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EVENTS, INCIDENTS & OPERATIONS
The MCS ALIX enroute Rotterdam, with the floatel ROSSINI

Photo : Ruud Zegwaard - http://tugfoto.blogspot.com/ - http://merchantshipsphoto.blogspot.com/ (c)
More money into TH Heavy
By: NADYA NGUI

Tabung Haji injects RM275mil into oil and gas company through rights issue
Lembaga Tabung Haji emerged as the sole subscriber for TH Heavy Engineering Bhds rights issue of preference
shares to raise RM275mil. At the close of the exercise, the issue, which is a rights issue of Islamic irredeemable
convertible preference (ICPS-i), was heavily under-subscribed at 69.96%, underlining the weak sentiments related to
the oil and gas sector.In an announcement TH Heavy said it had received valid acceptances for a total of 359.2 million
of the 1.2 billion available for subscription at 25 sen each. Shares in TH Heavy closed at 17 sen. It had fallen 43% so
far this year.Based on the under-subscription and additional undertaking, Lembaga Tabung Haji had to subscribe to an
additional 740.8 million units to ensure the exercise meet its minimum amount. A total of 1.1 billion units of ICPS-i will
be issued at 25 sen each.TH Heavy is the oil and gas arm of Lembaga Tabung Haji that has a 29.81% stake in the
company. The pilgrim fund first bought into the company in 2008.The undersubscription does not come as a surprise
because oil prices had halved from where it was a year ago. TH Heavy, a service provider, made a loss last year.For
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the year ended Dec 31, 2014 (FY14), the company recorded a loss of RM76.45mil from a net profit of RM8.2mil in
FY13.TH Heavy first announced its fund-raising plans in October last year after the company had secured a RM2.6bil
contract to provide floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) unit.The contract was secured from Japans JX
Nippon Oil & Gas Exploration.The contract entails TH Heavy providing its FPSO facility to JX Nippon for the Layang oil
and gas field, located off Sarawak.The project was expected to start contributing to the company from the third
quarter of 2016 onwards.TH Heavy had originally planned to raise RM450mil together with a bonus issue of new TH
Heavy shares.The money was intended to finance the conversion of its FPSO and the upgrading of its Pulau Indah
fabrication yard. TH Heavy is currently in the midst of converting its FPSO.However in February this year, the proposed
fund-raising exercise was revised to take into account the sharply lower share price of TH Heavy.The total cost of the
FPSO was estimated at US$230mil or RM875mil at that time. The company said it would use RM152mil from the rights
issue exercise to pay for the FPSO. It would also pay out a 20% dividend based on the nominal value of the ICPS-i,
which will be payable for up to a five-year tenure.As at the latest practicable date, the group has a total outstanding
borrowings of about RM527mil, where its short-term borrowings are at RM281mil and long-term borrowings at
RM246mil. Source: The Star
06-09-2015 : The guardvessel AQUARIUS operating at Borkum Riffgrund offshore wind farm
Photo : Erwin Groenenboom Ch.Off. MV Jaguar
Shipping markets show mixed emotions
The dry bulk market has managed to show marginal improvements over the past few days, with the Capesize segment
faring better than smaller dry bulk segments, like the Handy and Supra markets. Similarly, the market for Gas Carriers
has quieted down after a very busy week. Meanwhile, in the newbuilding market, things may have picked up in the
past couple of weeks, but still activity is deemed as rather low.Commenting on the Capesize market, shipbroker
Fearnleys noted that after a positive start to the week with increased number of cargoes particularly in the east, rates
were improving. West Australia to China was up from usd 5,00 to usd 5,50 in short time. However, with a lack of
cargoes out of Brazil, the Pacific rates were again under pressure. Period activity has been more or less non existing.
Meanwhile, in the Panamax market, Fearnleys noted that so far a relatively quiet week for Panamax with rates
coming off in the Atlantic basin. Few fresh requirements and more open tonnage pushing rates down. Alantic rounds
pending around USD 6000 midweek and the trend still weakening. ECSA and also USG grain has been the main driver
in the fronthaul market and USG paying high 12000 + 270/280 bb this week. Some iore also done lately but same has
unfortunately not had any visible impact on the rates. The eastern hemisphere also weakening with less orders activity
and falling rates. Indo india coal paying typically 7k, Nopac maybe tic more. Limited period activity, weak paper
forecast and expectations it will remain low keep the players off the field.In the Handy segment, Fearnleys added that
the handy and supra markets have been sliding the last couple of weeks. We still see the same tendency, but the
market seems more positional this week. Out of the USG we see more cargoes coming up for 2nd half September /
beg October. This could again lead to a pressure on rates going forward. ECSA is still active with 12k being done for
trips to Med. In the Eastern hemisphere we see the same tendency and more orders coming out for NoPac delivery.
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Short Indo rounds are concluded in region of USD 5k while longer durations destined for India are fixing with an 8 in
front. Period market is still present with shorter periods being concluded in region of 7,5k bss Spore delivery, the
shipbroker noted.Meanwhile, in the Gas tanker segment, Fearnleys said that after a busy week in the VLGC market
last week, things quieted down somewhat this week. Although much so due to industry functions and events taking
market players away from their desks, it has also been a matter of the usual wait for acceptances (both for this week
and the next). The somewhat limited number of September loaders available in the Middle-East market prior the start
of the week, has been further reduced this week with help from India. Two ships has been placed on subs, and
another two cargoes are being worked in time of writing. In the Western market, a West Africa FOB has attracted a
few traders attention, and one ship has been put on subs here too pending award. The Baltic reference freight route
from AG to Japan has been moving sideways with only an increase of about one dollar W-o-W. The biggest headline
this week in terms of newbuilding, is the confirmed order of two Panamax 78s for delivery in 2017 against 10-year
time charters to Phillips66, the shipbroker concluded.In the newbuilding market, shipbroker Intermodal noted that
despite the recent pick-up in ordering activity that took place in a traditionally quiet time for the market, the
newbuilding industry is still going through difficult times, while expectations that sooner rather than later tanker orders
should also slow down are growing. In both China and S. Korea a series of shipyards continue to face severe financial
problems and while in most cases extensive restructuring plans are trying to tackle operating losses that skyrocketed
this year, optimism is admittedly limited, with the recent cut in all of Hyundai, Samsung and Daewoos credit ratings,
confirming this adverse reality for the S. Korean yards. In terms of newbuilding orders coming to light last week,
Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporations massive order for 9 firm VLOCs was definitely the most notable one,
while the fact that all units ordered by the Japanese firm were done so on the back of long T/Cs, makes the size of the
order easy to digest, as it has been long since similar dry bulk orders were being inked with no scheduled
employment. In terms of recently reported deals Greek owner, Eletson Gas has placed an order for two firm LPG
carriers (38,000cbm) and one firm ethylene carrier (12,000cbm) at Hyundai Mipo, in S. Korea, for $51.0m and $38.0m
respectively and delivery set in 2017, the shipbroker concluded. Source: Nikos Roussanoglou, Hellenic Shipping
News Worldwide
Containership scrapping slows down to a

