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he MISSION of The Merchant Navy Association is to bring all serving and retired Seafarers together in a spirit of companionship, consideration and commitment towards a united lobby for the Community of the Sea Hi Shipmates, Please find below more snippets of information since circular #21 was published 24th November 2020. My thanks to MNA National Secretary, Pete Sinke’s daily publication “Maasmond Maritime - Shipping News Clippings”, Lloyds List, gCaptain, Maritime London, Flashlight and many others from the T’internet, not forgetting the items sent in by Readers and any other source I can access.
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The NG-12 operating near the Dutch Wadden Island Vlieland Photo : Flying Focus Aerial Photography www.flyingfocus.nl © ______1 MNA CIRCULAR 2020 - #22 09th December 2020
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The Merchant Navy Association Bringing Seafarers past & present together Through meetings and communications Comradeship and Support for all seafarers Merchant Navy and Fishing Fleets For information visit our website www.mna.org.uk ______
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TINA I HIT GROUNDED SHAHRAZ OFF BATU BERHANTI IN SINGAPORE STRAIT
, The 2004 built 5576 TEU container ship TINA I (ex YM GREAT) enroute from Singapore heading for Jakarta collided with the grounded SHAHRAZ Sunday on Monday night.
https://gcaptain.com/containership-grounds-next-to- wrecked-containership-in-singapore- strait/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed &utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Gcaptain+%28gCaptain.com%29&goal=0_f50174ef03-c2d1818e36- 139894965&mc_cid=c2d1818e36&mc_eid=4c72dd3685 ______Tug Crew Member Missing After Falling Overboard During Transfer https://gcaptain.com/tug-crew-member-missing-after-falling-overboard-during- transfer/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Gcaptain+%28gCapta in.com%29&goal=0_f50174ef03-c2d1818e36-139894965&mc_cid=c2d1818e36&mc_eid=4c72dd3685 ______Someone once said to me working on a ship is like being in prison, but you get paid...I think a lot of seafarers would agree with that now. Mark, cargo ship officer ______3 MNA CIRCULAR 2020 - #22 09th December 2020
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HM Coastguard Ends Search for Two Missing Fishermen Off England’s Coast - Mike Schuler - November 23, 2020 The HM Coastguard has ended a major search and rescue operation for two missing fisherman after their vessel sank Saturday morning off Newhaven, England. A third crew member was found clinging to a lifebuoy and he was recovered safely, according to the coast guard. The search began Saturday morning at around 6 a.m. local time when the HM Coastguard received an EPIRB alert from the fishing vessel Joanna C, a 45-foot scalloping vessel, about three nautical miles off the coast at Seaford near Newhaven. Three people were reported on board. HM Coastguard immediately sent the Coastguard rescue helicopter from Lydd, supported by the Coastguard rescue helicopter based at Lee on Solent and RNLI all weather lifeboats from both Newhaven and Eastbourne. Other fishing vessels in the area responded to the Coastguard radio broadcasts and assisted with the search. “Thankfully one of the three people on board at the time of sinking has been pulled out of the water and brought to shore by the Newhaven RNLI lifeboat but the intensive air and sea search for the two missing crew continues. Debris has been located close to location of the EPIRB alert location but no life raft has been found as yet,” said Piers Stanbury, HM Coastguard Controller and the National Maritime Operations Centre, on Saturday. The search was briefly suspended overnight Saturday, but it resumed Sunday morning before eventually being called off around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday after searchers returned no additional signs of the missing vessel or crew. “Sadly two other crewmen have not yet been found and all our thoughts are with their families and friends. It is testament to the local maritime community that HM Coastguard were so admirably supported throughout the day by nearby vessels and the local fishing communities who joined us in force and made strenuous efforts to locate their colleagues during the search,” said Chris Thomas, Deputy Director of HM Coastguard. At one point, Coastguard coordinators described tracking 14 vessels covering the search plan area including the two RNLI all weather lifeboats at sea.” The incident comes as the U.S. Coast Guard searches for four missing fishermen after their fishing vessel sank early Monday morning off the coast of Massachusetts. Four Missing After Commercial Fishing Vessel ‘Emmy Rose’ Sinks Off Massachusetts; Search to Continue Overnight ______U.S. Charges 31 Alleging Bribes to Fix Coast Guard Mariner Credentialing Test Scores … The indictment alleges that Dorothy Smith, as part of her position as a Coast Guard credentialing specialist at an exam center in Mandeville, Louisiana, was authorized to enter scores for examinations that merchant mariners were legally required to pass in order to obtain licenses to serve in various positions on vessels. The examinations test mariners’ knowledge and training to safely operate vessels under the authority of licenses. According to the indictment, for over seven years, Smith engaged in a scheme that involved taking bribes to fix exam scores, enabling license applicants to bypass the required testing. This resulted in the applicants illegally obtaining a range of licenses for officer-level positions, including the most important positions on vessels, such as master, chief mate, and chief engineer, according to the District Attorney’s statement on the indictments. .. See more at https://gcaptain.com/u-s-charges-31-alleging-bribes-to-fix-coast-guard-credentialing-test- scores/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Gcaptain+%28gCaptai n.com%29&goal=0_f50174ef03-c2d1818e36-139894965&mc_cid=c2d1818e36&mc_eid=4c72dd3685 Where else in the world does this happen? ______4 MNA CIRCULAR 2020 - #22 09th December 2020
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CABIN FEVER
A homage to John Masefield’s “Sea Fever” by Trevor Millum
I must go down to the pub again, to the lovely bar in the snug And all I ask is a pint of beer and a dog upon the rug And the hand-pump’s groan and the barmaid’s grin, And the grey beard on the landlord’s face, and Aunty with a gin,
I must go down to the pub again for the call of the local cider Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied; And all I ask is a friend or two with the jolly banter flying And a packet of crisps by my lips and someone else who’s buying.
JOHN MASEFIELD’S “SEA FEVER”
I must down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky, And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by; And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white sails shaking And a grey mist on the sea’s face, and a grey dawn breaking.
I must down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied; And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying, And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying.
I must down to the seas again, to the vagrant gypsy life, To the gull’s way and the whale’s way where the wind’s like a whetted knife; And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow rover, And a quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick’s over. ______Oil Tanker Hit by Blast at Saudi Terminal in Red Sea The ship’s manager confirms the Maltese-flagged MT Agrari was hit by an unknown source about one meter above the waterline, causing a breach. The vessel is reported stable. https://gcaptain.com/greek-operated-tanker-hit-by-mine-at-saudi-terminal-in-red- sea/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Gcaptain+%28gCaptain.c om%29&goal=0_f50174ef03-c9cd6d7571-139894965&mc_cid=c9cd6d7571&mc_eid=4c72dd3685 ______5 MNA CIRCULAR 2020 - #22 09th December 2020
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Brixham father and son are the faces of RNLI Christmas appeal By Guy Henderson Torbay lifeboat volunteer James Hoare and his dad Jeff are two of the new faces of the RNLI’s major Christmas appeal. The appeal hopes to raise more than £2m in donations after what the charity says has been an unprecedented summer facing the challenges of saving lives during the coronavirus pandemic. In an appeal letter which is being delivered to round six million households across England, Jeff Hoare talks about how proud he is of his son, who was keen to become a lifeboat volunteer from a young age. But he also worries for James when he is called out to save those in difficulty. When James is called out on a shout, Jeff always tracks the lifeboat’s progress online and feels a huge sense of relief when his son returns home safe. When James was eight, he went on a school visit to see the Torbay lifeboat in Brixham harbour, and loved to see the lifesavers launch to those in difficulty. He used to tell his dad that he wanted to ‘drive the boat’ one day – and now he is doing just that. The crew at Torbay have faced a tough summer this year. With thousands of foreign holidays being cancelled, Devon saw a huge increase in the number of visitors. In one four-day period, the crew were called out eight times. Source: inyourarea ______FSO Safer: New deal to secure oil tanker abandoned off Yemen The tanker is carrying over one million barrels of oil with experts saying a breach could affect marine life Houthi rebels have agreed to allow a UN mission to inspect and secure an abandoned oil tanker off Yemen's Red Sea coast, the UN has announced. The FSO SAFER is loaded with more than a million barrels of crude oil and experts have warned of an environmental catastrophe if the vessel breaks apart. The tanker has had virtually no maintenance since the start of Yemen's devastating civil war five years ago. UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said the work could begin early next year. The rebels reached a deal granting a UN team access to the tanker in July, but the decision was never implemented. Mr Dujarric said the new agreement, announced in an official letter from the Houthis on Saturday, would be more formal and "represents an important step forward in this critical work". The 45-year-old FSO SAFER is anchored about 60km (37 miles) north of the rebel-held port of Hudaydah, which is a key lifeline for aid supplies to much of Yemen's population. The UN has repeatedly called for action to avert an oil spill from the rusting vessel, which would not only devastate marine life in the Red Sea, but could also destroy the livelihoods of locals and disrupt aid deliveries. But securing a more long-term solution has been complicated by a dispute over the oil on board the vessel, which the Houthis have insisted they should be able to sell. The UN, however, is said to be discussing the division of the proceeds between the Houthis and the Yemeni government, which is backed by a Saudi-led coalition of Arab states. Yemen's civil war has reportedly killed more than 100,000 people and triggered what the UN says is the world's worst humanitarian crisis. Source : BBC News ______MSC on massive buying spree to narrow gap with Maersk SWISS-ITALIAN shipping line Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is closing the capacity gap on its 2M partner, Maersk by continuing to expand its fleet with a series of opportunist box ship purchases. With the containership charter market virtually sold out across all sizes, Alphaliner said MSC has "embarked on a massive buying spree of second-hand tonnage worth around US$180 million, anticipating asset price rises, on the back of a fast-improving charter market". The consultant described the daily hire rates on the very few charter ships that become open as "going through the roof", and it seems that MSC's ambitious plans for growth have turned to buying second-hand tonnage. Transactions by MSC, both on the charter and S&P (sales & purchase) markets, are kept closely under wraps, but Alphaliner said it understood that the carrier was buying four 8,200 to 8,500-TEU Zeaborn Ship Management-controlled ships for a total price of $114 million. And, according to vesselsvalue.com data, MSC purchased a quartet of 2006-built 8,533 TEU sister vessels, the ER Tianping, ER Tianshan, ER Tokyo and ER Texas, on October 30 for $28 million each. ______6 MNA CIRCULAR 2020 - #22 09th December 2020
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First Cut in Golden Ray Salvage Progresses Through Keel
Mike Schuler November 25, 2020 Responders are continuing with the first cut in the salvage of the Golden Ray car carrier in St. Simons Sound, Georgia, the St. Simons Sound Incident Command said Wednesday in an update on the cutting process. The cutting of section one has now progressed through the keel, where
the thickest and most structurally dense portion of the hull. Engineers meanwhile have been gathering data and modifying operations to increase cutting efficiency, and they now expect cutting to move more quickly through the remainder of the section, according to the incident command. So far, minor pollution has been reported within the proximity of the wreck and along the shoreline. Responders continue to recover small pieces of debris, some of which are oiled. Light oil sheening continues to be observed adjacent to the wreck during the daily aerial and on-water surveys. Last week, a lightly-oiled bird was recovered inside the Environmental Protection Barrier and safely transferred it to a regional wildlife facility for rehabilitation. Natural Resource Advisors have also removed the carcasses of a pelican and a gull from the Environmental Protection Barrier. The carcasses were not oiled.
