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Focusing on PSC CIC for MARPOL Annex VI

There has been over three years since the new requirements of MARPOL Annex VI, that impose a specific limit on the Sulphur content being used in ships fuel, came into force in the Special Emission Control Areas (SECAs). Ships fuel with reduced Sulphur content (0.1 %) cost higher than the usual fuel used from ships (3.5 % Sulphur content) due to the fact that they need more processing from oil refineries in order to be produced. [ 1,771 more word ]
http://officerofthewatch.com/2018/08/31/focusing-on-psc-cic-for-marpol-annex-vi/

officerofthewatch.com There has been over three years since the new requirements of MARPOL Annex VI, that impose a specific limit on the Sulphur content being used in ships fuel, came into force in the Special Emission …

How to Prevent Collision During STS Operations

It was recently shared by SHIPOWNERS P&I Club, that a number of their members experience a large number of collision claims related to berthing operations during STS. The club had published on 27/01/2015 a bulletin with advises to members on procedures towards ensuring that STS approaching is carefully planned. Nevertheless, the club still experiences a large number of incident claims and recently has shared with its members that a diligent planning should include the club recommendations that were outlined in the billeting of 27 January 2015. [ 314 more words ]

http://officerofthewatch.com/2016/09/14/how-to-prevent-collision-during-sts-operations

officerofthewatch.com It was recently shared by SHIPOWNERS P&I Club, that a number of their members experience a large number of collision claims related to berthing operations during STS. The club had published on …

Transport Canada Fuel Oil Sulphur Content Inspections

Effective August 22, 2016, Transport Canada Marine Safety Inspectors will verify compliance with the 0.10% sulphur content requirements for fuel oil used on board ships operating within the Canadian jurisdiction of the North American Emission Control Area through on-site fuel sampling and testing. Since January 1, 2015, the sulphur content of marine fuel used on board a vessel must not exceed 0.10% by mass within the Canadian jurisdiction of the NA-ECA, as set out in Section 111 of the Regulations. [ 238 more words ]

http://officerofthewatch.com/2016/09/12/transport-canada-fuel-oil-sulphur-content-inspections

officerofthewatch.com Effective August 22, 2016, Transport Canada Marine Safety Inspectors will verify compliance with the 0.10% sulphur content requirements for fuel oil.

The “Bao Yue”: Implications of failure to collect the cargo at the discharge port

In the recent English High Court case of Sang Stone Hamoon Jonoub Co Ltd v. Baoyue Shipping Co. Ltd. ( EWHC 2288 Comm), Mr Justice Males provided direction on the potential liability of a cargo owner to the shipowner where the first does not take delivery of the cargo and the recompense such shipowner may expect in return. In this case, the unpaid FOB seller of the goods, who held the bill of lading (BL), was found liable to the shipowner for storage charges greater than the value of the unpaid cargo. [ 1149 more words. ]

http://officerofthewatch.com/2016/06/06/the-bao-yue-implications-of-failure-to-collect-the-cargo-at-the-discharge-port

officerofthewatch.com In the recent English High Court case of Sang Stone Hamoon Jonoub Co Ltd v. Baoyue Shipping Co. Ltd. ([2015] EWHC 2288 Comm), Mr Justice Males provided direction on the potential liability of a car…

The Lease As An Alternative Structure For Financing Ships

Introduction The Canadian Seaspan, one of the world’s largest containership owning companies, saw recently some 98.5% of its more than doubled in two years fleet utilised, most of which leased to major liner operators such as Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Cosco, and China Shipping at fixed rates for periods of 10 - 15 years and reported healthy profits while in contrast, its customers (the carriers) have continually teetered on the edge of bankruptcy and other forms of ship finance such as German KG funds are under pressure. [ 1538 more words. ]

http://officerofthewatch.com/2015/12/28/the-lease-as-an-alternative-structure-for-financing-ships

officerofthewatch.com The Canadian Seaspan, one of the world’s largest containership owning companies, saw recently some 98.5% of its more than doubled in two years fleet utilised, most of which leased to major liner op…

The Ship Map

An interactive video and map that shows the movements of the global merchant fleet for a total of three months in 2012. The data visualization is overlaid on a bathymetric map. There are a few statistics such as a counter for emitted CO2 (in thousand tonnes) and maximum freight carried by represented vessels (varying units). It is created by Kiln and the UCL Energy Institute (UCL EI). [ 69 more words. ]

http://officerofthewatch.com/2016/05/17/the-ship-map

officerofthewatch.com An interactive video and map that shows the movements of the global merchant fleet for a total  of three months in  2012. The data visualization is overlaid on a bathymetric map. There are a few st…

Life On Board

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DB8GD0UoIjA

youtube.com This is a movie about the life on board MV Galani. It was shot during our passage from Genoa to Barcelona on March 2016! Many thanks to all the crew for all ...