trickle
The total capacity of containerships scrapped from January to August this year has fallen to only 95,000 teu, compared
to 323,000 teu in the corresponding period of 2014. Only 54 cellular containerships have been scrapped so far this
year, with an average size of 1,765 teu and average age of 23 years. By contrast, a total of 130 ships were scrapped
in the first eight months of last year, with an average size of 2,505 teu at 22 years. Steady demand in the second hand
market has saved some of the older ships from the breaking yard. This includes tonnage initially intended to be sold to
scrap buyers, but eventually acquired for further trading, taking advantage of the mini-recovery in the charter market
earlier this year. In June, one such ship, the 1,055 teu CAPE SOUNION (built 1996), was even resold by a scrap
buyer who had purchased her in December last year.Despite earlier plans to recycle the ship, the vessel was
subsequently retained for further trading before she was acquired by MSC. The fall in scrapping figures is also related
to tumbling scrap prices, down from a high of $500 per light displacement ton (ldt) last year to only $320/ldt currently,
while average charter rates are 30% higher so far this year. Illustrating this trend, of the 16 Hapag-Lloyd
containerships (dubbed Old Ladies) that the company announced it was planning to dispose earlier this year, only five
were actually sold for scrap.The remaining 11 vessels were acquired for further trading. This included nine units aged
20 years or more, reflecting the continued market demand for older tonnage. Source: Alphaliner
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No Smoke, No Power , the CARIBE PEARL leaving the IJmuiden locks outbound from Amsterdam
Photo : Simon Wolf
Dead humpback whale calf caught under tug boat at

Great Barrier Reef coal terminal
A mother humpback with calf spotted off the Australlian coast Photo : Piet Sinke CLICK on the photo !
A dead humpback whale calf has been found caught in the propeller of a tug boat at a coal terminal on the Great
Barrier Reef, in an incident set to inflame concerns about environmental risks to the marine area. The incident
happened on Tuesday night while the tug was towing a coal vessel operated by the BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance at
Hay Point, 40 kilometres south of Mackay. Divers were still working at the site on Wednesday afternoon to remove the
dead animal from under the boat.The accident has been referred to state and federal regulators but the Queensland
government has moved to cast doubt on whether the whale calf was killed during the incident, indicating it may have
already been dead before it was struck by the boat. Environment groups have seized on the incident as a sign of
things to come if mining companies are allowed to expand their shipping activities through the Great Barrier Reef from
terminals at the more northern port of Abbot Point.Hay Point is one of the largest coal export terminals in the world
and services mines in the Bowen Basin in central Queensland, while terminals at Abbot Point would ship coal from the
Galilee Basin. A spokesman for North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation said the whale calf was hit about 8pm on
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Tuesday as the Bulgu was towing a vessel out to sea.The crew became aware something was wrong when they were
about three kilometres offshore and suffered engine failure."The tug returned to its holding vessel at the Hay Point
Services Terminal where the deceased animal was discovered still in contact with the vessel," the spokesman said.
Divers found the dead whale lodged under the vessel on Wednesday morning and the RSPCA was called. The divers
will have to free the carcass, which will then be lifted by crane onto a council truck for disposal."It is unknown if the
animal died before or during the incident," the spokesman said.The incident was reported to both state and federal
regulators in keeping with requirements. Those regulators will decide if any investigations occur. All parties will
cooperate with any investigations."The spokesman said it was unclear how the accident occurred but the ports
corporation was assisting authorities and took "incidents such as these seriously". "As the port authority for the Port of
Hay Point NQBP is committed to a responsible environmental approach that seeks to, where possible, prevent, and
always to reduce and manage any port impacts on the environment," he said.
WWF Australia has called for a full investigation into how the animal was hit and whether it was already dead or killed
as a result of the accident."WWF is deeply concerned about this incident," marine campaigner Richard Leck said."We
think there needs to be a thorough review and that this highlights the challenge of operating mega industrial ports
alongside the Great Barrier Reef."Mr Leck said it was the peak time of year for humpback whale migration and their
numbers were increasing."If we also increase shipping traffic from big coal vessels at the same time as humpback
numbers are increasing this incident is an insight into what we'll be seeing more and more along the reef," he said.
The incident comes as the Federal Parliament resumed debate on Wednesday on a government proposal to repeal a
section of Australia's environment laws to hinder the ability of environment groups to mount legal challenges to big
developments.That proposal was launched after the federal court set aside the environmental approval for Indian
company Adani's Carmichael coal mine, which would ship coal through the Great Barrier Reef.In a statement, BHP
Billiton said it was sad to discover of the calf's death but was still investigating the circumstances."BHP Billiton
Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) and its employees were very sad to learn a whale calf had died in Hay Point tug boat
harbour," it said."The circumstances surrounding how the whale calf died are unclear."BMA notified North Queensland
Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) of the incident this morning. NQBP is the incident manager, and has notified the
relevant government authorities." Source: SMH
China COSCO joins giant vessel owner club

