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Number 269 *** COLLECTION OF MARITIME PRESS CLIPPINGS *** Sunday 26-09-2021 News reports received from readers and Internet News articles copied from various news sites & Social Media

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The VLCC OLYMPIC LIFE moored at Hound Point Photo : Jim Prentice © http://caledoniantransportphotos.blogspot.com http://caledoniantransportphotos-buses.blogspot.com http://caledoniantransportphotos-railways.blogspot.com http://caledonianmodelwarships.blogspot.com BP Suspends Offshore Platform in Azerbaijan for 25-day Maintenance By : Nailia Bagirova British oil company BP will suspend its Chirag platform in Azerbaijan on Sept. 23 for planned maintenance that will last for 25 days, BP Azerbaijan said on Thursday. The oil major uses the Chirag platform to produce oil at the Azeri-Chirag

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Guneshli (ACG) fields in the Caspian Sea. "This is a routine, planned program and is part of normal operations," the company said. Source: offshore engineer(Reporting by Nailia Bagirova; Editing by Mark Potter)

Cosco Shipping MV TIAN JIAN Inbound for Antwerp passing Kruse Veer photo : Rob van den Houten (c) Bulkers in Demand as Freight Rates Go From Strength to Strength

The 2016 built 63.997 DWT GENCO ENTERPRISE enroute from Bayuquan (China) to Revdanda in India with a draft of 13.6 mtr Photo : Piet Sinke www.maasmondmaritime.com (c) CLICK at the photo to view and/or download the photo ! Demand for dry bulk second hand carriers has seen a marked increase over the course of the past week, with many deals being reported. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Allied Shipbroking said that “on the dry bulk side, it was a very vibrant week, with the intense interest from buyers retaining second-hand asset prices at firm levels for yet another week. We witnessed several deals emerging last week with focus being spread across different size and age classes, depicting the overall bullish sentiment in the segment. On the back of strong interest from buyers, asset prices made further gains last week. The current buying frenzy is expected to follow through over the next couple of weeks, while possibly even intensifying. On the tanker side, activity remained at mediocre levels for yet another week, reflecting the lack of confidence amongst market participants. The intense oversupply concerns and the current imbalance in the market has retained buyers away from the SnP market once again, while the number of keen sellers is expected to keep rising. Despite the decline noted during this past week, asset prices are still holding at relatively high levels for the time being”. In a separate note, Banchero Costa noted that in the dry bulk market, “it was registered a busy week in the dry market with many sales reported in the Handy/Supra/Panama/ Kamsarmax segments and market prices still going up. After offers were invited last Wednesday, a modern Japanese Kamsarmax Lowlands Nello abt 82k blt 2015 Sanoyas (SS due 2025 BWTS fitted, ME-C) was sold at $32 mln to Greek buyers, furthermore two sisters Peak Liberty and Peak Pegasus abt 82k blt 2015/13 Tsuneishi ( BWTS-Fitted) were reported at $29.0 mln and $27.0 mln to c.of Globus Maritime. Buying interest was focused also for more vintage tonnage with Great Talent abt 76k blt 2005 Sasebo (SS due 2025; BWTS fitted) committed at $17 mln to chinese interests and Mahavir abt 74k blt 2000 Imabari sold at $12 mln.

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The 2010 built 30688 DWT bulker CAPE enroute from Taicang (China) to Port Elizabeth in South Africa with 10.6 mtr draft Photo : Piet Sinke www.maasmondmaritime.com (c) CLICK at the photo to view and/or download the photo ! In the Supramax segment, after offers were invited the 14 of September a Japanese controlled Tess 58 Trans Oceanic abt 58k blt 2012 Tsuneishi (SS due 2026 BWTS fitted) was committed at $23 mln. Furthermore, Ingenious abt 58k blt 2011 Hyundai Vinashin (BWTS fitted) was reported sold at $18.7 mln basis delivery February 2022. In the Handy segment, a Japanese controlled handy Maritime Faith abt 33 blt Kanda Zosensho, Japan (BWTSFitted SS due 2026 ) was sold at 17 mln to c. f Taylor Maritime. Few weeks back SAKURA KOBE abt 33k blt 2011 Shin Kochi was reported at $16 mln. Furthermore, OCEAN OPAL abt 37k blt 2012 Hyundai Mipo (Tier II, SS/DD due 08/2022) was committed at $18.2 mln back in June. Western Aida abt 37k blt 2012 Hyundai was done at $12.6 mln” Banchero Costa noted Meanwhile, in the newbuilding market, Allied added that it was “a fairly active week for the newbuilding market, with orders being placed across all key sectors, but with containerships still holding the lime light. In the dry bulk market, current newbuilding prices, lack of favorable slots and concerns over a more “balanced” future market have retained buying activity at moderate levels so far.

The AN DING HAI anchored off Gibraltar Photo : Francis Ferro (c) This past week we witnessed two fresh orders for different size classes, both placed at New Dayang shipyard in China. The solid sentiment and the attractive freight market are factors that are likely to boost newbuilding activity further at some point, albeit the SnP market has so far continued to hold main focus amongst investors. In the tanker sector, we have a totally different picture, with the segment having suffered a very poor performing year so far in terms of freight earnings. This has led to minimal interest for newbuilding projects. An already oversupplied market, given the current demand fundamentals and the “expensive” newbuilding prices have also kept any fresh interest at bay. Finally, the containerships continue to be a key market in retaining momentum for shipbuilding activity, with robust sentiment and record high freight earnings likely to feed further fresh orders moving forward”, the shipbroker said. Source : Nikos Roussanoglou, Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide Schip aan de ketting gelegd nadat het bijna botst op windpark Borssele: ‘Nog niet eerder gebeurd’ Door : Wendy de Jong, Frank Balkenende De kans dat een zeeschip tegen windmolens in het windpark Borssele aan vaart, is uitermate klein. Het sleepvaartuig ALP ACE van de Kustwacht ligt permanent bij het windpark en grijpt in zodra een schip de veiligheidszone binnenvaart. Dat gebeurde zaterdag toen een schip dat onder Vanuatuaanse vlag vaart, aankoerste op het windmolenpark. Bijzonder aan

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de situatie zaterdag was dat de 34-jarige kapitein uit Azerbeidzjan werd aangeroepen, maar niet meteen begreep wat er aan de hand was. Aanvankelijk zette hij zijn koers voort, maar hij stuurde nog op tijd bij. ,,De ALP ACE had het schip al buiten de veiligheidszone in de gaten. Als de kapitein de opdracht om de koers te verleggen had genegeerd, hadden we ons sleper kunnen inzetten om een aanvaring te voorkomen. Dat komt ook in actie als een op drift geraakt schip met een kapotte motor de veiligheidszone dreigt binnen te varen”, zegt een woordvoerder van de Kustwacht.

