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Friday, March 29, 2013 Headland SatNews

NATIONAL

US eyes anti-piracy effort along west Africa coast

The US and some of its allies are considering plans to increase anti-piracy operations along Africa's west coast, spurred on by concerns that money from the attacks is funding a Nigerian-based insurgent group linked to one of al-Qaeda's most dangerous affiliates. Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea has escalated over the past year and senior US defence, counter-piracy officials and allied leaders are weighing options of beefed up enforcement efforts that worked against pirates off the Somalia coast might also be needed in the waters off Nigeria. There has been growing co-ordination between Nigeria-based Boko Haram and al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, which was linked to the attack on the US diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, last September. Four Americans, including the ambassador were killed in the incident. Military leaders said AQIM has become the wealthiest al-Qaeda offshoot and an increasingly terrorist threat to the region. It has long been difficult to track whether there are terrorist ties to piracy in the waters off Africa. But officials are worried that even if Boko Haram insurgents aren't directly involved in the attacks off Nigeria and Cameroon, they may be reaping some of the profits and using the money for ongoing terrorist training or weapons purchases, AP reported. No final decisions have been made on how counter-piracy operations could be increased in that region and budget restrictions could hamper that effort, said the officials. But officials said the solution could include continued work and counter-piracy training with African nations.

Shipowners warned on bagged rice cargoes

The shipowners have been urged to seek advice before loading bagged rice cargoes in view of the inherent risks associated with the trade and an increase in the severity of claims in recent years. In its latest bulletin, the London P&I Club notes that poor freight markets have seen an increase in the number of owners employing their ships in the bagged rice trades. It said that the size of individual consignments being shipped from southeast Asia to the Middle East and sub-Saharan Africa has also increased, magnifying inherent risks and contributing to an elevation in the severity of claims notified to the club.

SAFETY Garbage management plan

The requirements of garbage management plan should be discussed with all new crewmembers during their familiarisation training. This will ensure that all personnel are aware of the statutory requirements and fully understand their duties in relation to the plan. The vessel should have signs posted, stating what substances can be disposed of overboard and the required distances from shore, however no disposal should be made without the vessels position being confirmed and the officer of the watch's approval being sought. This is especially critical when the vessel is

Newbuilding ordering activity picks up ahead

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of Easter
Last week has once again seen gain in newbuilding order activities. Easter Holidays across the world could be seen as one the major reasons for many ship owners to close pending deals. According to the latest report from a shipbroker, a total of 49 new orders were reported worldwide for a total ship deadweight of 3,405,324 tonnes during the week, recording 75% growth as compared to the previous week. The offshore segment gained 31% in total newbuilding business, while bulk carriers and containers followed with 18% share each. More than USD 1,66 billion is invested, with 29 newbuilding contracts reported at an undisclosed contract price. More than USD 908,8 million, with 8 contracts reported at an undisclosed contract price, was reportedly invested in the offshore segment. In the bulk carrier segment, construction of two 205,000 dwt newcastlemax capesize vessels was ordered at a newbuilding cost of about USD 53 million each. In the capesize segment, three 180,000dwt vessels, including an option one more, was ordered. In the supramax/ultramax segment, two 61,000dwt vessels on long term charter were ordered.

navigating near the coast or within designated special areas. The garbage storage area should be positioned so as to ensure that the bins are protected from sea. Only cargo residues, which have not been classified as a marine pollutants should be discharged overboard. The cargo residues should only be in small quantities, therefore every effort should be made to clean up and dispose the residues whilst the vessel is in port or should, if practicable, be held onboard for disposal at an appropriate reception facility. When cargo residues are disposed of overboard, an entry must be made in the garbage record book for a category 4 waste. The entry must include the start and stop positions and an estimate of the quantity discharged. A breach of statutory regulation is likely to result in the vessel undergoing a follow up investigation. Failure to promptly report such a breach to the appropriate authority could result in a detention, a fine or withdrawal of certification. Source: NEPIA

Guidance on safer asbestos management in ships issued

The Lloyd's Register (LR) has introduced guidance to assist with the safer management of asbestos in ships. Despite a better management, asbestos remains a problem in shipping. Asbestos, a set of six naturally occurring silicate minerals used commercially for their desirable physical properties, is still widely used and it is present in many existing buildings and structures, including ships. The prolonged inhalation of asbestos fibres can cause serious illnesses including malignant lung cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis. The guide should help shipowners and operators understand how to deal with asbestos on board their ships and fleets and ultimately achieve compliance with maritime asbestos regulations from the International Maritime Organisation. But it also takes a wider look at the material, exploring its history, composition and health effects in order to underline the vital importance of managing it correctly. It is estimated that more than 107,000 people die each year from mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis. A latest study conducted by the UK team estimated a 61% increased incidence of asbestos related illness in shipyard workers.

KPI project gains momentum

The international KPI Project is gaining momentum day-by-day. An industry-led initiative, which was started by InterManager, is now managed by an independent KPI Association. So far, 120 companies have registered with the project and KPI data is being uploaded from more than 1,600 vessels into the web-based InterManager KPI Environment system. To date more than 5,000 sets of
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data have been submitted for each KPI category - enabling meaningful analysis to provide industry rankings for each measurement. Captain Kuba Szymanski, InterManager Secretary General, said: "This is fastest growing IT shipping project ever. Within 16 months from launching it we have 1,600 vessels already taking part. This is unprecedented the biggest IT databases have taken years to achieve a figure like this. With this speed of growth we are on target to reach 2,000 by the end of this year."