The hull of the wreck of the Golden Ray shows the progress of the Section One cut. St. Simons Sound Incident response photo.
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The 150-yard safety zone around the Environmental Protection Barrier is increased to 200 yards for recreational vessels. The Incident Command is also reporting drone sightings over the wreck site. “Our crews are working under very challenging conditions. Recreational boats impeding the safety zone and drone activity in the area where our teams are actively working can be a distraction that leads to a mishap or injury,” said Incident Commander Tom Wiker, Gallagher Marine Systems. “We ask that people please respect the safety zones as they are in place for the safety of the public and responders”
The hull and the topside of the wreck of the Golden Ray shows the progress of the Section One cut. Photo released November 20, 2020. St. Simons Sound Incident response photo. The VB10000 began cutting the Golden Ray within an erected Environmental Protection Barrier on November 6, more than a year after the car carrier wrecked in St. Simons Sound, Georgia. Some twenty- five hours into the cut the cutting chain broke. The Golden Ray was carrying about 4,200 vehicles when it lost stability and grounded as it departed the Port of Brunswick in September 2019. All vehicles remain inside the ship’s cargo holds and will be cut along with the wreck’s hull. ______
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Mammoet launches 6,614-ton mega crane By Alex Dahm A 6,614-ton (6,000 tonne) capacity super heavy lift crane has been announced by Mammoet. The Netherlands-headquartered international heavy lift and transport specialist said the SK6,000 will typically be used to lift modules for the construction of FPSO projects, in bigger blocks. These can weigh up to 5,512 tons (5,000 tonnes), Mammoet said. It will also be able to handle, for example, a 1,654-ton 492- foot tall, flare tower in one piece. Mammoet said the SK6,000 allows EPCs to build bigger than ever before, with modules lifted directly onto the hull, without a requirement to rotate either the modules on land, or the ship. The new crane follows the same design as the 5,512-ton capacity SK350 and the smaller SK190. While it can be erected on a full ring, the required set up area can be reduced by as much as 45 percent by just using a segment of track. This is due to the ballast being located in the centre of the ring and not at the rear on the opposite side of the ring from the boom foot. Maximum outreach is 472 feet while ground bearing pressure is designed to remain low. Giovanni Alders, Mammoet sales director, said, “With its long outreach, small minimum footprint and relatively small site impact, the SK6,000 greatly reduces the topside integration time. Needless to say, with larger building blocks you spend less time connecting and testing, and more time producing.” The news follows the announcement in May 2019 of the world’s largest land-based crane and big brother to all these SK cranes, the 10,000 tonne capacity SK10,000. Like the other super heavy lift Mammoet cranes this latest one is containerized for shipping. More news to follow on this new giant as it becomes available. Source : americancranesandtransport ______R.N.L.B. THE PRINCESS ROYAL (CIVIL SERVICE No.7) Malcolm Cook was on hand with his camera when the restored Hartlepool lifeboat THE PRINCESS ROYAL (CIVIL SERVICE No.7), (O.N.828) was lifted out of the Hartlepool Marina. The hull can be seen well crusted wh marine growth after several years in the water. The boat was the town’s lifeboat from 1939 until 1968 when the RNLI downgraded the station to an inshore vessel. After Hartlepool, The PRINCESS ROYAL was moved to the Humber as the No.2 boat until 1969 when she was put into the reserve fleet. In 1976 she was sold out of service and was renamed LA ROCHELLE. She was traced years later to be ‘out of use’ in Wales and
Malcolm Cook as the photographer was gifted back to Hartlepool, where local resident, the late Brian Stringer, was the main stay in her restoration. Sadly, since Brian’s death the boat has laid idle within the Marina. At last some tender loving care is now being given to her to preserve her for the port. Source “Tees Packet” (an eNewsletter dedicated to the Tees with. Anyone interested in ‘Tees Packet’ contact Derek Hinds at [email protected] . ------
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Boxship Tina I collides with Iranian containership grounded for 6 months off Batam By : Marcus Hand In a freak accident Greek containership TINA I has grounded off Batam, Indonesia, colliding with the Iranian containership SHAHRAZ, which has been grounded at the same location for six months The Cyprus-flag, 67,270 dwt, 2004- built, TINA I ran aground near Batu Berhanti at 23-40hrs on 22 November appearing to collide with stern of the SHAHRAZ. Local reports confirmed the grounding and that it was being investigated by the Basarnas Batam post. Based on vessel traffic data the Greek-owned and managed TINA I had sailed from Pasir Panjang terminal in Singapore at 23-00hrs bound for Jakarta, Indonesia and headed towards the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme in the Singapore Strait. An industry source said the Master could have become disorientated at night in the busy shipping lane. The 2008-built, 86,018 dwt, Iranian-flagged containership SHAHRAZ having apparently suffered a broken-back and grounded following a collision with the 2001-built 23,573 dwt Indonesian-flagged bulker SAMUDRA SAKTI, on 11 May this year. The Iranian ship has remained aground in Indonesia waters since then. Source Seatrade Maritime News
------Hundreds of thousands of seafarers remain stuck at sea during the pandemic https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2020-11-20/hundreds-of-thousands-of-seafarers-remain-stuck-at- sea-during-the-pandemic Hundreds of thousands of sailors remain stuck at sea during the pandemic in what some have called a 'humanitarian crisis.' Some crews have been unable to get ashore for more than a year because of the coronavirus, as not every country recognises seafarers as key workers. The UK Chamber of Shipping says "international recognition" for sailors is needed if trade is to continue. ------Bellingham War Cemetery Following on from the article on MN POW's in the latest MNA bulletin. I visited Bellingham War Cemetery just before lock down
where graves of MN seamen who died in the prison camps near Bremen are now buried. The pictures show the cemetery and plot of their headstones. If these images are of use to the editor please pass them on. Regards … John Moore (mem no 3001) ------10 MNA CIRCULAR 2020 - #22 09th December 2020
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Map details rising incidents of crew abandonment - Sam Chambers November 27, 2020 Cases of crew abandonment are on the rise again, albeit the world has been given far greater transparency on where these despicable acts are taking place thanks to the enterprising work of a British sister and brother. Cases of desperate shipowners abandoning their vessels and crews last spiked in 2017, but the number of incidents is now heading back up. There’s a level of institutional acceptance by certain actors A map has been created showing every abandoned case around the world as NUSPM tracked by the official International Labour Organisation database on the matter, supplemented by cases that have been reported in the media. The map was created by Periplous, a research space run by Matthew and Eliza Ader, a brother and sister team from London. The pair carry out open-source investigations into a variety of issues with a current focus on seafarer abandonment. The Aders created a spreadsheet, dataset, and interactive map detailing active seafarer abandonment cases. The pair were inspired to carry out the project after reading Ian Urbina’s bestseller The Outlaw Ocean, which chronicles crime and survival on the high seas. The map, which went live in September this year and is updated every month, shows hotspots for crew abandonment at the moment include Sharjah, Istanbul, and Malta. “We have seen an increase in cases,” Eliza Ader told Splash. While the numbers have stayed steady around the 35 mark since 2017, this year already has seen 45 active cases as tracked by the ILO plus another four added to the Ader database. Nearly half of these cases were added to the Periplous database in the last month and a half. These new additions include seven tankers belonging to Palmali Shipping, a Turkish-Azerbaijani company registered in Malta whose CEO and founder was arrested in March for connections to the 2016 Turkish coup attempt. “Seafarer abandonment is a grievous violation of worker’s rights compounded by a lack of attention and what appears to be a level of institutional acceptance by certain actors,” commented Matthew Ader. Despite efforts by local authorities to stamp out the practice in recent years, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) remains the number one spot for abandoned ships, led by Sharjah. The UAE accounts for 12% of the global total, according to Periplous data. In terms of nationalities, Indian seafarers have suffered the greatest number of abandonment cases followed by their Ukrainian counterparts. For more details on individual cases, click on the map below.