De ALP ACE in actie Foto : Wim Kosten © Een ingreep bleek niet nodig. De Kustwacht had het Schelde Coördinatie Centrum ingeseind die de kapitein sommeerde zijn koers te verleggen. Uiteindelijk deed hij dat. Bij een latere controle in de haven van Terneuzen bleek dat de kapitein open source elektronische zeekaarten gebruikte, waarop geen boeien zichtbaar waren. Ook werden aanwezige zeekaarten niet gebruikt om op te navigeren. ,,Het schip was op weg naar het loodsenstation. Vermoedelijk heeft de kapitein de meest directe route gekozen en daarbij geen rekening gehouden met de veiligheidszone van windpark Borssele. Dat signaleerden we in elk geval op de radar”, zegt Eric Adan, Nederlands diensthoofd gemeenschappelijk nautische autoriteiten bij het Schelde Coördinatie Centrum. Voor Adan was dit geval een primeur. ,,Het is volgens mij nog niet eerder gebeurd dat een zeeschip op ramkoers lag met windpark Borssele. Overigens geldt in het windpark geen totaalverbod voor scheepvaartverkeer. Kleinere schepen mogen onder voorwaarden wel door het windpark varen.De kapitein kreeg een boete van 1500 euro voor het binnenvaren van de veiligheidszone van het park. Omdat bij een eerste inspectie door de Port State Control van de Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport (ILT) zoveel tekortkomingen werden gevonden, is het schip in Terneuzen direct aan de ketting gelegd. Bemanning mist kennis Op maandag is nog een uitgebreidere inspectie uitgevoerd waaruit bleek dat de bemanning een gebrek aan kennis had om veilig met het schip te varen. Zo konden ze niet met communicatieapparatuur omgaan, hadden ze geen vereist voyage-plan en waren ze niet in staat om stabiliteitsberekeningen uit te voeren. Daarom zal het schip voorlopig nog in Terneuzen blijven liggen. Bron : PZC

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The FRI KVAM navigating the Westerschelde Photo : Mateo Witte (c) RightShip partners with Sea/ to provide customers with enhanced maritime due diligence service It is the first data partnership of its kind for RightShip and will strengthen the pre-fixture process in a manner that has been previously unavailable in the industry. Initially RightShip and Sea/ will harness an Application Programming Interface (API) that enables Sea/ to surface RightShip data for the benefit of shared customers. The integration will give Sea/trade customers access to RightShip’s Safety Score, GHG Rating and RightShip Dry Bulk Inspections outcomes without leaving the Sea/trade platform, providing increased digital agility. This partnership will allow users to make informed chartering decisions much sooner in the process, saving time that would previously have been spent pursuing vessels that would not be viable. The negotiation and fixture management module, Sea/trade, provides a compliant and collaborative deal capture and negotiation platform for charterers, owners and brokers that brings efficiencies and enhanced governance to the tendering process. The digital integration partnership is a strong step forward for RightShip as the company seeks to promote improved industry data sharing and standardisation to provide

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more consistent and robust outcomes that have real-world implications for the entire supply chain. Likewise, this matches the ambition of Sea/, whose goals are to bring efficiencies to the fixture workflow process through digitisation. The RightShip partnership, as part of the Sea/ Partner programme, will help progress this further and create a seamless integration across platforms. With all of the information needed in one location, the workflow will be more efficient, and teams can make fast and accurate safety, sustainability and crew welfare decisions. RightShip CEO, Steen Lund, said of the partnership: “We are committed to digital partnerships that help us, and the industry achieve shared goals. RightShip has an ambitious vision for a maritime industry that causes zero-harm. This is not something we can achieve alone, and we are pleased to partner with Sea/ to deliver an API within their Sea/trade platform. We are aligned in our aspirations for the maritime sector.” Tarun Mehrotra, RightShip’s Chief Strategy Officer added: “Our team is exploring expanding our partnerships ecosystem that enables us to reduce the current fragmentation of due diligence data. This partnership with Sea/ represents an important step in reducing the barriers to data access for customers and achieve effective standardisation and increased efficiency for the market. We are optimistic about adding additional features and access after a successful trial.”Alex Gray, Head of Commercial Partnerships at Sea/ said: “The integration of RightShip within Sea/trade furthers our commitment to developing solutions that reflects the needs of our customers and the wider industry. Partnering with RightShip is an important step in our partnership programme and we are excited to be working alongside RightShip and developing this partnership to allow our customers to charter with confidence.” Source: RightShip Synergy takes over technical management of the entire fleet of Maersk Tankers By : Grant Rowles

The MAERSK TRENTON in the port of Antwerp Photo : Piet Sinke www.maasmondmaritime.com (c) CLICK at the photo to view and/or download the photo ! Synergy Marine, a subsidiary of Singapore’s Synergy Group, has signed an agreement to take over Maersk Tankers’ technical management business.“Maersk Tankers has been transformed from a traditional tanker company into a service company over the past few years. The agreement with Synergy Group marks the next big step on our strategic course, offering both the technical and commercial businesses optimum conditions in which to thrive. Maersk Tankers will become a service company focused on the commercial management market, delivering financially and environmentally viable solutions for shipowners,” said Christian Ingerslev, CEO of Maersk Tankers. The technical management business, which has been part of Maersk Tankers since 1928, employs close to 3,300 people, of which 140 work onshore. Under the agreement, Synergy Group will take over the entire technical management

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business of Maersk Tankers. This includes customer and supplier contracts, as well as the technical management of 82 vessels, including the vessels in Maersk Product Tankers.

The MAERSK CYPRUS receiving bunkers at the Western Anchorage in Singapore Photo : Piet Sinke www.maasmondmaritime.com (c) CLICK at the photo to view and/or download the photo ! “Being considered the right owner of Maersk Tankers’ technical management business is testament to our beliefs and philosophy of working towards creating a platform for high-quality and technically adept services,” said Rajesh Unni, founder and CEO of Synergy Group. Synergy now manages a fleet of nearly 500 vessels. Source : Splash 247

Portland Ports latest acquisition "RUPERT BEST", a 50 tonne BP tug built in Turkey and showing her paces at the naming ceremony. Named after the late Rupert Best one of the founder directors of the port who recently passed. Photo : Ted Toop ©

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Buss Terminal Eemshaven BV is pleased to announce that they are been awarded with another project contract: Starting in October 2022 Eemshaven is going to serve as base port for pre-assembly and installation of rotor blades, nacelles and towers of the Hollandse Kust Noord offshore wind farm. Approximately 210,000 m² of the 250,000 m² sized heavy cargo terminal are going to be occupied. The wind farm located in the North Sea is approximately 18,5 km off the coast of the province North Holland. “We are delighted to provide our areas and services for this large-scale project to CrossWind. This underlines the combined strength of our project team in Hamburg and our purpose-built terminal in Eemshaven”, John Meijer, Managing Director of Buss Terminal Eemshaven, states about the upcoming project.The wind farm of CrossWind (a joint venture of Shell and Eneco) is going to count 69 Siemens Gamesa 11-megawatt turbines. With a total installed capacity of 759 MW, generating at least 3.3 TWh per year. This is equivalent to some 2.8% of Dutch electricity demand.“We are looking forward to working with our partner Buss Terminal Eemshaven. With the harbour in place, work can start in order to deliver clean energy by 2023”, states Tjalling de Bruin, CEO and Project Director of CrossWindHKN. ABS green-lights GTT’s and Deltamarin’s Aframax LNG tanker design by Sanja Pekic The classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has granted approval in principle (AiP) to French engineering firm GTT and Finnish ship designer Deltamarin for the Aframax LNG tanker design.The ABS approval warrants that the onboard integration of the new solution is technically feasible for an LNG-fueled tanker. Also, it warrants that it complies with all safety regulations.This new LNG-fueled tanker design uses GTT’s membrane tank technology. While GTT designed the tank, Deltamarin studied its integration into the vessel. The design provides a solution that complies with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) environmental regulations. Compared to a standard oil-fueled tanker, it reduces CO2 emissions by at least 20 per cent. It also offers increased autonomy without reducing the cargo volume. Distribution : daily to 43.600+ active addresses -09-2021 Page 9 DAILY COLLECTION OF MARITIME PRESS CLIPPINGS 2021– 269