with $1.5 bln order
China COSCO has ordered 11 container ships from four Chinese shipbuilders in a $1.51 billion order that will propel
the country's largest shipping line into the big league of giant vessel owners. The ships, which will have the capacity to
carry up to 19,000 20-foot containers (TEU), will be delivered by the shipyards in 2018, COSCO said in a stock
exchange statement late on Wednesday. Such huge box ships are in hot demand as shipping lines try to lower costs,
particularly on Asia-Europe trade routes, amid a persistent slump in the global shipping market.COSCO's order follows
Hong Kong's Orient Overseas International Ltd's $997.55 million order for six 21,100 TEU ships in April, and French
liner CMA CGM's March order of three 20,600 TEU vessels, both of which were placed at Korean shipyards. China
Shipping Container Lines already operates a 19,100 TEU vessel which was the largest in the world when it launched
in November 2014, and has four more under order. COSCO's orders were placed at yards owned by two COSCO
subsidiaries, as well as two others owned by China State Shipbuilding Corporation and China Shipbuilding Industry
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Corporation It said it would fund the deal using internal resources and bank borrowings. Source : Reuters
(Reporting by Brenda Goh; Editing by Stephen Coates)
The PERIDOT arriving in Cape Town Photo : Glenn Ksner
PANAMA CANAL AUTHORITY AWAITS REPORT

ON WATER SEEPAGE IN NEW LOCKS
Following the filling of the new locks on the Panama Canal in June, the Panama Canal Authority has been conducting
operational testing of the locks, including culvert valves, maintenance bulkheads and gates and has found that some
water seepage is taking place in a specific area of the new Pacific Locks in a section that separates the middle
chamber and lower chamber.In a statement, the ACP said: "The ACP is now awaiting a formal report from GUPC
following detailed inspections. The report, will be inclusive of the root cause analysis conducted, as well as the
recommended repair methodology. Upon evaluating the report's findings, the ACP will assess and communicate if the
project's completion timeline will be altered in any way."At this time, ACP has designated two independent external
structural engineers to conduct an objective evaluation of the reasons for this localized issue and assess GUPC's
solution. "While this important step takes place, the ACP is encouraged by the overall progress of the programme,
which has now reached 93 per cent completion. Parallel work presses ahead with testing in other areas: the removal
of the strip of land - known as a 'plug'- separating the new Cocol Locks from the Pacific Ocean, and the culmination of
the Pacific Access Channel work."Likewise last week the removal of the dike or plug that separates the Atlantic ocean
waters from the new Atlantic Lock was initiated and progresses at a good pace."GUPC has the obligation to ensure the
long-term performance on all aspects of the construction of the locks and to correct this deficiency. Moreover, GUPC's
contract with the ACP dictates that the group is responsible for modifications and corrections that may be required. As
with all of its operations and its infrastructure improvement projects, the ACP is committed to deliver world-class
services and products." Source : dredging News Online
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MAIDEN CALL FOR ALBATROSS TO SINGAPORE
Last Thursday during

very
hazy
weather
conditions due to large
forest fires in Indonesia
OHT s latest fleet
addition the 204 mtr
long and 42.5 mtr width ALBATROSS arrived at Singapore Jurong Pier
to load additional cargo, stores and
bunkers time to have a look at this
recently converted semi submersible
heavy load vessel was built in 1993 as
the shuttle tanker TORDIS KNUTSEN
and converted in Qingdao, the
ALBATROSS during the stop in Singapore, was loaded with a self
propelled Chinese flag Cable lay barge JIAN 3001 as seen at the
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photos. the ALBATROSS is having a free deck space of 129.5 x 42,5 mtr (Total 5.400 m2 ) with a max payload of 30
mt/m2. The ALBATROSS is equipped with a modern ballast control room system direct adjacent to the shipsoffice
with as seen 6 large computer screens from which slave screens are
installed at the wheelhouse and the full equipped additional wheelhouse
at the bow of the vessel. The ALBATROSS is having a cruising speed
of 14 knots and cruise range of 26.000 nm

and an airconditioned accommodation for 39
persons and classed by DNV GL herewith I
would like to thank OHTs representative in
Singapore , Roald Kaper for the invitation
and Capt Ivan and crew for the hospitality
whilst onboard and wish them a safe trip to
the Black Sea all photos Piet Sinke
CLICK on the photos and hyperlinks in
the texr!
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Vroons SCANDINAVIAN EXPRESS escorted by the Port Towage Amsterdam pool tug ZEELAND seen enroute
Amsterdam Photo : Nico Kemps
Safeguarding against the top safety concern on