ENVIRONMENT New requirements for ballast water dumped by ships

The Environmental Protection Agency issued new requirements, on Thursday, for cleansing ballast water pumped from ships, which scientists believe has provided a pathway to US waters for invasive species that damage ecosystems and cost the economy billions of dollars. Commercial vessels are equipped with tanks that can hold millions of gallons of water to provide stability in rough seas. But live creatures often lurk in the soupy brews of water, seaweed and sediment. If they survive transoceanic journeys and are released into U.S. waters, they can multiply rapidly, crowding out native species and spreading diseases. Ships are currently required to dump ballast water 200 miles from a US shoreline. But under the new general permit released by the EPA, vessels longer than 79 feet must also treat ballast water with technology such as ultraviolet light or chemicals to kill at least some of the organisms. The new guidelines don't apply to vessels sailing within the Great Lakes, a decision that environmentalists criticised as leaving the door open for ships to ferry invasive species around the lakes. The permit imposes international cleanliness standards that the Coast Guard also adopted in regulations it issued last year. The EPA said studies by its science advisory board and the National Research Council endorsed the standards, which limit the number of living organisms in particular volumes of water. Environmental groups contend the limits should be 100 or even 1,000 times tougher, but industry groups say no existing technology can go that far. (AP)

RESCUE Search on for 3 missing in fire at Singapore shipyard

Search-and-rescue work is under way for three people who went missing after a fire broke out at a shipyard near Jurong Island on the western side of Singapore on March 26. Three crafts are carrying out surface search. Four people were reported injured in the fire. One of the four crew members, who was admitted to hospital for burns, is reported to be serious, with 38% burns. Preliminary investigation showed that the fire started on a tug boat and spread to three adjacent tug boats, one of which sank at Tanoto Shipyard. The Singapore Civil Defence Force, which rushed to the site immediately, managed to put the fire under control within 90 minutes.

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in USD Britain (Pound) Canada (Dollar) China (Yuan) Euro India (Rupee) 1.5189 0.9838 0.1609 1.2822 0.0184

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Indonesia (Rupiah) 0.000103 Japan (Yen) Norway (Krone) Philippines (Peso) Poland (Zloty) Russia (Ruble) Singapore (Dollar) 0.010624 0.1713 0.0245 0.3073 0.0322 0.8064

TECHNOLOGY V2 Camera can sees through dark and Storm

A new gyro stabilised thermal night vision & low light camera system "the V2" has been launched by Comnav Marine. According to the company statement, the next-generation camera is a cut above the rest. A camera that provides owners and captains with peace of mind by delivering precision images in complete darkness, fog, snow, rain and low light conditions. The camera distinguishes heat with choice of thermal display modes: black hot, white hot, red hot, fusion or rainbow. Night docking and close proximity manoeuvring is made easy and safe when using this type of thermal night vision. This technology takes the guesswork out of a man overboard situation by allowing the crewman to be seen in the water even in complete darkness. The V2 Camera saves time by allowing the vessel to get the crewman safely and efficiently back on board. Not only will this save lives but it helps the vessel get back on course speedily. In extreme conditions the rugged, yet lightweight aluminium construction, which exceeds military standards, will continue to operate in the most challenging environments.

GALLEY Spinach
A wonderful green-leafy vegetable is often recognised as one of the functional foods for its nutritional, antioxidants and anti-cancer constituents. It contains a good amount of soluble dietary fibre. Spinach is a rich source of several vital anti-oxidant vitamins like vitamin A, vitamin C, and flavonoid poly phenolic antioxidants such as lutein, zea-xanthin and beta-carotene.

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Parmesan Spinach Cakes

Ingredients: 12 ounces fresh spinach, 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese; 1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish; 2 large eggs (beaten); 1 clove garlic (minced); 1/4tsp salt; 1/4tsp freshly ground pepper. Method: Preheat oven to 400F. Pulse spinach in a food processor until finely chopped. take a medium bowl and added cottage cheese, Parmesan, eggs, garlic, salt and pepper; stir to combine. Grease 8 cups of muffin pan with cooking spray. Pour spinach mixture. Bake the cakes for about 20 minutes. Loosen the edges with a knife and turn out onto a large plate. Serve warm, sprinkled with more Parmesan, if desired.

Spinach & Frise Salad with Tangerines & Coriander-Crusted Scallops

Ingredients for vinaigrette: 2tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2tsp tangerine or orange zest; 2tbsp tangerine or orange juice; 4tsp white-wine vinegar; 1tbsp minced shallot; 2tsp finely chopped spring herbs, such as chervil, chives, tarragon and/or dill; 1tsp Dijon mustard; 1/4tsp salt; 1/4tsp freshly ground pepper. For salad: 6 cups baby spinach; 6 cups torn frise; 2 tangerines or oranges; 2tsp coriander seeds; 1/4tsp coarse kosher salt; 1/4tsp freshly ground pepper; 1 pound dry sea scallops, patted dry; 1tbsp canola oil. Method: Take a medium bowl and whisk olive oil, tangerine (or orange) zest and juice, vinegar, shallot, herbs, mustard, salt and pepper to prepare vinaigrette. Take another large bowl, and combine spinach, frise and tangerine (or orange) segments for salad. Add the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Divide the salad among four plates. Take a small bowl, add coarsely grind or chop coriander seeds and combine with kosher salt and pepper. Sprinkle on both sides of scallops. Take a non-stick skillet and heat canola oil over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Add the scallops and cook until golden brown. Serve the scallops on the salad.

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