Philippe Berterottière, CEO of GTT, said: “With Deltamarin and ABS, we are very proud to be able to offer a new LNG- fueled tanker solution that is more respectful of the environment and without making any compromise on cargo.” Janne Uotila, managing director of Deltamarin, added: “Deltamarin has put a lot of effort into understanding alternative fuels and new technologies during the past years. The key drivers in this design have been energy efficiency and environmental impact in addition to operational performance and safety.”source : offshore-energy.biz Shanghai sees strong export growth in containers, container ships

Liberia-flagged, 2008 built, 'ONE HENRY HUDSON', 8.212 TEU, 98.849 DWT, inbound Antwerp from Thamesport, approaching Hansweert. Photo : Alexander Hoogstrate © Shanghai reported surging growth in the export of containers and container ships in the first eight months of this year, local customs said on Wednesday. From January to August, Shanghai exported 246,000 containers, up twofold from the same period last year, Shanghai Customs said. The value of exports surged 455 percent to 8.06 billion yuan ($1.25 billion).During the period, the city also exported 16 container ships worth 7.99 billion yuan, although there was no record of exports for the same period last year. The growth in exports of containers and container ships shows that the global demand for China-made goods is still strong in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, the customs authorities said.Market demand for containers has been strong, as global shipping prices spiked from the third quarter of 2020, according to Shanghai CIMC Baowell Industries Co Ltd, which alone exported 163,000 containers in the January-August period. Ampelmann responds to growing demand in the Middle East with two new L-type systems An uptick in projects and an increasing demand for its solutions has prompted Ampelmann, the Dutch offshore access provider, to mobilise two new L-type systems to the Middle East.The company has long been the preferred choice for both national and international oil companies (NOCs and IOCs) in the region, enabling Walk to Work (W2W) operations

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with the highest standard of safety and efficiency in the industry. The addition of the L-types to the current fleet will expand Ampelmann’s local offering and further improve its response time to new demand in the region.

An electric system for safe offshore access

Ampelmann has been active in the Middle East for close to a decade now, enabling W2W operations with both its A- and L-type gangway systems. The A-type is the company’s flagship system, and it has been supporting key players in the local market, including several vessel owners and operators in Azerbaijan and Qatar, to gain safer and more efficient access to their offshore assets. The L-type, on the other hand, is Ampelmann’s smaller, fully electric system, which is particularly well suited to daily crew change operations or supporting EPC scopes, such as installation and hook-up and commissioning. It provides continuous access for personnel from a vessel to an offshore platform, making it faster and easier for clients to perform work on their assets. The system has already enabled various scopes of work in Qatar and Oman and the success of those has sparked further interest in the gangway. The two L-types are newly assembled and coming directly from Ampelmann’s production facility in the Netherlands. They will be ready for operation in the region as of the end of September 2021. Strengthening an already strong track record

To date, the L-type has supported two shutdown campaigns, one of which in Oman, as well as several offshore construction projects in Qatar. As a result, it has safely transferred close to 10,000 offshore workers onto Oil & Gas platforms and back. For the shutdown support in Oman, the system provided 100% operability, allowing crucial well-related work to be performed on time. This reduced the risk of delayed start-up for the client. For the construction projects, the L-type provided flexibility, a fast response to the client’s needs as well as the ability to transfer a large number of personnel

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quickly and according to the highest safety standards. These – and any upcoming campaigns with the L-type – are adding to Ampelmann’s already strong track record in the local market. Last year, the company completed its 1 millionth safe personnel transfer in the region in less than 10 years of operation. Key to reaching this milestone has been Ampelmann’s presence in the Middle East. The company has a fully operational office in Doha, Qatar, which provides 24/7, in-country and regional support to clients. In 2018, it also opened an office Dubai in a move to be even closer to the local market and its needs. Going forward, the company is looking to meet the demand for safe offshore access with its two new L- type systems, and to further expand its offering for the local market. Unlike many regions, the Middle East is still seeing exponential growth and currently, with offices both in Doha and Dubai, Ampelmann is best placed to support its clients locally.

Polish SAR vessel SZTORM arriving in Gdynia 23 September 2021 photo : Capt.Johan Trommel (c) Damen can build icebreaking ships for Russia’s Arctic projects within short timeframes The company has built a unique Antarctic Supply and Research Vessel Damen Shipyards Group is ready to build icebreaking ships for Russia’s Arctic projects within short timeframes with involvement of Russian companies, IAA PortNews correspondent cites Vadim Akimov, Director, DAMEN Holding Russia, as saying at NEVA-2021 exhibition. According to the speaker, Damen Shipyards Group has a bright experience of building the world’s largest icebreaking research ship of Polar3 class for the Government of Australia. It can break

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through ice of up to 1.7 meters thick at a speed of 3 knots. DAMEN signed the shipbuilding contract in April 2016 and the ship left for the port of registration in September 2021. “We can contribute our knowledge and our shipbuilding methods... We can build ships partly in Russia and partly at our yards and we can do it fast within the required terms. We understand that Russian shipyards are loaded now”, said Vadim Akimov. Damen’s design bureau in Russia currently numbers 33 employees and it is to be expanded to 50 employees. Vereniging van Gepensioneerden van de voormalige N.V. KoninklijkeRotterdamsche Lloyd-Wm Ruys & Zonen. Door : Henk Hellenthal

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Alle leden kregen een litho gemaakt door Ronald van Rikxoort. Volgend jaar hopen we 50 jaar te bestaan. Website: https://www.vereniging-krl-wmruys.nl/ Panama Canal joins to the Call to Action for Shipping Decarbonization The Panama Canal and more than 150 other organizations across the maritime value chain sign an industry-led call for world leaders to commit to decarbonizing international shipping by 2050, support industrial scale zero emission shipping projects through national action, and deliver the policy measures that will make zero emission shipping the default choice by 2030, according to the company's release. The signatories to the Call to Action for Shipping Decarbonization include many of the world’s largest actors in global trade: A.P. Moller - Maersk, BHP, BP, BW LPG, Cargill Ocean Transportation, Carnival Corporation, Citi, Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, Euronav, GasLog, Hapag-Lloyd, Lloyd’s Register, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, Olympic Shipping and Management, Port of Rotterdam, Rio