FLNG installations
Accidental release of cryogenic liquids such as LNG (liquefied natural gas) poses a significant risk to personnel and
assets on oil and gas installations. In addressing these risks, Lloyds Register Energy has developed a guidance note
that provides a consistent methodology to establish cryogenic exposure.Lloyds Register Energys newly launched
guidance note provides a methodology to establish risk-based cryogenic exposure based on a probabilistic approach. It
is applicable to any unit where hydrocarbon and refrigerant cryogenic hazards are relevant, but offers special
guidelines on how to handle leak scenarios specific to LNG plants.Joar Dalheim, Vice President Technology in Lloyds
Register Energys consulting team says As natural gas is becoming increasingly important to satisfy global energy
demands, so is the need for safer and more efficient facilities. Given the large quantities of cryogenic materials present
on a floating LNG facility, there is a serious risk of extensive damage in the event of cryogenic failure of critical
components. As the estimation methods currently available are granular, we see a need for a more inclusive approach.
This is what we are delivering with our guidance note. The guidance note describes two different methods for
cryogenic risk quantification: the initial cryogenic risk analysis (ICRA) and the advanced cryogenic risk analysis (ACRA).
The ICRA method relies on 2D models to estimate cryogenic liquid and vapour hazard zones. While this is the most
common approach, it offers certain limitations as it cannot incorporate platform specifics, such as equipment, walls,
deck and other structures, and thus necessitates strong conservative assumptions. The ICRA is therefore mainly
suitable for cryogenic risk quantification at the early design stages. The more advanced ACRA risk method is based on
3D computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models and has been developed to incorporate detailed facility specifics (e.g.
confinement and congestion) in the risk assessments. Integrating 3D analytical tools in the cryogenic risk analysis
removes many of the uncertainties and limitations involved when relying on 2D analyses alone. This increases the
accuracy of the hazard predictions and eliminates the need for arbitrary assumptions ascertains Dalheim.Lloyds
Register Energys services associated with cryogenic spill analysis adapt to the client needs and select the consequence
tools most appropriate for the different project phases.The guidance on cryogenic spills is the latest offering in Lloyds
Register Energys suite of guidance notes on risk-based methodologies. These risk-based analysis guidance notes
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provide risk-based methodologies to establish explosion, collisions, fire and cryogenic loads based on a probabilistic
approach, rather than a worst case scenario with the objective of minimising risk, improving safety, quality and
performance. All the guidance notes can be downloaded for free at www.lr.org/guidance-notes
In Halong (Vietnam) Biglifts HAPPY STAR continued loading Damen Shipyards group newbuilding units, above
seen an ASD 3212 tug lifted onboard and placed in the cradle for seafastening Photo : Rimmert Berlijn
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SEVEN SEAS, FIVE DIVISIONS, ONE SUPPLIER
Seven Seas, the leading supplier of provisions, technical, equipment, spare parts and services to the marine and
offshore sectors, has separated its portfolio of products and services into five distinct business units as part of a much
wider strategy to overhaul the international ship supply and port agency sectors.
The five new umbrella divisions are:
1.
Seven Seas Ship Supply
2.
Seven Seas Marine Spares
3.
Stromme, Cleaning Solutions, the companys cargo hold and vessel cleaning division
4.
Wave Shipping, which adds port agency services to Seven Seas portfolio
5.
Cubisol, Maritime IT Solutions
Seven Seas Chief Executive Officer Lars Rosenkrands said: The consolidation of Seven Seas range of new and
existing products and services into five distinct business units creates a more simplified, dedicated structure from
which we can better serve our customers. Essentially, this more customer-focused structure provides for greater agility
in responding swiftly to our customers supply chain requirements. We see agility as a very strong differentiator in an
often dynamic, complex and highly competitive marketplace.Referring to the addition of maritime IT and port agency
solutions to Seven Seas existing portfolio, Rosenkrands said that the introduction of these new services is
demonstrative of our commitment to providing full service capability.
Offering a full suite of innovative port agency solutions, we see Wave Shipping as an inspiring, game-changing
business unit that is already bringing disruptive improvements to port agency services. There are exciting synergies
between the ship supply and port agency sectors which we are working on optimising as integrated solutions in order
to deliver on our mission to provide a higher level of control, transparency and consistency in serving our customers
and partners within the maritime industry.All our services will be underpinned by Cubisol our maritime IT solutions
business. This new business stream will be the backbone to all our customers shipping solutions, providing qualified
decision support, enhanced communications and supply chain integration, with a focus on reducing the total cost of
operations.Speaking of the other business units in the group, Rosenkrands said: The Marine Spares division, which
has operated from Germany to serve primarily the European market, will now be expanded globally with a network of
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technical experts in key countries. We have also appointed a new Managing Director for the Stromme business unit,
Graham Hunter, who will lead the expansion of the cargo hold and vessel cleaning division into new market
areas.Commenting on the development strategy, Hunter said: Stromme has a strong legacy of innovation and
bringing quality cleaning solutions to our customers. These are exciting times as we expand our geographic presence
and significantly strengthen our efforts, to reinforce our customer commitment. Seven Seas is a global maritime
services group specializing in the provision of general ship supplies, stores, spare parts and leading technical maritime
brands through its extensive network of more than 600 ports. Founded in 1971, Seven Seas vision is to be the most
innovative, agile, solutions driven, global concierge in the maritime industry. Seven Seas operates in 18 countries
throughout Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, Europe and the Americas, with a global network of 1000 professionals
focused on delivering exceptional customer service that Keeps you Sailing.
Wijnne Barends latest fleet addition the LADY AMI seen outbound from Amsterdam photo : Ruud Coster
Asia Dry Bulk-Capesize rates could revive on

