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Swedish Shipping Gazette DSM 19 Edition Welcome to Donsö And welcome to Donsö Shipping Meet!

en years ago we embarked upon visit Donsö for a unique opportunity to year we offer a seminar and a workshop the journey that has taken us to learn more about the shipping industry. related to HR & Crewing. Commercial T this place – and what a journey it Meet will also be held again this year with has been! Who would have thought that we do this because we have seen a the theme: Surrounding World Analysis DISCOVER when we arranged the first Meet back in decrease of applicants to the shipping – Business intelligence, Sustainability 2009 (then called Donsö Tanker Meet) related universities of Sweden and also and Future recruiting. New to this year is that the interest for this venue would have to Compulsory school with maritime Financing Meet which will be a comple- grown like this. These two amazing days connection, and we as an industry must ment to Commercial Meet. The focus will we welcome about 2000 delegates to dis- take action in order to ensure that we be financing sustainable shipping with its cuss shipping and shipping related topics. have as competent Swedish seafarers in related challenges and opportunities. STENA the future as we have today. Stena AB är en internationell koncern med as always our ambition this year is to The discussion of how we will reach the grand banquet dinner will be ca 15 500 anställda runtom i världen. make DSM as welcoming and genuine as this goal will follow as a theme during held in the harbour of Donsö. During Koncernen verkar inom verksamhetsområdena ever possible. We do this by utilizing the the rest of DSM as well, together with the the evening an exceptional three-course locally available people and resources other themes; business intelligence and dinner will be served and the best-selling färjetrafik, offshore, drilling, rederi, and building the venue in a way that we sustainability. authors and business coaches Christer fastigheter, finans och hope will lead to rich and inspiring meet- The opening seminar is held by our Olsson and Jonas Hammarberg will be nya investeringar ings and sharing of knowledge. All under Main sponsor Wärtsilä. We are grateful to speaking to us all about ”The power of our common denominator – shipping. We our sponsors and to our partner Stena, we humanity in the future world”. strive to stay true to our island origins – could not have done this without them. We are also pleased to welcome our origins with a long tradition of shipping. dear friend Tommy Körberg back to the We offer catering, transportation and just like before, we offer our exhib- DSM banquet again. 2017 he gave us an guides whom will all be there to make itors speed meetings – an opportunity to unforgettable musical experience – we you feel as welcome as ever possible. connect with the right people from the are sure that we will not be disappointed. The day before DSM the shipping shipping companies. As a complement to We hope that you all find these two companies of Donsö and the rest of Swe- the pre-booked meetings we hope that days inspiring and that you also take the den arrange a special event for future you all feel inspired to also connect with opportunity and visit the vessels in the recruiting in to the maritime industry. A each other more spontaneously – maybe harbour. day where we invite teenagers from the in our garden area or anywhere else you So to you all: Welcome and let’s meet! Gothenburg region out to Donsö for a day might bump in to each other. filled with education and activities relat- 2017 we debuted a focus on both HR Donsö Shipping Meet ed to shipping. 2 200 young people and & Crewing issues and Commercial topics Dick Höglund, Jonas Backman, their teachers, as well as counsellors, will with two separate seminar tracks. This Ann-Sofie Ankarcrona

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On Donsö, people have always energy efficiency and energy recovery. 1 made their living close to and They will run on LNG and/or LBG. Their from the sea. To cope with the challeng- CO2 emissions will be reduced by more es that follows from that, we have devel- than 50 per cent compared with the Q&A – Exploring oped the tradition to strive together. ships we operate now. We design the This has continued to the present day, new ships with input from some of our when we often discuss and share our crew members, who have contributed experiences about the different considerably with their practical experi- the Donsö spirit situations we face. Donsö really is a ence. We also invest in energy efficiency place where people are good at measures on our current vessels. The shipping community of Donsö is famous for its uniquely cooperating in many ways. Our five vessels are in the larger successful combination of competition and cooperation. We asked Our goal is to maintain a good 3 intermediate-sized tanker 2 the managers to describe the phenomenon in their own words. economic growth by solid segment of 20 000–25 000 dwt. They investments that reduce our negative operate mostly in north-western he development of the Donsö is indeed not a Donsö company), a tanker impact on the environment, and that Europe but the area also sometimes fleet has been amazing during the network offering safe and sustainable Questions goal ensures our ability to carry out extends to between the Arctic and the T last decades. Still in the 1990s, cargo transportation in characterized 1 What makes Donsö such a good Donsötank safe and sustainable transports. Mediterranean. They are chartered by most of the shipping companies operated by reliable and smooth service. The bulk environment for shipowners? The focus of the investment in two our subsidiary Navix Maritime Charter- second-hand tonnage and their fleets of the fleet consists of Swedish-owned ingvar lorensson, new vessels, to be delivered in 2021, is ing, where they are part of a group of 2 How do you promote a sustainable consisted of a handful of vessels. Today tankers, many of them from Donsö. development? managing director safety, a good working environment, ten vessels. several of the shipping companies have Other successful Donsö-related compa- 3 Could you give a short description of grown large, operating fleets mainly nies, providing commercial management the company’s business? consisting of newbuildings. for several tanker owners, are Navix and Most of the Donsö owners are Sirius Chartering. cent, SOx emissions by 97 per cent and operating exclusively in the product Ektank NOx emissions by about 50 per cent and chemical tanker segment. The but donsö is not only about tankers. A compared with a ten years older 10 000–20 000 dwt intermediate tankers rapidly expanding shipping group is the jörgen johnsson, corresponding vessel. are especially popular, but there is also Northern Offshore Group, offering a wide managing director We constantly work to reduce the a strong tradition of operating smaller range of special vessels such as crew environmental impact of the ships 5 000–10 000 dwt tankers. There are also transfer vessels for the offshore wind The small community of Donsö is through energy efficiency optimisation some Donsö-­related bunker vessels in the farm industry. Fishing is also important, 1 built around the church with all its and investments in new propulsion fleet, representing the tradition where it although its relative importance has been related activity, which contributes to a technology. We have made drastic all began in the 1950s. overshadowed by merchant shipping. very strong sense of belonging and improvements in reducing the fuel There are however some large Donsö- solidarity among the 1 500 inhabitants. consumption of our vessels. this diversity ensures a complete owned pelagic trawlers, representing the There is a familiar atmosphere where all We are not convinced that a fossil palette of tonnage, suitable for most of top of the line of the industry. help all. The shipping companies fuel like LNG is the maritime final fuel the major trading areas for petroleum cooperate despite being competitors, of the future. We have great hopes for products and chemicals in northern the donsö spirit has evolved during realising the need to stand together to the development of biofuels like bio- Europe. decades from love of the trade and the become even stronger. That, together diesel (HVO), which we believe is one The companies are family-owned. sea. The Donsö shipowners have a close with the genuine passion for ships and way to go for a fossil-free fuel for the Most of the shipping companies originate and personal relation to each vessel. A the love of the sea and the island, I think maritime industry. chartered by the chartering depart- from a few families and many of the own- Donsö vessel is always in top condition. is the explanation to the fact that the Together with our partner OSM, we ment at Ektank. The vessels are built ers are related to each other. The com- When new vessels are designed, the aim Donsö shipping companies have become work for human rights and cannot tol- to Swedish/Finnish Ice Class 1A and panies indeed compete with each other is not just to make them eco-smart and a well-known concept and constitute a erate violations of them. We will always are classified for oil and chemical on the market, but not by preying on efficient, they must also be comfortable great part of the national tanker fleet. show respect for human dignity and products with a capacity of 13 700– each other. They are experts in finding for the crew. The owners indeed have a rights in all relations, including respect 19 900 MT. solutions where they cooperate for the great heart, and they know how to make Our two latest vessels, built in for the culture, customs and values of Today, Ektank has a fleet of six ships greater good and create a win-win set-up, money. The Donsö vessels attract the 2 2018, are designed to reduce the individuals and groups of people. but by the end of the year one of them bringing prosperity to the island. best crews. environmental impact. The ships’ will be sold due to the age limit of 20 A typical example is the Gothia We asked some representatives for the machinery, hull, propeller and rudder All our ships operate on the years. When that ship will be replaced Tanker Alliance, including Furetank main Donsö shipping companies what reduce the CO2 emissions by 30 per 3 north European market and are is too early to tell. Chartering and Thun Tankers (the latter makes their community special.

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suppliers, sources for finance and ways and well functioning vessel creates to cut costs by being innovative. a good working environment for onboard personnel, for oil terminal The vessels in our latest new- personnel and others. Furthermore, 2 building program have a design it increases the production output (completely in compliance with TIER and reduces the risks for damage and III) that takes into consideration IMO’s accidents. Energy Effective Design Index and measured to this, our newbuildings are Furetank today operates seven Off shore installations – LNG Auxiliaries – Propulsion packages 35 per cent better than the final 3 modern oil and product tankers, requirements. mainly in the intermediate size The ship can operate alternatively segment – up to 20 000 dwt – em- on regular bunker oil, bio diesel, LNG ployed by oil majors and traders, on or LBG. Auxiliary engines are SCR- COA, time charter or spot. The trading equipped. The inert gas generator can area is mostly Europe with occasional be operated on LNG. Electric motors transatlantic voyages. Commercially, all have the highest energy class and Furetank is one of the founders of the Furetank all lights on board are LED. The rudder Gothia Tanker Alliance, based in and hull shape are designed to reduce Gothenburg, offering close to 50 lars höglund, the noise level on board and in waters. vessels in sizes between 5 000 and managing director The steering gear is adopted to frequen- 37 000 dwt. cy control and propeller could be run It is Furetank’s firm intention to stay Donsö, today the centre of at variable speed, which reduces fuel closely in touch with markets, in this 1 Swedish tanker shipping, has a consumption drastically. The installed case through owning the commercial long history at sea – it began several ballast water treatment plant uses UV operator. In 2015 Furetank, together hundred years back with mainly fishing light and no additives of a poisonous with fellow shipowners Thun Tankers and local cargo transports with small character. and Rederi AB Älvtank, ordered six sailing vessels. Today, close to 50 Furetank’s policy is to own and new LNG-powered vessels in China. modern vessels owned by the Donsö operate new, or almost new, vessels Furetank continuously strives to be shipping companies transport oil world flying recognized flags – preferably the a leading medium-sized shipping com- wide. flag of Sweden. The vessels are always pany with head quarters on Donsö, This is living proof of what tradition built to or beyond the latest known run by members of the family and and cooperation can establish – sharing rules and requirements. And they are recognized for innovative thinking experiences of shipyards and other built on the idea that a well designed and care of the environment. PROUD SUPPLIER TO THE

and a good living environment during Kiltank off duty hours – a place for employees to thrive. SWEDISH SHIPPING INDUSTRY benjamin fhager, owner Kiltank owns the tanker Donia, For generations, there has been a 3 which was acquired in 2017, 1 joy in entrepreneurship and transporting petroleum products shipping on Donsö. A sound competi- between Finland and the continent. tion combined with the ability to learn Donia is of 7 700 dwt and operates in from each other is likely the key to the the chartering system of Sirius Charter- presence of so many shipping compa- ing, which gives Kiltank’s investment HIGH QUALITY MARINE POWER SOLUTIONS, nies on Donsö. the advantage of large scale, both commercially and operationally. The SPARE PARTS & SUPPORT At Kiltank, we invest in long-term, vision of Kiltank is to own ships in the 2 sound business. A ship shall be a smaller tanker segment and to operate good environment both while you work first-class tankers.

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2 We always strive to be flexible Northern and open to new opportunities. It is not the big one defeating the little saFe BuNKer Offshore one, but the fast one winning over the slow one. We work closely with our Group customers to ensure that we meet their requirements and expectations. david kristensson, The Donsö shipping companies owner/ceo cooperate where we have common OperaTIONs The knowledge and tradition of interests, for example now at the Donsö 1 many generations are gathered in Shipping Meet. one place. There is a positive spirit of competition where we always want to 3 The largest business area of the improve, but not at the cost of others. Northern Offshore Group is in wITH Brp We help each other when it is needed. Offshore Wind, where the companies Our basic values are very important Northern Offshore Services (N-O-S) and for us and permeate our companies and Mareel Ltd transport materials and solutions in Energy, Recycling and activities. Above all, it is a question of technicians to offshore wind farms on Logistics. The group operates primarily trust and professionalism. We are many crew transport vessels (CTVs). in northern Europe and has recently who share the same values, which I N-O-S is also in the process of build- become part owner of British CPower, think enables us to achieve great suc- ing what will become the first hybrid offering consulting and specialist solu- cess both individually and together. CTV. Northern Energy & Supply offers tions within Offshore Wind.

in the open atmosphere people are vessel designed to increase flexibility helping each other and sharing and reduce environmental impact. Due experiences when building and to increased cargo intake and flexibil- operating vessels in a safe and sustaina- ity, we expect to reduce the number ble way. of voyages and port calls. The ship is Of course, personal commitment equipped with a diesel-electric propul- and passion for the business is a prereq- sion system which is optimized for our uisite for success. I also want to believe types of operations. Calculations about that the collective interest in each oth- the propulsion system and its energy er's well being and success encourages output show, in combination with the to further development. hull design, a significant improvement I am of a younger generation and compared to our existing vessels at I try to listen to those who have been corresponding speed. around for a long time and I am trying to absorb as much as possible of their OljOla Shipping AB is a fami- knowledge. It is a privilege and we are 3 ly-owned shipping company with grateful to be able to do what we love. its roots on Donsö. We own and OljOla operate coastal bunker vessels along Our main goal is to establish and the coasts of Sweden, Denmark and Our vessels tom nilsson, deputy 2 maintain good relations to our Norway. We carry and distribute managing director employees, customers and partners. bunkers to shipping for our charterer Name Type Ice class BuIlT DwT GrT We believe in long-term relationships Stena Oil. Fox Sunrise Prod/Bunker tanker 1B 2005 3364 1964 The island’s traditional communi- and the importance of delivering. The We are a small but powerful com- 1 ty spirit and its close connections result of this can now be seen in the pany under development. We look Fox Luna Prod/Bunker tanker 1B 2008 3692 2284 to shipping has been a good starting newbuilding project that we are forward with great excitement and point. There is an incredible amount of working on together with our customer. anticipation to the coming addition in technical know-how on the island and We are currently building a bunker our fleet and new challenges. www.brp.nu

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strength to influence and take the fuel economy, greenhouse emissions 2 We employ young co-workers lead in a sustainable shipping for and working environment. The project Älvtank who picture their future with us the future. This is an environment has been carried out in cooperation and want to keep working with that creates a win-win situation were with our customers, all to ensure sus- christian nilsson, the company for many years. We are what is good for the industry, also is a tainability. managing director proud that almost all of our masters competitive strength for the individual began with us as 2nd officers, it shows company. 3 Sirius Shipping performs safe and The island’s long tradition of we thrive together. efficient transports of oil, 1 shipping means that very many Last year we took delivery of a 2 At Sirius, we encourage our chemical and LNG cargoes in northern people on Donsö have a solid LNG-powered ship built to the highest employees to seek out items for Europe. Sirius Shipping has always had knowledge about shipping, and tanker degree of environmental protection. improvement to create even more the courage to think and act differently. shipping in particular. efficient, safe and eco-friendly trans- By never being satisfied and always Most of those who work in the of- The Älvtank vessels are on 18.000 port. In addition to these ongoing daily trying to reach further, Sirius can boost fices of shipping companies have their 3 dwt and operate in Europe with efforts, Sirius has also diversified and customers’ capacity and business. own onboard experiences, which gives clean petroleum products. They ventured into the LNG segment. With a fleet of modern tankers, them a good understanding of life and are chartered by Furetank Chartering of The FLEXI project, carried out with skilled management, well-trained staff activities on board. We live close to Gothia Tanker Alliance. the customer Gasum, resulted in the and a close cooperation between the our business, as all the Donsö shipping We will soon take delivery of a Sirius state of the art LNG vessel Coralius ships and the shore organization, Sirius companies are owned and managed by second newbuilding, one in a series of with our partners Furetank and Thun optimized for both efficient short sea Shipping has earned a reputation as an families. six identical tanker vessels built together Tankers. Shipping trading and ship-to-ship LNG bunkering effective partner and reliable shipping operations. The vessel is an impor- supplier. jonas backman , tant part of the infrastructure needed Sirius Shipping is part of the Sirius managing director to make LNG more available for the Group where, together with the sister also implemented a just in time-con- consistent growing fleet of LNG-pow- companies Sirius Chartering, Vald. An- cept, meaning that the sea transport The island of Donsö has a long ered vessels. As of today, Coralius has dersons Shipagency and Vald. Logistics, is right on time rather than fast. The 1 tradition of fishery and shipping. performed more than 150 successful we can offer a full range of services; speed and the time of arrival is adapted This has contributed to an extensive bunkering operations. commercial management for chemical/ to the actual situation regarding the know-how and the practice of sharing Sirius’ latest newbuilding project, tanker vessels, port agency services slots for cargo handling. experience and best practices, especial- with the launch of the EVOlution series, along the entire Swedish coast and Together with our crews and the of- ly within the technical area. is the next step for the environment reliable logistical solutions customized fice we have refined the work environ- Working together, the shipping and Sirius as a company. The develop- for the special requirements for the ment so that we today have 100 percent community on the island has the ment of the EVOlution series focuses on shipping industry. retention rate.

Terntank is based in Skagen, 3 Denmark, while the management skilled crew, together with high quality and chartering functions are on Donsö. Veritas vessel, equals safe transports of cargo! The area of operation is northern We are always looking into possibilities Europe, with focus on Norway and the Tankers were we can save the environment, one North sea. The fleet consists of ten way or another. “Less bunkers in, less very stimulating – if they, we can. vessels of 9 000–16 000 dwt. ove johnsson , emissions out” Terntank Another thing is the closeness of all the Our customers are oil majors in managing director shipping offices, where so much Scandinavia. Together with our charter- Rederi AB Veritas Tankers is a tryggve möller, competence is gathered. That way, we ing department and our customers, of With the tradition of generations 3 family owned, operated and rigmor möller, annika get a feedback of experience to vessels which Neot, Preem and Exxon are the 1 of shipping. We are challenged to controlled company. It was founded in kristensson, owners beyond our own fleet. largest, we handle time charters and maintain a high quality and perfor- 1983 on the island of Donsö and has its COA contracts. mance of our vessels through innova- origin in the bunkering trade. Today, the Despite operating in a fierce Terntank was a pioneer regarding The arrangement gave us the oppor- tive solutions. “If they can, we can”. company owns and manages three oil 1 competition, the tradition is to 2 double bottom, double skin and tunity to order and take delivery of four and chemical tankers of 11.000 dwt, share our experience of operation and LNG-powered propulsion. In collabora- LNG-powered, high-tech new buildings Through cooperation between trading in North Europe. Our main goal technology. It is natural for us to share tion with customers we have installed within a year in 2016/2017. The fuel 2 the shipping companies and a is to conduct ship transports with the the joy when someone succeeds in SCR and frequency converters to consumption of the vessels is lower than certain amount of competition. High happy and also makes it easier to highest safety, first-class quality and in buying a ship or makes an order for a reduce emissions. any of us thought possible just five years quality vessels will make the customer employ highly skilled crew. Highly the most eco-friendly way possible. newbuilding. The neighbour effect is Together with customers we have ago!

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per hansson, owner Prenumerera 1 It is the competition and THE SWEDISH SHIPYARD mentality that drives develop- på vårt ment. In addition to that there is a deep know-how. nyhetsbrev!