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Tinto, Shell, Trafigura, Ultranav, Volvo, and Yara. Each signatory has made climate commitments and is taking concrete actions.As cited in a new brief issued by the UN Global Compact Charting a 1.5 C Trajectory for Maritime Transport, the Panama Canal set their own decarbonization targets while also establishing initiatives to encourage shipping lines to minimize their carbon footprint, demonstrating actions that can be taken to accelerate decarbonization across the shipping value chain.The Panama Canal’s aims to become carbon neutral by 2030 were officially announced in April 2021, however it began tracking its carbon footprint in 2013 with the intention of better aligning its operations to the global objectives of reducing emissions to mitigate and adapt to climate change. The waterway bolstered these efforts with an innovative idea in 2016 promoting green transits thought the Green Connection Environmental Recognition Program and by creating an Emissions Calculator in 2017, a tool that not only allows shipping lines to measure their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per route, but also strengthens the Canal’s analysis of the emissions produced by its own day-to-day operations. The Canal has since gone on to introduce various programs to cement its value and standing as a green route for maritime trade, from offering incentives for sustainable shipping lines to partnering with communities in the Panama Canal watershed to ensure their sustainable use of the area's natural resources. The Panama Canal has also grown to be an active participant in industry discussions and forums led by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and United Nations Climate Change Convention (UNFCCC) on ushering in a more sustainable era for global shipping. Ahead of critical negotiations at COP26 this November, the Panama Canal and other signatories of the Call to Action for Shipping Decarbonization now urge world leaders to:Commit to decarbonizing international shipping by 2050 and deliver a clear and equitable implementation plan to achieve this when adopting the IMO GHG Strategy in 2023. Support industrial scale zero emission shipping projects through national action, for instance by setting clear decarbonization targets for domestic shipping and by providing incentives and support to first movers and broader deployment of zero emissions fuels and vessels. Deliver policy measures that will make zero emission shipping the default choice by 2030, including meaningful market-based measures, taking effect by 2025 that can support the commercial deployment of zero emission vessels and fuels in international shipping.Ships transport around 80% of global trade and account for about 3% of GHG emissions. In 2018, the IMO adopted an initial GHG strategy that sought to reduce international shipping’s total annual GHG emissions by at least 50% of 2008 levels by 2050. The strategy is set to be revised in 2023. Source : portnews Gladding-Hearn Delivers Humphree equipped Pilot Boat to Associated Federal Pilots

Somerset, Mass. shipbuilder Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation delivered a new Chesapeake class pilot boat to the Associated Federal Pilots in Venice, La. With a deep-V hull designed by Ray Hunt Design, the new all-aluminum

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launch measures 52.6’ overall, with a 16.8’ beam and a 3.10’ draft. Powered by twin Volvo Penta D-16, EPA Tier 3- certified diesel engines, each producing 641 Bhp at 1800 rpm; the vessel’s top speed is 26 knots. A Humphree interceptor trim control system, with its Automatic Trim Optimization, was installed at the transom. Outside of the wheelhouse are wide side-decks and two raised boarding platforms on the bow. Ladders on the sides of the wheelhouse lead to hinged boarding platforms on the roof. A control station is located near the stepped transom, along with a winch-operated rotating davit system over a recessed platform for pilot rescue operations. Source : Workboat 365

The Rivier podium FIGHTER returned to Rotterdam-Schiehaven after drydocking at Damen Shiprepair in Schiedam Photo : Willem Holtkamp (c) New CEO for Subsea 7 and Schlumberger alliance By : Adis Ajdin Subsea Integration Alliance, a strategic partnership between Subsea 7 and Schlumberger’s OneSubsea, has appointed Olivier Blaringhem as its new chief executive officer. An executive vice president of subsea and conventional at Subsea 7, Blaringhem succeeds Stuart Fitzgerald, who has been announced as the CEO of Seaway 7 in the planned combination with OHT. Steve Tate, head of sales and commercial, OneSubsea, will remain as the deputy CEO and head of sales for Subsea Integration Alliance. “Olivier brings a proven track record of senior commercial and operational leadership in Subsea 7, and in these roles has worked closely with the Subsea Integration Alliance management team since its inception. The integrated alliance project portfolio has evolved to become a significant element of Subsea 7 and

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OneSubsea delivery and Olivier is well placed to lead the alliance to continued success,” said Stuart Fitzgerald. Blaringhem started his career in the oil and gas engineering and contracting sector in 1995, working for seven years with Entrepose Contracting. Since joining Subsea 7 in 2002, he has held a number of country, regional and corporate management positions based in the North Sea, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. He has been executive VP – subsea and conventional at Subsea 7 since January 2020. Source : Splash 247

The DEEP DISCOVERER arriving in Aberdeen Photo : George Saunders ©

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The MERI inbound for Velzen Noord Photo : Lourens Visser www.navcom.org © Reddingsteam surfdrama Scheveningen ontvangt internationale onderscheiding

De vrijwilligers van de KNRM op Scheveningen hebben een internationale onderscheiding gekregen voor hun zoek- en reddingwerk tijdens het surfdrama. Het reddingstation kreeg de tweede prijs voor haar werk. ‘Het is voor ons een hele mooie prijs om te ontvangen’, reageert Sander Kuipers in Haags Bakkie. ‘Zeker als het ook vanuit het buitenland zo wordt gewaardeerd wat we hebben gedaan.’Het surfdrama vond plaats op 11 mei 2020. Die avond worden twee personen uit het water gehaald, een van hen overleeft het drama, voor de andere man kwam de hulp te laat. Uiteindelijk kwamen, vijf watersporters om het leven. Een combinatie van harde wind, stroming en een dikke schuimlaag werd de ervaren surfers en zwemmers fataal. 'Het is een incident wat een behoorlijke impact heeft', zegt Kuipers. 'Je zit gelijk in een heel heftige situatie.'We kunnen wel zeggen dat we als team alles op alles hebben gezet om dat te proberen. Maar dat is helaas niet gelukt.' Kuipers zat zelf aan boord van een van de twee RIB-boten die op het water hebben gezocht naar de surfers. Teamgeest De inspanningen van het reddingsteam zijn met deze award op hun waarde geschat door de International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF). 'Op de dag zelf zijn we met een team van 30 man bezig geweest om de mannen te redden. En ook de dagen erna zijn we nog bezig geweest met de zoekactie natuurlijk.'In het juryrapport wordt de teamgeest geroemd en is het de reden dat de reddingswerkers de tweede prijs krijgen, achter een Nieuw-Zeelandse actie waarbij de opvarenden van een zeiljacht werden gered weet mediapartner Omroep West. Naast de reeds ontvangen onderscheiding maakt KNRM Scheveningen ook kans op een publieksprijs. Op de Facebook- pagina van de IMRF zijn de genomineerden te vinden. De nominatie die op vrijdag 8 oktober om 23:59 uur het meest is ‘geliked’ en ‘gedeeld’ is, ontvangt op donderdag 14 oktober de IMRF-publieksprijs. Source : Den Haag FM Distribution : daily to 43.600+ active addresses -09-2021 Page 17 DAILY COLLECTION OF MARITIME PRESS CLIPPINGS 2021– 269