cargo rebound
More chartering activity from Brazil and Richards Bay could boost rates - Singapore broker
Low bunker prices to curb likelihood of Q4 rates surge - Shanghai broker
By Keith Wallis
Freight rates for capesize bulk carriers could see a rebound next week on tighter tonnage supply if there is a pick-up in
chartering activity by miners and operators, brokers said.That came as freight rates showed signs of softening on
Thursday, after rates nudged slightly higher earlier in the week, with charterers trying to push rates lower."Rates from
West Australia to China are struggling at around $5.50 per tonne," a Shanghai-based capesize broker said on Thursday
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Indicating the downward pressure on rates, Chinese charterers were offering around $5.15 a tonne on Thursday, a
Singapore-based capesize broker told Reuters. Freight rates from Brazil to China are around $11-$11.30 per tonne, the
broker added."Rates are on the slide. The market is a bit softer even though all the major miners are active," the
Singapore broker said.But a flurry of about six private charters this week by Vale had tightened tonnage supply,
creating the possibility rates would climb on increased cargo demand, brokers said."There is potential for a revival (in
freight rates). It would need a bit more action out of Brazil and Richards Bay (in South Africa)...but tonnage is
tightening up," the Singapore broker said.Longer term, the Shanghai capesize broker was pessimistic there would be a
traditional fourth-quarter bounce in rates that would remain low and steady."Unless bunker prices rocket to the sky, I
don't think there is a big chance for the market to push up," the Shanghai broker said.With owners trading the spot
market paying for their ship's fuel, low bunker prices meant owners were willing to accept a discount on freight rates.
Charter rates for the Western Australia-China route were around $5.39 per tonne on Wednesday, compared with
about $5 per tonne a week ago.Rates for the Brazil-China route were steady at around $11.40 per tonne on
Wednesday, against $11.30 per tonne the last week.I feel owners and charterers are fighting behind the scenes,
leading to steady market numbers," the Shanghai capesize broker told Reuters.Panamax rates for a north Pacific
round-trip voyage, continued to fall, dropping to $5,832 per day on Wednesday, from $6,394 a week earlier, and the
lowest since June 17.Charter rates are likely to slip further on lower cargo demand, a Singapore-based broker said.
Freight rates for smaller supramax vessels were holding steady at about $8,000 per day for voyage to India, ship
broker Fearnley said in a Wednesday note.The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index fell to 855 on Wednesday,
down from 906 last week. Source: Reuters (Reporting by Keith Wallis; Editing by Biju Dwarakanath)
VOS Pride delivery and departure shipyard
Vroon Offshore Services is pleased to announce that at the end of August, they took delivery of VOS Pride. The
vessel was handed over to Vroon
during a ceremony held at Fujian
Southeast Shipyard. VOS Pride, a
platform-supply vessel (PSV), is the first
in a series of eight sister vessels
ordered by Vroon Offshore Services.
All vessels have an SPS code and are
equipped with full (under-deck) supply
capabilities, that include stainless-steel
tanks for the carriage of methanol.
They also provide accommodation and
work space for a total of 52 (client staff
and up to 14 crew members). The
other seven vessels will be delivered to Vroon later this year and in 2016.This unique vessel concept provides a free
deck space of 720 sqm and is based on a KCM design. In close cooperation, Khiam Chuan Marine (KCM), Vroons
Newbuilding Engineering Department, the world-renowned yacht designer KER Yacht Design & Engineering and Force
Technology in Copenhagen worked together to fully optimise the design in order to ensure favourable motion and seakeeping ability and efficient fuel consumption (both in DP mode and during transit). VOS Pride left the Shipyard
Monday 7 September. The vessel will be managed by Vroon Offshore Services in Singapore. We wish VOS Pride
and her crew safe and successful voyages. Source: Vroon
Noord-Limburg en Rotterdam intensiveren

samenwerking.
Donderdag 10 september hebben Provincie Limburg, SMART Logistics Centre Venlo en het Havenbedrijf Rotterdam de
overeenkomst voor een intensieve samenwerking getekend. De regio Noord-Limburg is voor het Havenbedrijf al van
oudsher een belangrijke partner. Met deze samenwerking wordt de logistieke positie in Europa versterkt en wordt het
vervoer per binnenvaart en spoor tussen Rotterdam en Noord-Limburg en verder Europa in nog aantrekkelijker voor
verladers, logistieke dienstverleners en rederijen.Wij willen voor onze klanten de meest efficinte hub zijn met
optimale multimodale verbindingen. Samen met Noord-Limburg creren we krachtige logistieke centra en versterken
we de verbinding met ons Europese achterland. Met het intensiveren van de positie van Venlo-Venray als Europese
logistiek hotspot kunnen we meer volume via Rotterdam naar het Europese achterland vervoeren, aldus Emile
Hoogsteden, directeur Containers, Breakbulk en Logistiek van Havenbedrijf Rotterdam.De overeenkomst is een
bekroning van de jarenlange verbondenheid tussen de beide logistieke grootmachten. Daarnaast luidt ze volgens Twan
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Beurskens, gedeputeerde Economie en Kennisinfrastructuur van de provincie Limburg, een nieuwe fase in met
concrete projecten en acties: Een goede samenwerking met Rotterdam is van groot belang voor Noord-Limburg. Wij
gaan onder meer samenwerken aan een aantrekkelijk vestigingsklimaat voor bedrijven en het verbeteren van de
bereikbaarheid van de regio Noord-Limburg en het verdere achterland. Ook staat de verbreding van de A67 op de
agenda.Nu al vervoeren 35 wekelijkse trein- en binnenvaartdiensten tussen Noord-Limburg en Rotterdam jaarlijks
circa 300.000 containers. Dit is exclusief vrachtwagenvervoer, wat ook een aanzienlijke hoeveelheid is. Voorzitter Ren
Richters van SMART Logistics Centre Venlo: Met de ingebruikname van de Tweede Maasvlakte nemen ook in NoordLimburg de volumes toe. Om een goede doorstroming te realiseren moeten de containers die in Rotterdam aankomen
zo snel mogelijk het achterland in. Het logistieke bedrijfsleven in Noord-Limburg speelt daarin een sleutelrol. Hoe beter
we samenwerken en vooruitkijken om de stromen ook in de toekomst efficint op gang te houden, des te beter is het
voor alle betrokkenen. Denk ook aan bijvoorbeeld de verdere ontwikkeling van Noord-Limburg als draaipunt voor
koelcontainers met geconditioneerde lading.
The MSC SPLENDIDA arriving in Zeebrugge Photo : Dirk Neyts
The XIN NING BO is the sixth of China Shipping's 5,668 TEU, 280m class to be deployed on the
ACE service - only seven more to go to complete the set! Photo : Dale E.Crisp
Internet access for crew no excuses
Online communications remains a key element of crew welfare, with half the ships in the global fleet still not providing
any online access to crew. According to the Sailors Society, seafarers want some form of internet access on board
to contact families through e-mail and social media. This is one of a number of welfare needs they have, including
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improved rest hours, more time ashore and access to social support services.Communications should be easily
available on board ships for internet services, says Sailors Society chaplain Marc Shippers. But on half of the
vessels worldwide, crew have no access. When it is available, it can be slow and expensive. So, all chaplains have
modems for seafarers to use for internet access. To help chaplains get on board more ships, Sailors Society has
introduced the Chapplaincy application for their mobile phones that indicates vessels that are in the ports they work in.
This applies vessel tracking data from Marine Traffic to provide voyage and port arrival information. Chaplains can then
plan their time to maximise the number of seafarers they can meet.For some shipowners, providing the right level of
communications at low prices is an important part of crew welfare. In the recently published article on
marinemec.com, owners Saga Shipholding and Torm explain how they provide free internet services to seafarers to
improve crew retention. Saga Shipholding technical manager Niles Otto Bjrhovde says crew use the internet for social
media and downloading pictures of their family and friends. He goes on to say: We have had positive feedback and
retention rates are increasing on these vessels. Torm head of systems and technical matters Walter Hannemann says
the tanker owner can allocate bandwidth fairly around the fleet and crews to ensure there is online access on each
ship.One of the biggest issues for owners is the high costs of satellite communications, which discourages then from
offering online services to crews. There are a number of crew welfare solutions available for vessels with limited
bandwidth connectivity. Some of these are included in a recent feature, including services by Satmind, Telemar
Scandinavia and Navarino.Last week, Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) launched its All-in-One (AIO) SmartBox
and Mobile applications for crew welfare and onboard connectivity. The AIO SmartBox is an on board centralised
control box that allows IT managers to control firewall settings and connectivity remotely. It comes with crew prepaid
solution that allows captains to issue voice and data PIN numbers and vouchers that seafarers can use to access online
services in ships. The AIO Mobile application for smartphones enables seafarers to use their own devices on vessels to
use voice and data services. With all of these solutions available to vessel owners there are no excuses for not offering
some form of internet access to crew at what the majority of people would consider reasonable cost. But when owners
do not offer internet access then seafarers can rely on charities such as Sailors Society to be there in ports to offer
brief solutions. Source: marinemec
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Weak Demand Across Vessels Drags Baltic