2 To create sustainable develop- Få de senaste sjöfarts­ ment, I see that my main nyheterna direkt i din responsibility is to ensure that the ­inkorg, två gånger i company earns money and has veckan. satisfied customers. I invest in the vessel to maintain quality and safety. För att registrera dig, gå My goal is also to always have in på sjofartstidningen.se/ FLOATING DOCK 1 competent and motivated employees, nyhetsbrevet och fyll i din Max ship lenght: 110 m which is an important prerequisite for e-postadress. Max ship width: 16 m safe handling of the ship. Lifting capacity: 4 000 tons Vinga Ship 3 Vinga Ship operates the vessel FLOATING DOCK 2 Manage­ Vinga Safir, which is employed in European trade with bunker deliveries Max ship lenght: 150 m ment and depot deliveries. Max ship width: 24 m Lifting capacity: 7 500 tons

QUAY FACILITIES Length: 250 m The Donsö Fleet Name, year of build, dwt, flag (FRO=Faeroe Islands) Depth: 7 m Crane capacity: 36 tons Donsötank Kiltank Shipping Northern Skagerrak, 2017, Swe Saturnus, 2018, 7 999, Swe Bonito, 2004, 25 000, Swe Donia, 2008, 7 702, Swe Preceder, 1975, Swe Scorpius, 2006, 11 249, Swe Evinco, 2005, 19 999, Swe Provider, 2007, DIS Tellus, 2006, 9 181, Swe Excello, 2008, 19 999, Swe Northern Offshore Rescuer, 2015, DIS Services Terntank Solando, 2009, 19 992, Swe Server, 2005, DIS Falkvarv AB Accomplisher, 2012, DIS Tarnbris, 2007, 11 288, DIS Solero, 2009, 19 991, Swe Supplier, 2005, DIS Achiever, 2011, DIS Tern Ocean, 2017, 15 000, DIS Hamnvägen 12 Newbuilding 1, 2021, 22 000 Supporter, 2009, DIS SE-311 32 Falkenberg Advancer, 2013, DIS Tender, 2008, DIS Tern Sea, 2016, 15 000, DIS Newbuilding 2, 2021, 22 000 Ternfjord, 2016, 15 000, DIS Sweden Arriver, 2012, DIS Transporter, 2009, DIS Assister, 2012, DIS Ternhav, 2002, 14 796, DIS Ektank Voyager, 2008, DIS Office: +46 (0)346-141 50 Attender, 2102, DIS Ternholm, 2005, 14 825, DIS Ek-River, 2018, 19 884, NIS Newbuilding, 2020 Fax: +46 (0)346-819 85 Backer, 2012, DIS Ternsund, 2016, 15 000, DIS Ek-Star, 1999, 13 683, NIS Mail: [email protected] Boarder, 2012, DIS OljOla Ternvag, 2003, 14 796, DIS Ek-Stream, 2018, 19 884, NIS Bolder, 2013, DIS Norden, 2006, 2 870, Swe Ternvik, 2001, 14 796, DIS www.falkvarv.se Eken, 2004, 13 702, NIS Booster, 2012, DIS Oljaren, 2001, 1 030, Swe Ternvind, 2008, 11 259, DIS Ekfjord, 2009, 17 006, NIS Braver, 2013, DIS Newbuilding, 2019 Veritas Tankers Ekfors, 2003, 13 702, NIS Bringer, 2011, DIS Astina, 2006, 11 283, Swe Builder, 2011, DIS Sirius Furetank Rederi Astral, 2006, 11 317, Swe Carrier, 2013, DIS Coralius, 2017, 3 077, Swe Astrea, 2010, 11 215, Swe Fure Ferder, 2003, 18 736, FRO Defender, 2016, DIS Lexus, 2005, 4 513, Swe Fure Fladen, 2003, 18 736, FRO Deliverer, 2005, DIS Lotus, 2005, 4 514, Swe Vinga Ship Management Fure Nord, 2004, 17 653, Swe Detcter, 2016, DIS Marinus, 2003, 7 082, Swe Vinga Safir, 2000, 2 650, FRO Fure Valö, 2018, 17 999, Swe Developer, 2014, DIS Mercurius, 2019, 7 999, Swe Fure Ven, 2019, 17 999, Swe Discoverer, 2014, DIS Nautilus, 2006, 6 928, Swe Älvtank Fure West, 2006, 17 557, Swe Dispatcher, 2015, DIS Neptunus, 2007, 6 928, Swe Ramanda, 2018, 17 994, Swe Furevik, 2005, 37 082, FRO Doer, 2017, DIS Nimbus, 2008, 6 927, Swe Ramona, 2004, 17 592, Swe Newbuilding, 2020, 17 999 Northern Kattegat, 1968, Swe Olympus, 2006, 9 189, Swe Newbuilding, 2019, 17 994

14 15 Swedish Shipping Gazette DSM 19 Edition ANNA LUNDBERG necessary to bring several grades of fuel on board. “We see challenges with the quality of fuel ahead. Will the different bunker al- ternatives be compatible with each other? We try to be proactive and gather as much information as possible, so we do not end up in a situation where the shipowner gets MEETMEET BUREAUBUREAU into trouble”, says Carl Johan von Sydow. “As a shipowner you need to have many fuel tanks on board. You need one VERIVERITTASAS ATAT fuel for your auxiliary engines, another for the main engine, and you need to be able to switch fuels when you enter a SECA”, says Petter Jonason. DONSÖDONSÖ SHIPPINGSHIPPING Both are confident about their own supply chain and can guarantee its quali- ty both now and after 2020. MEETMEET 20201199 “We buy directly from the refin- ery. We load at the Preem refinery in Brofjorden, among others”, says Carl Looking beyond 2020 Johan von Sydow. Bunker One Sweden’s prediction is that the price problems can arise when ship oper- spread between MGO and HFO will increase. ators bunker elsewhere and are not sure if the next fuel is compatible with the one he Bunker One Group consists On January 1st 2020, the new global they already have on board, a situation Bureau Veritas look of a growing number of physical IMO rules for max 0.5 per cent sulphur that already exists today but is expected forward to seeing you T bunker suppliers with the aim content in marine fuels enter into force. to worsen with new and more varied fuel on the island of Donsö to attain global coverage. Throughout At Bunker One, they are preparing for a mixes after 2020. the group there is an ongoing process of greatly changed bunker market. “We have secured the supply of HFO streamlining, all the way down to the local and all other products that we provide level. The goal is to ensure that customers carl johan von Sydow and COO today. We are always on the lookout for feel equally familiar with the service of Petter Jonason explain that there will be new supply and are investigating the any supplier in the group, combining the many decisions to make for shipowners. options for customers who want to burn global reach with a strong local hold. It will still be possible to burn heavy 0.5 fuels when exiting an ECA area. fuel oil, HFO, provided there is some Those products are being developed bunker one sweden operates in an solution to cleaning the exhaust gases, at the refineries right now. To ensure area extending from the Norwegian west such as scrubbers. In addition, there the supply after 2020 we have a close coast, around the Swedish south coast will be a variety of fuels with a sulphur dialogue both with our regular suppliers to Karlshamn and across the sound of content of 0.5 per cent, feasible when and with potential ones”, says Carl Johan Öresund to Copenhagen and Skagen. The sailing outside an ECA, which has strict- von Sydow. company is part of a group that during er limits. The 0.5 fuels can be based on “We think that if you operate 100 per the last few years has become one of the vacuum gas oil, VGO, or they can be cent within the Baltic sea, a scrubber is a global majors in the bunker business. cracked down to the allowed amount great alternative”, he says. CEO Carl Johan von Sydow is enthusi- of sulphur content. The main point for Petter Jonason paints a scenario astic when he describes the Bunker One shipowners throughout the process where the price of gas oil will rise, as Group’s gathered knowledge: of bunker handling and burning is to it may be difficult to meet the coming “The greatest asset is that you access keep the different fuel grades separate demand for it. so much information about what goes on in order to avoid engine problems and “There will be an HFO surplus. That in other parts of the world, how others non-compliance. makes a scrubber investment calculation view future regulations and how they Depending on the trade and the interesting”, says Petter Jonason. take on the development.” conditions of each vessel, it may be Anna Lundberg

16 Visit us on: www.bureauveritas.com // www.bureauveritas.se // www.veristar.com 17 Swedish Shipping Gazette DSM 19 Edition WALLENIUS SOL essential to take into account that the tive as any other European flag and the liner services available in the North. forest industry was committed to their tonnage tax system suits us well as we “Therefore, the industry in this area “This is an existing long-term contracts for both introduce new vessels in the long-term. has been forced to handle its shipments chartered vessels and terminals. It is ideal for our business”, says Ragnar by themselves using their own shipping industrial “Two years ago, we discovered that the Johansson. companies. This has been necessary to stars would be right in 2021 to start some- ensure that delivery deadlines are met, project” thing new. At that point charter contracts the company’s mainstay for cargo especially when it comes to the distri- Ragnar Johansson, for a number of vessels and agreements exports and imports is the forest indus- bution of their products to their main Managing Director, Wallenius SOL for several terminals would expire.” try. Stora Enso and Mestä Board have markets. The change is that we now offer already signed agreements with Walleni- a long-term service enabling the forest “Therefore, long-term contracts are wallenius sol has already com- us Sol as has BillerudKorsnäs, an existing industry to invest in production facilities necessary for us to make this fly. The menced activities. Today the company customer to SOL. rather than in advanced vessels. Another point is that no one is strong enough has its head office in Gothenburg and it According to Ragnar Johansson the factor which makes it less attractive for to do this alone. However, together in is located in the same building as SOL. goal is to develop a long-term infrastruc- the industry to be engaged in shipping a system, where every customer takes The new venture has taken over the ture for the industry around the Gulf operations is that from 2019, long-term their share of responsibility we are able operation of SOL Continent Line’s roro of Bothnia, offering environmentally chartered vessels are included in the bal- to achieve astounding results. Wallenius Ragnar Johansson, managing services from Swedish and Finnish ports friendly seaborn transportation. ance sheet which is hardly appreciated SOL is a neutral party. We are perceived director of Wallenius SOL. to the Continent and England. Thus far, “It is almost as far from Kemi in by any CFO”, Ragnar Johansson says. as dedicated and objective. We will deliv- the fleet employed remains the same, northern Finland to the Continent as it er our service as agreed. Our customers however, this is just an interim solution. is from eastern Canada to the Continent. ragnar johansson is convinced that benefit from our economy of scale and a Building sustainable Wallenius SOL has ordered two ultra The entire shipment takes place within the main reason for the lack of tradition- higher frequency of sailings. In addition large roro vessels from China which are SECA, which means additional bunker al liner traffic to and from the Gulf of to that our services are also sustainable.” infrastructure slated for delivery in 2021. The contract costs. The forest industry competes with Bothnia is that there are unfavourable The key to success, according to Rag- Wallenius SOL are creating a revolutionizing also includes options for additional their products, not with their logistics. conditions in the region. nar Johansson, is listening to custom- vessels. In total, five ships will initially be By consolidating their shipments to “Liner services to Southern Finland er needs, investigating their logistic transport infrastructure for shipments employed after 2021, of which four may the same liner service, they can utilize up to Rauma are based upon cargo requirements and offering them the to and from the Gulf of Bothnia. be newbuildings. volume shipping capacity with sailings from freight forwarders and ferry traffic solution that they really want. The newbuildings will be the world’s at least twice a week while reducing because a large share of consumers are “This service is tailor made. Our hen two influential Swedish using its subsidiary SOL Med Service and largest roro vessels built to Swedish/ their shipment costs substantially. We concentrated in this area”, he explains ambition is to offer a customized solution operators join forces to create project/contract shipments as part of its Finnish ice class 1A Super. They will also offer them the possibility to strengthen and continues: for every customer as far as it is possible. a new, efficient infrastructure TransProCon operations. be eco-smart as they will be powered by their competitiveness and get better

W WALLENIUS SOL for industry in the Gulf of Bothnia the LNG. Their cargo capacity is planned at opportunities to sell their products in the result cannot be anything else but re- ragnar johansson, managing 5 800 lane meters with a deadweight of market”, says Ragnar Johansson. markable. We are talking about the joint Director of Wallenius SOL, says that de- 27 000 tons. venture between two successful Swedish tailed planning of the cooperation began The new vessels are designed to form the new roro service is based upon shipping companies with long traditions at the end of 2017 although the idea to an essential component for long term high frequency sailings, something that and an impressive track record – Walleni- fundamentally overhaul the provision of operation of the service. Using state-of- Ragnar Johansson believes is necessary us and SOL. efficient industrial shipments serving the the-art technology and innovative cargo for the industry in the north. Wallenius is a pioneer within global northern parts of Finland and Sweden handling solutions they will contribute “This is an industrial project where car shipments being one of the key was much older than that. to increased efficiency in the logistics the Gulf of Bothnia-region will receive a players in the development of the pure “We thought that it should be possible chains of the company’s customers. liner service as good as those in southern car and truck carrier (PCTC). Today, to coordinate and streamline the forest “Design work is in full swing and is Finland. By consolidating cargo volumes Wallenius’ contribution to the global car industry’s seaborne transports by con- progressing very well, we are pleased so and attracting an increasing number of trade is operated through ventures such centrating traffic to only a few ports in far”, says Ragnar Johansson. industrial companies and customers with as Wallenius Wilhelmsen and UECC. Germany, Benelux and England. We also The newbuilding project was devel- long-term agreements we are able to offer The activities of SOL, or to use its full believe that a transport system which is oped by Wallenius Marine which is also a liner service where industry is its base. name, Svenska Orient Linien, has its designed to meet future needs should be managing the project while Danish-based Instead of serving mainly trailer shippers roots in the early age of Swedish trans scalable, flexible and of course sustain- consultancy Knud E. Hansen has been and freight forwarders, which is the ocean liner shipping. The company has able. Last but not least, the transport contracted to participate in the design of case in liner traffic in southern Finland, several business areas – roro services system of tomorrow should include a the vessels. All of the newbuildings will we offer a complete solution”, Ragnar from the Gulf of Bothnia to the Continent sufficient number of large, and in every be Swedish flagged and will also be a part Johansson explains. and to the UK operated by SOL Continent aspect, efficient eco-smart vessels.” of the Swedish tax tonnage system. Ragnar Johansson points out that it Line, Liner services to the Mediterranean Ragnar Johansson explains that it was “The Swedish flag is just as competi- is not at all self-evident that there are

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duction processes in the region today are He emphasizes that there will be a “It is carried by trucks from the continent to major shift in 2021 when the first of the the North. This is by no means rational newbuildings are put into service. a scalable and it is not good for the environment “Until then we will continue to run either. We see great potential in our ship- our well established and reliable roro system” ments and substantial benefits for the service with our existing fleet as we Ragnar Johansson, environment. As there is free capacity on have done for many years. Now we are Managing Director, Wallenius SOL board the existing northbound vessels a focused on building our new delivery modal shift from road to sea would mean system and will by no means rest on the Naturally some compromises have to be no negative impact on the environment contracts that we already have. The ad- made when many customers share the at all. But it would take away a large vantage of shipping is that it is a scalable same logistic chain, but it is still possible amount of trucks from the roads.” system. It is indeed a big deal to add a to achieve a lot. Our main sales pitch is vessel, but still not extraordinary. Nei- that this is a service for the industry, but since last spring, when it was an- ther is it so difficult to add one or several freight forwarders are of course welcome nounced that the new shipping company ports to the system.” too. An important feature is that our had been established, Ragnar Johansson Ragnar Johansson adds that even the customers appreciate the environmental has been mostly on the road, meeting ports involved are thrilled with the new approach.” potential customers. venture’s initiative. The foremost challenge when operat- “The project got much attention when “By now investments totalling more ing liner traffic in the Gulf of Bothnia is, it was announced. We were contacted by than three billion euros in ports included according to Ragnar Johansson, to obtain several large industrial enterprises and in our roro service have been announced large enough volumes on the north- from April until now I have visited many by the industry. We are pleased with that bound legs. companies to inform them about our and it ensures that we are comfortable “We know that considerable volumes ideas and what we want to achieve. The with our investments in newbuildings.” of goods needed in the industrial pro- response has been overwhelming.” Pär-Henrik Sjöström

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has an important role for the spirit of community. Probably we must go to the Greek Archipelago to find an equal. There is no lack of candidates. During the 20th century the Aegean island of Andros in the northern Cyclades a leading shipping centre, with prominent shipowners like Embiricos and Goulandris. But the island is quite big. A competitor is the island of Chios, just off the now Turkish port city of Izmir PHOTO (which was still called Smyrna when a certain Aristoteles Onassis was born there). Chios has brought forth several shipowner clans like Livanos, Frangos and Chandris. manent inhabitants, around 1 000. Prac- But the difference to their Donsö Donsö: Small, but a maritime giant tically all of them are said to be involved colleagues is that they run their shipping but in this context small is beautiful, in shipping. Here, famous shipowner companies in Piraeus, London or New Torbjörn Dalnäs writes about his personal impressions and Chios is also too big to match Donsö. clans like Hadjipateras and Lemos have York. But a short distance off the town of Kar- their roots. They are reported to visit Oinousses has probably better wine of the rocky island of Donsö – very likely one of the damyla in the northeastern part of Chios their residences every summer, and their and calamares in the local taverna, but most shipping dense spots in the world. we find the small island of Oinousses. donations have made it possible to run a Donsö has smoked mackerel and much Oinousses means “Place of wine”. It’s maritime school and a maritime museum better and safer ships! he word insular is aiming at an named Don. But rather, it’s supposed to there was a fishing decline, the Donsö a bit bigger than Donsö but with less per- on the island. Torbjörn Dalnäs island connection. It might also be named after the downy cottonsedge fishermen used to make a deviation to T point to an alleged self-sufficient plant. Down is “dun” in Swedish. Copenhagen to purchase barrels of diesel narrowness of outlook, that islanders are Donsö and the double-sized neigh- and paraffin oil. These products were We supply products & solutions for all your supposed to lack enlightening contacts bouring island of Styrsö are connected then sold in Gothenburg with a good with the outside world. Thus it doesn’t fit by a bridge, colloquially called “the profit. tank management requirements. at all to the approximately 1 500 inhab- crow’s plank” (kråkspången in Swedish). Some of the fishermen installed itants of the small island of Donsö in the The islands are quite disparate. Histori- permanent tanks on board in order to Gothenburg southern archipelago. cally, Styrsö had several hamlets; a fish- increase the volume. This was a first step ing village here and a small cargo wharf in the process leading to pure coastal from mainland gothenburg it there (at times smugglers’ dens as well), tankers after World War Two. Thus it has takes around 40 minutes aboard a con- and also scattered crofters’ holdings. continued, in a pace the Donsö shipown- ventional archipelago ferry to get there. ers themselves have decided. If you chose the high speed ferry it takes here the visitor may find a clue to a little bit more than 20 minutes. the ingenuity of the Donsö islanders. petroleum products may dominate On arrival, the visitor sight a pier with On their small island each and everyone the Donsö shipping today, but ashore dozens of flagpoles. Along with the Swed- had to devote themselves to both fishery, private car motoring is not allowed. For Tank Cleaning Equipment Gas Freeing Fan Tank Level Gauging P/V Valves Electropneumatic Gauging ish flag the house flags of some twelve freight trade, small scale farming and decades, a normal means of conveyance local shipping companies with a varying associated crafts. has been the so called “Donsö Porsche” (a number of ships each are flying in the Take Terntank as an example. This three wheel utility moped), in later years wind. That means approximately one shipping company was founded in 1958. in competition with electric golf carts. shipping company per 100 islanders! But its prehistory goes back to a local The islanders’ homes indicate comfort You’ll also see the flags of a couple of ship chandler, run from 1904 by the Kris- without extravagance. Several gardens companies which moved to mainland tensson family. During World War One, a are decorated with symbolic anchors, Gothenburg but have their roots here, family owned fishing-boat was equipped and many mailboxes are beautifully among them the world leading ferry to be able to carry a certain amount of painted with motifs revealing which company Stena Line. petroleum products. shipping or fishing company the family According to a legend, the island got During the Thirties, combustion en- belongs to. An impressive church, run by www.scanjet.se its name from a castaway Dutch seafarer gines became commonplace at sea. When the Mission Covenant Church of Sweden,

22 23 Swedish Shipping Gazette DSM 19 Edition PÄR-HENRIK SJÖSTRÖM “We must not lose momentum” Rikard Engström, Managing Director, Swedish Shipowners’ Association

tainable shipping sector in IMO. “If we cannot show the world that it is attractive for our shipping companies to register their vessels in Sweden, how could anyone follow our example on the road towards zero emissions?”