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------The Guernsey Lifeboat station has reached a notable milestone - 1.500 callouts , or "Shouts". The two Guernsey station lifeboats ELIZABETH and MARGARET MILIGAN & SPIRIT OF GUERNSEY returning from a "Shout" Photo : Tony Rive (c) The lifeboat station was originally established in 1803 through local public interest and was taken over by the RNLI in 1861. Since then, the station lifeboat has launched at least 1,500 times, saving some 593 lives and bringing to safety a further 2000 persons. In its time, the Guernsey lifeboat crew members have been widely recognised for their bravery through receipt of numerous awards from various Flag States, foreign lifeboat organisations, insurers and the RNLI. These include Two RNLI Gold, Three Silver and 15 Bronze medals. Since 1997 the station has been equipped with the "Severn" type " SPIRIT OF GUERNSEY " capable of 25 knots, to which was added in 2019 an Atlantic 85, a 35 knot Inshore boat for a two year trial period. This has significantly improved the response capability of the lifeboat station. The 1,500th call involved both lifeboats and was to assist the Guernsey Police in a search for a missing person, fortunately found safe ashore. Lifeboat Operations Manager and ex crew member Chris Harvey says " As well as being a very capable, rapid response boat in her own right, we also have more options where both boats can work together more efficiently or support each other. For example, a search of the cliffs will involve the All Weather Lifeboat searching further out, with a better view from her higher Upper Steering Position, with the Inshore Lifeboat searching very close in amongst the rocks and gullies." By the end of 2019 the lifeboat station had dealt with 42 call outs, the busiest year on record. Taking into account the fact that the station had two lifeboats available for the second half of the year, that sometimes both launched for the same shout, we launched 46 times. We also finished the year with a total of 81 afloat training exercises, double the usual number, in order to get the crew trained up on the Inshore Lifeboat. It is humbling to think that all of this has been achieved by a volunteer crew of 20 and demonstrates their absolute dedication, commitment and hard work. ------12 MNA CIRCULAR 2020 - #22 09th December 2020
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Hurtigruten’s Lofoten to Become Training Ship After nearly six decades servicing the Norwegian coast, the LOFOTEN is slated to leave the Hurtigruten fleet in 2021 and become a training ship. Hurtigruten announced on Thursday it has signed a letter of intent with the Norway- based educational foundation Maritim videregående skole Sørlandet (Sørlandet’s Maritime High School) for the sale of the classic vessel. The 151- bed ship is due to welcome her first students in August 2021. "This opens a new chapter in MS’s rich and proud history. She has been a part of everyday life along the Norwegian coast for generations. Now, she will train the next generation of seafarers," said Hurtigruten Group CEO Daniel Skjeldam. The school has trained young mariners since 1927. The LOFOTEN will be their fifth training ship, where students live, work and practice their skills onboard the vessel. "There is a growing demand for skilled seafarers, especially those with a background from training ships. The acquisition of MS LOFOTEN is an important step forward for us. She is a true gem that deserves to be looked well after," added Tor Helge Egeland, the school’s director. Through the sales agreement, Hurtigruten has reserved the rights to charter MS LOFOTEN from the foundation during periods outside the school year. Hurtigruten also announced it is looking into launching one or more LOFOTEN farewell voyages on the Norwegian coast in spring 2021, source : cruiseindustrynews ------£19.95M for improvement works across Scotland’s Canals by Zlatan Hrvacevic The Scottish Canals has just announced that £19.95 million of improvement works are set to get underway across Scotland’s canals this winter. As reported, this capital investment from Scottish Government will see major works and essential upgrades take place throughout the canal network, safeguarding the heritage assets for the future. Within the capital investment, £1 million has been dedicated to dredging in both Highland canals, whereas on the Union Canal, £6.25 million has been granted to reinstate the canal and towpath at Muiravonside following a major breach in August 2020. Around £4 million will be spent on improvements on the Caledonian Canal, which contributes £15 million to the local economy in the Highlands. “The Caledonian Canal welcomes over 1,400 boats each year and supports the Highland economy. By investing in our assets throughout the canal, we are not only improving the canal infrastructure, we are investing in the local area and ensuring the waterway can bring tourism for many years to come,” said Catherine Topley, Chief Executive, Scottish Canals. Also included in the works is the replacement of Gairlochy top lock gates at Lock 17. Throughout the winter, £3.7 million will also be spent upgrading Lock Gates 1-4 and improving numerous bridges on the Crinan Canal. This planned investment is part of Scottish Canals’ Asset Management Strategy 2018-30, which prioritises improvements on all canal infrastructure in Scotland, based on condition and risk. Source : dredgingtoday ------Photos: Section One of Golden Ray Wreck Cut and Lifted Onto Barge Interesting https://gcaptain.com/photos-section-one-of-golden-ray-wreck-cut-and-lifted-onto- barge/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Gcaptain+%28gCaptain .com%29&goal=0_f50174ef03-e87b22623e-139894965&mc_cid=e87b22623e&mc_eid=4c72dd3685 ______Update: Vendée Globe Skipper Rescued from Liferaft https://gcaptain.com/rescue-underway-for-vendee-globe-skipper-who-abandoned- ship/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Gcaptain+%28gCaptain.c om%29&goal=0_f50174ef03-f37ec20fc3-139894965&mc_cid=f37ec20fc3&mc_eid=4c72dd3685 ------13 MNA CIRCULAR 2020 - #22 09th December 2020
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U.S. Coast Guard Completes Unmanned Surface Vehicles Test Off Hawaii gCaptain The U.S. Coast Guard has completed a 30-day demonstration and evaluation of unmanned surface vehicles off Oahu. The focus of the test, which wrapped up in early November, was to explore how current and emerging technologies might be used to enhance maritime domain awareness in remote regions. The test also showed ways USVs with assorted sensor capabilities might support the Coast Guard’s missions around the globe ranging from search and rescue, to law enforcement. A Coast Guard prototype unmanned surface vehicle “It’s clear that autonomous technology is a performs a test off Oahu, Hawaii, Oct. 7, 2020. U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of the Coast Guard Research and growing industry, and has great potential to Development Center/Released enhance Coast Guard operations,” said Cmdr. Blair Sweigart, the demonstration’s director from the Coast Guard Research and Development Center. “Combined with artificial intelligence algorithms, unmanned systems could be a game changer.” During the test, the Coast Guard examined USVs from Saildrone and Spatial Integrated Systems to understand their capabilities and effectiveness. The USVs participated in a variety of operational simulations to detect and alert the Coast Guard to both legitimate and nefarious behavior. One of the service’s main goals, as outlined in the Coast Guard’s Strategic Plan 2018-2022, is to “evaluate emerging technologies, such as unmanned platforms, artificial intelligence, machine learning, network protocols, information storage, and human-machine collaboration for possible use in mission execution.” These tests will help the Coast Guard to identify how USVs could be used to support search and rescue operations, improve Marine Environmental response, enhance Port Security, aid in the fight against illegal maritime smuggling, and identify vessels engaged in illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. “The demonstration helped us understand what these technologies currently are, and are not, capable of,” said Sweigart. “These vessels proved to be very effective across a variety of mission areas. The results of this study will help shape how the Coast Guard, and our partners, incorporate USVs into our future operations.” ------A ship stuck between Corona rules and refused port access in Asia! A crewmember boarded a company vessel recently. He passed a negative COVID test in his home country and a negative test in the country of joining. He spent a week in a quarantine hotel prior boarding. He was tested positively by authorities in China 13 days after boarding. Hard to believe he had COVID; he had no symptoms and none of the other crew was tested positive. A second test was continuously refused despite all efforts from the company, agents and insurance. The vessel was seized in China for 10 days. Pilots, agents and their families were put in quarantine. All costs were declared to vessel owners! After release of the vessel, she was refused by all countries in Asia because of a positive tested crewmember. Finally, vessel deviated to Vladivostok; the only port that accepted her. All crew was tested and results were negative. The crewmember involved disembarked. Only then vessel was allowed to call other ports again. Meanwhile vessel could not trade for almost 4 weeks! Our company has now provided COVID19 self-test kits onboard to protect ourselves and our crews. An unacceptable situation since owners and crew were not allowed to defend themselves. Hope this will not happen to any other shipowner! ------14 MNA CIRCULAR 2020 - #22 09th December 2020
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BOOK REVIEW by : Frank NEYTS “Ocean Freighter Heyday”. Recently Coastal Shipping Publications published a new title “Ocean Freighter Heyday”, written by Malcolm Cranfield. The three decades following the end of the Second World War, before the container revolution took hold over dry shipping, may be described as the “Ocean Freighter Heyday”. Many ships which survived the war remained in service well in to the 1960s while newly-built ships were only slowly developed from pre-wars designs. This book looks at the British and north Continental European ships which were serving international trade until the end of the 1970s. The four sections of the book cover some of the best known companies offering scheduled cargo liner services plus views of the ships berthed in the UK and north continental ports, with a few overseas, and of ships underway in local rivers and waterways. A final section looks at tramp ships. These older and slower vessels had mainly voyaged worldwide carrying bagged, neo-bulk cargoes or bulk
cargoes although many found employment on charter to cargo liner companies. The author, Malcolm Cranfield’s interest in ships started at Portishead in 1960 while attending Bristol Grammar School. In 1974, after qualifying in London as an accountant, he joine Ocean in Liverpool, moving in 1993 to the French line CMA CGM. From 2001 he worked on ship leasing in Marseille until returning home following their acquisition of MacAndrews. Like all books issued by Coastal Shipping Publications, value for money! “Ocean Freighter Heyday” (ISBN 978-1-913797-02-7) is a hardback book of 96 pages, lavishly illustrated. The price is £17.00 plus £1.70 UK postage and £5.00 overseas postage. Ordering via all good bookshops, or directly via the publisher, Coastal Shipping, 400 Nore Road, Portishead, Bristol BS20 8EZ, UK. Tel/Fax: +44(0)1275.846178, www.coastalshipping.co.uk , e-mail: [email protected]. Alternatively it can be purchased at all good bookshops. ------The CHIRP Charitable Trust is pleased to announce the publication of 2 Insight Articles. The first article ‘Anchoring and Anchoring Equipment’ is concerned with a revised Insight in to anchoring procedure and practice. The second Insight ‘Achieving Cost Savings from Learning Opportunities’ outlines the beneficial cost savings of taking early action to avoid an incident based upon near miss reporting.