Index Down
The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, fell on
Thursday for a third consecutive session due to a drop in vessel rates.The overall index, which factors in average daily
earnings of capesize, panamax, supramax and handysize dry bulk transport vessels, fell 25 points to 830 points.The
capesize index fell 54 points, or 4.3 percent, to 1,202 points. Rates in the Pacific were under pressure mainly due to a
lack of cargoes from Brazil, ship broker Fearnleys said in a weekly note on Wednesday.Average daily earnings for
capesize vessels, which typically transport 150,000-tonne cargoes such as iron ore and coal, were down $510 to
$8,662.The panamax index dropped 25 points, or 3.2 percent, to 751 points. "Few fresh requirements and more open
tonnage (are) pushing rates down," Fearnleys said.Average daily earnings for panamaxes, which usually carry 60,000
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to 70,000-tonne cargoes of coal or grain, fell by $194 to $6,006.The index for the relatively smaller handysize shed
four points to 468 points, and the supramax index dropped 14 points to 824 points. Source: Marinelink
Malaysian ship missing for eight days not

hijacked, located by authorities
A ship that many had suspected had become the latest victim of piracy in Malaysian waters turns out to have had
severe engine troubles and local authorities are now tracking the vessel down after eight days drifting While
mainstream press today are reporting a suspected hijacking, Splash can confirm that general cargo vessel Sah Lian
has been located by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) around 22nm off Tanjun Baram, Sarawak.
MMEA director of operations Captain Hamid confirmed to Splash that the vessel suffered from a defective main engine.
While the vessel left Kuching on September 2, Hamid said that the 24 year-old vessel was only reported missing on
September 7.The Sah Lian is a Malaysian registered general cargo vessel, with 14 crew onboard, and was carrying
around 500 tons of cargo when it left Kuching, headed for Limbang in Sarawak. MMEA has sent a vessel to give
assistance to Sah Lian. Source: Splash 24/7
Sennebogens New Energy Drive
Sennebogen material handlers have recently launched a brand new energy recovery system.
The Port of Tilbury in London has
recently taken delivery of a new
Sennebogen 875 M special
port material handler. This is the
first of this recently released
model delivery into the UK.More
than 13 million tonnes of goods
are handled each year at the Port
of Tilbury. All manner of
construction
materials,
bulk
goods, paper and wood products
as well as a large number of
shipping containers are handled
by the port every day. David
Housden Head of Engineering &
Procurement at the Port of
Tilbury, said: As a group we have
been more than happy with both
Sennebogen and E H Hassell & Sons, our requirement was for a similar machine to what we already have at Tilbury,
but we needed more reach and capacity.We were also very interested in the green hybrid energy recovery system
which will save us fuel and therefore money over time. The flexibility of the SENNEBOGEN 875M port material
handler, with its high capacity and relatively small travelling dimensions now gives exactly what we needed.Ian
Hassell, Managing Director of sales and service partner E.H. Hassell & Sons, concluded: "We have been working
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closely with Forth Ports since 2008. The decision to add another machine shows that we are on the right path. Our
goal is always to give the customer the perfect solution for their specific requirement and application.Keep your eyes
peeled for Sennebogen's upcoming Technical Paper, which will be published in PTI's next journal: The Mega-Ports
Edition
Lloyds Register unveils technology tanker of