Tug URAN operating at the port of Gdynia 22 September 2021 Photo : Capt Johan Trommel ©

Oldendorff bulker set to be largest ship to load logs in New Zealand Written by Nick Blenkey Loading logs on giant bulkers has a number of environmental upsides. A deal has been finalized that will soon see an Oldendorff Carriers post-Panamax bulker become the largest vessel to ever call at New Zealand for the loading of logs. The fixture is the result of a deal between South Pacific Shipping (SPS) and Oldendorff Carriers was brokered by Braemar ACM’s Bruce McFarlane, a Mount Maunganui, New Zealand local. Braemar

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also negotiated a deal with ISO Stevedoring that deliver the mobile cranes that will load the logs from the manufacturer in Germany, to the port of Tauranga, New Zealand “We saw an opportunity to bring together two major players from the logs trade and dry bulk shipping to create new economies of scale through the utilization of the new mobile shore cranes and larger vessels at Tauranga,” said McFarlane.“We’re excited to be a part of this post-Panamax fixture with Oldendorff Carriers,” said Cameron Mackenzie of South Pacific Shipping. “Not only will this be the biggest vessel to load logs from New Zealand, loading a gearless ship is also a first for the New Zealand log export industry. Our objective is to make the supply chain as efficient as possible while maximizing port throughput, as well as minimizing the environmental footprint from the transportation of logs. Plus as market leaders, we wanted to be the first to participate in something that has not been achieved before.” Oldendorff Carriers has been part of the New Zealand logs trade for decades. The opportunity to contribute the first post-Panamax to load logs from New Zealand suited Oldendorff’s flexibility and diversity. With over 700 vessels in their operating fleet that range from 11,000 dwt through to 210,000 dwt, Oldendorff has been able to draw from its extensive fleet to quickly adjust to SPS’s developing shipping requirements. Oldendorff Carriers has now concluded two deals that will bring post-Panamax vessels to load logs from Tauranga. Both fixtures will see Oldendorff provide ships that will be over 30,000 dwt greater than the current largest vessel to have loaded logs from New Zealand.

Moving to the larger post-Panamax vessel will allow the logs to be transported with a lower carbon output per cubic meter compared to shipping on a regular handysize logger. “A Post-Panamax will carry underdeck twice the volume of a conventional logger, but will not require any fumigation by methyl bromide as no logs will be carried on deck,” said Cameron Mackenzie of SPS. “This deal is also good for the environment. The logs are sourced from Pacific Forest Products (PFP) and supplied entirely from sustainable plantation forests. The bigger vessels will allow ISO Stevedoring to utilize its new high capacity shore cranes, improving both loading speeds and stevedore safety. With no deck cargo fumigation or lashing required, loading will be faster and more efficient, increasing berth utilization If the Post Panamax loading goes to plan, and freight rates remain proportionate to current levels, SPS will look to charter further Panamax vessels to capture ongoing gains obtained from supply chain efficiency and safety The first vessel to load is scheduled to be the 92, 759 dwt CLEMENS OLDENDORFF which is due to load from Tauranga at the end of October, or early November 2021. source : Marinelog Tufton and GoodFuels complete marine biofuel voyage from North Europe to Canada Tufton and GoodFuels complete marine biofuel voyage from North Europe to Canada Marine biofuels supplier GoodFuels on Tuesday (21 September) said it has completed a voyage using 100% sustainable marine biofuel in partnership with shipping investment firm Tufton, together with Stolt Tankers and the technical managers Synergy Group. The sustainable biofuel, derived from feedstocks such as used cooking oil and waste animal fats, was used on board the 20,762 DWT chemical tanker MONAX on its voyage from North Europe to Canada. Delivering a well-to-exhaust CO2 reduction of between 80% and 90% compared to fossil fuel equivalents, without requiring modifications to the engine or the fuel infrastructure, it says. MONAX is one of the seven Tufton vessels that operate under the Stolt Tankers Joint Service (STJS) Deep-Sea Fleet pool. The use of this biofuel is in line with both Tufton’s and Stolt Tankers’ ambition to significantly reduce the carbon emissions from their combined fleets. As part of the pooling arrangement, both organisations have also agreed to partner on sustainability and environmental projects,

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including this biofuel testing programme. Andrew Hampson, Chief Executive Officer at Tufton, said: “I am pleased to see the positive results of the biofuel powered voyage. Tufton is committed to increasing the use of zero emission fuels in commercial operation over time as a step towards transitioning the portfolio fully to zero-carbon energy sources by 2050.” Bart Hellings, Chief Operating Officer at GoodFuels, comments: “As a market leader and pioneer, supplying a credible sustainable solution to Tufton demonstrates how our sustainable marine biofuels can unlock an immediate decarbonisation impact, while also supporting the wider shipping industry to meet its environmental regulatory targets. The time for action on shipping’s carbon emissions is now, and Tufton is joining the ranks of our marine biofuel pioneers committed to sustainability.” Lucas Vos, President, Stolt Tankers notes: “It’s great to see the positive results of the biofuel trial and I am pleased that Stolt Tankers and Tufton have taken the first step in our mutual commitment to protecting the environment.”

“We are committed to working with our partners to explore new technologies as the industry moves towards a carbon- neutral future while continuing to provide customers with the highest levels of quality and safety that they expect from us.” MONAX is managed by Synergy Group, managing team and onboard crew ensured continuous operational safety and optimal performance during the trial. Captain Rajesh Unni, Founder & CEO of Synergy Group, one of the world’s leading ship managers, explains: “This project enabled us to deploy our full range of technical expertise and also demonstrated that a cleaner shipping industry is both feasible and achievable, even in the short-term. Biofuels have a vital role to play in decarbonising shipping as we establish ourselves as a truly sustainable industry.” Source : Manifoldtimes

Van Oord’s workpontoon TAMIATA assisted by the tugs GEPKE and GEPKE 3 enroute from Moerdijk to Dordrecht Photo : Joop van Toorn Papendrecht © Distribution : daily to 43.600+ active addresses -09-2021 Page 20 DAILY COLLECTION OF MARITIME PRESS CLIPPINGS 2021– 269

The US Shipping company Sea-Land Corporation belongs since 21 years to the Danish Maersk-Group. But until now the names of this traditional US-Company are still on the seven oceans underway. On 20. September 2021 I spotted the "SEALAND WASHINGTON" (2000 built at Hyundai Heavy/Ulsan #1210) in the Port of Napoli. The ship owned by Costamare from Greece and sails for Maersk Line in the agreement with MSC. Photo : Frank Behling (c) US MARAD updates its security warning for the Red Sea, Persian Gulf, and Western Indian Ocean region On 1 September 2021 the US Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued a revised advisory (2021-009) to US flagged commercial vessels operating in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, Bab el- Mandeb Strait, Red Sea, and Western Indian Ocean. The advisory warns that regional conflict, heightened military activity, and increased political tensions continue to pose threats to merchant vessels operating in these geographical areas. It further states that threats may come from a number of different sources including, but not limited to, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), limpet mines, explosive boats, and pirates. With little or no warning, vessels operating in these areas may also encounter navigation or communication disruptions, such as GPS interference, AIS spoofing, and bridge- to-bridge communications spoofing. Reference is also made to MARAD’s advisory 2021-010 on GPS interference particularly. At the time of writing, MARAD has notified the industry of seven security incidents in 2021 involving merchant vessels operating in these areas. One of its threat alerts describes a mine placed on a vessel’s hull while operating in the Persian Gulf. Other alerts refer to incidences of explosions, one occurring near a vessel’s waterline while transiting the Gulf of Oman and two occurring onboard vessels underway in the Arabian Sea. And while MARAD recognizes that some of