with the right conditions in place, Rikard Engström thinks that it is without any greater efforts possible to at least double the number of larger, Swedish Working for zero emissions flagged merchant vessels to some 200. “Much progress has been made A large fleet under the Swedish flag benefits during the last years, such as the tonnage the nation more than the shipowners. tax, but the most important thing is that the politicians by their actions show that ikard Engström, Managing Direc- “If we succeed in this it is also paving shipping is an important industry for tor of the Swedish Shipowners’ way for Sweden to influence the sur- Sweden”, Rikard Engström says. R Association, has a vision about a rounding world to enter a path towards Among the actions needed he men- strong merchant fleet where the Swedish more sustainable shipping without tions an abolishment of stamp duty as it flag is the obvious choice: affecting the economical results of the is set up today, proceeding with devel- “As far as I’m concerned, Sweden as business in a negative way.” oping the tonnage taxation system to a nation benefits even more from a large become more inclusive and ensuring the Swedish-flagged merchant fleet than in rikard engström’s opinion the so called net model. the individual owners. For Sweden, as a Swedish flag is not just a matter of ensur- “We have to safeguard the condi- country, it is important that the fleet is ing Sweden’s shipments of import and tions, so that the ship owners are able, diversified enough and includes all vessel export goods in all conditions. It is also a want and dare to flag Swedish. I see a Tailor-madeTailor-made types needed.” symbol to show ship owners throughout great potential for more Swedish-flagged the world that it is possible to operate vessels. I want the Swedish flag to attract swedish shipping has taken a po- shipping in a profitable way without shipowners in the forefront of sustaina- sition in the forefront when it comes to sacrificing sustainability. ble shipping.” sustainability, especially regarding safety “We must have a national policy cre- and environmental concern. The goal is ating as good conditions as possible for now it looks like the tide has turned to reach zero emissions in 2050, and for shipping activities and entrepreneurship. and the number of Swedish-flagged ves- transports domestic shipping even earlier. Then the Swedish flag would no doubt be sels has begun to increase. transports “In the meantime we must ensure the obvious choice for at least all Swedish “We must not lose momentum. We that it is also profitable to improve the owners but perhaps also for owners in must continue our work with promoting other two pillars of sustainability. If it other countries who want to highlight shipping, for the maritime industry, for comes with reduced profitability, no one sustainability.” Swedish industry and for Sweden as a would follow Sweden’s example”, Rikard Rikard Engström thinks that a large nation. Many positive things have hap- Engström emphasizes. Swedish-flagged fleet is also important pened, but the signal from the politicians With some legal adjustments he thinks for Sweden’s credibility in the inter- is important, stating that they really do that it is quite possible for shipping in national context such as when talking believe in shipping.” Sweden to be profitable and sustainable. about the importance of a more sus- Pär-Henrik Sjöström [email protected] • godbyshipping.fi 24 25 Swedish Shipping Gazette DSM 19 Edition METHANEX pure hydrogen which makes it safer to transport. “Production facilities currently exist around the world because ammonia is widely used in fertilizers, so the infra- structure is already present”, says Rene Sejer Laursen. Green bunkering at the next level Using ammonia as a pure fuel is not by any means a new phenomenon and it has been used in combustion engines in the past, but Rene Sejer Laursen points out that NOx emissions are still an issue that need to be addressed. “Nitric oxide emissions could prove to be a problem which is something that the Kyushu University in Fukuoka, on the island of Kyushu, Japan is studying. They are conducting tests on ammonia used in diesel combustion cycles. If the NOx level proves to be too excessive, then we have the technology to reduce the levels of Vessel Type Built Flag DWT New fuels NOx which can either be done by install- VINGAREN Product Tanker 2020 Sweden 5 600 ing a SCR or EGR systems.” Currently, hydrogen is not a viable NORDEN Product Tanker 2006 Sweden 2 870 OLJAREN Product Tanker 2001 Sweden 1 052 option for marine applications, mixing ammonia with air using a according to Rene Sejer Laursen. variation of pressures has previously been tested using what are known as the Otto OljOla Halvsida liggande 190807.indd 1 2019-08-08 12:48 ccording to Rene Sejer Laursen, any significant scale. However, this could principles. These are based on the Otto Promotion Manager, ME-GI/ME- well change within the coming 10 to 15 cycle which is the thermodynamic pro- Consulting | Auditing | Tax | Corporate Service A LGI at MAN Energy Solutions, years”, Rene Sejer Laursen says. cess which drives a typical piston engine. currently hydrogen is not a viable option So, what of the alternatives? Basically, it describes what happens to for marine applications even though he “We also have methanol as a fuel and a ‘mass’ of gas as pressure, temperature, says that significant advances have been to a certain extent also ethanol which volume, heat addition and heat removal made during the past few years. both have the advantage that they can be all interact. The gaseous mass used un- A piece of advice for “It is a highly combustible fuel with used in a mix on the same engine.” der these conditions is called the system. small molecules which are hard to con- The Otto cycle means that the output efficient shipping and tain. Also, the space it takes up on board swedish sspa, together with from the system allows the engine to trading in Sweden is four times greater than conventional Lloyd’s Register, have looked at this very drive whatever it is attached to through SKI bunker as it has to be stored at minus closely and have determined that it could air, on land or in water. Our team of specialists in shipping consists of auditors BDO HAS THE MOST 253°C in large, spherical containers with be a future fuel as was published in a Comparisons have been made of the SATISFIED CUSTOMERS and advisors with deep knowledge of the industry. We IN THE AUDIT what we anticipate will require one-me- study commissioned by the EMSA. results with an ammonia/air premix are daily managing issues regarding the challenges and INDUSTRY ter thick insulation. This means a signifi- “What we are seeing, however, is an constant before it was introduced into a the opportunities in Swedish shipping. We can provide cant reduction of valuable cargo space.” increase in interest for batteries in small combustion chamber. After many tests you with the tools for an efficient trading. scale installations and ammonia as a Kyushu University researchers found lng is a better option in terms of infra- fuel for propulsion. Ammonia is readily that two ammonia flows combined with structure costs, he says even though there available and when burned it releases no one stream of air actually reduced nitric is a lack of infrastructure internationally. carbon emissions.” oxide emissions due to an even distribu-

“LNG is a viable solution seen from Ammonia (NH3) contains just one ni- tion of fuel and air within the combus- an environmental standpoint, but it is trogen and three hydrogen atoms which tion chamber. So, reduced nitric oxide still a costly and complex alternative for is why it is being closely scrutinized. Its emissions were proved possible. operators. We see a certain resistance combustibility is due to the fact that it in- But could this be a path for the hydro- www.bdo.se to its introduction for this reason. LNG cludes hydrogen in its makeup. However, gen proponents? Infrastructure is not readily available in it is cheaper and of a lower volatility than According to Don Hofstrand at the

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as much as possible. If we take tradition- al fuels, we have optimized things like injection pressure to increase efficiency. Our latest engines inject at 900 bar into the combustion chamber which provides better fuel efficiency. We also use new materials in the manufacture of these both for efficiency and longevity.” “This technology can be retrofitted, Agricultural Marketing Resource Center, is being looked at in Norway and other but here the age of the vessel, its ma- this could be the case. applications are pending. chinery and its route has to be taken into “Anhydrous ammonia (dehydrated consideration. New engine technology is ammonia) can be a viable substitute for its manufacture is relatively simple commonly adopted in newbuildings, less petroleum as a mobility fuel. It can be and has been around since 1917 due to a often in retrofits, but there is a growing manufactured and made from all our breakthrough by Fritz Harber and Karl market for the latter”, he says. current primary energy sources.” Bosch. Currently, ammonia is one of the He believes that production should be most highly produced inorganic chemi- so, what is the major driving force for focused on three things – the cheapest, cals in the world with an annual output of adopting new fuels and new technology? cleanest and greenest sources. 195 million tons per year. The largest pro- His answer is straight to the point. Ammonia can be used in internal ducer by far is China with Russia coming “Legislation without a doubt. This combustion engines with minor modi­ at a not so very close second. India and applies to all segments of the industry fications and ammonia fuel cells are the US rank third. Even with a combined although those companies with a high being developed. Ammonia distribution output, none of these three can outmatch environmental profile such as ferry and infrastructure already exists and other, Chinese production volumes. cruise operators are making investments under-utilized, existing infrastructure As a flexible (regarding the ways it can based on the commercial grounds of can be converted although there are be used) product, apart from the previ- their customer bases. In general, I see safety issues. ously mentioned ingredient in fertilizers, that for suitable applications, hybrid “But these are no more than those of it is also used to make plastics, fibres, solutions are making rapid headway, but gasoline or diesel fuel”, he says. explosives, nitric acid as well as dyes and we are a long way off from its use as a Intresserad av en pharmaceuticals. drive-line solution for large vessels.” to some it still might seem to be an un- LNG can be used to create ammonia In the end it is the human factor that karriär inom sjöfarten? der the radar fuel, but Sejer Laursen says with the added advantage that you can is the sweet-spot and here operator atti- Välj sjöfarten med hela världen that ammonia is a viable future fuel. actually recover and reintroduce spent tude, costs and crew training in the use som arbetsplats. Läs mer på “The infrastructure is there already CO2 back to its source. One operator of new fuels is vital. satsapasjofart.se as I have said before and currently there embracing this way of thinking is A. “One issue that we have to take are around 170 ammonia carriers which P. Moller-Maersk that has set a goal for seriously in the introduction of new are far less complex in their technology carbon neutral ships by 2030. technology is its use by crews on board. than LNG carriers for example. Storage But if new fuels are to be used effi- We provide operators with training is done in a pressure tank at 20 bar and ciently, then the engineering that they programs to cover this. Today’s ships are price-wise it is a cheap alternative.” drive needs to be equally as efficient if very sophisticated so knowledge and an As a new fuel it faces the usual not more so. Sejer Laursen explains: understanding of how to operate them scrutiny of authorities around the world “Investments in our engines and sys- efficiently and safely is vital”, concludes which requires a set of standards for its tems are long term and vital for owners Rene Sejer Laursen. use to be approved. Currently, legislation so we work to future-proof our solutions Daniel Cooper

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Singapore, Durban and Las Palmas before arriving in Landskrona on January 23, 2019. Here a visit to Oresund Drydocks secured her final outfitting before she was to be entered into regular service. Visborg arrived in Visby on March 14 this year where she was welcomed by shipowner Eric D. Nilsson together with his wife Marieann and a large delegation including her Godmother as well as staff and man- agement from Rederi AB Gotland and its subsidiary, Destination Gotland AB. company’s previous experience from older vessels. On board Visborg there operating its SF 1500 vessels Visby and are separate sections for families with visborg now operates on Destina- Gotland so as to create sustainable children or travellers with pets. Day tion Gotland’s northern route between operations that will extend into the next cabins are located on deck 8 which also Visby and Nynäshamn. contract period for ferry services to and houses an upper seating lounge forward “This summer we operated our new from Gotland. The ship’s engines enable with a capacity of 620 people and which vessel together with the ferries Visby and operation using either LNG/LBG or also has its own café. The lounge on deck Gotland”, says Christer Bruzelius. alternatively low-sulphur diesel. 7 can accommodate 675 people with ad- demands regarding arrival and departure The Visby–Nynäshamn route is served “This is especially important for ditional seating midships and aft on both Innovation meets Gotland times in Visby, Christer Bruzelius, CEO of by two large vessels while the company’s us as we start our journey towards a sides of the ship. Destination Gotland explains. Visby–Oskarshamn route operates with climate-neutral ferry service between The order of Visborg represents a “The idea behind this was to create an one large vessel during the high season. Gotland and the mainland. The choice of visborg also marks the introduc- advantageous timetable for the people “With three large vessels in service, fuel, LNG, also gives us the opportunity tion of larger public spaces offering bet- record-breaking investment in Rederi who live and work on Gotland, but also we can create better traffic flows on our to switch to LBG in future. ter serving flows when passengers want AB Gotland’s 154-year history. for visitors to the island and for freight routes with up to 20 per cent increased to eat during the crossing. The galley transportation.” capacity at peak times which typically visborg is primarily intended for adjacent to the restaurant square on deck isborg was built in China at the Administration set specific conditions for It wasn’t long after Destination are during weekends and in the high day-time services and the vessel has 98- 7 was supplied by Loipart. state-owned Guangzhou Ship- how services should be operated including Gotland signed the agreement with the season. At the same time, our decision to day cabins available for travellers. Com- “The new vessel offers better logistics V yard Int. (GSI). This continues capacity requirements per day and per Swedish Transport Administration that use LNG as a fuel provides emission re- pared to the company’s SF 1500 vessels, with more payment points in the restau- a tradition for Destination Gotland as its year. These were augmented with further Visborg was ordered by Rederi AB Got- ductions of CO2 by 20 per cent”, explains Visborg (which is referred to as SF 1650 rant square than before. We have also two existing, large capacity vessels Visby land. Keel laying took place on December Christer Bruzelius. defined by its passenger capacity) can introduced our ‘Café concept’ in more and Gotland were built by the same yard 10, 2015 and the ship was launched on “The need to create sustainable carry more passengers. places on board during the high season. there in 2003. VISBORG November 18, 2016. On December 8, growth in freight capacity, passenger “The ship has capacity of 1 650 For example, we have a café in the upper Builder Guangzhou Shipyard, China 2018, a few days before delivery, Visborg numbers and with regard to our climate passengers, compared to 1 500 on our lounge which is a change compared to after winning the Swedish Trans- Class DNV GL was christened by her Godmother Siv footprint is very important for Destina- previous generation of ferries. During our older vessels. Visborg features larger port Administration’s (STA) procurement Length 199.99 m Olofsson, who has worked closely with tion Gotland. Our service concept is also the journey, all passengers have their retail areas which improve the onboard contract for services linking the island of Beam 25.86 m the board and management of Rederi AB based on very short port turnarounds own reclining seat in one of our salons”, experience”, explains Christer Bruzelius. Gotland with the mainland, Destination Draught 6.40 m Gotland for more than 40 years. where a full ship carrying 1 650 passen- Christer Bruzelius says. “In addition, the ship has a large, Gotland signed, in April 2014, a new agree- Dwt 4 636 visborg was handed over to its owners gers and as many as 500 cars can be Seating is available in two categories. wind-sheltered outdoor café on the top ment with STA for its Gotland services GT 32 447 on December 14, 2018 and the vessel be- completed in just over an hour in the Seats in the aft salon and central salon deck aft with a capacity of between 150 beginning in February 2017 and running Lane meter, cargo 1 650 gan its just over one-month long journey high season.” correspond to the company’s existing and 200 passengers that we know will Cars 500 until January 2027. During the procure- home on December 18, 2018. Along the Christer Bruzelius says that the economy class. Seating in the forward be very popular on summer crossings. It Passengers 1 650 ment phase, the Swedish Transport way the ship made calls in Hong Kong, design of the new ferry is based on the salon is sold in the same way as on the is a facility that has been lacking on our

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older ships where passengers only have In the port of Visby, Visborg docks high season that increases to every other limited seating available aft on the top bow first. On main deck cargo is handled day. deck.” through the bow door while the upper During the vessel’s design and con- deck is loaded and unloaded through a struction phases much focus was placed figura architects were responsi- side door forward on the port side. The on energy efficiency. The ship’s hull de- ble for the design of the restaurant areas cargo handling equipment is supplied by sign has been optimized in CFD models, and Danish OSK-ShipTech A/S played a TTS. surplus cold from the LNG system is uti- major part in the ship’s configuration in lized in the AC system on board and the close cooperation with the owners. visborg’s main engines comprise choice of fuel has enabled the possibility The transportation of passenger cars, four dual fuel Wärtsilä 12V50DF which of using an additional mix of biogas to trucks and buses is obviously a funda- are located in two separate engine rooms power the ship. mental part of Destination Gotland’s both of which constitute watertight and To further reduce energy consump- business model. Visborg has been fire-insulated compartments. If one en- tion, various pumps on board are fre- designed for fast and efficient cargo gine room would become unusable, the quency controlled. We are a transport company that understands the We have the experience that other transport comp­ handling. other engine room remains intact with The ship’s bridge design and the shipping industry. We know that time in port is short anies lack and this is something our customers can Her two full-length car decks both its doubled systems for maximum equipment have been based on expe- offer a drive-through concept with bow redundancy. rience from Visby and Gotland. The and intense and that you need a flexible partner benefit from. You can trust us to understand your and stern doors for fast operation in port. The main engines are in pairs con- bridge has been equipped for Pilot/ who can warehouse, transport and deliver goods business and your challenges. When we take care of A mix of trucks and passenger vehicles nected to two shafts via reduction gears Copilot navigation using Nacos Platinum right on time, around the clock. Our job is not done your goods handling and delivery to ships in port, are also made on both decks in order to shafts that drive Wärtsilä propellers. system with integrated radar and Ecdis. until the goods are on board your vessel. you get a partner who delivers – every time! maximize capacity usage. The automation system was supplied by “The volume of freight vehicles is Wärtsilä Lyngsø Marine. the number of crew employed varies fairly evenly distributed over a year, depending on the season and passenger the vessel’s two while the number of passenger vehicles LNG tanks have a numbers. During the off-season, the OUR SERVICES: increases considerably during the high capacity of 285 cubic meters each and vessel can be operated with a crew of • Transport season and at weekends”, says Christer have been placed under the car deck 35 while in the high-season this number • Warehousing Bruzelius. forward of the engine rooms. LNG is doubles. At the stern of the vessel there are primarily bunkered in Visby using a Visborg has 70 crew cabins which are • Special transport separate, fixed ramps on either side of ship-to-ship solution which is supplied located on deck 9 while in addition to the • 24 hrs service the ship that take vehicles to the upper by Nauticor’s LNG bunker vessel, Kairos. common galley and day rooms there is deck as well as a door in the middle that During the low season, Visborg needs to also a gym and sauna for the crew. leads onto the main deck. bunker about twice a week while in the Pär-Henrik Sjöström 031-85 54 40 [email protected] www.vas.se 32 33 Swedish Shipping Gazette DSM 19 Edition WÄRTSILÄ WÄRTSILÄ He underlines that there is a distinc- “We know tion between what is technically possible and what is feasible for the industry. the change “However, we will see much more flexibility with different fuels. It must will come” also be possible to mix different fuels, Roger Holm, depending on which fuels are available. President of Marine, Wärtsilä Our core competence is that we are in the front line regarding which fuels may rine Systems International (MSI) in 2015. be used in our engines in the future According to Roger Holm the main fo- and which are the driving forces for the cus today is to connect existing systems choice of future fuels in different parts of on board rather than adding more new the world.” products. “For example we added navigation in the future Roger Holm foresees systems because they are crucial systems that it will take a lot more of cooperation on board. It is possible to navigate from between many stakeholders to change point A to B in a way that is continuously the marine industry. updated due to weather, traffic, slots in “We know that the change will come, port and other circumstances. We see and the more co-operation we can see great possibilities in the future to con- among different stakeholders, the faster ing up for more cooperation between positive development in shipping, lifting nect navigation of the vessel and the next the change will be”, he says and adds: the different parts of the ecosystem, the image of the industry both from an The ecosystem of Wärtsilä port slot and to use just the amount of “We are closing in on a tipping point. including ship owners, ship operators, environmental as well as from a technol- fuel needed for reaching the port in time. The first movers will have a competitive suppliers or shipyards. I think that ogy perspective.” The Smart Marine Ecosystem is a network Optimizing navigation is connected to edgeSjoefarts_Tidningen_178x112_1016_SCHOTTEL in relation to others. They are open- during 07.10.16 the next 12:37 years Seite we 1 will see a lot of Pär-Henrik Sjöström optimizing the operation of the engines of interconnected vessels, ports, suppliers, and also to optimizing the ETA of the customers and other stakeholders. vessel.” YOUR PROPULSION EXPERTS ärtsilä has during the last Roger Holm says that there are sever- roger holm thinks that the existing decade realized its strategy al factors pushing this development. He types of marine engines will play a long W to become a global leader in mentions IMO’s 2050-target to reduce term key role in green shipping. smart technologies and complete lifecy- emissions by half by that year as one of “We think that there will be a greater cle solutions for the marine market. By them. variety of different types of fuel for ship- emphasising sustainable innovation, to- “Probably we will also see more and ping in the future. We will most likely see tal efficiency and data analytics, Wärtsilä more pressure from normal consumers. more bio fuels, but we are also looking at aims at maximizing the environmental We have a strong focus on good and sus- other possibilities.” and economic performance of the vessels tainable solutions where we can combine The starting point is, he says, that it THE DRIVE of its customers. reduced costs with lower emissions, thus is not possible to introduce new marine creating a win-win situation.” fuels which lack a distribution channel YOU DESERVE “we are very active in developing fast enough if we want to reach IMO’s our vision Smart Marine Ecosystem. For wärtsilä has expanded their 2050-target. Our product range comprises azimuthing propulsion systems, maneuvering and take-home devices as several reasons we strongly believe that product portfolio substantially and the “We must focus at what is realistic for well as complete conventional propulsion packages SRP STP SCD SRE there is in the marine sector a remark- company is today able to offer its custom- the marine installed base, resulting in a rated at up to 30 MW. We offer economical and eco-friendly solutions able potential for improving the use of ers complete packages, including ship change with enough effect to fulfil the for vessels of a wide range of different types and data and connectivity for reducing fuel design as well as key onboard systems targets for 2050. Therefore we believe sizes. Thus we can provide the right thrust for your vessel. consumption and this way reduce emis- and equipment. that LNG as a marine fuel will have a sions. There are also many cases where The portfolio not only include com- great impact in this change. An advan- Sveadiesel AB P.O.B. 1326 • SE-172 26 Sundbyberg data for navigation improves safety”, ex- plete propulsion systems for different tage with LNG is that the same engines Tel.: +46 (0)8 – 7 64 66 10 plains Roger Holm, President of Marine, fuels. Wärtsilä also offers for example may be operated on bio fuels and LBG. Fax +46 (0)8 – 29 57 90 [email protected] Executive Vice President and member state-of-the-art navigation systems and Then, if we are looking beyond the 2050 www.schottel.com SCP STT SRT SPJ of the Board of Management of Wärtsilä bridge equipment after finalizing the targets it is of course possible to have a Corporation. acquisition of the Germany based L-3 Ma- complete different discussion.”

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consulting for the shipping industry IMO-compliant products up forcing re- Is this the end of HSFO? fineries produce a higher volume of low sulphur fuels. The IMO 2020 set of emissions standards “This is significant for the Middle Eastern producers as their crude has a www.crewcomp.se are intended to significantly cut SOx high sulphur content”, explains Sen. emissions produced by sea transportation. “However, for US output the situa- tion is different as lighter crude is more mrita Sen, Chief oil analyst at ficult transition especially when you add common.” Energy Aspects, is convinced geopolitical factors and the complexity A that IMO 2020 is going to be a of forecasting how prices will fluctuate in a recent report by Morgan Stanley challenge. future”, says Amrita Sen. predicts that the price of Brent crude will “It’s the biggest change in the history rise to USD 90 a barrel by 2020 due to an of the market. Our projections show in essence, the new regulations mean increase in demand stating: that the industry is not prepared for its that a cap similar to that introduced by “We expect the crude oil market to implications”. the IMO in 2015 will further limit emis- remain under-supplied and inventories to As an independent research consul- sion levels of sulphur in fuel oil used on continue to draw (which will) underpin tancy, Energy Aspects provides detailed, ships operating outside designated emis- prices”, they say. cross discipline analysis of the energy sion control areas cutting the allowed Even though scrubber technology markets advising clients in investments, limit to 0.50 per cent m/m (mass by mass) has been around for a long time its use is trade and R&D alternatives. compared to the current 3.5 per cent. still low. Conversions take time and cost Scrubber installation on the “We evaluate underlying market fun- The new legislation is anticipated a lot of money, so the market appears to ferry Robin Hood at Oresund damentals and plot trade flows. Based on to cause a surplus of high-sulphur fuel believe that low-sulphur fuel is the way Drydocks, Landskrona in 2014. this we can see that it is going to be a dif- which is likely to drive the price of forward.