the future
by Martyn Wingrove
Lloyds Register (LR) has revealed the technology tanker of the future with its TechnoMax Tanker design concept.
This includes eight transformational technologies that the classification society identified in the Global Marine
Technology Trends 2030 report. LR highlighted robotics, advanced materials, satellite communications, smart ships,
data analytics, sensors, hybrid propulsion, and integrated shipbuilding as the most transformational technologies in the
shipping industry. These were chosen from an initial list of 56, based on their commercial feasibility, potential
marketability and transformational impact.The TechnoMax Tanker scenario includes the use of graphene strips and
sensors along the hull to monitor the condition, and record environmental parameters such as sea temperature. The
sensors would also monitor cargo sloshing, as well as impacts and fouling on the hull. Graphene could also be used for
hull coatings to minimise fouling. Another technology included in the TechnoMax Tanker would be sensor networks in
cargo tanks, bulkheads and other vessel structures. These would enable intelligent tank cleaning and cargo
loading/unloading optimisation.LR envisioned the adoption of alternative fuels for tankers of the future. This includes
greater use of methanol, ethanol, fatty acid methyl esters and glycerol. In the engineroom, LR expects alloys of
graphene to be used on heat exchangers and condenser piping. This would improve the overall thermal efficiency and
reduce maintenance costs. It also expects more spare parts, such as engine sensors, connectors and pump casings to
be manufactured by 3D printers.LRs global strategic marketing manager Luis Benito outlined LRs vision for 2030:
The TechnoMax ships would see the maximum uptake of technology from now to 2030. For example on tankers,
cargo tanks could be self-cleaning. The industry can use our concepts to build the ships of the future. But he said
there were several regulatory hurdles to overcome before some of the technical advances could be further developed.
10,000TH NOZZLE DELIVERED TO SCHOTTEL
Some time ago, we informed you about the sale of propeller nozzle number 10,000! Recently, Damen delivered this
nozzle to Schottel in Germany. Of course, the nozzle was packed as a gift and given a prestigious spot on the truck.
It proudly made the trip via the busy German road network, safely arriving at Schottels location in Drth.
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IMTECH SELL-OFF LIKELY SAVED 17,000 JOBS
The bankruptcy administrators working on Imtechs bankruptcy managed to save most of the jobs by selling parts of
the business. I estimate that ultimately one thousand of the 17,000 18,000 jobs will be lost, bankruptcy
administrator Jeroen Princen said to the Financieele Dagblad.This involves jobs at subsidiaries Imtech Building Services
and Imtech Industrial Services, Z24 reports. On Tuesday Imtech Industrial Services was declared bankrupt. The
bankruptcy administrators managed to sell parts of the subsidiary and the majority of the about 900 employees will be
offered work by the buyers.Unions CNV and RMU are disappointed with the bankruptcy of Imtech Industrial Services,
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despite the retention of the majority of jobs. They would have preferred if the subsidiary had been sold in its entirety,
without bankruptcy. This would have kept the employees accrued rights, such as vacation days and service years, in
tact.According to Z24, the bankruptcy administrators also announced that investor Endless is taking over the majority
of the Imtech divisions in Ireland and the United Kingdom, preserving about 2,600 jobs in those countries.
Negotiations on the sale of parts in Spain, Poland and Luxembourg are also in advanced stages. The future of Imtech
Germany is still unclear. Source: NLtimes
Heavy load record at Moerdijk
Van der Vlist recently arranged the

transportation and transshipment of two
big units, 1 regenerator with dimensions
29,1 x 8,24 x 8,30 mtr weight 410 tons and
1 reactor stripper with dimensions 32 x
7,50 x 7,00 mtr weight 275 ton.
The special barge transport was arranged
by Van der Vlist from Deggendorf,
Germany to their Moerdijk Seaport . The
barge ms Stark is specializes in project
cargoes and heavy loads having its own
ballast tanks enabling it to sink with 2,40
mtr on the river below water level. This
was needed to cross the several bridges on
its way on the Danube river with a max
depth of 2,60 mtr and max height under
the bridge of 6 mtr. In Moerdijk both
pieces were transshipped on mv Happy
Dynamic using the vessels gear with the assistance of Van der Vlist staff for hooking on/off .The Mv Happy
Dynamic then sailed to St Petersburg from where the items have been moved onwards on pontoon with the final
destination of Kazakhstan.For more information on the Van der Vlist Terminal at Moerdijk or any other Van der
Vlist operations, please email info@vandervlist.com. Van der Vlist The Power to Care
Optimizing West Central Asia / Europe

Network
Maersk Line is enhancing the ME1, ME2 and ME3 services and discontinuing the ME5 service with effect from
October 2015 In our continuous effort to provide our customers with an attractive and competitive West Central Asia /
Europe network - both in terms of capacity and coverage - Maersk Line is enhancing the ME1, ME2 and ME3 services
and discontinuing the ME5 service with effect from October 2015. The closure of the ME5 will result in a capacity
reduction corresponding to approximately 16 percent of our dedicated West Central Asia / Europe service capacity.The
termination of the service will not impact our ability to serve our customers in the market that the ME5 covers. We are
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adding new port calls to the ME1, ME2, ME3 services and, at the same time, launching a dedicated feeder shuttle
between Chennai, Colombo and Salalah to ensure a world-class product between West Central Asia and Europe.
Source: MaerskLine
NAVY NEWS
Nod for Rs 74 Crore International Naval Fleet