MAIB safety digest: volume 1, 2016

The Maritime Accident Investigation recently launched the MAIB Safety Digest that contains analyses of accidents involving vessels from the merchant, fishing and recreational sectors. An important report for lessons learnt in the maritime industry. [ 36 more words. ]

http://officerofthewatch.com/2016/04/06/maib-safety-digest-volume-1-2016

officerofthewatch.com The Maritime Accident Investigation recently launched the MAIB Safety Digest that contains analyses of accidents involving vessels from the merchant, fishing and recreational sectors. An important …

Safety & Shipping Review 2016

The Safety and Shipping Review 2016 focuses on key developments in maritime safety and analyzes shipping losses (of over 100 gross tons) during the 12 months prior to December 31, 2015. It follows the Safety and Shipping Review 2015 by Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS). Total Losses 2006-2015: When and where [ 1193 more words. ]

http://officerofthewatch.com/2016/04/05/safety-shipping-review-2016

officerofthewatch.com The Safety and Shipping Review 2016 focuses on key developments in maritime safety and analyzes shipping losses (of over 100 gross tons) during the 12 months prior to December 31, 2015. It follows …

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ECSA Position Paper on Marine Litter

The European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) notes with alarm the growing evidence of the harmful effects of marine litter on marine biodiversity and the environment. At the global scale, it is estimated that nearly 80 per cent of marine litter originates from land-based sources. The rest originates from sea-based sources, including maritime transport which accounts only for a part of it. [ 1441 more words. ]

http://officerofthewatch.com/2015/12/17/ecsa-position-paper-on-marine-litter/

officerofthewatch.com At the global scale, it is estimated that nearly 80 per cent of marine litter originates from land-based sources. The rest originates from sea-based sources, including maritime transport which acco...

A Challenging Period Ahead

This article initially appeared in IMO News Issue 4, 2015 website and is reproduced here with the organization's and author’s kind permission. When I took office as Secretary-General in 2012 I highlighted a number of challenges that would face IMO in the coming years. These included the difficult financial situation for Member Governments after the economic downturn; combating piracy; the debate on greenhouse gas emissions as well as on ballast water management; the IMO Member State Audit Scheme; preparation of a new set of international rules for navigation in the Polar regions; sustainable financing for the World Maritime University and its future operation; and the need to review and strengthen the Organization's technical cooperation and capacity-building efforts. [ 636 more words. ]

http://officerofthewatch.com/2015/12/13/a-challenging-period-ahead

officerofthewatch.com When I took office as Secretary-General in 2012 I highlighted a number of challenges that would face IMO in the coming years.

Pooling Agreements

In this short note the authors consider whether the entry of a ship into a pool can be regarded by financial investors (lessors and lenders) as a reasonable alternative to employment on time charter. [ 1568 more words. ]

http://officerofthewatch.com/2015/11/15/pooling-agreements/

officerofthewatch.com In this short note the authors consider whether the entry of a ship into a pool can be regarded by financial investors (lessors and lenders) as a reasonable alternative to employment on time charte...

PSC Report for Q3 2015

http://officerofthewatch.com/2015/10/26/psc-report-for-q3-2015/

officerofthewatch.com Detentions for Q3 2015 USCG Detentions: 33 Paris MoU Detentions: 118 Abuja MoU Detentions: 0 Tokyo MoU Detentions: 194 Black Sea MoU Detentions: 40 Indian Ocean MoU Detentions: 73 Mediterran...

Riyadh MoU CIC on Safety of Navigation

CIC on Safety of

http://officerofthewatch.com/2015/10/01/riyadh-mou-cic-on-safety-of-navigation/

officerofthewatch.com Riyadh MoU is launching a Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) based on Safety of Navigation, SOLAS Chapter V. The campaign period will be commenced from 1st October 2015 and it will be held for ...

Crew familiarization for Enclosed Space Entry CIC

A Port State Control (PSC) Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) is being carried out from September up until November 2015 in Paris MoU, Tokyo MoU, Black Sea MoU, and Mediterranean MoU. It is expected that the Tokyo and Paris MoUs will carry out approximately 10,000 inspections during the CIC. [ 416 more words. ]

http://officerofthewatch.com/2015/09/22/crew-familiarization-for-enclosed-space-entry-cic/

officerofthewatch.com A Port State Control (PSC) Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) is being carried out from September up until November 2015 in Paris MoU, Tokyo MoU, Black Sea MoU, and Mediterranean MoU. It is exp...

Black Carbon Emissions from Shipping

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UK P&I: Concerns Remain as Low Sulfur Fuel Rules Place Increasing Demands on Shipowners

UK P&I: Concerns Remain as Low Sulfur Fuel Rules Place Increasing Demands on Shipowners

http://officerofthewatch.com/2015/08/02/uk-pi-concerns-remain-as-low-sulfur-fuel-rules-place-increasing-demands-on-shipowners

officerofthewatch.com Stuart Edmonston, Loss Prevention Director at UK P&I Club (UK P&I) says the industry still has concerns over the use of low-sulfur fuels, and the need to comply with mandates regarding thei...

The Human Element in Accidents

http://officerofthewatch.com/2015/07/27/the-human-element-in-accidents/

officerofthewatch.com Shipping industry statistics state that around 90% of world trade is carried by sea. Key sea lanes are already busy and as world economies expand, the number and size of ships trading international...