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PÄR-HENRIK SJÖSTRÖM EKTANK, A PARTNER TO RELY ON ! Those old enough to remember flying up the coast of Norway on a dark night and seeing jets of flame emanating from Ektank is a thoroughly modern and stable shipping the murky waters below will know that company with high quality tankers supported by just a few decades ago natural gas was merely a bi-product of oil production. short decision paths of communications ensuring Things are far different now as LNG is a quick decision making to meet costumers demand. growing fuel alternative. LNG is a bi-product of oil extraction We continuously focus on energy- and operational which means that any reduction in oil output should ultimately affect its availa- efficiency with a very good ability to adapt to future bility and therefore its price. But as is the demands of customers, market regulations and not world of fuel, there are variables. When least the environment. it comes to LNG for example there is no common price denominator. Ektank offers Ek-Stream(ly) efficient vessels, in the us, LNG is sold in ‘available vol- trustworthy and safety to the highest degree. High oil prices combined with more tion? Not according to Søren Toft, COO of ume’ meaning that prices are relatively stringent legislation does drive techno- Maersk Line, who when asked by the Wall stable providing that oil extraction is logical development, but investment Street Journal of his opinion said: constant. However, just across the divide cost constraints mean that alternative “It’s like installing small refineries in in Canada and as far away as Asia and WWW.EKTANK.SE fuels may have become a more attractive approximately 60 000 vessels and it’s not Australia, a comparison with oil prices alternative. And herein lies the varia- a very sensible way of doing things.” (the Brent Crude benchmark) is the base- ble. Shipping is demand-based, and any line. Both business models work, but in significant economic downturn means producing a regulation-compliant the end, it is the cost of conversion of gas that when fewer commodities are traded fuel is going to be something that the to liquid that bites. there is a decreased demand for shipping refiners will have to deal with financially. Cooling and decontaminating the services which in turn makes invest- ULSFO means that a significant recon- gas (as it contains residual matter from ments in new-tech ROI sensitive. figuration of their technology will be its original source) is estimated to cost Paradoxically this may lead to a slow- required. around USD 1.2 per Mcf (a thousand down in orders for vessels such as LNG “Demand for HSFO will plummet in cubic feet), which is the denominator in carriers. 2020”, says Bjarne Schieldrop. the US whereas in other markets MCM (a “The change to ULSFO or gasoil (will thousand cubic meters) is used. seen as a global player, shipping is mean that) global refinery upgrading and In terms of energy output, one Mcf a major consumer of oil and demand capacity utilization will be stretched to equates to approximately 1 000 000 BTU currently averages approximately 5 mil- its maximum. The implications for the (British Thermal Units). lion barrels a day – roughly 5 per cent of global refining industry are profound, as There are six conversion scales used to global output. HSFO production will need to be upgrad- define and compare the energy output of Most of this volume is made up of ed to ULSFO.” natural gas (cubic meters, cubic feet, tons HSFO and as Bjarne Schieldrop, Chief Alan Gelder, VP Refining, Chemicals of oil equivalent, tons of liquefied natural Commodities Analyst at SEB, stated in and Oil Markets at Wood Mackenzie sees gas, BTU, and barrels of oil equivalent). March this year: that the stakes are high even in the long Putting the L into LNG requires costly “It is the residue of simple refining term: conversion facilities which, to be built, and (represents) the dirtiest and heaviest “The bunker market requires more necessitate investments on a scale that product produced by refineries world- than 5 million barrels a day and it few companies are willing to make today. wide. Basically, it is a waste product with will need an alternative fast. Once the little use outside the (current) shipping ramifications of the 2020 directive have lng is a sound alternative regarding market.” settled there will be future challenges as present and future regulations for emis- Estimates are that the new IMO rules the proposed 2050 target becomes new sions. Of that there is little doubt. But will will cost the shipping industry some- legislation. It will be a tough time for it outclass the ‘old guy on the block’ with where in the region of USD 40 billion in refiners, oil companies and commercial regard to its use and efficiency? Delving conversion. shipping and there is a lot at stake in the deeper we have to look at the oil market. So is scrubber technology a viable solu- long term.” In 2013 the benchmark price of oil

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peaked at USD 121 per barrel. The follow- prices but rather the cost of shipping oil don’t have this luxury as they have yet ing year it backtracked to USD 99. In 2015 from Gulf states. Basically it is a re-run of to get their product to market in volume is resided at just under USD 53 per barrel heightened tensions in the area that we and in ways that the established players Leading the which was at the time considered to be have seen before. don’t have to worry about. about as low as it could go. But the ex- Although LNG is a bi-product of oil perts got it wrong and in 2016 it lulled at as a single country, the largest pro- production and offers better emission just under USD 44. The producers were ducer of oil is currently the USA with a levels it is still a fossil fuel. It is expensive development struggling as this happened at a time daily output of 12 080 000 barrels. Close to create and expensive to distribute. when major investments in new technol- second comes Saudi Arabia (11 114 000) There are very few LNG bunkering facili- ogy were expected to be supported by followed by Russia (10 800 000). Collec- ties around the world and only a handful higher market prices. tively the 14 OPEC member countries ac- of companies are willing to invest in towards sustainable shipping Things did stabilize and 2017 saw an count for 82 per cent (1 214.21 billion bbls/ them despite the fact that they would average of USD 54 per barrel which rose yr) of world output leaving the remaining gain if better distribution infrastructure in 2018 to a respectable USD 71. So far 84 non-member countries with a mere was in place. this year the statistics suggest a price of 18 per cent (268.56 billion bbl/yr) market The same applies to methanol and around USD 65 per barrel with a falloff in share between them. in the future, hydrogen. In the Baltic 2020 to around USD 60 dollars (although World-wide, demand for oil has risen region, LNG bunkering is still called Morgan Stanley predict a 2020 high of steadily since 2009. Year on year it has ‘innovative’ despite the number of LNG USD 90 per barrel). So did the experts averaged at around 2.3 per cent. This fuelled vessels operating (or soon to get it wrong? That is a difficult call if you seemingly slow ascent can be attributed be operating) in the region being per In everything we do we have always had high focus on quality and resource efficiency, translating into modern In everything we do we have always had high focus on quality and resource efficiency, translating into modern ask the traders. to a number of factors including new centually high compared to international environmentalenvironmental care. care. With fourfour coastalcoastal and and eleven eleven intermediate intermediate size size high high quality quality new-buildings dual-fuel wenew-buildings strive to help we tech and more efficient vessel operation. demographics. striveour clients to help grow our theirclients business grow their by meeting business and by exceeding meeting futureand exceeding environmental future regulations environmental today. regulations The next to- “we know his (Trump’s) stance on However, very little points to the adop- day.generation The next climate generation smart climateproduct smart tankers product are here, tankers taking are sustainable here, taking shipping sustainable to the next shipping level. to the next level. Iran”, says Hussein Sayed, chief market tion of alternative fuels making a major the producers of oil all have a strategist at FXTM. impact seen in global terms. residual intrinsic value, but this varies “Oil prices have risen, but there are Oil producers have kept production according to how they regulate profits still hopes that trade tensions will ease. stable and in certain cases increased out- and more importantly how market pric- Having said that traders could well price put. OPEC has not been able to persuade es and demand moves. In 2015, Saudi at a higher risk premium. The Syria con- Saudi Arabia to reduce its yield which as Arabia had roughly six years of capital flict has had little impact on oil supplies a consequence has hit the growth pros- reserves to counter negative share from the Middle East but should the pects and bottom lines of the alternative market fluctuations of the spot price of situation in the Strait of Hormuz get out energy providers. oil averaging USD 50 a barrel (or lower). of hand I think that an increase of USD 10 This has now increased as the price Follow us on: – 15 in risk premium will be added to the if you own and operate legacy produc- went up. In January 2019, the country’s @gothiatankers current price”. tion and distribution infrastructure, you estimated proved reserves was upgrad- @gothiatankeralliance Gothia_Tanker_Alliance So if tensions continue prices will rise, are less vulnerable to the fickality of the ed. In an independent evaluation car- but not necessarily because of higher oil fuel market. 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Gothia tanker alliance.indd 1 2019-08-12 14:31 Swedish Shipping Gazette DSM 19 Edition PÄR-HENRIK SJÖSTRÖM (the first survey by outside surveyors ever conducted) indicated that reserves were higher ‘than previous official estimates’. Khalid Al-Falih is the Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources of Saudi Arabia. He is also the chairman of Saudi Aramco (and previously the company’s CEO). “We began this process in August 2016 and it took two and a half years. We made a very thorough, independent evaluation of our reserves. We did this by taking data from each of the wells and reservoirs that were part of the study. They used their technology and methods to conclude what our proved reserves were.” The trade media was quick to react and Ellen Wald, Global Energy Policy Analyst had this to say: “It makes little difference if they have 260 or 266 billion barrels, the point is that they had DeGolyer and MacNaught- on do the survey. It is a highly respected company. I think it’s an exercise in confi- dence building for the future.” market. Net income for 2018 was USD 8.4 ble, but it is by no means used to capacity billion in 2018 while revenues rose by 37 as the ships that operate on it are simply russia, with its flagging rouble and per cent over 2017. not here and as with any commodity, it a slew of sanctions saw the nation’s Rosneft stated that: “In part a cap- requires volume users to make it viable economy in trouble in 2017. Since then, ping of output agreed with OPEC cartel and for that it needs simple infrastruc- output has increased, and Russia’s oil countries, as well as improved company ture and reasonable prices to provide production now rivals its natural gas pro- efficiency has increased our revenue(s).” operational gains and environmental duction. Official statistics say that Russia At the same time, Lukoil, Russia’s impact. produces 10 million barrels of crude second-largest crude producer, saw a a day. This is primarily done through profit leap of almost 50 per cent in 2018. an increase in the cost of oil means state-owned companies such as Rosneft, This was driven by two factors – higher that freight rates will rise as operating Lukoil and Surgutneftegas. Gazprom oil prices and a weak rouble. Profits costs go up – this to negate the impact on is said not to be state-owned, but state increased to USD 9.4 billion. It has to operators’ profits. It could also mean that controlled. be said that earning gains from foreign liner operators will adjust their sched- There are no official figures available exchange rates were the deciding factor ules on certain routes reducing capacity regarding key figures for any of these, here. Lukoil has also increased its pro- which will ultimately have an impact on although all the companies have shares duction which was, in part, driven by an fleet productivity. Shipping companies that are traded on the London markets. increase in gas production at its Gissar are also likely to announce a bunker ad- Rosneft is 70 per cent state owned while and Kandym facilities in Uzbekistan. justment factor which would spread cost Surgutneftegas has an ownership struc- and risk to their customers. Sinnesro ture that is not officially available. This if we look at the price of LNG, we see But it may not be all bad news say means that its main owner is also the that it is down. Some US analysts say that some analysts. Increased operational Russian government. this is a conscious strategy. More likely it costs will encourage eco-driving which Incomes have gone up. Rosneft has re- is the result of increased off-flow from oil reduces fuel consumption. This is ported more than twice the net income it wells, but this is not something that the something that will be welcomed by the generated in 2017, this as a result of high- oil majors want to talk about. environmental organizations. www.furuno.se er crude prices despite an unpredictable In the Baltic region supply is availa- Daniel Cooper

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Battery power. The zero emission to deliver zero emissions in Sweden. ferry Aurora on Öresund. “Still you get criticism for today’s “Policies must keep up with

emissions of CO2. We have not yet pro- gressed so far in technological develop- technological developments” ments that we can ensure an elimination Fredrik Larsson, sustainability expert, Swedish Shipowners’ Association of CO2 here and now, because if we had, then the targets would have been super- fluous. It will take time to find the best that new technologies are allowed to be SWEDISH SHIPOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION options available, and in the meantime implemented on board vessels.” we should allow and encourage invest- Fredrik Larsson says that we now ments in the best available options rather must start realising the ideas, thoughts than expressing criticism.” and proposals that have been presented by both the industry and the authorities like a newborn baby must learn to in recent years. crawl before it starts to walk, the indus- “We have to start with what we try must be allowed to adapt stepwise. already have. I am convinced that once He believes that the shipping indus- we get started the industry will keep up try must be clear about the challenges and invest.” ahead, but also what solutions are realis- Fredrik Larsson does not believe tic, including economic aspects. that it is the industry that wants to slow “After that we will have to work dili- down developments. Rather, he believes gently towards realizing these solutions. that the introduction of SECA taught the One step down the road might be to shipping companies that change can be establish a principle followed by a mech- beneficial as they promote a propensity anism that appropriately rewards those for innovation. viable today, thus there should be no who take on the investment burden and “Too much focus on CO2” reason for criticism unless there is an actually minimize their environmental “i think something happened in the countries they have also seen new busi- even better suitable alternative available, impact further and beyond regulatory industry back then. In hindsight, SECA ness opportunities emerge by utilizing Sweden has entered the journey towards a which I doubt there is for the majority of requirements. At a local level, there may was able to implement change, it was their technical expertise and selling it ships today.” be reductions in fairway dues and port good for the environment and shipping onto other shipping companies in the tough target – net zero emissions in 2045. fees as well as abolished registration fees became cleaner. Sure, it was tough and form of new solutions.” Fredrik Larsson wants more action. he thinks that we have to remember for green vessels.” expensive, but shipping companies Fredrik Larsson points out that what the journey we have embarked on The main purpose of this is, according learnt from this disruptive legislation Sweden is also at the forefront of the reg- redrik Larsson, sustainability peoples mind. It’s almost like you can actually is about right now. to Fredrik Larsson, to make it cost-at- and began to look further ahead when ulatory arena when paving the way for

expert at the Swedish Shipown- emit anything as long as it is not CO2”, “It’s about gradually switching to tractive for transport buyers to choose they were making decisions that would a collaboration between governments, F ers’ Association, is concerned says Fredrik Larsson. cleaner fuels. One step on this journey shipments using climate-smart vessels. lead to a changeover to new fuels.” academic institutions and industry. that the move from talk to action is going He fears this might have pulled the is to change to cleaner fuels such as “Of course, it is desirable that they Regulations then altered the playing “We have gained a better working cli- too slowly. And he thinks it is partially debate into a side track. low-sulphur distillate or low-sulphur pay a little more for the shipments field. mate and understanding of each other’s because of the current GHG debate. HFO, LNG or methanol. Some have even because it is more expensive with green “Future regulations at the time had roles and how we must act together to if you focus Today’s hottest environmental topic “ so heavily on CO2, chosen electric power using batteries. transport solutions, and ultimately they an impact and back then there was a lot solve impending problems”, says Fredrik for the shipping industry and Sweden as a you will miss many other parameters. We must recognize that every solution should in turn be rewarded by their re- of talk about NOx. So many companies Larsson, and continues: whole is the reduction of GHG emissions. For example, it has led to an extensive has its pros and cons, certainly if we spective customers and society at large.” started looking at alternative fuels such “It is going to be a very long journey However important this issue is, he thinks dialogue about whether LNG is a fuel include lifecycle assessments, but what as methanol and LNG, mainly to manage before we are completely at home on that it overshadows everything else. for the future or not. Many people point we have to keep in mind is that five years since the transition will take time, the next stage of new environmental this, but we have an active dialogue out that we are locking ourselves into a ago it was common practice to use HFO Fredrik Larsson believes that it is impor- legislation in the form of NECA. The ten- with governments, authorities, academ- “it is strange. a couple of years ago fossil-fed gas trap and that LNG still emits with a 3.5 percent sulphur content. Peo- tant to start working on already existing dency to innovate was then accelerated.” ics, manufacturing industries, transport the debate was mainly about SOx, then as much GHG, or perhaps more, than ple tend to forget this as we are so keen solutions as soon as possible. buyers and shipping companies. It is came NOx and we also talked about previous fuels when taking the methane to reach the targets that have been set by “It is important that policies and rules nordic shipowners are known for positive that we have it, if not imper- ballast water treatment. These rules will slip into account. But the debate com- governmental legislators and in the IMO keep up with the pace of technological adapting to change and have both the ative. There is much talk about the

cost the global industry approximately pletely ignores the fact that with LNG you to reduce CO2 emissions.” developments. It can go fast once it gets knowledge and understanding that their triple Helix. Actually, I would say that 300 billion USD to implement, but yet, significantly reduce sulphur, nitrogen Fredrik Larsson points out that there started and therefore regulators must businesses have an effect on the climate multiple Helix would be the most telling today it’s almost exclusively emissions and particles, but more importantly, it is is still plenty of time until 2045, when also work quickly so that they allow and the environment. term.” of GHG and CO2 in particular that is on reasonably available and economically the domestic transport sector will have tests with new technologies or fuels and “In Sweden and the other Nordic Pär-Henrik Sjöström

44 45 Swedish Shipping Gazette DSM 19 Edition STENA The Katapult Ocean Accelerator Fund projects are of great interest to Stena. will invest in start-ups from all over the “For us, staying innovative “All projects are linked to the ocean, world, developing technology that will where Stena naturally has a big interest. make the ocean industries more sus- equals staying relevant” However, some of the projects and com- tainable and that have a positive impact panies are naturally more interesting for on the ocean industries. The companies 60 countries in the pipeline. is Evoy, who has developed an electric us in the near future than some others.“ participate in a three months long accel- “So far we have made investments motor replacing the diesel engine in “Stena is trying to find the perfect erator program based in Oslo, support- in eleven start-ups. Among these are smaller boats. match between the project/company and ed by a global network of corporates, start-ups supporting the green shift in “But are we able to make the long Stena – that is to find those people within successful entrepreneurs, subject matter shipping.” distance shipping greener? We see inter- Stena who can support a project in terms experts, business leaders and investors. esting products here as well. One project of knowledge, experience and a wider Each company will receive an investment maren hjorth bauer mentioned is using a combination of fuel cells and network. Stena can also take part in from USD 150 000 in return for an equity some examples: hydrogen to enable this. They’ll have some of the pilot testing if this is relevant share. “We see data platforms that enable their first pilot ready in the end of this for our business.” charterers to select the carriers with the year. We see the development of auton- Anna Forshamn is convinced that stena ab is not only an investor but best environmental footprints. And, very omous wing sails that can be installed Stena will benefit in many ways by par- will also be a dedicated supporter of the important as well, is the consumer power in a wide range of vessels to lower fuel ticipating in the program. start-ups as they go through the accelera- we have. Consumer power will increas- emissions by up to 40 per cent”, Maren “Entrepreneurship, care for resources tor program. ingly shape this industry going forward.” Hjorth Bauer told the audience. and business acumen is part of Stena’s “We provide mentors and technical Brim Explorer is a company that is The next round of the accelerator DNA. Collaborating with start-up com- From the Katapult Ocean event in April: Maren Hjort Bauer, Katapult; Anna Forshamn, support, as we think it is crucial that targeting these consumers, she said. program will take place autumn 2019. panies in this format gives inspiration Stena; Erik Lewenhaupt, Stena Line (Mentor Katapult) and Ingrid Kylstad, Katapult. established industry collaborates closely “They have built a fully electric ship Anna Forshamn from Stena AB coor- and fresh thinking to our own ways of with start-ups. Mixing experience with that takes passengers out to explore na- dinates the work between Stena and Kat- working. Of course we also want to find Saving the oceans new ideas can be a powerful combina- ture with no pollution and no sound.” apult. She is also Director of the Katapult interesting investments, she concludes. tion”, says Claes Berglund. Another of their portfolio companies Ocean board and thinks that most of the Pär-Henrik Sjöström together with Katapult During the winter batch one of start- ups in the Katapult Ocean Accelerator Stena AB is supporting start-ups in the program underwent an intense three- month program focusing on growth and Katapult Ocean Accelerator Program positive impact. It was rounded up with När det gäller ditt liv! with half a million US dollar. the Katapult Ocean Demo day in Oslo on 8 April 2019. Kontakta oss för hjälp med följande: tena AB is pushing the development established maritime companies want to of new and greener technologies support start-ups developing sustainable maren hjorth bauer also gave a n Livflottar, Slide- och Chute-system för yrkesmässig within shipping. Several pilot pro- ocean technology solutions. Entrepre- presentation about Katapult Ocean at S sjöfart. jects places the group at the forefront of neurs in this space need to know that Nor-Shipping Ocean leadership Confer- green shipping, including new fuels such there is a market and an interest for new ence 2019. n Serviceavtal. Vi hjälper er med stora delar av as methanol as well as battery powered ideas in the established industry”, Maren “Together the eleven start-ups select- administrationen. propulsion. In addition to their in-house Hjorth Bauer, CEO and co-funder of Kata- ed are targeting eleven of the sustainable n Fråga oss om 30 månaders serviceintervall på livflottar. work for sustainable shipping, the group pult Ocean, stated in a press release. development goals. Everyone is focusing n Är du redo för Solas reglerna gällande brand från also wants to encourage other companies, at the ocean but this clearly shows how 1 Juli 2018? especially start-ups with fresh ideas. claes berglund, director Public the ocean is linked to the rest of our Allt inom sjösäkerhet, Räddningsdräkter, räddningsvästar, In the end of last year Stena AB an- Affairs and Sustainability, Stena AB, planet.” Brandkläder, Brandsäkerhetsutrustning, Fallskärmsraketer, nounced that the company invests half a explains that sustainability is at the core She emphasized that solving these Handbloss, Livbojsljus, ATEX VHF Radio, EEBD med 15 års million USD in Katapult Ocean Accelerator of everything the company does. problems is also a business opportunity. service intervall. Fund to support the development of new, “For us, staying innovative equals “That is why we built Katapult Ocean, sustainable ocean technology. This was staying relevant. The maritime industry to invest in and scale start-ups with a pos- received with great enthusiasm from this will need to innovate at pace over the itive impact on our oceans. To do this we Godkända servicestationer för VIKINGs produkter är följande: VIKING LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT Sweden AB Norwegian initiative to do something con- next years to meet new regulations and have built a global ecosystem. At the core VIKING Sweden AB - Älta / Stockholm VIKING Grustagsvägen 5 · 138 40 Älta, Stockholm Ruskvädersgatan 14 . 418 34 Göteborg crete to save the oceans and our planet. expectations – set by ourselves and by of that is the Katapult Ocean Accelerator Sweden AB - Göteborg Västkustens Flotteservice Tel: 08 - 408 90 700 Tel: 031- 53 11 70 “We are very excited to have Stena AB policy. Staying close to the start-up com- Program.” - Smögen Brandab - Karlskrona E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Dyk & Flott - Malmö on board as both a partner and investor munity is a great way for us to stay ahead Katapult Ocean Accelerator Program in Katapult Ocean. It sends a signal that of the curve.” now has more than 800 start-ups from

valgt-SE_Sjöfartstidningen_H112xW178_marts2018.indd 1 09/03/2018 08.49 46 47 Swedish Shipping Gazette DSM 19 Edition MARIANNE OVESEN access to excess capacity in battery banks. “We have solutions for all of that, he concludes.” Powerhouse work a lot with the ship- yards in China. “We came in contact with them through the shipowners at Donsö. We have been fortunate enough to work with several of them and have been on their makers list. Now the shipyards also recommend us to other customers”, says Anders Bernhardsson.