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the vessels involved may have been targeted specifically due to their association with certain countries, individuals, or companies, it also emphasizes that the potential remains for miscalculation or misidentification that could lead to aggressive actions against “non-associated” vessels. It further underlines that the conflict in Yemen continues to pose a direct or collateral risk to vessels transiting the Red Sea, Bab el-Mandeb and Gulf of Aden, and that piracy poses a threat in the Gulf of Aden, Western Arabian Sea, and Western Indian Ocean. Recommendations MARAD recommends vessels operating in this area to review their security measures, ensure their AIS is transmitting at all times (except in extraordinary circumstances, consistent with the provisions of SOLAS), and monitor VHF Channel 16. Furthermore, the following guidance is provided:

• Conduct a pre-voyage risk assessment and incorporate appropriate protective measures into their vessel security plans. • Take advice from available industry guidances, such as the o Best Management Practices to Deter Piracy and Enhance Maritime Security in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea (BMP5), o Recommended risk mitigating measures published by BIMCO, ICS, Intertanko, Intercargo and OCIMF in January 2021, and o Bridge Reference Cards produced by the International Maritime Security Construct (IMSC). • Maintain a vigilant lookout at all times, particularly when at anchor, operating in restricted maneuvering environments, or proceeding at slow speeds. Pay attention to the vessel’s waterline and look for suspicious activity such as approaching swimmers or small boats. • Avoid entering or loitering near Yemen’s ports, and exercise increased caution if entering Yemen’s territorial waters or Saudi territorial waters in the Red Sea. • Establish and remain in contact with the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Office (UKMTO) as per BMP5. Immediately report any incident or suspicious activity. • Answer all VHF calls from coalition navies.

Like MARAD, the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC) encourages Masters and shipowners to register and report their vessels as per the BMP5 procedures and ensure that their vessel is hardened prior to entering the Indian Ocean piracy High Risk Area (HRA). While transiting through these waters it is essential to maintain a 24-hour visual and radar watch. Keeping in mind the warnings and alerts for the area, an early sighting/detection of an approaching skiff will enable an accurate assessment, allowing the Master and any privately contracted armed security personnel (PCASP) to make informed decisions to keep clear of small boats, dhows, fishing vessels and if necessary, take evasive actions and request assistance as needed. The IMB PRC also reminds Masters that fishermen in this region may try to protect their nets by attempting to aggressively approach merchant vessels and some of the fishermen may be armed to protect their catch. They should not be confused with pirates.Source: GARD

AqualisBraemar LOC to review Australia FPSO project

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AqualisBraemar LOC (ABL) will oversee marine operations connected with the construction, integration, and installation of an FPSO offshore Australia.The FPSO owner and operator BW Offshore contracted ABL to provide marine warranty survey services.The company will deliver third-party review and approval of marine operations including construction of the hull in South Korea, transportation to Singapore, topsides module transportation and integration in Singapore, installation of the STP buoy and moorings, and the tow to the field and offshore hookup of the FPSO. ABL’s Singapore office will receive support from other group operations in South Korea and Australia. Source : offshore Mag

Triton Navigation B.V. of Amsterdam's 2016 Saikai (Japan) built bulk carrier AMSTEL LION arriving at Liverpool to load a cargo of scrap metal.Photo : Malcolm Cranfield ©

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Skuld announces changes within London management Skuld today announces senior appointments in its London office. Matthew Burton will take on a new role as senior vice- president (SVP), global business development, effective 22 September 2021. Burton will report to chief business development officer, Gregory Thomas. “Matt’s new role really seeks to emphasise our overall growth ambitions on a global level; His work in Skuld London these past nine years has helped us reach a much stronger market position in London and elsewhere. With a clear focus on business development globally we are excited by the prospect of what Matt may be able to achieve,” Thomas said. Concurrently Paul Fry, SVP and head of hull, London, will assume the role as head of office in London.Ståle Hansen, Skuld president and CEO said: “Paul is not only a recognised leader in his field as chairman of the Joint Hull Committee and a member of the IUMI Ocean Hull Committee but in the five years he has been with Skuld we have been overwhelmed by the positive impact that he has on the organisation through his leadership. I am absolutely delighted that he is in a position to take on the role as head of office in London as well as maintaining his existing and extensive responsibilities, when Matt takes on his new global business development role.” Source: Skuld

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The French Frigate F 733 VENTOSE arrived at Bonaire Photo : Henk Ram © VENTOSE is a Floréal-class frigate (French: frégate de surveillance) of the French Navy. The frigate is the fourth ship of its class, and the first French vessel named after V VENTOSE, the fifth month of the Republican Calendar. The ship was constructed by Chantiers de l'Atlantique at Saint-Nazaire, France in 1991–1992 and entered service in 1993. Ventôse is

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stationed in the French Caribbean Sea territories for patrol duties.The Floréal-class frigates were designed in response to a demand for a cheap warship capable of operating in low threat areas and able to perform general patrol functions. As a result, the Floréal class were constructed to mercantile standards in the areas of ammunition stowage, helicopter facilities and damage control, which significantly lowered the cost of the vessels. The Floréal class were designed for using modular construction which shortened their building times. VENTOSE has a standard displacement of 2,600 tonnes (2,600 long tons) and 3,000 tonnes (2,950 long tons) at full load. The frigate measures 85.2 metres (279 ft 6 in) long between perpendiculars and 93.5 metres (306 ft 9 in) overall with a beam of 14 metres (45 ft 11 in) and a draught of 4.3 m (14 ft 1 in).Due to the frigate's broad beam, the ship is equipped with fin stabilisers. The frigate is powered by a combined diesel and diesel (CODAD) system comprising four SEMT Pielstick 6 PA6 L280 BPC diesel engines driving two shafts each turning a LIPS controllable pitch propeller. The CODAD system is rated at 6,580 kilowatts (8,820 hp) The vessel is also equipped with one 203-kilowatt (272 hp) bow thruster. Due to the mercantile construction design, the four diesels are all located within one machinery room for ease of maintenance. Both diesel fuel and TR5 aviation fuel is brought aboard at a single location at the stern compared to naval-constructed vessels which sport two. The ship also has three 750 kW (1,010 hp) diesel-electric generators located just fore and aft of the machinery room. VENTOSE has a maximum speed of 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph) and a range of 9,000 nautical miles (17,000 km; 10,000 mi) at 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph).VENTOSE was armed with two Exocet MM38 surface-to-surface missiles in launchers situated centrally atop the midships superstructure. However, at the end of the missile's life cycle in 2014, the launchers were removed as the French Navy did not intend to replace the capability aboard the ships.[6] The ship also mounts one 100 mm CADAM turret with the Najir fire control system located forwards and two 20 mm modèle F2 guns situated in atop the aft superstructure. The ship is equipped with DRBV-21C (Mars) air sentry, Racal Decca RM1290 navigation and Racal Decca RM1290 landing radars along with ARBG-1A Saïgon communications intercept, CSF ARBR 16A radar intercept electronic surveillance systems and two Dagaie decoy systems. The frigate is equipped with a 30-by-15- metre (98 by 49 ft) helicopter landing pad located on the stern and a 10-by-15-metre (33 by 49 ft) hangar. The ship is capable of operating the embarked Eurocopter AS565 Panther up to sea state 5. VENTOSE is capable of operating helicopters up to the size of the Eurocopter AS332 Super Puma. The ship has a complement of 90 including the aircrew and officers and 24 marines with capacity for a further 13 personnel. Crimean Shipyard launches new Karakurt-class corvette built for Russian Navy by Fatima Bahtić

