu is a man challenge or two. President, Geoff who is well qualified with his work of hidden talents it seems! Waddington, reflects on some in developing the CTU code, for of these challenges and events authoring the lead article entitled And finally, do make sure you in his column - let me refer to ‘The CTU Code – why we need it’ read the poem on page 37 by an some of them as the unintended from page 38. unknown author called ‘The other consequences of Brexit which man’s loss is my gain’ about the lot challenge the livelihoods of some Karen Brain has tackled a of a cargo surveyor. It is the work members - and I am grateful to pertinent topic for our times as of a genius. him for the time he has invested in she considers communicable trying to find answers and solutions disease exclusions in insurance Survey well! for the benefit of members. policies with advice about what you should know and be aware In January, the Institute unveiled its of - see page 100. latest Professional Qualification, this one a standalone suite I am grateful to members of the of 10 modules dedicated to DNV-GL team (now renamed DNV) Mike Schwarz, marine corrosion. The number of who have contributed several Chief Executive expressions of interest registered technical articles to this edition Officer so far is encouraging and has - just the way it goes sometimes surpassed my expectations - read - and their combined technical more on page 31. knowledge is impressive. There are no apologies from the The subject of VAT on yachts and editor for the number of pages boats post Brexit has been fixating that are devoted to container many people. Russell Kelly is on 4 | The Report • March 2021 • Issue 95 Editor’s comment IIMS is and has always been a non-political organisation and will remain so in the future. But you will appreciate as you read the President’s column that in these unprecedented times it is entirely appropriate that the Institute lobbies governments, politicians and flag states for the benefit of its members. The President’s Column Dear Member Period when the UK exited the left, some of the EU directives are EU on 31st December 2020 and being actioned locally ahead of any I feel I should start with an apology without warning to the vast formal negotiations. for the extent of this edition’s majority of us, have entered a new column and that once more much era of confusion. To allow me to do my best to of the content is to do with the explain some of this confusion, problems we are facing here in the Since 29 March 2017 the UK was in I make no apologies for using UK and mostly in respect to yacht an ever extending transition period quotes and extracts from official and small craft surveyors. That said, during which time there were documents and publications from there are issues which potentially many directives raised to assist EU the UK and Spanish Governments, may have serious effects on member states prepare for the UK’s RYA, Maritime & Coastguard commercial shipping and therefore exit from the union. The transition Agency (MCA) and others. I hope the movement of cargo. I have period was designed to provide this will save you from the time been asked by many members time for the new relationship to consuming, and if I am honest, to say what we have managed to be agreed while ensuring that often pointless research through determine following Brexit and businesses will only need to adapt which I have put myself and our the likely effects on our marine to non-EU rules once the future CEO, Mike Schwarz. industry, which will be of interest deal is agreed. The reality is that to many. And it is complex. during this time the EU said it For those who have not read the As you may have read in the would not negotiate detailed new last IIMS News Bulletin, the history February News Bulletin, Brexit is arrangements with the UK until it is that within weeks of leaving now challenging COVID-19 for the ceased to be an EU member - and the EU we were informed that top news spot in the UK. We came the deal was rushed through at the ‘allegedly’ there may be restrictions to the end of the Brexit Transition eleventh hour. Now, as the UK has imposed by some EU member The Report • March 2021 • Issue 95 | 5 • Aptitude certificates for sailors issued by the UK will remain valid until their expiry. The recognition of professional qualifications on British maritime matters will only be possible once recognised by the EU and a bilateral agreement is signed on the recognition of qualifications. • Recreational craft under the British flag with a length of less than 14 metres will also lose their current capacity to engage in nautical rental activities. As regards the import and sale of recreational craft, jet skis and engines from third countries to the EU, Directive 2013/53/EU of the European Parliament and of states that will affect businesses • Cabotage maritime navigation the Council of 20 November 2013 which are dependent on British services with the UK will be establishes the mechanism for registration and MCA Commercial affected because Council European importers to carry out a Certification of vessels and Regulation (EEC) No. 3577/92, post-factory evaluation that allows crews operating in their waters. applying the principle of the the sale of these products after This meant the threat to some free provision of services to obtaining the CE marking. members’ livelihoods was suddenly maritime transport within very real. This has since proved to member states (maritime From Croatia we hear that: be factual and the situation so far is cabotage) will cease to apply Council Regulation (EEC) No. as follows: to the UK. Pursuant to this 3577/92, applying the principle Regulation, regular and non- of the free provision of services to In Spain (Quote): Recreational regular cabotage navigation maritime transport within member craft under the British flag with is reserved for vessels under a states (maritime cabotage) will a length of less than 14 metres Spanish or EU flag.
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