the company’s freight forwarders have a challenging task in providing fast shipments of bulky and heavy engines to vessels, anywhere in the world. Anders Bernhardsson at the “We always keep engines, generators Powerhouse head quarters. and spare parts in stock. A ship that has suffered a failure cannot lay idle for several days. That’s why we constantly The house of power have technicians traveling”, says Richard Johansson. Powerhouse designs large generators It is also vital for both powerhouse with scientific excellence. and their customers that after sales works perfectly. ain and emergency genera- “I have a background as a techni- “We spend much of the time here at tors are Powerhouse’s main cian which is extremely valuable, as we the office coordinating all services our M products. You can find them often discuss technical issues with our customers need”, says Anders Bern- everywhere, from ships and hotel rigs to costumers.” hardsson. hospitals, wind turbines and fish farms. To be able to offer the customers what The company also sells other products, they want, he and his colleagues need an extremely important tool, such as complete propeller lines and en- to be on their toes and keep up with the both for repairs and for new sales of tire containerized engine rooms includ- development. Although Powerhouse generators, is the online offer genera- ing control equipment. has customers in widely different areas, tor Marinpro.com, which is developed “The propeller applications we mainly shipping companies and shipyards are in-house. The customer specifies the de- sell in Sweden under the Mitsubishi the largest customer group and demand manded capacity and other parameters. brand while generator sets are sold world for environmentally friendly solutions is “Then they immediately get a list of wide under our own Powerhouse brand”, growing. the gensets we offer with the demanded explains Anders Bernhardsson, CEO. “For example, there is a great demand features. And with all the available docu- for hybrid solutions now. Next year, we mentation included”, Anders Bernhards- the powerhouse gensets are will supply a generator with DC instead son states. designed in the company’s premises in of AC to Northern Offshore Services’ He adds that of course the customer Åbo hamn erbjuder en snabb sjövägen till Sverige för långtradartrafik. Sjöresan mellan Åbo och Stockholm är kort och fyra dag- Gothenburg. The mounting is done by new catamaran, which is being built in can supplement additional wishes. liga fartygsavgångar uppfyller även de mest krävande behov på snabb tidtabell. Inrikes- och utrikestransporterna förenas i Åbo contractors. Norway. With the DC generator, you can “And a Chief Engineer can at any time hamn till en effektivt fungerande transportkedja. Den inkommande frakten kan snabbt lossas i moderna terminaler i hamnens “It’s not rocket science to mount a gen- optimize the power by consuming less exactly see which spare parts or repair närhet, från vilka importprodukterna snabbt fortsätter sin färd till destinationer överallt i landet. Tack vare de goda landsvägs- set. But knowing how it should be done is fuel”, explains Richard Johansson. kits are needed to be ordered for a specif- förbindelserna går tiden inte åt till att stå i trafikanhopningar, utan de produkter som kommit med morgonbåtarna kan distribu- pure science. It takes a lot of calculations ic engine and generator. When the order eras till mottagarna redan samma dag. to make it fit and all components compati- anders bernhardsson says that is placed we either post the parts or let ble”, says Anders Bernhardsson. today the customers wants to be environ- one of our technicians bring them to the Richard Johansson, sales manager, mentally friendly and demand smaller vessel. Everything runs very smoothly.” WWW.PORTOFTURKU.FI agrees: engines that consume less fuel, but have Marianne Ovesen

48 49 Swedish Shipping Gazette DSM 19 Edition SVENSK SJÖFART and especially the different parts of the logistics system, are particularly promi- nent.”

At international level, IMO has MASS (Mar- itime Autonomous Surface Ships) on the agenda, what is the focus for the work? “We follow the work and the discussions on MASS at IMO. It is a good thing that IMO takes the lead, it is the right forum for this discussion. The work at IMO in this area is for the moment focused on the regulatory scooping exercise for MASS. The purpose is to look at how the safe, secure and environmentally sound operation of MASS may be introduced in IMO instruments. Sweden has an impor- tant role as chair of the MASS working group at IMO. Support from authorities Are smart ships the future? and non-governmental organizations in the form of recommendations, guide- Christina Palmén, Policy Advisor on safety, lines, rules and regulations will be key for the implementation of smart ships.” security & environment, Swedish Shipowners’ Association, talks about smart ships. Anything else you would like to add regard- ing the international aspect? How does your work regarding smart ships improved safety, efficiency and sustaina- “Earlier this year World Maritime Uni- proceed? bility. Even on the highest level of digital- versity published the report ‘Transport “We have a smart ship working group ization and automation, human interac- in 2040: how automation and technol- within the Swedish Shipowners’ Asso- tion will be necessary, with people either ogy will impact the future of work’. The ciation and we have recently published on board, or ashore. It is not expected report concludes that the introduction a document with some of our consid- that the required work force to operate of automation in global transport will be erations regarding smart ships. In the the ships will be much less than today, evolutionary, rather than revolutionary, document we address issues related although more (or all) personnel might and that despite high levels of automa- to different perspectives (shipowners, be ashore. In fact, current experience tion, qualified human resources with the crew, authorities, manufacturers). It also suggests that the more high-tech that is right skill sets will still be needed in the includes considerations regarding safety installed on board, the larger and more foreseeable future. Another interesting & security, research & innovation and qualified crew is required to handle it. study on seafarers and digital disrup- transport and logistic chain perspective.” The human role will remain central also tion was published by ICS, International in future shipping.” Chamber of Shipping. The study indi- What is the human role in the future? cates that there will be no shortage of “From our point of view, it is expected Any thoughts about research on smart jobs for seafarers, especially officers, in that in general, the future ships will be ships? the next two decades. While the size of increasingly digitized and automated, “The shipping industry needs more crews may evolve in response to techno- and there are many opportunities with research funds to develop and test new logical changes on board, there may also With you at all times this technology that can and should be technology. In the area of smart ships, be considerable additional jobs ashore The Swedish Club is with you at all times, offering a full range of insurance solutions for exploited. There are various initiatives one suggested area in the Swedish Ship- which require seafaring experience.” every area of your business. and potential for smart ships in different owners’ Associations research strategy is Pär-Henrik Sjöström segments and traffic areas. There are the potential of digitalization. Where the We have been helping our members navigate through a complex world since 1872, and as no reasons though, to increase either focus is on developing an ever-smarter Swedish Shipowners’ Associations document can be downloaded on: a mutual organisation, we have our members’ best interests at heart at all times. digitalization or automation just because shipping that works in symbiosis with an www.sweship.se/wp-content/uploads/2019/ We always have had and we always will. the technology is available. The reasons all smarter ambient environment. In this 05/Swedish-Shipowners-Associations- to introduce smart ships must always be area, synergies with society in general, considerations-on-smart-ships.pdf) www.swedishclub.com 50 Gothenburg – Piraeus – Hong Kong – Tokyo – Oslo – London 51 Swedish Shipping Gazette DSM 19 Edition TRANSPORTFÖRETAGEN ble and that there will be large recruit- The Swedish Confederation of Transport Enterprises is an umbrella organisation for “This ment needs in the future too. Technical associations and companies in the transportation sector in Sweden. developments will present new exciting The Swedish Confederation of Transport Enterprises’ aim is to represent the entire recruitment opportunities rather than a threat.” transport sector. According to Caj Luoma people also They have eight member associations, which altogether organise 10 100 companies is vital” need to know that work at sea can now with around 217 000 employees. Caj Luoma, Confederation be combined with a normal family life Read more on: www.transportforetagen.se of Transport Enterprises on everyday terms. Seafaring is not like it was in the past, when crews were away from home for very long periods. able so that more people can become “Two working weeks at sea with the The aim is that everyone can go on at the national level too, since it is seen as qualified to work in the shipping indus- same amount of leave are now common, board the new, environmentally friendly an important part of the Swedish trans- try”, Caj Luoma says. meaning that modern family life or rec- tankers and try out different tasks in port infrastructure. At the beginning of the summer the reational interests are easy to combine the maritime professions. They will be “The Swedish Minister for Education, Confederation of Transport Enterprises with a maritime profession.” able to test rescue suits, navigate a ship Anna Ekström, will be present on the big and the Swedish Maritime Adminis- in a simulator and generally get to know recruitment day of 2 September, which tration arranged a “Maritime Convoy” another major event will take about life on board. Students from vari- is really exciting and important for us. (Sjöfartskonvojen) to raise awareness and place on 2 September, the day before the ous maritime courses and other players Naturally we have many questions we interest in shipping. Donsö Shipping Meet, when there will be in the shipping industry will be there to want to put to the minister but the most a unique opportunity for students, teach- discuss relevant issues. important thing is that she, just like the Caj Luoma during the Maritime Convoy. the icebreaker atle stopped at ers and career guidance counsellors to public, will learn a lot about the shipping Swedish ports from Lysekil in the west learn more about the shipping industry Swedish shipping is currently at- industry”, says Caj Luoma. to Luleå in the north on a campaign to and maritime courses and career paths. tracting a great deal of political interest Pär-Henrik Sjöström Swedish shipping describe work in the maritime sector and explain which courses lead to different has a bright future jobs. Visitors were invited on board to look over the whole ship, see how The Confederation of Swedish Transport the crew live and work and meet both Enterprises has launched a massive campaign crewmembers and trainees. Tents were put up on the quayside with exhibitions Come and discuss for recruitment to the maritime schools. on the maritime sector and different activities. Representatives from various he Swedish merchant fleet Caj Luoma, head of skills supply at players in the sector were there to an- hybrid ready and expanded in 2018 and Swedish the Confederation of Transport Enter- swer questions. T shipping companies are now prises, tells us that 800 engineering closed loop leading with their investments in new and nautical officers, crewmembers caj luoma is very pleased when he technologies and sustainable solutions. and motormen will be needed over the reports that the Maritime Convoy had solutions with us! At the same time, however, the shipping coming five-year period according to 27 000 visitors in its eleven ports of call industry is experiencing a shortage of a recent Swedish report (“Tempen på and there was a lot of interest and com- personnel, both crews and officers. sjöfartsbranschen”). And that is not the mitment among the visitors. To address this issue, the Confeder- end of the story – ferry traffic needs other “The Maritime Convoy also attracted @DSM 2019 ation of Swedish Transport Enterprises professionals such as chefs, waiters and much attention in the media, which plays 3-4 September (Transportföretagen) is working with the cleaning staff. an important role in reaching out and shipping industry to secure the supply of “This recruitment is vital for the informing people about modern Swedish Stand B09 personnel in the future. entire Swedish economy, since 90% of shipping – an industry with a great future all imports and exports are transported and excellent job opportunities.” the swedish confederation of at sea. It is essential to reverse the trend One of the most frequently asked Transport Enterprises, an employers’ of declining applications for maritime questions during the Maritime Convoy organization that includes the Swedish training.” was whether jobs would be lost with the Shipowners’ Employer Association, has development of technology and automa- commissioned a survey among its mem- “one of the main tasks is to promote tion. Langh Tech Oy Ab | Alaskartano, FI-21500 Pikis, ber companies to identify their person- modern shipping and the professions, “It was particularly important to Finland | +358 2 477 9400 | [email protected] nel requirements. courses and career paths that are avail- emphasise that these jobs are sustaina-

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cision is a techno-economic evaluation. breakthrough in This is a unique decision support process which identifies inputs such as life cycle costs, net savings, payback period, sav- ice technology ”One of the most ing-to-investment ratio and internal rate of return which can be used to establish formidable challenges” a base case and alternative scenarios. The use of advanced tools and analyses of potential transit routes and operations through various methods is an efficient way to manage ice covered waters at different times of operational risks in of polar shipping. year can be carried out for early stage charter planning, to select an appropri- nterest in shipping via the North- ment, including lifesaving appliances and ate ice class, or during operational phas- ern Sea Route – and increasingly, survival resources, ice condition mon- es to set limitations. Using supplied ice I the Northwest Passage – continues itoring and vessel specific operational class information, voyage dates and AIS to grow, despite the demands it places limits in ice, ergonomics, habitability and data, the ABS POLARIS software will pull on operators and their assets. As the winterization. The outcomes drive the the ice data and generate a colour-coded opportunities for transit grow, owners content of the mandatory Polar Waters risk assessment infographic along the must understand the decisions they need Operation Manual for the ship”, explains entire route. to take and the issues they must account Daniele Bottino, Manager, Business “As an acknowledged leader in the for, to achieve safe polar navigation, un- Development Sweden, Finland and the area of ice accretion, ABS is able to derlines the classification society ABS. Baltics, ABS. advise on environmental conditions that “While ice class rules provide a clear To inform the workshop, ABS applies are conducive to icing occurring and construction standard, ice class and cold the IMO Polar Operational Limitation how to minimise its build-up during a climate operational notations only offer a Assessment Risk Indexing System voyage, analysing prevailing weather broad indication of a vessel’s operational (POLARIS) methodology, to establish conditions to enable operators to select capabilities. An approved methodology the ice operational limitations for the their preferred speed and route”, James must be used to determine the opera- specific ship. Air temperature profiling is Bond says. tional limitations and the master and also undertaken to support operational navigation officers must be instructed decisions related to continued equipment “abs understands that sailing in in its use”, says James Bond, Director, operability and ice accretion risk. Polar waters represents one of the most Advisory Services, ABS. formidable challenges for shipowners, in addition to support with regulato- their crews and their assets. With more Marathon IQ2 abs notes increased interest from ry requirements, ABS provides a range owners interested in the opportunity of The unrivalled combination of smoothness and toughness through ice. owners seeking guidance on how to of Advisory Services to help owners using these northern routes, ABS is work- make their vessels safer and compliant understand the broader opportunities of ing as the trusted partner to support safer, Polar regions offer the most extreme, harsh conditions, resulting in severe, continuous for polar operations and to do this, facil- operating in these locations. ABS tools, compliant and optimised polar shipping impact and abrasion on vessels operating in these waters. Standard epoxy coatings itates the Operational Assessment man- unique to industry, provide a means to operations”, Daniele Bottino concludes. and ice coatings build up a roughness reducing hydrodynamic efficiency. Marathon IQ2 dated under the Polar Code, through a evaluate charter windows of opportunity ABS has offices in Sweden, Denmark, offers an unrivalled combination of smoothness and toughness, ensuring unhindered hazard identification (HAZID) workshop. for a given ice class for existing ships or Norway and Finland in support of the operations and a smooth voyage through ice, unequalled anywhere in the world. “This process identifies risk control prospective new construction. Northern European clients. Zip through ice with Marathon IQ2. measures for ship systems and equip- Key to the owner’s commercial de- Pär-Henrik Sjöström

54 jotun.com 55 Swedish Shipping Gazette DSM 19 Edition GREEN CITY FERRIES PÄR-HENRIK SJÖSTRÖM battery systems based on Toshiba’s LTO (Lithium-Titanium-Oxide) cells. “Reduced “They are a new-generation, light- weight LTO-battery with an output that water offers instant, high-power delivery and they can be super charged”, says Thor- resistance is nell. “Ensuring this is Echandia’s Battery a key factor” Management System (BMS).” Hans Thornell, Electricity is now classed as a fuel CEO Green City Ferries according to DNV while the charging system has also been DNV classified. transport, including commuter vessels, to date, seven complete battery has to operate on renewable fuels. I wish systems have been sold in an order for I could say that the same thinking was newbuildings placed by Arriva (operating applied in Sweden, but we are far away on a contract for Movia) as part of their from that becoming a reality.” Copenhagen services. The new Arriva vessels are being built by Damen. currently there are fourteen The Damen Ferry 2306 E3 ships will were one of the main partners in the EU routes up for tender in Norway that will carry 80 passengers with the first deliv- funded project BB Green. We discovered either be electric, or hydrogen powered, ery scheduled for 2019. during sea trials that we needed to cut and Green City Ferries is part of the “The ships require fast charging on weight on board. In the concept vessel process. a frequent basis (17 times a day) which we averaged 27 kilos of battery weight for “Our ferries can easily be powered means around 5,000 charges per year. each provided kWh. Now with Toshiba’s by hydrogen. The technology is already Using an LTO solution we can guaran- LTO batteries this has been reduced to 16 here, but the problem lies in hydrogen tee 10 years of battery lifetime”, says kilos per kWh.” infrastructure, finance and the tender fuel the (current) operators use unlike Thornell. BB Green was EU funded and her total process”, explains Thornell. From innovation electric vessels where full taxation Heliox has developed the charging cost was EUR 3,125 million. Interest in the company’s vessels has applies. This is something that we and solution. Wireless communication from now reached over the English Channel to commercial success others continue to lobby against.” land to the bridge is used that detects the configuration of the produc- as The City of London authorities look to “We made a decision to restructure any problems the supercharging station tion vessel has been changed based on solve a problem. Echandia Marine and Green City Ferries our business model in early 2019 and may have when a vessel is in port. This data from Airiel’s sea trials. “I will speak at the Greening Inland separated the companies. Now, Echandia is also used to optimize the charging “The new BB Green 24 can take 147 Shipping Conference held by the Port of have made electric drivetrain technology in concentrates on battery systems solu- process. passengers. The hull is lightened, the London Authority in a few weeks’ time.” commuter applications a commercial reality. tions while Green City Ferries is focused driveline is more powerful, and the test In London, there will be a new ferry on developing the electric commuter bb green – or Airiel as she is called – platform batteries will be replaced with service between Canary Wharf and orking with shipyards, oper- then intimately connected businesses ferry side of our business allowing us to made headlines around the world when lighter LTO units”, says Hans Thornell. Rotherhithe (costs for the proposed, ators, owners and suppliers which together developed and built the concentrate on two, independent core she was launched three years ago. Built “Another significant change is the bow now scrapped pedestrian and bicycle W including Sweden’s largest world’s first electric commuter vessel, businesses”, says Thornell. by BJB (Latitude Yachts) yard in Riga she height which has been lowered so that bridge project would have exceeded provider of electricity for mobility E/S Movitz. Newbuildings and conversions are was a proof-of-concept vessel that vali- bow docking is possible. The bridge has GBP 600 million under Boris Jonsson’s solutions – Vattenfall – the company has offered beginning with a pre-study of a dated that the technology worked. also been redesigned to give a full 360 plan). made inroads in what was once consid- “it was a long process, but we were vessel’s route/operational environment, Air supported vessel (ASV) concepts view.” “Three slow-speed, double-ended ered to be an impenetrable market. determined to succeed, and we did, its proposed system design and then have been around for a long time, even in Green City Ferries’ fast electric vessels ferries will be required, but that makes Hans Thornell, CEO of Green City anticipating local expansion.” detailed planning for an installation is larger applications but BB Green was the have gained considerable attention in far better financial and movability sense Ferries, explains. But since then the political climate in defined. first vessel to prove the concept in com- Norway. for commuters”, says Thornell. “Operators and regional service pro- Stockholm and Gothenburg has hard- muter operations at high speeds using “Within the coming six years some 75 Construction of Green City Ferries’ curement agencies are prone to keeping ened. electric drivelines cut mainte- electric power. zero emission commuter newbuildings first commercial high-speed ferries will to what they know best on the water. “The reason is that existing contracts nance costs and slash operational costs “Reduced water resistance is a key will be required”, says Thornell. begin before the end of this year. When we started out the mindset of the are long-term and despite what has been by 80% with remote monitoring of sys- factor”, says Thornell. “This is a development driven by “There is no EU funding involved, the market was very different to what it is achieved within public transport on tem performance allowing changes to be “The ship uses an ASV solution which legislation and new regulations that project is purely commercial and will today.” land, the same thinking does not apply made while a vessel is in operation. reduces drag, but more importantly she will come into force on January 1 next operate in Norway”, he concludes. Echandia and Green City Ferries were on water. There is no tax levied on the Echandia Marine offers complete is battery powered and that is a first. We year around Oslo require that all public Daniel Cooper