Master’s Worst Nightmare

Master's Worst

http://officerofthewatch.com/2015/07/23/masters-worst-nightmare

officerofthewatch.com The story of one Ship's rescue of more than 500 immigrants in the Mediterranean during October 2014. A Campbell Shipping fleet ship recently plucked to safety three fishermen who were stranded on t...

Use of Armed Security Guards in Indian Ports

The issue of using armed security guards onboard merchant vessels used to be a matter that required particular attention in the past. However, during the recent years and due to the fact that the maritime security industry became more regulated (e.g. ISO/PAS 28007:2012) the use of privately contracted armed security personnel (PCASP) onboard ships has become a routine. [ 480 more words. ]

http://officerofthewatch.com/2015/07/21/use-of-armed-security-guards-in-indian-ports

officerofthewatch.com The issue of using armed security guards onboard merchant vessels used to be a matter that required particular attention in the past. However, during the recent years and due to the fact that the m...

PSC Report for Q2 2015

Report for Q2 2015

http://officerofthewatch.com/2015/07/20/psc-report-for-q2-2015

officerofthewatch.com The second quarter of 2015 PSC inspections in Black Sea and Mediterranean PSC MoU were slightly decreased compared to the numbers of the first quarter. The same occurred for Paris PSC MoU, whereas ...

Driving Operational Change with Data-Driven Analytics

Driving with Data-Driven

http://officerofthewatch.com/2015/07/19/driving-operational-change-with-data-driven-analytics

officerofthewatch.com Real-time reporting and data analysis are key tools to understanding and improving complex operating environments of today’s companies where the overall effects of any individual action can be very...

Routing Optimization the Missing Part

Optimal routing is an essential part of Voyage planning. Traditionally, optimal routing has been avoiding areas with high risk of cargo damage. With advanced weather forecasting, the forecast period has become longer. With advanced data communication, it is possible to deliver the updated forecasts onboard, and weather routing has become dynamic and adaptive to the real weather and is no longer merely avoidance of high risk areas. [ 705 more words. ]

http://officerofthewatch.com/2015/07/14/routing-optimization-the-missing-part

officerofthewatch.com Optimal routing is an essential part of Voyage planning. Traditionally, optimal routing has been avoiding areas with high risk of cargo damage. With advanced weather forecasting, the forecast perio...

Professional Development: A Lifelong Commitment

Professional Development: A Lifelong Commitment

http://officerofthewatch.com/2015/07/13/professional-development-a-lifelong-commitment

officerofthewatch.com The marine industry is dynamic and ever-changing. The need of the hour is to keep ourselves updated with changes affecting our work environment, primarily including new regulations and latest techn...

Rise of the “Third Umpire” in the Shipping Industry

Rise of the "Third Umpire" in the

http://officerofthewatch.com/2015/07/12/rise-of-the-third-umpire-in-the-shipping-industry

officerofthewatch.com To understand the significance of a third umpire in the shipping industry one must first understand what brought about the advent of the third umpire in games such as cricket, tennis, rugby, soccer...

Dry Bulk Market Crisis: An Opportunity or Threat?

: An Opportunity or Threat?

http://officerofthewatch.com/2015/07/11/dry-bulk-market-crisis-an-opportunity-or-threat

officerofthewatch.com The shipping industry is experiencing the biggest dry bulk market recession since the 1980s. The uncertain global economic outlook and the increased imbalance between supply and demand have lead to...

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Avoidable Accidents

Avoidable

http://officerofthewatch.com/2015/07/05/avoidable-accidents

officerofthewatch.com No system is perfect and risk is everywhere, probably nowhere more so than in shipping, with no guarantees that there will never be an accident, nor that a particular accident will never repeat its...

What Lives in your Fuel Tanks? Microbial Contamination on Board Yachts

As the owner or manager of a beautiful new yacht, fuel testing may not be high on your priorities; however it should be at the very top. The ability to sail safely, independently and at short notice is crucial for the modern day yacht owner and having a fuel and fuel system free from any problems at all times is essential in achieving this. [ 455 more words. ]

http://officerofthewatch.com/2015/07/01/what-lives-in-your-fuel-tanks-microbial-contamination-on-board-yachts

officerofthewatch.com As the owner or manager of a beautiful new yacht, fuel testing may not be high on your priorities; however it should be at the very top.

Learning from Incidents

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http://officerofthewatch.com/2015/06/29/learning-from-incidents

officerofthewatch.com It is a common experience to hear the phrase “We must learn lessons from this” following a major accident, or a more everyday event such as losing in a sporting competition.

Should the Polar Code Regulate Grey Water?

Should the Regulate ?

http://officerofthewatch.com/2015/06/24/should-the-polar-code-regulate-grey-water

officerofthewatch.com The potential for regulating the discharge of grey water was discussed at IMO when formulating the Polar Code, but, like other times grey water has been discussed, the idea was fairly quickly disca...