These Insight Articles are freely available here. ______Navy to Scrap USS Bonhomme Richard After Fire https://gcaptain.com/navy-to-scrap-uss-bonhomme-richard-after- fire/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Gcaptain+%28gCaptain.c om%29&goal=0_f50174ef03-f37ec20fc3-139894965&mc_cid=f37ec20fc3&mc_eid=4c72dd3685 ______
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Sweden requires more info to reopen 1994 ferry disaster case Swedish authorities said Friday they need more information before deciding whether to reopen the case of a 1994 ferry sinking in the Baltic that killed 852 people, in one of Europe’s deadliest peacetime disasters at sea
Swedish authorities said Friday they need more information before deciding whether to reopen the case of a 1994 ferry sinking in the Baltic that killed 852 people, in one of Europe's deadliest peacetime disasters at sea. A TV documentary aired Sept. 28 on the M/S ESTONIA includes video images from the wreck site showing a hole in the hull measuring 4 meters (13 feet) on the starboard side. In 1997, Sweden, Estonia and Finland concluded in a report that the ferry sank after the bow door locks failed in a storm. The report flatly rejected the theory of a hole, which has long been the focus of speculation about a possible explosion on board, or collision with another vessel. “In order to be able to further assess the relevance of the new film material and compare it with the 1997 report from the Joint Commission of Inquiry, more documents need to be collected and further analyses carried out,” the Swedish Accident Investigation Authority said Friday. The authority also said it needs surveys of the seabed conditions at the site and to make analyses of the ship’s hull structure and materials “to assess the appearance of the holes in the ship’s hull.” It added that investigators have been given the opportunity to review the unedited raw film material and have also inspected the ferry's bow visor in Sweden. In 1995, the three countries agreed that the wreck is considered as a final place of rest for victims of the disaster, and must be respected. Some 758 bodies remain entombed on the car ferry, which rests 80 meters (265 feet) underwater. Source : The Associated Press ------Update: Vendée Globe Skipper Rescued from Liferaft https://gcaptain.com/rescue-underway-for-vendee-globe-skipper-who-abandoned- ship/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Gcaptain+%28gCaptain.c om%29&goal=0_f50174ef03-8a37674e30-139894965&mc_cid=8a37674e30&mc_eid=4c72dd3685 ______SAIL Seafarers' Advice & Information Line is the Citizens Advice service for seafarers and their families. Contact for free advice on benefits, debt, housing, referral to Relate and much more. Phone 0800 160 1842 or email [email protected]. ______Seafarers UK has launched the UK Maritime Anchor Fund Seafarers UK has launched the UK Maritime Anchor Fund to support working age UK National merchant seafarers, impacted by COVID-19. ------16 MNA CIRCULAR 2020 - #22 09th December 2020
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ZJA plans to transform a 1749 shipwreck into an underwater museum in Amsterdam The AMSTERDAM will be put on display in a huge basin that’s designed to serve as an underwater museum On a stormy night in January 1749, a Dutch east India company (VOC) ship called the AMSTERDAM ran aground off the coast of Hastings in the English channel. now, a team led by The AMSTERDAM will be put on Amsterdam city archaeologist Jerzy Gawronski, deloitte, display in a huge basin that’s designed to mammoet, VEKA shipyards and architects ZJA, has devised serve as an underwater museum a plan to turn the hull of the 18th century shipwreck into an underwater museum that will be moored in Amsterdam. when the 40 meter long vessel became unsteerable and ran aground, all 330 sailors, carpenters, soldiers, officers and passengers were able to reach the English shoreline unharmed. however, the ship – and all its cargo – has since been swallowed up by seven meters of sand. the preserved cargo that remains there today offers a unique archaeological opportunity to discover more about 18th century Amsterdam and its cultural heritage. plans are to bring the ship to AMSTERDAM and investigate it under water in a dock with transparent windows underwater archaeology near Hastings is tricky to carry out as the shipwreck is submerged in the sand and mud of the beach. this project proposes a specially designed salvage dock that will lift the wreck, with water and all, and sail it to Amsterdam. the wreckage will then be investigated under water, in a dock with transparent windows. the public can experience the ship, the investigation and the finds from close up, sometimes even hands on. underwater archaeologists will dive to excavate the ship once moored at a favourable location, a canopy will be added to the dock so it can be used as a research facility and venue for visitors. visiting this museum will be like entering a theatre that engages the public with the discoveries that the divers and researchers find inside the wreck. events will be organized to show the finds and put them into context. the combination of technology and cultural heritage staged in this fashion intends to present a new history of Amsterdam and Dutch colonial past. the project is being further developed in cooperation with the city of Amsterdam and an active exchange with Hastings intends to secure a lively connection to the original location. presently, the hull of the wreck is buried under sand off the coast of Hastings source : designboom ------Maritime and Coastguard Agency is looking for: Head of Maritime Security and MLC. ______Lost Maps of the Spanish Armada: Ten hand-drawn maps of the Spanish Armada have surfaced in London and been brought by a private collector. An export ban has been imposed by the British Government in the hopes that £600,000 can be raised to keep these maps in a British institution. The maps are the only contemporary depiction of the battle. Dr Sam Willis has spoken to Professor Dominic Tweddle, Director General of the National Museum of the Royal Navy about why these maps are so important to British history and the forging of a British national identity. ------17 MNA CIRCULAR 2020 - #22 09th December 2020
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Lucky Mariner Rescued 86 Miles Off Port Canaveral, Florida Mike Schuler November 30, 2020 The crew of a containership located a missing mariner clinging to the bow of his partially sunken boat approximately 86 miles east of Port Canaveral, Florida, on Sunday. The man, identified as 62-year-old Stuart Bee, had been missing since setting out on his 32-foot Sea Ray from the Cape Marina in Port Canaveral on November 27 and did not return. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville received initial report of the missing man at 11:40 a.m., on Saturday from a member at Cape Marina stating Bee typically does not stay out overnight on his boat. Watchstanders dispatched a C-130 Hercules aircrew from Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater to respond and directed Coast Guard Station Port Canaveral watchstanders to issue preliminary and extended communications in an effort to locate the missing man. The 7th District Coast Guard command center watchstanders meanwhile issued an Enhanced Group Calling to mariners in the vicinity to keep a lookout for the vessel and report any findings to the Coast Guard. A U.S. Customs and Border Patrol air marine asset also assisted in the search. Amazingly, the crew of the 225-meter MV Angeles located the man alive on the hull of his boat and took him aboard at approximately 11 a.m. Sunday. Photos show Bee clinging to the bow of the vessel without a lifejacket or any type of flotation. “Saving lives at sea is our highest calling. This is a truly incredible outcome that demonstrates the bond among all mariners and our community,” said Capt. Mark Vlaun, commanding officer of Sector Jacksonville. “Thank you to our mission partners that launch into action and to all who got the word out to find and rescue Mr. Bee” ------Containership ONE Apus Loses ‘Significant’ Number of Containers Overboard in Pacific -Manager Mike Schuler December 1, 2020 An Ocean Network Express containership has lost a “significant” number of containers overboard in the Pacific Ocean approximately 1,600 nautical miles northwest of Hawaii, the ship’s manager has reported. NYK Shipmanagement Pte Ltd said the containers were lost overboard during severe weather on Monday night (November 30) as the vessel was underway from Yantian, China to Long Beach, California. During the voyage, the vessel encounter a storm cell producing gale-force winds and large swells, causing the ship to roll heavily and resulting in the containers dislodging and falling into the ocean, the company said. “The Master diverted the vessel to ensure the ongoing safety of the crew and ship until conditions eased,” it said. The ONE Apus is a 14,000 TEU containership built in 2019 measuring 364-meters in length and sailing under the Japanese flag. The vessel operates on Ocean Network Express’s Far East Pacific 2 (FP2) Service. “A notification was sent to the USCG in Honolulu and NYK Shipmanagement is coordinating with stakeholders to find a port of refuge for the vessel to assess any damages and determine the numbers of containers lost,” the statement from NYK Shipmanagement said. “A full investigation will be conducted into this incident in conjunction with the Flag State and the relevant maritime authorities,” it added. More information was expected to be released as it became available. ------