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TELKO is tone by pushing a button and all data needed for log keeping is collected and presented.” “The only thing the user has to do is 80 YEARS ON THE WATCH, to report the time for each log entry, all other data is available in TelScope”, he EVERY DAY BY YOUR SIDE. adds. WE PROTECT, WE PREVENT, WE PERFORM. telko will launch a cooperation with Orolia during DSM19. With its robust, accurate GNSS-based systems and proven technologies, Orolia has become a world leader in Resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) solutions. Telko will be the first ECDIS manufac- turer in the world who can integrate and inform users about Cyber-related risks like M-SecureSync. IMO Resolution MSC.428(98) – Mari- time Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems mandates vessel Improving shipboard administrators to ensure that cyber risks MARINE INSURANCE ENTREPRENEURS are appropriately addressed by the 1 safety and security January 2021. Maritime cyber risk refers to activities Electronic record books, advanced cyber which may result in shipping-related 0419Annons Sjofartstidn_Alandia Marine_178x112.indd 1 30.04.2019 12:57:54 operational, safety or security failures as risk management and a newly developed, a consequence of information technology or operational systems being corrupted, ship-adapted TelScope platform are the lost or compromised. Cyber risk man- current main focus areas of Telko AS. agement means identifying, analysing, assessing and communicating a cyber-re- elko AS was established in 1974 burg. The aim was to create simple and lated risk and accepting, avoiding, trans- HOW IS YOUR BUSINESS and has since the introduction of ship-adapted software applications. This ferring or mitigating it to an acceptable T TECDIS worked in close coopera- new platform is named TelScope. First level. PREPARING FOR MEG4? tion with Furuno Norway. out on the market were the recently TECDIS was one of the first ECDIS released electronic logbooks, including m-securesync is an ultra-precise systems approved by IMO’s standards. all electronic record books in digital for- platform for multi-constellational GNSS Since the launch in 2004 TECDIS has mat, such as deck log, radio log, garbage timing sources, incorporating vulnera- continually been updated and improved, record book and ballast water log. bility scanning and the highest standards and today it supports functions such as for extreme reliability, security and re- Admiralty Information Overlay (AIO), “our aim was to make it easier for dundancy. The system provides a robust C-Map T&P, radar overlay, videoswitch- users on board and on shore. TelScope comparison source for existing naviga- ing, Navtex and sensordata over IP (IEC uses Sensordata from different sensors tion platforms. 61162-4, also known as NMEA-450). on board such as GPS, gyro compass, log, M-SecureSync incorporates an A total of 2 000 vessels are today AIS as well as data from the engine con- Interference Detection and Mitigation equipped with navigation systems devel- trol system”, explains Martin Ekholm, (IDM) Suite, allowing M-SecureSync to STAY CONNECTED VISIT OUR STAND C28 oped by Telko and distributed by Furuno. Vice President Sales Europe on Telko detect interference, intentional jamming International AB. and advance spoofing signals that could T: +31 (0)515 487 654 E: [email protected] two years ago Furuno became a He underlines that log keeping today weaken, block or compromise critical co-owner of Telko together with two demand total focus from the personnel. navigation signals. This will be visual WWW.LANKHORSTROPES.COM other investors. A subsidiary, Telko Inter- “All information should be noted at displayed in TECDIS. national AB, was established in Gothen­ the actual occasion. Using TelScope this Pär-Henrik Sjöström

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Builder of Donsö vessels “The word Chairman Yan Sun of AVIC Ship, the shipyard must be that has built many of the Donsö vessels, ‘Professional’” talks about Donsö Shipping Meet. Yan Sun of AVIC Ship AVIC AVIC Ship supports DSM19 as . What con- Which are the biggest opportunities and developed and tributed to make this decision? challenges in the shipping industry today? enlarged their “All owners from Donsö and the DSM “In my opinion, the greatest opportunity markets. I was exhibition are a big family of innova- and challenge is economical and innova- shocked and so tive professionals, focusing at the niche tive design based on energy conservation exclaimed in market especially for chemical tankers and environmental protection.” great surprise and gas carriers, leading the European that it was shipping market, and even the shipping What are your expectations? amazing, great trend worldwide. “I am looking forward to an improve- achievement, “The growth and development of ment of the environmental protection and deserving to AVIC Ship has been effected and inspired technology and high efficiency of vessel be recorded into history of leading the deeply by the culture and spirit of this types in the future.” global shipping market as well as making big family. We are expecting to join the remarkable achievements from such an family, to grow up, lead the shipping What is your best memory from DSM17? exquisite island. trend and create our future with Donsö “What impressed me most was that I hand in hand.” visited the base and environment on How would you describe DSM in one word? Donsö where the shipowners grew up, “The word must be ‘Professional’.”

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SUSTAINABILITY The next generation The information exchange can also go IS PROFITABILITY. both ways. AIS does not give information of loss prevention about what cargo is being carried, but if the members provide that information Being at the cutting edge when it comes to reducing A pilot project from The Swedish Club then the Club can provide very specific means that shipowners can now be offered guidance and advice relating to that environmental impact is often synonymous with particular cargo. flexibility and profitability over time. This will be real time personalised loss prevention. “For many years The Swedish Club has been meticulously recording loss a great benefit for the next generation of entrepreneurs our of The Swedish Club’s mem- Strategic Business Development & Client codes for each casualty. It means that for bers are participating in the pilot Relations. every cargo claim, the Club knows what and customers. F project called Trade Enabling He is convinced that by providing type of cargo was involved, where and The Donsö Shipping Meet 2019 presents an extensive Loss Prevention (TELP). Using the latest this proactive approach and advice, The why the issue occurred, where the cargo AIS technology in combination with Swedish Club can help members to trade was loaded and where it was discharged. range of environmental enhancing measures. statistics and expertise The Swedish Club more safely. For every collision or grounding, we can map a risk profile for an individual “As soon as one of the ships in the know where, how and why it happened.” We hope to see you there – together we can vessel at every stage of its voyage. It can pilot project is flagged as sailing for a des- vitalise the Swedish merchant fleet. then provide members and their vessels tination identified as high-risk, we can “this higher degree of interaction with timely, tailored advice when they send them tailor-made loss prevention and communication between the Club are approaching areas of particular risk. advice based on where they are going, and member will add much more value”, the type of vessel they are operating, and says Lars A. Malm. He continues: over the last ten years the Loss the cargo.” “We are very excited by the project Prevention team has carried out detailed and are sure it will carry value for our analysis of the entire fleet, examining the information fed back from members. We believe that by providing where the ships have been trading, based TELP can for example include problems this proactive approach and advice, we on AIS, and what casualties have oc- with pilots or towage, difficulty with can help members to trade more safely.” curred. This has provided the Club with Customs or other authorities, navigation- Whilst the pilot project has a degree a risk profile, frequency and claims cost al challenges in the approach channel, of manual involvement, on rollout the for every port and sea area in the world, frequent issues handling certain cargoes, service will be delivered to the Club’s based on its own statistics. weather patterns to look out for, or members electronically through an auto- “TELP is a new generation of loss pre- identifying areas where there have been matic system. vention”, explains Lars A. Malm, Director frequent groundings or collisions. Pär-Henrik Sjöström Kungsportsavenyen 10 | SE-411 36 Göteborg | Tel +46 (0)31 63 12 50 | www.svenskaskeppshypotek.se 64 65 Swedish Shipping Gazette DSM 19 Edition GASUM customers know that they will always have ready access to LNG – be it a ship-to- ship bunkering at open sea or truck-to- vessel in port. “They can operate with confidence. This is a cornerstone of our business, and Economy or will be instrumental in growing the ma- rine LNG services”, Jacob Granqvist adds.

according to gasum, LNG con- sumption within the global marine and shipping sectors is rising. Consumption is ecology? expected to accelerate even more rapid- ly, as compliance with the IMO 2020 Sul- phur regulation, which requires over 85 per cent reduction in Sulphur emissions, comes into effect next year. IMO has also We have set a target to reduce GHG emissions by at least 50 per cent by 2050. The power of LNG “These environmental regulations make LNG a very attractive alternative for compliance”, Jacob Granqvist says. Gasum is aiming at a substantial growth of the energy with more than 20 years in the mar- their international marine LNG bunkering itime, shipping and energy industries, services. The plans for the future also include Jacob Granqvist has in-depth know­ledge an expansion of their LNG bunker vessel fleet. of the challenges faced by today’s vessel operators. He joined Gasum from sus- for both. acob Granqvist, who has recently He emphasizes the importance of tainable solutions provider Neste, where been appointed to the newly-cre- having a greater physical presence in key he worked in key management roles J ated position of Sales Director of areas. within shipping and marine fuels and Gasum’s marine LNG business, will to- “To that end, we aim at expanding services for six years. gether with his team drive the company’s our LNG bunker vessel fleet and are in Jacob Granqvist’s previous experience plans to expand its marine LNG services the initial phases of establishing an inter- was in the shipping and maritime indus- internationally. national network of cooperating parties.” tries. He holds a Master’s Degree in Sci- He informs that Gasum is building Already, Gasum is in the final stages ence, Maritime Law, Logistics, Organisa- upon its success in the Nordic LNG ma- of securing a permanent LNG bunkering tion and Leadership from the University rine market. Following concerted actions base in north west Europe in order to of Abo Akademi, and is a Master Mariner to expand the LNG supply chain to make support this busy shipping market. from the Abo Navigations Institute in LNG more accessible, it has carried out Finland, today known as Aboa Mare. more than 2 500 LNG bunkering opera- with its experience and proven tions for the marine market since 2017, track record, Jacob Granqvist is confident jacob granqvist says that LNG is a 38 per cent rise over the two previous that Gasum is on track for success in the rapidly becoming more commonly used years. larger international LNG marine market. as a cost-effective marine fuel. “To help our customers be more com- “LNG is suitable for all vessel types, “put simply, our expansion plans petitive, while reducing emissions and including ferries, passenger ships, tank- are driven by the marine LNG market. costs, we are much more than a supplier ers, bulk, supply and container ships. We are investing all of our energy into creating Whether they operate container ships, of a commodity. We work closely with Switching to LNG completely removes sustainable prosperity. That’s why we have tankers or cruise ferries within our customers to formulate the best LNG SOx and particulates, and reduces changed our name from MAN Diesel & Turbo reach, our aim is to provide operators bunkering management solutions and NOx emissions by up to 85 per cent. In to MAN Energy Solutions. with a reliable, cost-effective source of services and guide them through the addition, LNG reduces CO2 emissions by Step by step, we advance marine, power, and LNG that is easy to access”, says Jacob process.” more than 20 per cent, he informs. industry solutions. This is future in the making. Granqvist. He thinks that it is important that the Pär-Henrik Sjöström For customers, stakeholders, and society. 66 67 www.man-es.com

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cloud-based user interface that displays data and information on the machin- ery. It can be accessed securely from any permitted device with an internet connection. Data from machinery is collected BILDER 4 stycken by a local gateway device on board the vessel. The data is transferred via secure satellite or land link using secure SSL/ TLS transmission to the MAN CEON platform, where data is stored, processed Swedish vessels – Swedish Shipyard! and made accessible to the customer and Remote monitoring PrimeServ Remote Operation Center Swedish-flagged vessels – Swedish Shipyard! Together we move Swedish shipping forward experts. with PrimeServ Assist In the remote operation center experts monitor and evaluate data and PrimeServ Assist from MAN Energy Solutions, provide status notifications and proactive Together we move Swedish shipping forward advice to the customer. using 24/7 near real-time data stream for “Our experts evaluate the resulting remote monitoring and optimization. output and if anything is off, they’ll for- mulate a plan of action for the engineers emote, online monitoring of engine evaluating data. In addition, they are on board”, explains Henrik Malm. systems on board vessels improves supported by MAN-developed algorithms BILDER 4 stycken R safety – and saves money. That has that continuously scan and analyze the henrik malm mentions an exam- already been proven with MAN Prime­ received data to detect anomalies that ple from real life. On a two stroke main Serv’s PrimeServ Assist. Today 30 vessels could indicate machinery availability, engine abnormal temperature spikes are and plants are connected to a PrimeServ safety or performance issues. detected in a cylinder unit. Assist Remote Operation Center. After proper evaluation, a message Shortly thereafter experts in the “It may start with a tiny anomaly, not is sent to the vessel or in the customer PrimeServ Assist Remote Operation even noticeable even to an experienced office. Based on these notifications the Center are alerted and evaluate the engineer. But it won’t go away on its own. engineers can take the actions necessary data. They contact the ship through the Sooner or later it will have consequenc- to ensure that the operation can con- MAN CEON platform and inform that We hope to see you in stand A17 during DSM19 to discuss es”, explains Henrik Malm, Head of MAN tinue safely at maximum efficiency and the liner wall temperature fluctuations PrimeServ Sweden, Finland & the Baltic without interruption. indicate either abnormal wear of the We hopefuture dockings and our extended drydock to see you in stand A17 during DSM19 countries as well as responsible for sales Besides the pro-active part of the piston rings or damage to the piston of PrimeServ Assist in northern Europe. PrimeServ Assist service, customers can ring pack. to discuss future dockings and our extended drydock also follow up with the experts using To investigate further, they advise to henrik malm has a background as a voice or text chat 24/7 on the MAN CEON perform a cylinder condition inspection seagoing engineer and knows what he is platform. through scavenge ports and attach step- talking about. He mentions lots of exam- by-step instructions. A focused mainte- ples when experts in PrimeServ Assist primeserv assist requires a nance and adjustment job can then be Remote Operation Centers have detected connection to the MAN CEON platform. started. problematic trends by monitoring and The MAN CEON platform is an intuitive Pär-Henrik Sjöström

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OresundDrydocks DSM.indd 1 2019-08-19 12:58 Välkommen till oss! Vi levererar kurser från Kalix i norr till Swedish Shipping GazetteHelsingborg i söder samt Göteborg i väst och Stockholm i DSM 19 Edition öst! Safetygruppen är en godkänd STCW-Manila utbildare av ALFA LAVAL Transportstyrelsen. Alfa Laval has adapted its high-speed centrifugal separation technology to SAFETY create a reliable solution, providing continuous bilge water treatment in GRUPPEN real-world marine conditions. Alfa Laval SECURITY & SAFETY TRAINING PureBilge reduces oil-in-water content to STCW-kurser less than 5 ppm, even on rough seas or SAFETY in the presence 2019 of difficult emulsions. GRUPPENSAFETY STCW-kurser species that hitch a ride in ballast SECURITY & SAFETY TRAINING 2019 water tanks have long posed a threat to GRUPPEN local ecosystems at the deballasting site. LedarskapSECURITY & SAFETY TRAINING och krishantering Välkommen till vårt utbildningscenter i centrala Stockholm, lokaliserat på Långholmen To combat the problem, IMO and the i en maritim miljö med närhet till boende och mat. Ombord på M/S Polfors genomförs Välkommen till vårt utbildningscenter i centrala Stockholm, lokaliserat på LångholmenUSCG have each established their own praktiska utbildningsmomenten i en verklig fartygsmiljö. strict regulations. Maritime Crew Crowd Crises Mng i en maritim miljö med närhet till boende och mat. Ombord på M/S Polfors genomförs Having been the first with a commer- praktiskaProducts utbildningsmomenten for i en verklig compliance fartygsmiljö. Resource Mng MCRM CCM cially available ballast water treatment 18 - 20 sept ShipAndra owners utbildningsorter face an från ongoing norr till challengesöder är; Kalix, of Luleå, Stockholm, Örebro SAFETY STCW-kurserSAFETY STCW-kurser 2019 system, Alfa Laval2019 has amassed over a Hos kund, 16 - 18 okt CROWD AND CRISIS Göteborg och Helsingborg. MARITIME CREW REsource MANAGEMENT Andra utbildningsorter från norr till söder är; Kalix, Luleå, Stockholm, Örebro decade of practical experience in this GRUPPEN MANAGEMENT staying compliant with ever-evolving rules, SAFETY GRUPPENSAFETY enl. ÖnskemålSECURITY & SAFETY TRAINING GRUPPEN 20 - 22 novSECURITY & SAFETY TRAINING GRUPPEN new application. Alfa Laval PureBallast SECURITY & SAFETY TRAINING SECURITY & SAFETY TRAINING Göteborg och Helsingborg. 15 - 17 jan while trying to minimize the influence 3 is the third generation of Alfa Laval’s Välkommen till vårt utbildningscenter Safetygruppeni centrala Stockholm, är lokaliserat en godkändVälkommen på Långholmen STCW-Manila till vårt utbildningscenter utbildare i centrala av transportstyrelsen. Stockholm, lokaliserat på Långholmen technology, which uses an enhanced i en maritim miljö med närhetSafetygruppen tillon boende operations och är mat. en godkändOmbord and på STCW-ManilaM/S i profitability.en Polfors maritim genomförs miljö utbildare med närhet av transportstyrelsen.till boende och mat. Ombord på M/S Polfors genomförs form of UV treatment. This includes praktiska utbildningsmomenten i en verklig fartygsmiljö. praktiska utbildningsmomenten i en verklig fartygsmiljö. uilding on knowledge from more process. EGR, which lowers combus- low-clarity waters with UV transmit-