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Butoma shipyard located in Kerch, Crimea, has held a launching ceremony for the new Karakurt-class corvette ASKOLD built for the Russian Navy.“The launch ceremony was held under the direction of Russian Navy Commander-in- Chief Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov who also inspected the course of surface shipbuilding at the Shipyard and its production capacities,” according to the Crimean State Council’s press office. The ASKOLD will be the second Project 22800 corvette built at the this shipyard, while the first corvette Tsiklon was put afloat last summer. Currently, the warship is undergoing a series of sea trials in Novorossiysk. The third corvette AMUR is at the stage of its construction in the Shipyard’s slipway, with the work on its hull completed and the assembly of its equipment underway, according to the ministry. The Project 22800 Karakurt-Class guided-missile corvettes are intended to conduct anti-surface and anti-air warfare, as well as coastal surveillance missions in littoral zones. Despite its lower class, the firepower of a Karakurt corvette can be compared to a frigate. These ships are capable of achieving and maintaining maritime supremacy of an assigned sea area and of delivering missile strikes against critical land facilities located at the depth of an enemy’s territory.Multichannel anti- aircraft artillery-missile system ensures strong defence of a ship from all types of aerial attack means. A total of 18 Project 22800 Karakurt-class corvettes are to be included in the Russian Navy’s Black Sea Fleet and Northern Fleet by 2022. Source : Navaltoday Hensoldt SA launches new naval surveillance radar Written by Justin Cronje Hensoldt South Africa has announced a newly developed active electronically scanned array (AESA) surveillance radar for naval, land and air applications.The ‘Quadome’ is a dual-mode, three-dimensional (3D), multi-mission naval radar for air and surface surveillance as well as target acquisition. The radar was initially announced at Defence Service Exhibition International (DSEI) in London, UK on 15 September. The announcement was a build-up to the launch in South Africa, which took place today at Hensoldt South Africa’s head office in Irene. Opening the launch, Managing Director of Hensoldt South Africa, Rynier van der Watt, said, “With the development of this technology, the Hensoldt Group is making significant investment into Hensoldt South Africa and as such into South Africa through one of the largest radar development programmes in South Africa in recent history.” Among the invited guests was Chief of the Navy Vice Admiral Mosiwa Hlongwane along with other high-level members of the SANDF, an Egyptian attaché and Executive Director of the Aerospace, Maritime and Defence Industries Association of South Africa (AMD) Sandile Ndlovu. Development of the new naval radar, van der Watt said, began with Hensoldt South Africa’s acquisition of Tellumat in late 2020 as the basis for the company’s new radar business unit. Then it was expanded with the launch of the Quadome Radar Development programme in close collaboration with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and key South African suppliers of defence electronics, with over 40 engineers collectively working on this product’s development since 2018. “Quadome is a result of many man-years of engineering effort to develop a world-class product that will revolutionise the radar landscape worldwide,” said van der Watt. Quadome features two main operational (surveillance and self-defence) modes that simplify operator interaction and reduce operator workload. Surveillance mode is used for general surface, and air surveillance, while the self-defence mode is employed for high-threat situations and target engagement, with helicopter support continuously available in either mode.

It is currently one of the largest defence radar development programmes in South Africa and entrenches Hensoldt South Africa as one of the major players in radar in the country. Hensoldt said the Quadome provides a clear picture of the environment to the commander of a ship. This picture includes targets, ships, aircraft, missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles. The naval radar can acquire and track targets in 3D space as well as provide early detection of a high-speed target. The radar also has a small footprint, making it relatively easy to deploy and use. Operating in C-band (for operationally advantageous reasons), the Quadome is a medium-PRF (pulse repetition frequency) pulsed doppler radar. Programme Manager of Hensoldt South Africa’s radar business unit, Jaco Botha, said, “We have specifically selected medium-PRF so that you can easily discriminate targets from the background clutter.” The radar also has an integrated Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) antenna. The software-defined radar has a configurable, flexible, and upgradable system. The Quadome’s high tracking accuracy is compatible with surface-to-air missiles (SAM) to support effective air defence operations, Hensoldt said.The entire radar consists of five major systems: radar antenna, antenna pedestal, maintainer laptop, radar processing cabinet and conditioner cabinet. Above deck is the radar antenna and pedestal and below deck is the laptop and two cabinets. The radar antenna is comprised of a phased array antenna, an auxiliary antenna and a IFF antenna. It is water cooled to prevent overheating. The pedestal consists of a mechanical

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part, the rotary joint and the antenna rotator. The rotary joint is complex, taking signals from the below deck equipment to the above deck equipment. RF signals, data signals, a fibre optical joint, power signals, the water-cool system as well as air to keep to the antenna dry flow through the rotary joint. The radar processing cabinet, as its name alludes to, handles all the different processing that goes through the radar, and has an add-on for the IFF integrated option. The conditioning cabinet includes the power supply system, the liquid cooling unit and dry air conditioning unit. The maintenance laptop is used for report finding, maintenance and upgrading. The Quadome is a gallium nitride solid-state transmitter that has a continuous 360-degree rotation. Its update rate is either four seconds (surveillance mode) or two seconds (self-defence mode). It has an AESA (active electronically scanned array) stacked beam with electronic stabilisation with elevation coverage up to 70 degrees. It has a range from 100 metres to 200 km and can process more than 1 000 air and surface targets. Provisions are made for an interrogating IFF antenna that is Mode-5, Mode-S and ADS-B compatible. The radar can be deployed in global environmental operations, operating between -40 and 50 degrees Celsius (it can survive temperatures up to 70 degrees Celsius). The Quadome automatically detects countermeasures such as jammers and can counter those interferences and has full performance in sea state five (rough conditions). In surveillance and self-defence mode, there is a helicopter support function that can be activated and in self-defence mode, there is a gunfire support (GFS) function. The GFS can have up to three surface targets designated for tracking by the operator and uses B-Scope-Video.Botha said the key benefits of the Quadome radar are its ability to identify small surface targets, give a reliable air picture, effectively evaluate threats, and provide fast-track initiation. He said the radar gives enhanced kill probability and survivability, has a high reliability level, and has cyber-threat resilience. The Quadome is aimed at the global market for tactical naval radar systems, mainly targeting offshore patrol vessels (OPVs), corvettes, light frigates, and support vessels. Because of its compact size, relatively low mass and price- performance ratio, the Quadome radar brings 3D air surveillance and air defence capabilities to vessels that that may otherwise only have been fitted with 2D target-detection capability. “Quadome is designed to maximise system performance, while minimising acquisition and life-cycle costs,” said Bennie Langenhoven, chief executive of the Hensoldt South Africa radar business unit. Hensoldt South Africa seeks to start production of the Quadome in South Africa by the second quarter of 2023 and produce a land version that is 70% the same as the Quadome, a year later.source : Defenceweb SHIPYARD NEWS