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Containership ONE Apus Loses ‘Significant’ Number of Containers Overboard in Pacific -Manager Mike Schuler December 1, 2020 An Ocean Network Express containership has lost a “significant” number of containers overboard in the Pacific Ocean approximately 1,600 nautical miles northwest of Hawaii, the ship’s manager has reported. NYK Shipmanagement Pte Ltd said the containers were lost overboard during severe weather on Monday night (November 30) as the vessel was underway from Yantian, China to Long Beach, California. During the voyage, the vessel encounter a storm cell producing gale-force winds and large swells, causing the ship to roll heavily and resulting in the containers dislodging and falling into the ocean, the company said. “The Master diverted the vessel to ensure the ongoing safety of the crew and ship until conditions eased,” it said. The ONE Apus is a 14,000 TEU containership built in 2019 measuring 364-meters in length and sailing under the Japanese flag. The vessel operates on Ocean Network Express’s Far East Pacific 2 (FP2) Service. “A notification was sent to the USCG in Honolulu and NYK Shipmanagement is coordinating with stakeholders to find a port of refuge for the vessel to assess any damages and determine the numbers of containers lost,” the statement from NYK Shipmanagement said. “A full investigation will be conducted into this incident in conjunction with the Flag State and the relevant maritime authorities,” it added. More information was expected to be released as it became available. ------UN calls for seafarers to be designated as key workers to resolve crew change crisis https://splash247.com/un-calls-for-seafarers-to-be-designated-as-key-workers-to-resolve-crew-change- crisis/ ------Vandals shoot arrows at Sharpness Lifeboat Station By Huw Mabe Damage has been caused to Sharpness Lifeboat Station after arrows were shot at the doors. Several arrows narrowly missed damaging SARA'S (Severn Area Rescue Association) main lifeboat, the Pride of Sharpness, after penetrating the specialised marine cladding on the doors. Police are now investigating after the damage was discovered last Sunday. A post on the SARA Facebook page said: "Whilst attending station for some routine maintenance our crew were devastated to find that damage has been intentionally caused to the main boathouse doors on the keystone boathouse which houses our main lifeboat. "An individual or group have decided to use the doors as target practice for a bow and arrows "Several extremely sharp arrow tips were found to have luckily missed the Pride of Sharpness, after penetrating the specialised marine cladding on the doors. "With the force required to break through this material there is clearly a dangerous weapon in the hands of someone particularly irresponsible. "The incident has been reported to the police and and we are asking for anyone who has seen anything suspicious over the last few weeks to come forward with information "We will be seeking pricing to replace the cladding which is not cheap. We are all very angry and disappointed by this mindless vandalism to our station that our volunteers work hard to maintain. A spokesman for Gloucestershire police confirmed they were investigating reports of criminal damage to a property in Sharpness, which is believed to have happened in the last three weeks. Anyone with information should contact the police quoting incident 145 of November 29, either through their website or on 101. Source : Gazette ------19 MNA CIRCULAR 2020 - #22 09th December 2020
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VLCC tanker caught in storm, ordered to remain adrift, damaged By : Mikhail Voytenko VLCC crude oil tanker was cruising in North sea, waiting for orders (understood in ballast), since middle of November. Tanker was caught in passing storm while drifting, bunker tank vents were torn off, fuel spilled out onto cargo deck.
There were serious problems in engine room too. Master asked owner to allow tanker to get under way and shelter somewhere, but company said he had to drift and “wait for orders”. Tanker reached shelter and was berthed later.
Judging from photos, crew are obliged to wear masks. Source : maritimebulletin
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Four crew taken from Marinakis tanker off Togo By : Declan Bush FOUR crew have been kidnapped from a medium range chemical and oil tanker off Togo. The 2006-built, Marshall Islands-flagged, 37,662 dwt AGISILAOS (IMO: 9315745)was travelling from Pointe Noire, Congo to Lome, Togo when six armed attackers boarded the ship about 75 nautical miles south of Lome, on Sunday evening. Security consultancy Dryad Global said the crew of 23 included Russians, Romanians and Filipinos. It is owned by the GreekMarinakis Groupand operated by Capital Ship Management. The boarders also took electronic equipment and $16,000 in cash.UK security firm Ambrey said the ship had carried out an evasive manoeuvre before the boarding, including increasing its speed out of a starboard turn. She slowed from 12.7 knots to 3.7 knots and had resumed her course by 2130 hrs. The ship has since been reported safe and called at Lome. Dryad said the incident was the 24th kidnapping in the Gulf of Guinea this year with 122 crew taken. It said pirates were attacking ships further out to sea, perhaps out of desperation after a string of failed attacks. It took place in Ghanaian waters, five nautical miles west of theGulf of Guinea high-risk area. “While the design of this vessel does not signal any overarching vulnerabilities, this incident highlights the desperation of perpetrators in the region,” Dryad said. “Counterpiracy operations and logistical strains mean larger vessels may be targeted should attacks targeting smaller vessels with vulnerable characteristics be unsuccessful.” It said further attacks in the region were highly likely and vessels should exercise caution. AGISILAOS was attacked about 22 nm north-east from the site of another recent attack, where three crew were kidnappedfrom thebunkering tankerStelios Ktwo weeks ago. Source : Lloydslist ______Singapore approves Manila crew-change hotels https://lloydslist.maritimeintelligence.informa.com/LL1134952/Singapore-approves-Manila-crew- change-hotels ------Carnival Horizon returns to Miami as cruise companies prepare to resume voyages By Matthew Arrojas – Reporter, South Florida Business Journal Carnival Cruise Line returned CARNIVAL HORIZON to PortMiami as the company readies to resume voyages in the U.S. for the first time since mid-March. The 3,960-passenger vessel docked in Miami recently, and it is the first ship from Doral-based Carnival Cruise Line's fleet to prepare to embark passengers. While the company does not plan to set sail until February 2021 at the earliest, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently laid a pathway for cruises to resume, even as the Covid-19 pandemic persists. Carnival Cruise Line has three ships with itineraries departing from Miami beginning in February. That includes CARNIVAL HORIZON, CARNIVAL SUNRISE and CARNIVAL CONQUEST. The cruise line also plans to relaunch cruises at Port Canaveral in Central Florida and Port of Galveston in Texas in February. Port Canaveral would be the company's busiest port, with four ships aiming to resume voyages in early 2021. However, all vessels must receive approval from the CDC before they can sail resume voyages with passengers. The CDC's approval process includes extensive testing, simulated voyages in order to test safety precautions, and submit detailed plans in case there were to be any onboard Covid-19 outbreaks. It's unclear how long this approval process may last, but Carnival Horizon's return to Miami is a positive indicator that cruise companies are actively putting precautions in place to allow for the resumption of sailings. Cruises were first suspended in mid-March after multiple outbreaks onboard cruise ships caused many to idle offshore while passengers quarantined, sometimes for weeks. Source: bizjournals ------Shopping on Black Friday? Remember the stranded seafarers who make it possible ------