than a century of collaboration tion temperature by directing exhaust tance as low as 42 per cent. Besides Andra utbildningsorter från norr till söder är; Kalix, Luleå, Stockholm,Andra Örebro utbildningsorter från norr till söder är; Kalix, Luleå, Stockholm, Örebro Göteborg och Helsingborg. B with vessel owners, operatorsGöteborg ochgas Helsingborg. back into the engine, inhibits NOx having IMO and USCG type approval, and builders, Alfa Laval has developed formation but requires effective water PureBallast 3 is the market’s first solu- Safetygruppen är en godkänd STCW-Manilainnovative, utbildare type-approved av transportstyrelsen. complianceSafetygruppen cleaning. är en godkänd PureNOx, STCW-Manila which provides utbildare this av transportstyrelsen.tion approved according to IMO revised technologies with a track record of through centrifugal separation, has G8. RefreshkurserRefreshkurser GrundkurserGrundkurserdependability. become the established choice for EGR Refreshkurser water treatment. Today it is available as in all of these areas, Alfa Laval has MåndagMåndagMåndag TisdagTisdag OnsdagOnsdagOnsdag TorsdagTorsdagTorsdag FredagFredagFredag a strict fuel sulphur limit of 0.1 PureNOx LS (Low Sulphur), a stream- shown that environmental regulations BASICper centSAFETY already exists for those sailing lined solution for low-sulphur fuel that can be met with minimal impact to ves- BASIC SAFETY BASIC SAFETYin ECAs, but as of 2020 all vessels will enables even more cost-efficient EGR. sel operations, as well as low lifecycle BASIC Basic SafetySAFETY 13-17 maj* 21-2221-22 maj24 -25 sept Grundkurser13-17 maj* Refreshkurser Refreshkurser 1-5 julneed to comply with a 0.5Grundkurser per cent Joining PureSOx and PureNOx is Alfa cost. Having understood the legislative 25-2625-26 jun15 -16 okt 1-5 jul ADVANCED FIRE 5 - 6 nov 29 jul-2global aug fuel sulphurADVANCED cap. And newly FIRE built Laval PureVent, which deals with an challenges early on, the company has Måndag 3-4Tisdag3-4 sepsep Onsdag MåndagTorsdag TisdagFredag Onsdag Torsdag29 jul-2 aug Fredag 26 - 27 nov vessels face stricterFIGHTING Tier III NOxFIGHTING limits in overlooked aspect of vessel emissions: developed effective ways to protect 24-2524-25 sep BASIC SAFETY 9-13 sep 9-13 sep BASIC SAFETY BASIC SAFETY 17 - 18 dec 3-5 jun BASIC SAFETY 13-17 maj* 7-11 okt 7-11NOx okt Emission Control Areas. 3-5 jun crankcase gas, containing oil droplets both marine ecosystems and maritime 21-2215-16 15-16maj okt14 - 15 jan 21-22 maj 13-17 maj* 1-5 jul 11-20 okt*11-20 okt* 25-27 sep 25-27 sep 25-26 jun 25-26 jun ADVANCED FIRE At sea since 2009, Alfa1-5 Laval jul and particles that pose health and envi- business interests. 29 jul-2 aug MARITIMEADVANCED FIRE CREW 3-4 sep 3-4 sep 29 jul-2 aug MARITIME CREW Advanced Fire Fighting CRISES CROWD9-13 sepMNG FIGHTING PureSOx allows vessels to meet fuel ronmentalFIGHTING hazards, especially when in Beyond its proven portfolio of com- 24-25 sep ADVANCEDADVANCED FIRE FIRE FIGHTING FIGHTING24-25 sep CRISES Crises CROWDCrowd Mng MNG *Fredag - Söndag över två veckor 9-13 sep RESOURCE MNG 25 - 26 sept 7-11 okt 3-5 jun *Fredag - Söndag över två veckor 3-5 jun RESOURCEMCRM MNG 15-16 okt 22-23 maj 15-16 okt 24 maj 18 okt sulphur limits without resorting7-11 okt to port. PureVent is a centrifugal oil mist MCRMpliance products, Alfa Laval also has a 22-23 16maj - 17 okt 24 maj 11-20 okt* 25-27 sep 26-28 jun 26-27 jun 29 nov CCM GRUNDLÄGGANDE 11-20 okt* 25-27 sep 26-28 jun 6 - 7 nov 28 jun Refresh MARITIME CREW MARITIME CREW 26-27 jun 28 jun GRUNDLÄGGANDElow-sulphur fuels. It has a long reference separator that removes theMARITIME CREWoil, REsource soot and strong body of expertise. That includes 17-19 jan MANAGEMENT ADVANCED4-5 sep FIRE FIGHTING CRISES CROWD MNG 6 sep CROWD AND CRISIS SAFETY MARITIME CREW REsource CRISES CROWD MNG GRUPPEN MANAGEMENT 27 - 28 nov SECURITY & SAFETY TRAINING ADVANCED*Fredag FIRE - MANAGEMENTSöndag FIGHTING över två veckor SJÖSÄKERHET RESOURCE MNG*Fredag - Söndag över två veckor 4-5 sep 6 sep list and an unbeaten track record – with unburned fuel, recovering oil thatRESOURCE can MNGSAFETYregulatory insights that are readily MCRM GRUPPEN 22-23 maj 24 maj SAFETY SJÖSÄKERHET SECURITY & SAFETY TRAINING MCRM 25-26 sep 22-23 maj GRUPPEN 24 maj 18 - 19 dec 18 okt SECURITY & SAFETY TRAINING 3 maj 26-28 jun 26-28 jun 26-27 jun 25-26 15sep - 16 jan 28 jun 26-27 18 jun okt GRUNDLÄGGANDE 28 jun3 majevery system ever sold inGRUNDLÄGGANDE operation and be recirculated through the separator shared with customers, but also deep 16-17 okt MARITIME CREW REsource MARITIME CREW REsource 21 maj MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT 4-5 sep 6 sep SAFETY 4-5 sep GRUPPEN SAFETY 6 sep SECURITY & SAFETY TRAINING GRUPPEN 16-17 okt SJÖSÄKERHET SJÖSÄKERHET SECURITY & SAFETY TRAINING 28 maj 21 majin compliance. Hybrid SURVIVAL PureSOx CRAFT systems & for useSHIP as engine SECURITY lubrication. know-how and project management 25-26 sep 18 okt 25-26 sep 3 maj 18 okt 3 maj MEDICAL FIRST AID MEDICAL CARE 16-17 okt 28 maj SURVIVAL CRAFT & SHIP SECURITY MEDICAL FIRST AID Medical Care 16-17 okt 21 maj 12 jun use Alfa Laval’s centrifugalRESCUE 21BOAT maj separation OFFICER 4-5 juncompetence acquiredMEDICAL in many years of MEDICAL 11-13 30 sept jun - 2 CARE okt 28 maj SURVIVAL CRAFT12 jun & SHIP SECURITY20-21 maj RESCUE BOATMEDICAL FIRSTSURVIVAL AID CRAFT & SHIP SECURITY MEDICAL Refresh 25 jun 28 maj 10-11 sep 4-5 MEDICALjun FIRST AID technology for water cleaning in closed- while14-15 new maj legislationOFFICER is putting working with compliance systems and MEDICAL 28 - 30 okt CARE MEDICAL CARE 12 jun RESCUE BOAT MEDICAL 11-1330 sepjun -2 okt 12 jun20-21 maj 4-5 jun RESCUE BOAT FIRST4-5 AID jun MEDICAL Refresh 3 sep 25 jun OFFICER24-25 jun OFFICER 10-11 sep 11-13 jun 20-21 maj 30 sep-1 okt SAFETY 2 - 4 feb Refresh 11-13 jun 25 jun loop mode, and open-loop systems are 10-11 sepfocus 20-21on air maj emissions,14-15 the maj familiar their installation. Furthermore, as a Refresh 25 jun GRUPPEN SECURITY10-11 & SAFETY TRAINING sep 30 sep -2 okt 24 sep 3 sep 14-15 maj2-3 sep 24-25 jun 14-15 maj FIRST AID 30 sep -2 okt 30 sep -2 okt 3 sep 24-25 jun 24-25 junFIRST AID FIRST AID 3 sep 30 sep-1 okt SAFETY 30 sep-1 okt SAFETY GRUPPEN delivered hybrid-ready for easy future problem of water discharge remains. well-established marine supplier,SAFETY SECURITY & SAFETY TRAININGAlfa GRUPPEN 30 sep-1 okt 23-24 sep 14-15 okt SECURITY & SAFETY TRAINING GRUPPEN 15 okt SECURITY & SAFETY TRAINING 24 sep 2-3 sep 24 sep 24 sep2-3 sep 2-3 sep 15 okt 23-24 sep 14-1515 oktupgrading. okt 15 okt23-24 sep 14-15Bilge okt water23-24 sep must 14-15 be okt cleaned to just 15 Laval has capacity to handle today’s ret-

SÄKERHETSUTBILDNINGTo meet NOx reductionFAST RESCUE demands, BOAT ppm CROWDbefore discharge CRISES overboard, MNG withMEDICAL rofit CAREdemands and the service network SÄKERHETSUTBILDNING FAST RESCUE BOAT CROWD CRISESSÄKERHETSUTBILDNING MNG MEDICAL CAREFAST RESCUE BOAT MEDICAL CARE RESCUERescue Boat BOAT FASTFAST RESCUE RESCUE BOAT BOAT Fast Rescue Boat FISKEFARTYG 20-21 maj 15-17 maj CROWD11-13 CRISES jun MNG RESCUE BOAT RESCUE BOAT FAST RESCUE BOAT FISKEFARTYG 20-21 maj SÄKERHETSUTBILDNINGAlfa Laval PureNOx15-17 maj technology FAST supports RESCUE11-13 junlocal BOAT regulations20-21 maj posing even stricter15-17 maj to supportMEDICAL vessels11-13 juninto theCARE future. 210maj 23 sept 21 maj 26 sept FISKEFARTYG CROWD CRISES MNG RESCUE210maj BOAT 21 FASTmaj RESCUE BOAT 210maj 21 maj 2-3 maj 24-262-3 maj jun 12-14 junj24-26 jun 30 sep - 2 okt 12-1424-26 junjunj 12-14 junj30 sep - 2 okt 17 okt FISKEFARTYGthe Exhaust Gas Recirculation2-3 maj20-21 (EGR) maj limits. 15-17 maj 11-1330 sepjun - 2 oktPär-Henrik Sjöström 24 24 14 junjun okt 25 jun25 jun FRB FRB 24 jun 25 jun FRB 20-21 maj 4-5 sep 18-20 sep4-5 sep 18-20 sep Refresh 20-21 maj 18-20 sep Refresh 4-5 sep RefreshRefresh 20-21 maj 210maj 2 4 sep nov 5 sep21 maj Refresh 7 nov Refresh 24-26 jun 12-14 junj 30 sep - 2 okt 2 sep 5 sep 2 sep 5 sep 24-25 jun 16-17 okt 2-3 maj 16-18 okt16-17 okt24-25 jun 16-1816-17 oktokt 16-18 okt Survival Craft and Rescue Boat Fast Rescue Boat 24-25 jun Survival Craft and Rescue Boat Fast Rescue Boat Survival Craft and Rescue Boat Fast Rescue Boat 24 jun 23 25 sep nov 26 okt25 jun SAFETY FRB 28 nov SAFETY GRUPPEN 23 sep SAFETY 26 okt SAFETY 4-5 sep 18-20 sep 23 sep GRUPPEN GRUPPEN 23-24 sep 20-21 maj 26 okt Refresh Refresh SAFETY SAFETY GRUPPEN 23-24 sep 70 14 okt GRUPPEN 17 okt GRUPPEN 19 dec 23-24 sep 71 2 sep14 13 okt jan 517 sep okt 14 okt 17 okt 24-25 jun 16-17 okt 16-18 okt Survival Craft and Rescue Boat Fast Rescue Boat 16 jan 23 sep SAFETY 26 okt SAFETY GRUPPEN GRUPPEN 23-24 sep 14 okt 17 okt Med reservation för eventuella ändringar. Med reservation för eventuella ändringar. Safetygruppen helsida.indd 1 2019-08-13 14:42 Med reservation för eventuella ändringar.

Med reservation för eventuella ändringar. BOKA DIN KURS DIREKT PÅ: safetygruppen.seBOKA DIN KURS08-410 DIREKT 215 50 PÅ: safetygruppen.se 08-410 215 50 BOKA DIN KURS DIREKT PÅ: safetygruppen.se 08-410 215 50 BOKA DIN KURS DIREKT PÅ: safetygruppen.se 08-410 215 50 Swedish Shipping Gazette DSM 19 Edition HGLUND plished by utilising durable off-the-shelf components, obtaining competitive and cost-effective solutions, offering availa- bility of spare parts all over the world, we are: while the software was developed with BUILDING focus on intuitive and easily configured user-interfaces. Two ships and a stronger future. Characteristics of the system are for The new ships will join the fleet in spring 2021. example high speed redundant commu- nication network based upon IP standard technology, standard programming lan- guages, the support of standard solutions for all commonly used marine compo- nents and integrated logging system and playback facilities. Høglund Marine Automation also offers Ship Performance Monitoring, playback and retrofit. There is lifetime guarantee on the software. Any faults in software will be rectified free of charge throughout the lifetime of the vessel. A secure remote access application is utilised for diagnos- Høglund enters new tics on all systems, ensuring quick and business segments efficient service to customers. høglund’s integrated Automation Høglund has engaged in two new business System (IAS) is based on ABB Process Controllers together with the ABB I/O segments and established Høglund Gas system. The AC800 is modular and Solutions and Høglund Power Solutions. scalable, making it suitable for systems ranging from a few hundred signals to n times with increasingly strict Power Solutions provides Electric those comprising several thousand. requirements for emissions, the Nor- Hybrid System-design, installation and Profibus is used for I/O communi- I wegian company Høglund Marine training, containerized turnkey Energy cation and Distributed I/O is recom- Automation has committed to creating Storage Systems as well as Energy Man- mended, as both cable and installation smarter, cleaner and more efficient ships agement Systems. costs are reduced, when IO cabinets are – offering customers new levels of perfor- The investment in new technology has located close to the process equipment. mance and reliability, while protecting paid off. Høglund has already has secured The AC800 supports most commonly the environment for future generations. contracts for retrofit of Fuel Gas Supply used protocols and can also be set up as a In line with this commitment, Hø- Systems for six of Hurtigruten’s passenger redundant system. The controller utilizes glund has engaged in two new business vessels and for the LNG Cargo Control a redundant IP network with communi- segments and established Høglund Gas system on Bergen Tanker’s Oslo Tank. On cation up to the Operator Station. Solutions and Høglund Power Solutions. the power side, PSV Island Clipper has re- The IAS operator stations are Windows cently executed sea trials, after Høglund based and communicate with the process the new companies have developed Power Solutions retrofitted the vessel with controllers through OPC standard. All Gas and Battery Hybrid Propulsion solu- an 875 kWh battery pack. operations, alarm & event handling and tions, contributing in both reducing fuel playback analysis will be handled from consumption and emissions. høglund marine automation these operator stations. Mimics are de- The main products of Gas Solutions was established in 1994 in Tønsberg, signed with own developed software and are LNG Fuel Gas Supply System, LNG Norway, with aim to provide reliable and are easily created and presented, using Cargo Handling System, LNG Gas Control user-friendly automation systems for standardized display components. System and LNG Gas Safety System. the marine industry. This was accom- Pär-Henrik Sjöström

72 73 Annons från Stiftelsen Sveriges Sjömanshus Swedish Shipping Gazette DSM 19 Edition Stiftelsen Sveriges Sjömanshus belönar LANKHORST ROPES Belönad för globalt kommunikationssystem ment them with minimum disruption to their businesses.”

Fotograf: Bengt WanseliusBengt Fotograf: The Lankhorst Ropes approach is Sjökapten Benny Pettersson är mannen bakom det both comprehensive and practical. An världsomfattande AIS-systemet som hjälper fartyg att in-depth introduction to mooring ropes hålla reda på varandra ute till havs. I maj fick han Sjö- – their construction, characteristics and manshusstiftelsens hedersbelöning på 20 000 kronor certification, is followed by tips on rope för sitt viktiga bidrag till den globala sjösäkerheten. selection to suit the vessel and mooring conditions. For the development and År 2004 beslutade IMO (International maritime organization) implementation of the ship’s Line Man- att AIS skulle bli standard på fartyg med en bruttodräktighet agement Plan (LMP) and Mooring System över 300. AIS (Automatic identification system) är ett öppet Management Plan (MSMP), the Lankhorst kommunikationssystem som låter alla fartyg inom VHF-radi- Manual reviews the OCIMF’s recom- ons räckvidd att utbyta information med varandra om sådant som kurs, fart, namn, längd och bredd. Men idén till AIS:en mendations. As an aid to assessing the föddes redan 1965, då Benny Pettersson som lättmatros befann completeness of the LMP and MSMP, the sig mitt i en vinande Tyfon på ett lastfartyg utanför Japans Lankhorst Manual takes a FAQ approach kust. Med vindhastigheter upp emot 70 meter i sekunden stod to the OCIMF Ship Inspection Report den unga mannen på bryggan och önskade att de hade haft (SIRE) Vessel Inspection. bättre instrument ombord. Mooring Manual from good interaction between – Sikten var absolut noll och vi kunde inte se någonting på “ the radarn heller, berättar han. Samtidigt visste vi att det fanns fler Lankhorst Ropes fleet operator and rope manufacturer is fartyg där ute och risken för en kollision var överhängande. critical to the successful implementation Lankhorst’s Mooring Manual helps operators of MEG 4”, claims Feike Jan Bergstra. “At one level this can mean guaran- ”Risken för en kollision to make sense of MEG4 guidelines. teeing the correct type approval rope testing is carried out in accordance Sjökapten Benny Pettersson. var överhängande” he fourth edition of Oil Com- the Mooring System Management Plan with OCIMF MEG4, while at another it Men det skulle alltså dröja ytterligare 20 år innan IMO fattade panies International Marine and Line Management Plan introduced in involves assisting with rope maintenance Tanken på ett väderoberoende system som ger en tydligare, beslut om att införa AIS. Under tiden reste Benny Pettersson T Forum’s (OCIMF) Mooring the MEG4 guidelines. and the on-going collection of rope usage exaktare och mer informativ bild av omkringliggande fartyg runt i världen för att övertyga IMO:s medlemsstater om syste- Equipment Guidelines (MEG4) marks a data to ensure compliance with the rec- har sedan följt Benny Pettersson genom hela hans karriär; mets förträfflighet. Minst 70 procent ja-röster krävdes för att significant change for oil, LPG and LNG “meg4 is a step-change in moor- ommended retirement criteria of 75 per först som manskap och befäl ombord och därefter som lots förslaget skulle gå igenom, men det visade sig inte blir några tanker operators with the focus more ing equipment guidelines for the safe cent of the Ship Design MBL.” i Sjöfartsverket. På Sjöfartsverket lärde han också känna Rolf problem. När det väl kom till omröstning bifölls det med över- than ever on the safety of the vessel’s mooring of oil tankers and gas carriers at Lankhorst Ropes has already tested Zetterberg och Bo Trygge som tillförde ett tekniskt kunnande väldigande majoritet, berättar Benny Pettersson. crew and terminal staff. terminals”, says Feike Jan Bergstra, area its ropes to meet MEG4 recommenda- och i takt med den elektroniska utvecklingens framsteg kunde Efter så många års planering och hårt arbete måste det ha känts Lankhorst Ropes announces a new sales manager, Lankhorst Ropes. tions and recently received DNV/GL type nya funktioner läggas till det ännu outvecklade systemet. otroligt skönt? Mooring Rope Manual providing vessel “Our Mooring Manual is designed approval certificate for its Lankoforce – Från början tänkte jag mest att man ville kunna se andra – Ja, det gjorde det förstås. Men jag hade också väldigt roligt operators with an in-depth review of to help operators to make sense of the rope both jacketed and unjacketed. fartyg och deras positioner. Men i mitten av 80-talet blev jag och fick uppleva massor under arbetets gång. fibre mooring ropes and assistance with MEG4 guidelines and successfully imple- Pär-Henrik Sjöström skickad till USA för att titta på de elektroniska kartor som bör- [email protected] jat användas där och det öppnade helt nya möjligheter, säger Benny Pettersson. Alnab in Sweden has been working with automation and control valve technology for shipping and process industries since 1971.

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74 Läs mer om vår belöningsverksamhet på www.sjomanshus.se. 75 Swedish Shipping Gazette DSM 19 Edition ANNA LUNDBERG ered at six o’clock the next morning. At what is today NES. Elin Kristensson now the time it was eight o’clock on a Sunday heads a team of nine office employees. “I realized evening. We managed to solve that, of They have commercial responsibility for course. Every time it is something new.” five vessels with a total of 26 onboard this is a lot employees, a staff she praises. nes has three business areas: Ener- “I work with a fantastic crew here of fun” gy, recycling and logistics. Their largest in the office and the people who work Elin Kristensson individual product is lubricating oils on our vessels are tough and flexible. CEO Northern Energy & Supply and they have been marine distributors Together we always find solutions to our for ExxonMobil since 2010. They also customer’s problems.” and being a good representative of the sell fuel. When it comes to recycling, company. they handle of slop, sludge and other when elin kristensson returned to As CEO she says she initially had to waste products from ships. Within the work last autumn after a year and a half spend time getting the complete picture logistics segment they take on various of parental leave, much had changed at of the company’s needs, understanding special assignments and act as a carrier the company. Her decision to become how each and everyone got their job and supplier of everything the maritime managing director of NES grew during done, how they sell. industry may need. With their ware- the end of her leave. She felt it was the “How would I do it? Should something houses, vehicles and ships they carry out right time for her to take the step into change? We have since looked at our vari- everything from crew changes to freight something new. Still building her new ous business areas and value offerings deliveries, ship-to-ship assignments and role, she describes herself as a very to find out what we do well and what we towing. hands-on director. could do better. I myself make sure to She wants to be involved in the sales emphasize the positive – you have to have three years ago, the Northern work as much as possible. She thinks fun at work to be able to cope through Group’s energy company merged with her foremost strengths are her passion the most stressful days”. the Group’s supply company and formed for the business, her eye for details Anna Lundberg

and her passion for selling and develop- Drawn to the industry ing the company’s business grew. When she went on parental leave in 2017, she In her 10th year at Northern Energy & had been sales director for a few years and had developed a particular, almost Supply (NES), Elin Kristensson has taken geeky, interest for lubricants. on a more active role than ever. NES is part of the NOG Group togeth- er with NOS and the newly acquired lin Kristensson has always been a work. I knew I wanted to work with sales, offshore shipping company Mareel Ltd. 3-4 September, see you there! gifted salesperson. She developed preferably within heavy industry.” The Group shares it roots with several E the talent during the early years of Donsö’s other tanker companies. of her career when she used to work in a she met her husband – David Kristens- NOS operates some 40 offshore vessels, fish shop and at several clothing stores. son from the island of Donsö and Group including the bunker and supply vessels But she has always been drawn to the CEO of Northern Offshore Group (NOG) that NES uses in its various supplier shipping industry. and CEO of Northern Offshore Services activities. She has an affiliation to craftsmanship (NOS) – at a young age. At first, she had and the ability to use a wide range of no plans to start working in his family’s elin kristensson describes NES as technology to solve problems. She thinks company. the problem solver who takes on special that it comes from growing up as a fisher- “Then one day I got the question: assignments and provides that little extra. man’s daughter. ‘Do you want to try?’ And I did. I soon “The last time I was on call a ship’s “My father is a fisherman and I have realized that this is a lot of fun.” captain was conducting cable laying and always been fascinated by that kind of That was in 2009. She stayed at NES he needed to have a pelican hook deliv-