GTT obtains tank design order for two new LNG Carriers from Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries GTT announces that it has received an order from its partner the Korean shipyard Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI) for the tank design of two new LNGCs1 on behalf of an European ship-owner. As part of this order, GTT will provide the design and associated engineering services for the tanks of the vessels which will each offer a capacity of 174,000 m3. The LNGC tanks will be fitted with the GTT Mark III Flex membrane containment system. Deliveries of the vessels are scheduled for the third quarter of 2024. GTT is a technological expert in containment systems with cryogenic membranes used to transport and store liquefied gases. For over 50 years, GTT has been designing and providing cutting- edge technologies for a better energy performance, which combine operational efficiency and safety, to equip LNG carriers, floating terminals, land storage, and multi-gas carriers. GTT also develops systems dedicated to the use of LNG

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as fuel, as well as a full range of services, including digital services in the field of Smart Shipping. The Group is also active in hydrogen through its subsidiary Elogen, which designs and assembles electrolysers notably for the production of green hydrogen.GTT is listed on Euronext Paris, Compartment A (ISIN FR0011726835 Euronext Paris: GTT) and is notably included in SBF 120 and MSCI Small Cap indices. Source: GTT

Both dual fuel LNG Pure Car and Truck Carrier AUTO ECO & AUTO ENERGY have been successfully docked at Damen Shiprepair Dunkirk for planned maintenance for their first docking ever. The main scope consisted in mechanical works including shaft propeller & thrusters, hull and logo paint works and works on their 160 tons SWL quarter ramp. ROUTE, PORTS & SERVICES

Singapore widens seafarer vaccination campaign By : Sam Chambers Singapore is widening its vaccination programme for seafarers calling at the key Asian port city. According to port agency GAC, Singapore has announced that it will offer vaccinations to international ocean-going signing-on seafarers. Signing-on crew who will board their vessel within 24 hours upon arrival will be directly transferred to the vaccination centre upon arrival in Singapore and directly transferred to the ship after their vaccination. Vaccination will be offered to unvaccinated seafarers as well as seafarers who have taken their first Moderna vaccination shot 21 days before arrival in Singapore.Vaccination is voluntary and by informed consent. Companies will pay for the vaccination of their seafarers. The vaccination centre will commence operations on September 30. Source : Splash 247

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Coaster GLOBIA build 1979 arrived on Gdynia Roads 23 September 2021 Photo : Capt. Johan Trommel © Argentina seals 90-day deal with Jan de Nul to dredge Parana waterway Argentina’s government has formally agreed a 90-day deal with Belgian firm Jan de Nul to keep dredging the Parana River, a key grains thoroughfare, according to a resolution published on Tuesday in the Official Gazette. The resolution

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also included the launch of a tender for the longer-term maintenance of the inland waterway, along which some 80% of the South American country’s farm exports including soy, corn and wheat are transported. Reuters reported the short- term deal earlier this month, citing a government source. The dredging of the Parana, in question since the center-left government announced plans for the state to take a more active role in the waterway, is key for huge container ships being able to navigate from inland farm regions to the ocean. Argentina is the world’s top exporter of processed soy, the second largest producer of corn and a major exporter of wheat and barley. The depth of the Parana is a competitive advantage for the country’s exporters, allowing access for bigger ships. At the start of the year, Jan de Nul’s long-term concession to dredge the Parana expired. The new deal means the firm’s local subsidiary will carry out the work until a 180-day tender is completed. A longer tender will later be offered. According to the resolution, the work is urgent to “ensure the continuity of the operating conditions” of the waterway, especially given the extremely low level of the Parana River due to a historical drought upriver in southern Brazil.The Parana is at its lowest level in Argentina in almost 77 years, which has generated logistical difficulties for the country’s huge agro-export trade and hurt communities living along the banks of the river. Source: Reuters (Reporting by Reporting by Maximilian Heath and Adam Jourdan; Editing by Nicolas Misculin and Steve Orlofsky)

Fairlight Sydney Harbour on Sunday 19 September 2021 of Lady Gay Auckland NZ Photo : Chris Clarke © Shipping needs to step up vigilance over cyber risks THE cyberattack on CMA CGM has again highlighted the dangers faced by shipping from malicious actors taking advantage of an ever more digitally connected industry, reports London's Lloyd's List. CMA CGM had already been a victim of cyberattack last year, but the French container line is not alone. Other notable cases include the NotPetya attack that affected Maersk in 2017, the outage at the International Maritime Organization and Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) last year and an attack on South African ports operator Transnet earlier this year. "There is one incident on a ship every day, and attacks on shipping have increased 900 per cent in the three years to 2020," said HFW global head of shipping Paul Dean. "There is a ransomware attack once every 10 seconds." Speaking in a webinar before the latest attack, Mr Dean said container shipping had a greater vulnerability to attack than was seen in other sectors. Hackers say they have exposed part of CMA CGM's customer data via a link to Google Drive and threatened to 'lay out the entire database' in a week. "What happened on Golden Ray could easily happen on a containership from a cyberattack," he said. "Reefers and pressurised containers are also equally vulnerable. In terms of reefers, hackers may not be interested in food, but may be in relation to chemicals and dangerous goods. "You could imagine a stowage plan being altered and containers being put in the wrong place." Cyber security should be seen as an act of seaworthiness and due diligence in the same way that the International Safety Management Code was. The IMO's Maritime Safety Committee adopted Resolution MSC 428(98) in 2017 to give guidance on good practice in cyber security. "We do have IMO MSC 428, but again compliance is not

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enough, the same way that a vessel being in class does not mean it is seaworthy," Mr Dean said. The bigger issue, however, was the commercial one. "You have tight turnaround times in ports, so there is less time to remediate," he said. "The costs of delay are enormous. We need to be looking at protection against the key financial exposures."The solutions included undertaking a maritime cyber security review. Operational technologies on board ships needed to be reviewed as well. "There are many high-risk systems on containerships," he said. "The risks are real and if they are not keeping you awake at night, they should be. But the good news is that there are solutions." Source : schednet

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