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Nuclear-powered carrier returns from SouthAtlantic after propeller blade fell off Mission aborted: Russia’s new complex for the expanded Vostok Antarctica station will be delayed with a year as SEVMORPUT has to turn back to St. Petersburg after sailing zigzag outside Angola for a month. Time is running out for delivery of 5,000 tons of containers and modules for the Vostok station to Antarctica. Sevmporput had an estimated arrival at Prydz Bay on the eastern shores of the continent on November 20. However, since midOctober the giant nuclear-powered container carrier has sailed zigzag outside the Angolan coast in the South-Atlantic with a broken propeller. Rosatomflot, the operator of Russia’s state-owned fleet of civilian nuclear-powered vessels, chose to keep silent about the trouble and has not answered any questions on the issue from The Barents Observer. Social media sites, however, had a lively debate about the reasons for the breakdown. As previously reported, it became clear that a propeller blade had fallen off. Divers flew to Angola to assist in cutting off a second blade in hope of restoring the balance. Since the ship is nuclear-powered it couldn’t make port call, but had to stay outside the 12-nautical miles off the coast. Now, newspaper Kommersant can inform that the divers’ repair attempts were unsuccessful and as the time-window for reaching the Antarctica summer season is about to close, it is decided to call Sevmorput home. The giant ship will sail to St. Petersburg to unload the modules and containers, before entering dry-dock for repairs. …………………. The ship was docked in St. Petersburg in January this year, shafts were shifted and other maintenance work carried out. A full survey of the hull, propeller and shafts were done. This is a very strong propeller system designed to sail in ice-covered waters in the Arctic. ……………………..….. . The station was founded by the Soviet Union in 1957. The first buildings are long gone under the snow that accumulates by about 7 cm a year in this part of Antarctica. New buildings were later erected, but nothing near the new modern complex now underway onboard Sevmorput. The modules are supposed to be put ashore at the Russian Progress station on the shore of Prydz Bay. The transport to the inland Vostok will be pulled by snow-tractors. Financially, the new research station and its transportation are carried out on the basis of a public-private partnership with Novatek, Russia’s largest private-owned natural gas company producing LNG in Sabetta on the Yamal Peninsula and currently constructing the giant Kola Yard in Belokamenka outside Murmansk. Source : Barents Observer ------Plea to remember stranded seafarers during holiday season https://lloydslist.maritimeintelligence.informa.com/LL1134930/Plea-to-remember-stranded-seafarers- during-holiday-season ------Shipping Industry Commits to Eliminating Single-Use Plastics in 2021 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/shipping-industry-commits-to-eliminating-single-use- plastics-in-2021 ------UN Resolution Urges ‘Key Worker’ Designation for Seafarers https://gcaptain.com/un-resolution-urges-key-worker-designation-for-seafarers/ ------Stena Line takes delivery of third new ferry to join Irish Sea fleet in 2020 ------22 MNA CIRCULAR 2020 - #22 09th December 2020
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Additional Details on Container Collapse Aboard ONE Network Boxship BY THE MARITIME EXECUTIVE 12-04-2020 05:44:08 Additional details and the first pictures have emerged of the container collapse on the boxship ONE Apus in the Pacific. The full extent of the loss remains uncertain as it is too dangerous for the crew to enter the area while the ship remains at sea. The container ship’s owners, Chidori Ship Holding, and managers NYK Shipmanagement provided a few additional details about the collapse and the current situation while cautioning that the priority at this time remains on getting the vessel and its crew safely to port. They are reporting that the Apus is proceeding “cautiously” toward Kobe, Japan with a current ETA on December 8. The first images of the collapse are also appearing on social media coming from one of the crewmembers aboard. The companies have not released any official photos. The image circulating shows seven or eight bays collapsed with some containers hanging over the side of the vessel. It is apparently in the mid-ship region as undamaged stacks can be seen beyond the area of the collapse. The companies also issued a slight revision to their prior estimates, saying that the lost and damaged containers are approximately 1,816 boxes, down from a prior estimate of more than 1,900. However, the estimate on the number of dangerous goods containers has been increased to 64 of the boxes. It remains unclear how many containers fell overboard during the collapse which happened on the night of November 30 approximately 1,600 nautical miles northwest of Hawaii. A large number of unstable containers also presents the risk of additional losses before the vessel reaches port. The U.S. Coast Guard in Hawaii issued a precautionary warning to mariners due to the uncertainty of the situation. The companies said that a notification had been sent to the JRCC in Honolulu and Guam and that they continue to work with the JRCC in Honolulu. So far, there have been no reported sightings of the lost containers and it is uncertain how many may remain afloat after the accident. “Once berthed, it’s expected to take some time to offload the dislodged containers that remain on board,” the companies said in their statement. “Then, a thorough assessment will be made on the exact number and type of containers that have been lost or damaged.” The incident, which continues to have the potential to be the single largest loss by a container vessel that was not a casualty, is reported to have occurred in seas that were running 5 to 6 meters (16 to 19 feet) with winds at Force 4 on the Beaufort scale, which is termed a “moderate breeze” at speeds of 13 to 18 mph. “Once the ONE Apus is in port and deemed safe, a full investigation will be conducted into this incident in conjunction with the Flag State and the relevant maritime authorities,” the companies said. The root cause analysis and investigation will look at all aspects of the situation, including the vessel’s routing, loading, equipment, and fitness for purpose in extreme weather. Having entered service in 2019, the Apus is a new vessel. She is 138,6111 DWT with a carrying capacity of 14,000 TEU. She measures 1,194 feet in length with a 167-foot beam. She is registered in Japan. ------23 MNA CIRCULAR 2020 - #22 09th December 2020
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53,000 Scousers meet in Anfield for a 'Scousers Are Not Stupid' convention.
Steven Gerrard addresses the crowd. 'We are all here today to prove to the world that Scousers are not stupid. Can I have a volunteer please?'
Wayne Rooney gingerly works his way through the crowd and steps up to the stage.
Gerrard asks him 'What is 15 plus 15?'
After 15 or 20 seconds Rooney says, 'Forty!'
Obviously everyone is a little disappointed. Then the Scousers start chanting 'Give him another chance! Give him another chance!'
Gerrard says, 'Well since we have a capacity crowd, world-wide press and global broadcast media here, I think we can give him another chance.'
So he asks, 'What is 5 plus 5?'
After nearly 30 seconds he eventually says, 'Twelve?'
Gerrard looks down and just lets out a dejected sigh. Everyone is disheartened and Rooney starts crying.
But then the 53,000 Scousers begin to yell and wave their hands shouting, 'Give him another chance! Give him another chance!'
Gerrard, unsure whether he is now doing more harm than good eventually says, 'OK then, what is 2 plus 2?'
Silence hangs over the stadium.
Rooney closes his eyes, and after a whole minute eventually says, 'Four?'
Pandemonium breaks out throughout the stadium as the Scouse crowd stand to a man, wave their arms, stomp their feet and scream.
'Give him another chance! Give him another chance! ______From Church Announcements: Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your husbands. **** Miss Charlene Mason sang "I will not pass this way again," giving obvious pleasure to the congregation. **** At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be "What is hell." Come early and listen to our choir practice. (**** This evening at 7.00 pm there will be hymn singing in the park across from the Church. Bring a blanket and come prepared to sin. ______Shipping halted as freighter remains aground in Detroit River ------24 MNA CIRCULAR 2020 - #22 09th December 2020
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UK Hydrographic Office to host virtual ADMIRALTY Blue Data Conference on 26 January 2021 gCaptain Event will bring together leading experts to address some of the defining questions for our ocean industries and the marine environment The UK Hydrographic Office will host its virtual ADMIRALTY Blue Data Conference, “Addressing the big marine questions,” on Tuesday 26 January 2021. The digital event will bring together leading experts in ocean science, marine data and the Blue Economy to explore the transformative power of blue data and address the big marine questions. The series of talks and panel discussions will include how shipping’s digital and data transformation is redefining the future of navigation, from the bridge to the boardroom – from driving safety standards and unlocking new efficiencies, to supporting the advance of autonomous shipping. Sessions will also look to define the Blue Economy, and its potential to change millions of lives, as well as how the global marine community could unlock trillions of dollars of sustainable economic value over the next 10 years. Finally, participants will get a chance to hear from experts who are setting the agenda on the sustainable management of our ocean resources, and find out how data and partnerships are transforming our relationship with the oceans for the better. The virtual conference will be held on Tuesday 26 January 2021 at 10:00 am GMT and attendance is free. Find out more and view our full speaker line up here: https://discover.admiralty.co.uk/blue-data- conference ------Gifts for Christmas from Richard Tennant I have four copies of each of my two books : https://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/publication/tramp-to-queen/9780752446257/ https://www.ferrypubs.co.uk/product/rms-queen-mary-final-voyage/
I was wondering whether you thought that there might be some interest amongst your readership in a ‘Winter Shelf Clearance Sale’
Tramp to Queen, including CD of the BBC 1964 interview from Master at Sea RRP £19.99 Special clearance price £14.00, with free delivery
RMS Queen Mary – The Final Voyage, including CD of the YouTube clip The Last Great Cruise RRP £22.50 Special clearance price £15.00, plus UK & Island Untracked Royal Mail: £2.80
Books can also be signed ‘Susan Treasure Jones’ on request.