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78 79 Swedish Shipping Gazette DSM 19 Edition BENT MIKKELSEN delivered from Karstensens Shipyard in S 364 Rockall. 2006 as E 349 Cattleya to Esbjerg. The current order at Karstensens Shipyard consists of two sister ships, which have been ordered by Torönland Fiskeri A/B in Fiskebäck and owned by two branches of the Ahlström family. The 49.95 m long vessels will be named LÄGG TILL VID GG 207 Torland and GG 204 Torön. They will replace two Flekkefjord-built ships CHALMERS FÖR ATT which were sold to Far East Russia last year. HITTA RÄTT KURS In addition, Fiskeribolaget Kristin, Donsö, has ordered a new building for delivery to the German flag with the name NC 330 Kristin. The company and the newbuilding are registered in Cuxhaven where the company has had several ships in operation. Kristin will be 49.95 m long and is expected to be Made in Denmark delivered at the end of 2019. Chalmers Professional erbjuder kurser för den moderna in- Danish shipyards are renewing the fishing the latest order for Karstensens ternationella sjöfartsmarknaden. Undervisningen genomförs Shipyard is newbuilding 457, which med den senaste simulatortekniken och i Chalmers unika maskinpark ombord på fartyget Fryken av utbildade lärare. fleet based on the Swedish west coast. will become Vingaskär when the ship will be delivered in September 2020. Kontakta oss idag för att skräddarsy ett kurspaket som ver a period of about 40 years, Thus, e.g. Astrid Fiskeri A/S is a The hull is being built by Karstensen’s passar ert företag. the fishing vessels have grown Danish subsidiary of Astrid Fiske AB. Polish branch yard in Gdynia. The 34 m chalmersprofessional.se O in size from about 38.8 meters The company is owned by the Johansson long GG 500 Vingaskär will be of a new to almost 70 meters in length. As a re- family on Rörö and their 69.95 m long design for fishing vessels in Scandinavia. 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A/S with their address in Skagen is Shipyard are designed by the shipyard’s Kompassjusterare owner of several fishing vessels under own design office, which over the years LNG Driftsbesättning Management of Change as a result, Karstensens again stands the Danish flag. One of these is the 63 has accumulated expertise in very large Medical Care Refresh for a substantial renewal of the Swedish m long S 144 Themis, which in 2018 was fishing vessels. The reference list con- Medical care, grundkurs fishing fleet. This has been the case for delivered from Karstensens. Themis tains more than 25 vessels in excess of MRM Model 1.22 more than a decade, although it is not Fiskeri A/S owned by the Ryberg/Lor- 50 m in length. Olja & kemikalier visible in the statistics. Several Swedish entsson families on Rörö. Polar Code, Basic och Advanced Practical Hydrography fishing companies have chosen to have Another Swedish company in Den- hvide sande shipyard Vestværftet Risk Managementand their vessels registered in Denmark. mark is Fiskeri A/B Ginneton, which has not built directly for Swedish fisher- Incident Investigation This is a possibility with the current EU together with the Claesson family owns men, but has assisted with design and ROC, refresherkurs legislation, offering for example free ac- the company Gifico ApS, which operates consultancy on several newbuildings Ship Security Officer COMMITTED Shiphandling TO OUR CUSTOMERS cess for Swedes (and other EU citizens) the 62.6 m long fishing vessel S 205 Ce- and repair-jobs. Thus, the Vestværftet ORSKOV YARD IS DNV-GL TRIPLE CERTIFIED FOR MORE THAN 60 YEARS Svensk författningskunskap för seniorbefäl IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS: to act as captains on Danish fishing ton under the Danish flag. 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80 81 Swedish Shipping Gazette DSM 19 Edition PREBEN ANDERSEN in 2010 from Ö-varvet on Öckerö, to GG 707 Arkö. Hönö. In fact, the newbuilding was commis- REDERI AB VERITAS TANKERS sioned from the Vestværftet, which how- ever did not have the capacity to handle • Rederi AB Veritas tankers is a family building and fitting out and therefore in owned, operated an controlled company cooperation with the owners chose to let and it was started in 1983 at Donsö Island Ö-varvet do the fitting out part. with its origin in the bunkering trade

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88 89 Swedish Shipping Gazette DSM 19 Edition MARINESHAFT PRIVATE what to do, but helping them to discover Viking was at the shipyard in Torshavn for themselves what to do. for class approval, two new freezers When everything is working out as plants were supplied and fitted by Ma- planned, the captain should give only rineShaft. The service team also carried brief comments to confirm they are satis- out a comprehensive service inspection fied and for further encouragement. The of the entire freezer system on board. coach/captain should avoid interfering with the operation as long as the ship is before that marineshaft has car- kept within agreed operating parame- ried out repairs on the vessel for several ters. Officers must be allowed to come up times both in Hirtshals and in Torshavn. with navigational decisions by them- The owner is pleased: selves to learn and foster self-confidence. “Small shipping companies like us with only one vessel often have limited coaching can go wrong if the coach is administration, even in the technical interfering or advising excessively. Con- field. The freezing technology is a very stantly probing or alerting might result in Serving fishermen specialized area, so it may often be mental overload and induce unnecessary necessary to seek external technical stress and ill-considered decisions. If the n addition to repairs of propeller RSW plants on board to increase capacity assistance – even sometimes whilst at The art of good coaching captain is giving direct orders, they are equipment and rudder arrangements and obtain a better cooling storage. This sea. Therefore, it is of great importance not coaching, but turning the officer into I MarineShaft in Hirtshals, Denmark, solution saved the owner 80 per cent of for us that the vessel can reach our sup- Good coaching is an important way to increase a mere extension of their arm. is specialized in repair and modification the price compared to a new installation. plier with technical skilled staff round potential and enhance performance. If the ship ends up in an undesired of RSW plants on fishing vessels. the clock”, says Anfinn E Dam from the situation and the captain decides to take The company was this summer visited another recent repair vessel in shipping company P/F Lidin, the owner n the maritime context, coaching is A coaching session must be scheduled over the conn, it might harm the officer’s by the Norwegian trawler Grimsholm. In this segment was the Faeroe trawler of Arctic Viking. mainly used to enhance and develop well in advance to enable the officers self-confidence if this situation has not 2017 MarineShaft had modified the two Arctic Viking. Last winter, when Arctic Pär-Henrik Sjöström I performance of individuals, but it being coached to prepare themselves and been explained during preparation. can also be applied to teams in specif- make a plan. If the officers have attended ic situations or events. Coaching is an a simulator ship handling course before after the operation, the officer extremely useful training tool for the a coaching session, it will provide a should make a print-out of the event and development and support of officers. useful background to aid learning from a take some time alone to reflect on the Coaching should not be confused real-world experience. whole experience and write down their with mentoring, which is a long term impression of the operation. This reflec- continuous development process where during the operation, officers must tion should include: many aspects and skills are worked on to ‘think aloud’, stating their intentions, 1. What went well? achieve overall growth. Coaching focuses reasons and expected outcome audibly 2. Why did it go so well? more on specific individual skills or events and clearly to enable the coach/captain 3. What can be improved concerning with a defined start and end, providing to easily follow what is going on. planning; strategy with regards to envi- immediate impact. If there is a deviation from the ronmental conditions; operation – use of The most obvious coach for officers planned parameters, the captain should forces under control and use of naviga- lear­n­ing ship handling skills would be the use specific coaching techniques to make tion equipment; teamwork. captain. Unfortunately, coaching is not the officer aware of the anomaly. The When all these are completed, the something that a captain can simply ‘pick recommended technique for this is ‘es- officer should have a face-to-face meeting up’. Like other competencies, it requires calating intervention’ based on probing: with the captain to share their experi- preparation as well as development of ‘What is your intention?’ and/or alerting: ence. This session is where the learning both a mindset and a manner of delivery. ‘The speed is now 11 knots’. However, if process gains momentum and the coach This makes all the difference between this does not have the desired outcome, can provide some valuable advice and targeted, effective coaching and random then a challenge needs to be expressed give recognition for a job well done. advice in a trial and error operation. using words that raise attention such as: Good coaching is an important way to ‘I suggest’ or ‘I recommend’. increase potential and enhance perfor- preparing for a coaching session The coach should refrain from giving mance and prepare a senior officer (po- should start with the coach demonstrat- direct advice or orders as this will mean tentially your successor) for promotion to ing to the person/people to be coached a de facto but not formal taking over of Captain. what will be expected. the conn. Coaching is not telling people Hans Hederström

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Telko A reliable, efficient and user friendly experience. Our Electronic Chart Display and Information System is DSM19 sponsors gold The North Sea Standard. From Færder Technology Park on the east coast of Norway, we have delivered more than 6,000 Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (TECDIS) worldwide. We offer you simple navigation solutions that increase your efficiency in your everyday operations. By using our new solution, Wärtsilä Telscope, you will have more time for navigation instead of administrative burden. Wärtsilä is a global leader in smart technologies and complete lifecycle solutions for the marine and telko.no main energy markets. By emphasising sustainable innovation, total efficiency and data analytics, Wärtsilä maximises the environmental and economic performance of the vessels and power plants of its custom- ABB ers. In 2018, Wärtsilä’s net sales totalled EUR 5.2 billion with approximately 19,000 employees. The company has As one of the world’s leading enablers of sustainable transportation, ABB is committed to supporting the operations in over 200 locations in more than 80 countries around the world. Wärtsilä is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. silver shipping industry’s low carbon future through pioneering technologies. Through ABB’s solutions, ship wartsila.com owners and operators can optimize ship performance, efficiency and operational safety. new.abb.com Alfa Laval Whether you build ships or sail them, you need solutions that put you ahead. Alfa Laval partners with you Alandia gold to secure efficient and reliable operation, compliance and productivity. In short, our solutions increase Alandia Marine is the unit within Alandia that handles marine insurances, the core business of the group. performance – throughout the lifetime of the vessel. silver Since the founding in 1938 we have serviced the need of the shipping community and are today active in all alfalaval.com/marine of Scandinavia, in the three Baltic States and Continental Europe. alandia.com Avic Ship AVIC SHIP, the headquarter is located in Shanghai, mainly designs and manufactures all kinds of C-Survey AB gold high-quality and value added vessels. Meanwhile, AVIC SHIP provides domestic and international custom- On board inspection for safe return. We do inspection of LSA, FFE, Deck equipment, Engine Equipment, ers with integrated services such as trading, construction, supply chain management, financing, monitor- silver Gas detection equipment. Drug and Benzene test. Single point of contact for onboard inspection, testing ing managing and EPC projects. and certification. Master will get all certificates before we leave the vessel. Always fixed price for the avicship.com annual inspection. csurvey.se Bureau Veritas Bureau Veritas Group is one of the largest classification and certification societies worldwide with 75,000 Consilium Marine & Safety AB gold employees and 400,000 customers in 140 countries. Bureau Veritas specialises in Quality, Health & Consilium is one of the world’s leading suppliers of fire and gas detection, navigation and emission moni- Safety, Environment and Social Accountability Management. In the maritime field, Bureau Veritas provides silver toring systems for ships, property, transportation and the oil & gas industry. Classification and Certification of Ships and Offshore Units. Furthermore Bureau Veritas provides second party consilium.se Consulting and Outsourcing services. veristar.com/portal/veristarinfo Cosmos Trawl At Cosmos Trawl we make first-class fishing gear. The company is well-known for its unique facilities, its Gasum silver good, reliable service and, last butt not least, its capable staff, whose skills have been handed down from The energy company Gasum is a Nordic gas sector expert. Together with its partners, Gasum is building generation to generation. We supply all kinds of high quality fishing gear for the sea-going fishing. gold a bridge towards a carbon-neutral society on land and at sea. The company offers energy for heat and cosmostrawl.com power production, industry as well as road and maritime transport. Gasum is the leading supplier of biogas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the Nordic countries. The company continues to strengthen the position and in- AB DFS frastructure of LNG and supplies LNG to maritime transport, industry and heavy-duty vehicles. The Gasum Group Sweden’s leading ship supplier provides global supply, logistics and forwarding services for maritime has around 400 employees in Finland, Norway and Sweden. silver vessels. Dedicated and reliable, we are your link between land and sea. Count on us to provide you with gasum.com whatever you need, whenever you need it. dfs-ab.se Høglund Marine Solutions Høglund Marine Solutions provide Automation & Power Management systems for refits and newbuilds, DonsoData gold LNG Fuel Gas and Cargo Control systems and complete Power Solutions, with battery pack, switchboards, IT-Services at sea. DonsoData develops customized IT solutions between ship and shore. Our broad net- drives and motors. Our solutions are known for having a high level of integration and focus on obtaining silver work enables us to offer everything from hosting and maintenance on existing systems to delivering total low life-time costs and protecting the environment. solution packages customized for the shipboard IT environment. hoglund.no donsodata.se The Swedish Club DNV GL The Swedish Club was founded by shipowners in 1872 and is today a leading mutual insurance company, DNV GL is the world’s leading classification society and a recognised advisor for the maritime industry. gold owned and controlled by its members. The Club writes Protection & Indemnity (P&I), Freight Demur- silver The company enhances safety, quality, energy efficiency and environmental performance of the global rage & Defence (FD&D), Hull & Machinery (H&M), and Hull Interests, Loss of Hire, War Risks and any shipping industry – across all vessel types and offshore structures. DNV GL invests heavily in research additional insurance required by shipowners or charterers. It also writes Loss of Hire for Mobile Offshore Units and development to find solutions, together with the industry, that address strategic, operational or regulatory and FPSOs. The head office is located in Gothenburg, Sweden, and branch offices are located in Piraeus, Hong challenges. Kong, Tokyo, Oslo and London. dnvgl.com swedishclub.com Fayard A/S Ö-borgen Maritime service hub for Maintennance, Surveys, Repair, Conversions, Retrofit of Scrubbers, SCRs, BWTSs Ö-borgen is a marine company in Öckerö in the archipelago of Gothenburg. Ö-borgen includes ö-borgen silver and further. North Europe’s largest and most efficient yard. 4 large graving docks and crane capacity up to gold Ö-varvet, Hasslö Varv, Berg Marin, Power House, Imatech Marin & Industri and Marine Parts Europe. 1200t. Large Workshops and internal logistics second to none in Northern Europe. oborgen.se fayard.dk

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Jotun Sverige AB Jotun has 9,000 employees in more than 55 countries. We supply paints that have been specially developed for silver unique conditions. The world of Jotun is diverse, but we have one common agenda: Jotun protects property. jotun.com Control your comfort Json Handels AB Family business with 40 years of experience. Proud supplier of work-wear to Scandinavian shipping silver industry. Located on 9 different places in Sweden with main office in Gnosjö. Great knowledge to give your company the right tools to have control of the cost and logistic of work wear and profile products. jsonhandels.se Meet us at Donsö MAN Energy Solutions Sverige AB Shipping MAN Energy Solutions has innovated marine technology in fields such as dual fuel and gas supply, OUTSIDE 30 C silver Meet: A48 propulsion, exhaust after-treatment, and battery hybrid solutions. Building on our unique portfolio of HUMIDITY 45% technologies and services, we offer integrated system solutions that raise the efficiency, sustainability and profitability of the marine industries. C man-es.com º 22 Inside PROVIDED BY Morris Law HEINEN & HOPMAN International trade, commercial agreements, letters of credit, customs, financing, transportation, trans- silver actions, logistics solutions, insurance, charter agreements and sanctions. In our globalised world, trading Partnering with Teknotherm in the Scandinavian market, Heinen & Hopman is used to with other countries on a day-to-day basis is both necessary and a matter of course. We at Morris will working with shipyards around the world. At the same time, our global network of local respond quickly to your enquiries and offer you sound guidance in all aspects relating to international trade. What’s subsidiaries and aftersales centres make us an ideal partner for tanker vessels that criss- more, you will find us really pleasant to work with. cross the oceans. morrislaw.se We also understand the stringent operational requirements of such vessels and the need for innovative design. The result is a suberb interior environment and optimum support wherever www.heinenhopman.com Northern Energy & Supply AB the vessels may sail. www.teknotherm.com The company is well established within the shipping industry and the business is divided into three silver segments; Energy, Logistics and Recycling. We offer environmental friendly and cost efficient lubricants and fuel. We offer the complete logistic chain between land and sea. We are taking care of the complete disposal chain of sludge and slops from vessels. The company is located in Gothenburg and is acting in the global market and service its customers all over Europe. n-e-s.se Port of Gothenburg The Port of Gothenburg is the largest port in Scandinavia. 30 per cent of Swedish foreign trade passes silver through the port. The Port of Gothenburg is also the largest container- and energy port in Scandinavia, with the broadest range of shipping routes within and outside Europe. portofgothenburg.com Stand C20 Somas Instrument AB SOMAS are producing and Selling triple eccentric designed butterfly valves for exhaust gas- and cargo ap- Dear Visitors, feel safe at DSM 19. The volun- silver plications – one of the most maintenance friendly valves on the market. Typical applications: Cargo valves, Turbo Waste-gate, EGR valves, WHR valves, Exhaust gas valves and Scrubber inlet Control valve. teers at the fair have received training in First somas.se Aid through ÖMC. Steens T&E For three generations we have carried out construction and groundwork in the South Archipelago, mainly on Donsö Our goal is to give shipping the ability through and Styrsö. We also operate in the Gothenburg region since many years. steenste.se first-class education to be able to act correctly in vulnerable situations so that no one will be Styrsöbolaget Styrsöbolaget is a shipping company engaged in freight and public transport in the harbour and southern injured or killed at sea. silver archipelago of Gothenburg. styrsobolaget.se Svenska Skeppshypotek Svenska Skeppshypotek has always had a presence in the Swedish shipping industry. We act as a neutral silver adviser, a discussion partner and a potential lender for investment in vessels. With our competence and commitment we are a secure financial partner with a specific understanding of the characteristics in ship- ping. Together with ship owners and ship owning companies we can strengthen the international competitiveness of the Swedish merchant fleet. svenskaskeppshypotek.se

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Reliable supply adsign.no - 05.19 Swedish Maritime Administration Availability on demand The Swedish Maritime Administration (SMA) offers modern and safe shipping routes with 24 hour service. Safe operations silver We take responsibility for the future of shipping. SMA is a governmental agency and enterprise within the transport sector and is responsible for maritime safety and availability. sjofartsverket.se STM Sea Traffic Management (STM) connects and updates the maritime world in real time, with efficient infor- silver mation exchange, creating a safer, more efficient and environmentally friendly maritime sector. STM was conceived and is developed with the Swedish Maritime Administration as a leading partner. stmvalidation.eu Turkish Airlines Established in 1933 with a fleet of five aircraft, Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines has a fleet of 338 silver (passenger and cargo) aircraft flying to 306 worldwide destinations as 257 international and 49 domestic, The LNG in 124 countries. turkishairlines.com Wega Wega is a Finnish growth company acting on international energy markets and focusing on future solu- fuel provider silver tions. We are dedicated professionals in energy sourcing, maritime sector and environmental services. Our aim is to ensure more sustainable and efficient use of energy and resources. wega.fi Stena AB – Partner Stena ABs international shipping business has world-leading expertise in all maritime sectors, from shipbuilding and crewing to technical service, commercial operation, financing and marketing. Innovation and first class per- formance at every level of the business and a sharp focus on customer requirements are the principal reasons for success. The part of the business area shipping that takes part at DSM19 consists of Stena Rederi, Stena Bulk, Stena Line, Stena Oil, Stena RoRo, Stena Teknik, Concordia Maritime and Northern Marine Group. stena.com Donsöstiftelsen – Partner Supports projects & operations at Donsö through funds from Donsö Shipping Meet and through donations. donsostiftelsen.se Danish Shipping – Cooperation partner Danish Shipping is a trade and employer organisation for more than 90 shipowners and offshore companies. Half of the members of the organisation own ships registered in Denmark, the other half run their activities in Denmark under other flags of state. Altogether, the members of Danish Shipping own around DWT 33 million, which add up to more than 95 per cent of the Danish merchant fleet flying the Danish flag. Danish Shipping was established in 1884. danishshipping.dk Finnish Shipowners’ Association – Cooperation partner The Finnish Shipowners’ Association has 26 member companies from different shipping sectors. The association has represented the needs of shipowners in industrial and labour market policies both nationally and internation- ally since 1917. The Finnish shipowners are in the forefront of technology and environmental innovations and are strongly part of developing solutions for sustainable shipping. shipowners.fi Swedish Shipowners’ Association – Cooperation partner The Swedish Shipowners’ Association / Föreningen Svensk Sjöfart represents around 60 Swedish shipping compa- nies operating worldwide. Our member shipping companies are at the forefront of environmental and safety issues The energy company Gasum (former Skangas) is a Nordic gas sector expert that is building a representing an attractive future field of business sector. Over 90 % of Swedish trade pass through the shipping bridge to a carbon neutral society on land and at sea. Gasum is the leading liquefied natural gas industry. (LNG) player in the Nordic market. The company help their marine customers in achieving their sweship.se environmental and operative objectives by providing effective and reliable LNG deliveries.

Sjöfartstidningen – Media partner gasum.com/lng Sjöfartstidningen is Sweden's leading trade journal specialized in all sectors of shipping from a Swedish silver perspective. Founded in 1905 and owned by the Swedish Shipowners’ Association. sjofartstidningen.se

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Two new oil/chemical tankers have been added to These additions to our fleet are prepared to be the Sirius fleet The design was developed in coope­ converted to run on LNG, with the deck strength ration between Sirius and FKAB, based on an effi­ and stability to mount two LNG­tanks on deck. With cient hull design with focus on fuel consumption. these optimized vessels, which are the most efficient The two 7999 DWT tankers have ICE class 1A and in its segment, Sirius continues to invest in sustain­ are equipped with the latest technology to comply able shipping to provide business with safety and with future regulations, such as TIER III. environment in focus.

SIRIUS SHIPPING provides efficient transportation with safety and en vironment in focus. With a highly trained staff and well maintained product, chemical and LNG tankers, Sirius will meet your highest expectations. See our fleet atwww.siriusshipping.eu

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