I look forward to hearing what you think and I will quite understand if you decide to ‘pass’ on this. Kind regards Richard [email protected] ------Pearl Harbor Attacks - As It Happened - Radio Broadcasts (7 Dec 1941) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50Buw4XYc8E&feature=youtu.be ______ONE Apus Update: Photos Show Cargo Carnage as Containership Arrives in Kobe https://gcaptain.com/one-apus-update-new-details-on-dangerous-goods- cargo/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Gcaptain+%28gCaptain .com%29&goal=0_f50174ef03-dbe8d6da0e-139894965&mc_cid=dbe8d6da0e&mc_eid=4c72dd3685 ------25 MNA CIRCULAR 2020 - #22 09th December 2020
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Dover & District Merchant Navy Memorial Fund
Founder & Committee Member: Donald Hunter MN (Rtd), 44 Farrers Walk, Park Farm, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3NL Chairman: Ian Hunter, Brunger House, Appledore Road, Tenterden, TN30 7DD Treasurer: Tim Brant, 28a Bassenhally Road, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 1RN ------26 MNA CIRCULAR 2020 - #22 09th December 2020
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Crew changes: a comprehensive guide
The UK Club has been working with over 200 members of our correspondents network to produce a comprehensive document that outlines challenges and changes for crew changes in ports. The document is structured to answer 4 simple questions:
*Are routine crew changes permitted in your port? *If they are allowed, are there any restrictions in do so? (e.g. Mandatory COVID-10 tests, quarantine requirements etc.). *Are crewmembers that are either sick or injured permitted to be disembarked in your port? *If they are allowed, are there any restrictions in doing so? (e.g. Mandatory COVID-10 tests, quarantine requirements etc.)
The document will be updated regularly when the situation changes and the Club hopes Members will find it invaluable when liaising with charterers and local agents for planning crew changes. The document is easy to navigate by using the simple A-Z index at the front.
Read more and download > Or https://www.ukpandi.com/news-and-resources/articles/2020/crew-changes---a-comprehensive- guide/?dm_i=33T,75NLA,LGE99N,SZ2EB,1 Source:- UK P&I Club ------Disabled for 2 weeks Aframax tanker taken on tow By : NIKOLAY TORKIN Crude oil tanker ANASTASIA I understood to be taken on tow by Sri Lankan offshore tug VIRGO (IMO 92766760), on Dec 4, halfway between Andaman islands and Sri Lanka, after 10-day drift or probably, towage by Indian CG/Navy. Convoy is sailing in southwest direction, port of destination probably DubaiCrude oil tanker ANASTASIA I, IMO 9200964, dwt 105278, built 1999, flag Panama, manager SUTLEJ SHIPPING LINE PVT LTD, India (EQUASIS). Source : Maritime bulletin ------
27 MNA CIRCULAR 2020 - #22 09th December 2020
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Returning seafarers may avail of free COVID-19 testing, says DOTr Returning seafarers may avail of free COVID-19 testing starting this December, which will be financed through the P270 million funds allocated for the maritime sector, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Saturday. “Only inbound or returning Filipino seafarers who have disembarked through Philippine ports and airports are entitled to avail of the free COVID-19 testing, as covered by the Bayanihan 2 fund. This will be conducted by a service provider to be sourced by the PPA [Philippine Ports Authority],” the DOTr said. The financial aid was included in the provisions of the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act, which is intended for those badly hit by the coronavirus disease pandemic. On top of this, the DOTr said it would waive the collection of port fees for shipping companies. The DOTr will use P250 million to subsidize fees to be collected from domestic shipping owners, specifically, for dockage and lay-up fees. Shipping companies may get financial aid if they have a Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC), Provisional Authority (PA), or Special Permit (SP), the DOTr said. “Additionally, shipping companies/operators must be a holder of a valid accreditation certificate issued by PPA [Philippine Ports Authority]. Shipping companies/operators who have pending applications for accreditation are also eligible, unless otherwise said application has been denied by PPA,” the DOTr added. “The financial assistance shall also be on a ‘first come, first served’ and per vessel, per transaction bases” Source: The Inquirer ------Wadden Island Association pleased with Dutch government decision to ban cargo ships from the area in bad weather Following the MSC ZOE disaster, both the Netherlands and Germany are both halting the ‘southern route’ via the Islands in bad weather The Waddenvereniging, which represents the Wadden Islands, has said that it is “hugely pleased” by the Dutch government’s decision to introduce regulations against using the MSC Zoe’s route during bad weather. The MSC ZOE is a near-400 metre long cargo ship that lost a large part of its cargo (342 containers) north of the Wadden Islands on January 1, 2019. As reported by the Omrop Fryslân, the Dutch government is following guidance from the Onderzoeksraad voor Veiligheid (Safety Research Board). Also reported by the Omrop Fryslân, Germany has taken similar steps in the region around its Wadden Islands. Ellen Kuipers, of the Waddenvereiniging, says “in hazardous circumstances all ships in the area will be told that the routes over the Islands are unsafe. The Netherlands will contact the ships heading East, whilst Germany will now also warn ships coming from the East.” The ‘southern route’ won’t be completely closed: “if you were to send all ships via the northern route, there are lots of disadvantages too. The route is much smaller and narrower”, says Kuipers. “Both routes are really unsafe. The Safety Research Board has said that the Dutch government isn’t protecting the Wadden Islands well at all. The government needs to have a more active role, and they’re moving towards that.” Other measures for safety will have to be agreed at an international level, for example regulations to make the biggest cargo ships safer, and better controls on loading and container safety. Following the MSC ZOE disaster the Netherlands, Germany, and Panama (the home port of MSC) have all upped their regulations to try and make shipping safer. Source : Northern Times ------
28 MNA CIRCULAR 2020 - #22 09th December 2020
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Vintage 'superyacht' put up for sale by Ferguson's shipyard By David Goodwin A VINTAGE 'superyacht' inherited by the Scottish Government when ministers nationalised Ferguson Marine has been put up for sale. The 25-metre vessel, Anahita V, was discovered following the takeover last year. She was designed and built in 1952 by Feadship, a Dutch company, but it's not clear how the vessel — which requires 'complete renovation and restoration' — ended up at Ferguson's. Anahita V is described as a 'gentleman's motor yacht' and is being marketed across a range of boat publications and websites. She was constructed with a teak plank and metal structure and the accommodation offers a master suite, two guest suites, two deck saloons, the wheelhouse, galley, skipper's cabin and a three-berth crew cabin. Tim Hair, turnaround director at the yard, said: "The yacht is part of the inventory of assets compiled when the shipyard went into administration. "We do not know why it was purchased and have no reason to keep the vessel. "Given its teak construction, we don't have the resource or tools within the shipyard to renovate it. "The best course of action is to sell it." Perhaps someone can bring what was once a stylish and elegant yacht back to life and into service. Source : Greenock telegraph ______UK Supreme Court rules maritime arbitrators must disclose bias MARITIME arbitrators are under a legal obligation to disclose circumstances indicate justifiable doubts as to their impartiality, the UK Supreme has ruled. The London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA) in the case of Halliburton v Chubb. LMAA was an intervener in the case, in which Halliburton sought payment under an insurance policy it had entered into with Chubb. Chubb was held partially liable by a US court for damages caused by the DEEPWATER HORIZON oil rig disaster in 2010. The rig, operating in the Macondo Prospect in the Gulf of Mexico, exploded and sank resulting in the death of 11 and the largest spill of oil in the history of marine oil drilling. Chubb declined to pay, arguing that the settlement agreed by Halliburton, which provided cementing and well-monitoring services to BP in the Gulf of Mexico, was unreasonable. The London law firm, HFW (Holman Fenwick Willan) was represented by George Eddings, Jonathan Webb, Craig Neame. and Cecilie Rezutka. Source : Schednet ______Tanker Rescues Two People Clinging to Wood Plank in Torres Strait Mike Schuler December 7, 2020 A passing tanker transiting the Torres Strait off the coast of Australia helped rescue two people clinging to a wood plank after their vessel sank. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority reports that a coastal pilot on the Marshall Islands-flagged MT Godam contacted Townsville Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) at 7:15 a.m. on December 3 to report a sighting of two people on a timber plank in the water. The location for the sighting was reported to be 10km southeast of Sue Islet, Warraber Reef. Conditions were reported as rough with two to three meter swells and wind around 30 knots. “Townsville VTS immediately contacted the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) who tasked its Challenger search and rescue jet from Cairns and a Queensland Government rescue helicopter to the area. “Both aircraft arrived on scene at about 9am, at which point in time the tanker’s crew had managed to retrieve one person from the water successfully. The second person was rescued from the water by the rescue helicopter,” the AMSA said. The agency said the two people entered the water at about 4 p.m. the day before after their boat sank for unknown reasons. ------
29 MNA CIRCULAR 2020 - #22 09th December 2020
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Navy reservists stood down amid sweeping budget cuts Danielle Sheridan POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT THE military is to make £1 billion in cuts over the next year, with Navy reservists suspended for the first time as part of sweeping savings to the Armed Forces. Ben Wallace, the Defence Secretary, has signed off on the Royal Naval Reserve being stood down until April next year in a bid to save £7.5 million. It is understood that all drill nights, training weekends and two-week training activities for the 2,700 Royal Navy reservists enlisted will be “paused”, although they will remain at “high readiness if needed”. The 150 reservists currently mobilised, as well as the 300 on the full-time Reserve service, will be expected to continue as normal. The Daily Telegraph understands that the move is one of a range of cost-cutting measures being implemented by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) as it looks to make in-year savings on the £13 billion black hole Mr Wallace inherited when he took over the brief in July last year. A further £2 million will be saved by not sending HMS Prince of Wales to America next year for essential training as part of the Westlant Exercise. Instead similar training will now take place in British waters. Forces shortfall: Pressing need for ‘cyber warriors’ The military does not have enough “cyber warriors” to combat the threat from Britain’s adversaries online, the Defence Permanent Secretary has warned. Appearing before the defence select committee, Sir Stephen Lovegrove said that the Armed Forces had a pressing need for more recruits well versed in cyber. He said: “There is no point in employing people if they don’t have the right kit.” Meanwhile, Army Reserve training days will be scaled back from 38 to 32, which it is thought will save £11 million, while the RAF’s Boeing E-3 Sentry aircraft fleet, which is due to be replaced by Wedgetail in 2023, will be halved from six to three. The MoD, which has an annual budget of £41.5 billion, plans to sell three of the aircraft once decommissioned at a saving of £138 million. Civil servant recruitment will also be paused until the spring, which will save £8 million for the Army and £750,000 for the Navy. The cuts come after Mr Wallace secured £16.5 billion for defence over the next four years in the spending review. Admiral Lord West, the former First Sealord, called the suspension of Navy reservists “short-sighted”. However, sources said the “record settlement” secured from the Treasury last month for defence spending was “not for plugging black holes” but to fund a “once-in-a-generation modernisation”. Tobias Ellwood MP, chairman of the Commons defence select committee, said: “Securing savings by diminishing the reservist contribution will not just impact on overall operational capability and national resilience but do little to encourage potential recruits to sign up to the Reserve.” He added that retiring “the E-3s before their replacement, the Wedgetail, is brought fully into service, will challenge our ability to police our increasingly contested skies”. A defence source said: “The settlement received by defence was hugely welcome, but we know this does not solve all of our problems.” Source:- Daily Telegraph ------Stena Line says role in UK delivery of Pfizer vaccine going well Ferry firm Stena Line’s role in the roll-out of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is going well, and the firm is prepared to deal with any eventuality of Brexit trade talks, the company’s Brexit chief said on Friday. “We have trust and confidence in the government to use these last few days (of Brexit talks) wisely... we will be ready for any eventuality thrown at us,” Ian Hampton told Sky News, adding that the transportation of Pfizer/BioNTech’s vaccine was “very good.”“Our ships are operating on time. We’re happy to be part of the solution to be able to make sure that UK gets the vaccines that is required so that it can start its programme of vaccination on Monday according to the government process.” Source : Reuters Reporting by Guy Faulconbridge and Alistair Smout; editing by Michael Holden ------
30 MNA CIRCULAR 2020 - #22 09th December 2020
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Insurance claims from ONE Apus box spill set to top $50m By : Sam Chambers The total insurance bill from the ONE APUS box spill this week is set to top $50m. More than 1,900 containers – including around 40 boxes containing dangerous goods – tumbled into the Pacific Ocean on Monday as the Japanese boxship encountered a violent storm cell en route to America. The Ocean Network Express (ONE) ship has now turned around and is headed to the Japanese port of Kobe, set to arrive on Tuesday. Fortunately no crew were injured during the storm and the heavy rolling of the magenta-coloured ship. “Once berthed, it’s expected to take some time to offload the dislodged containers that remain on board. Then a thorough assessment will be made on the exact number and type of containers that have been lost or damaged,” ONE said in its latest update on the accident. The accident is the worst loss of boxes at sea since the MOL COMFORT sank seven years ago. The annual average number of containers lost at sea around the world for the years 2017 through 2019 numbered 779, according to the World Shipping Council, providing some perspective on the scale of Monday’s accident. At an average FOB value of $25,000 per box, according to estimates from Singapore’s CTI Consultancy, the cargo claims are set to be in the region of $47.5m, while other items such as off hire and repairs will ensure the insurance bill tops $50m. The ship is insured by the Japan P&I Club with its cargo insurance also coming from a Tokyo- based insurer. The US Coast Guard issued a warning to Hawaii mariners as a precautionary measure to ensure vigilance when far out to sea. A sistership, ONE AQUILA, suffered a similar accident on October 30 this year, also while en route to Long Beach. The ship lost around 100 containers and diverted to Tacoma and had a few days of repairs before rejoining ONE’s network on November 11. Both the ONE AQUILA and ONE APUS were built at Japan Marine United’s Kure shipyard. In March last year, another ONE vessel, the 8,614 teu HELSINKI BRIDGE, also lost a number of containers overboard while heading from Boston to Wilmington in the US. Source : Splash 247 ------
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31 MNA CIRCULAR 2020 - #22 09th December 2020
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Attacks in One Week: The Rising Risk of West African Piracy BY ANKUR KUNDU It's no secret that African waters are among the most perilous in the world when it comes to piracy. Tom Hanks' "Captain Phillips" brought attention to Somalian piracy, but the immediate concern for ship owners is on the opposite side of the continent: West Africa. West Africa's Gulf of Guinea has been topping the charts for quite some time now when it comes to piracy and kidnapping. Last week, however, the problem accelerated: A total of four cases has been recorded in a single week, spanning from November 26 to December 2. In this week, a total of 14 crew members have been directly abducted from their ships, something that happened in just three days from two different ships. In one incident on November 26, the general cargo ship Milan was attacked and boarded by pirates, who went on to kidnap 10 crew members. In a separate incident three days later, the Greek tanker Agisilaos was attacked and boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Guinea south of Lome, Togo, while she was en route from Pointe-Noire, Republic of Congo, to Lome. Four crew members - including Filipino, Romanian and Russian nationals - were kidnapped, and the pirates escaped the scene. The list doesn't stop there. Armed pirates stormed the cargo vessel Tango Rey in Conakry Anchorage, Guinea. Six armed pirates boarded the ship and looted the superstructure and the living quarters of the crew. The last attack was repulsed. On December 2, the oil tanker Levanto was attacked in Nigerian waters by a host of pirates. Fortunately, the guards onboard thwarted the attack. Kidnappings rose by 40 percent in the Gulf of Guinea in the first nine months of this year, and the region of West Africa's coast now accounts for 95 percent of global maritime kidnappings, according to data from the International Maritime Bureau (IMB). West African pirates armed with guns and knives have attacked everything from oil platforms to fishing vessels and refrigerated cargo ships. Out of all the countries in the Gulf of Guinea, Nigeria (particularly the Niger Delta) accounts for the bulk of attacks on these ships. Source : MAREX ------
Aging: Ah, being young is beautiful, but being old is comfortable. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ First you forget names, then you forget faces. Then you forget to pull up your zipper…... it's worse when you forget to pull it down. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "It isn't premarital sex if you have no intention of getting married." - George Burns ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." - Jack Nicholso ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
On the breasts of a barmaid from Sale, Were tattooed the prices of Ale. And on her behind, For the sake of the blind, The same information in Braille. You will need Glasses ______
32 MNA CIRCULAR 2020 - #22 09th December 2020
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Colin
A wealthy man living in Darwin, Australia, decided that he wanted to throw a party and invited all of his friends and neighbours.
He also invited Colin, the only aborigine in the neighbourhood.
He held the party around the pool in the backyard of his mansion. Everyone was having a good time drinking, dancing, eating prawns and oysters from the BBQ and flirting.
At the height of the party, the host said, 'I have a 15ft man-eating Crocodile in my pool and I'll give a million dollars to anyone who has the balls to jump in.'
The words were barely out of his mouth when there was a loud splash.
Everyone turned around and saw Colin in the pool fighting the croc. He was jabbing the croc in the eyes with his thumbs, throwing punches, doing all kinds of stuff like head butts and chokeholds, biting the croc on the tail and flipping it through the air like some kind of Judo Instructor.
The water was churning and splashing everywhere.
Both Colin and the croc were screaming and raising hell.
Finally Colin strangled the croc and let it float to the top like a dead goldfish.
Colin then slowly climbed out of the pool. Everybody was just staring at him in disbelief.
The host says, 'Well, Colin, I reckon I owe you a million dollars.'
'Nah, you all right boss, I don't want it,' said Colin.
The rich man said, 'Man, I have to give you something. You won the bet. How about half a million bucks then?'
'No thanks... I don't want it,' answered Colin.
The host said: 'Come on, I insist on giving you something.
That was amazing. How about a new Porsche and a Rolex and some stock options?
Again, Colin said: "No."
Confused, the rich man asked, 'Well Colin, then what do you want?
Colin said:
“I want the bugger that pushed me in” ______My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE. "If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning." ______
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That’s all from me now folks. Wishing you all a Happy Christmas and a Healthy New Year
Stay Safe Shipmates Good Health, Fair Winds and Calm Seas. Take Care.
Yours Aye, Malcolm
Malcolm Mathison National Vice-Chairman Merchant Navy Association Tel: 01472 277 266 Mob: 07831 622 312 Email: [email protected] www.mna.org.uk Registered Charity No. 1135661
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