Review
In an effort to make the prestigious mega event of the International Naval Fleet Review-2016, to be held in
February next year in Vishakhapatnam, a grand success, the State government has sanctioned Rs 73.99 cr for taking
up preparatory works in connection with the mega event.The International Naval Fleet Review will be held in
Visakhapatnam from February 6 and ships and naval officers from 80 countries are expected to participate in the
event. The State government has agreed to facilitate the conduct of the prestigious event by the Indian Navys Vizagbased Eastern Naval Command. The Naval authorities have requested the state gvoernement (district administration)
to extend support to it to maintain protocol exigencies, security and beautification of the city as the event is of
international standard.According to officials of the Municipal Administration, the State government has accorded
administrative sanction to the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation(GVMC) to take up civil works worth Rs
55.67 cr and the Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority(VUDA) to take up works worth Rs 18.32 cr ahead of
the mega event. The GVMC Commissioner submitted proposals worth Rs 86.53 cr for taking up works such as
renovation of the entire Beach Road and arterial roads, diversion of sewerage drains, provision of landscaping along
the beach road and major roads, restoration ofparks, street fixtures, street lighting, water supply and maintenance of
sanitation. The State government considering the importance of the event has accorded administrative sanction for Rs
73.99 cr.The Eastern Naval Command (ENC) will be hosting the International Naval Fleet Review for the first time.
However, this will be the second time that the Indian Navy will be hosting the International Naval Fleet Review after
the one held in Mumbai in 2001, which was hosted by its Western Naval Command.President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime
Minister Narendra Modi and other Indian dignitaries, along with the Naval heads of the participating nations, are
expected to attend the fleet review. Source: newindianexpress
SHIPYARD NEWS
MHI will spin off its ship construction business

and Hull Block manufacture businesses to two
consolidated group companies by company split
As announced on July 31, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) will spin off its ship construction business to a group
company, MHI Ship & Ocean Engineering Co., Ltd. and will spin off its hull block manufacture business to a group
company which has been established for this company split, MHI Hull Production Co., Ltd. by absorption-type splits on
October 1st. The name of two successor companies, both described as "to be announced" in previous disclosure
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notices, have now been decided as indicated below. The new information is provided in italics. For more information,
please visit : http://www.mhi-global.com
ROUTE, PORTS & SERVICES
Safe Bulkers Receives Consensus

Recommendation of Hold from Analysts
Shares of Safe Bulkers have been assigned an average rating of Hold from the ten analysts that are presently
covering the stock, AnalystRatings.Net reports. Three analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, three
have given a hold recommendation and four have assigned a buy recommendation to the company. The average
twelve-month price objective among brokers that have covered the stock in the last year is $4.00. The companys
market capitalization is $267.12 million. The firms 50 day moving average price is $3.42 and its 200-day moving
average price is $3.47. Safe Bulkers has a 12 month low of $2.99 and a 12 month high of $8.63. Safe Bulkers last
released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported ($0.09) earnings per share (EPS)
for the quarter, meeting the Zacks consensus estimate of ($0.09). The business earned $31.80 million during the
quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $31.38 million. Analysts anticipate that Safe Bulkers will post ($0.28)
earnings per share for the current fiscal year.The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on
Friday, August 28th. Investors of record on Tuesday, August 18th were paid a $0.01 dividend. This represents a $0.04
dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.27%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, August 14th.
Several analysts have weighed in on SB shares. Zacks upgraded Safe Bulkers from a strong sell rating to a hold
rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Citigroup Inc. lowered Safe Bulkers from a neutral rating to a sell
rating and decreased their price objective for the company from $4.00 to $2.00 in a research report on Wednesday,
June 10th. Source: Analyst Ratings Net
Hoogwaardige en veilige accommodatie op zee
In de uitzending van Doe Maar Duurzaam laten we

zien hoe de accommodatie voor werknemers op zee eruit
ziet. De accommodatie moet veilig zijn maar vooral ook
zorgen dat de werknemers het comfortabel hebben. De
accommodatie is dan ook voorzien van veel gemakken.
Omdat de schepen voor langere tijd op zee blijven is het
belangrijk dat de schepen zo duurzaam mogelijk zijn.
Hoeervoor wordt gezorgd dat de schepen comfortabel en
duurzaam zijn zie je bij Doe Maar Duurzaam.Doe
Maar Duurzaam is een programma, dat uitgezonden
wordt bij RTL7, over duurzame ontwikkelingen en
innovaties.
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Logistiek en we geven het woord aan Chevalier
Floatels. Chevalier Floatels is gespecialiseerd in drijvende accommodatie voor de offshore industrie en bagger
industrie en zij vertellen ons meer over hun drijvendeaccommodatie. Kijk deze aflevering zondag 13 september
van 13.30 tot 14.00 uur bij RTL7.
Namibia Ignition of Charcoal in Containers
Correspondents P&I Associates (Pty) Ltd, Durban have advised that a vessel recently loaded containers stuffed
with bagged charcoal at Walvis Bay, Namibia. The charcoal inside one of the containers caught fire after departure,
igniting the charcoal inside other containers nearby. P&I Associates write as follows:
Last week we were notified by a master on board a container vessel regarding a fire which broke out on board the
vessel. The vessel loaded charcoal in Walvis Bay, Namibia. The lumpy charcoal was loaded inside bags which were
then stuffed inside a container. Certificates were presented to the vessel that the cargo had passed the UN test criteria
for self-heating cargo and was described as non-hazardous. The vessel departed from Walvis Bay with the charcoal
stuffed into containers that that were stowed on deck. Approximately 12 hours after the vessel had commenced her
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sea passage for Cape Town, smoke was seen coming from one of the containers of charcoal and the fire quickly
spread to adjacent charcoal containers.The crew were able to fight the fire and the vessel made for the nearest port
for assistance. Thankfully the cargo had been loaded on deck so arrangements could be made at short notice to
discharge the cargo ashore in order to save life and property.This is the first time we have been advised of an incident
involving Namibian charcoal and the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) have also confirmed that they
have no reports of any such prior incidents involving this type of cargo. If any Member is loading charcoal from
Namibia then we would recommend that the shippers advise when the cargo sample was tested and when the cargo
was stuffed into the containers. The IMSBC code provides that the weathering certificate and UN self-heating test
should be carried out not less than 13 days prior to loading on board the vessel.For the time being, we recommend
that charcoal containers are stowed on deck and not higher than the second tier and preferable where there is easy
access to them should a problem arise. We would also suggest that the containers are checked at regular intervals
when the crew are making their rounds. We understand that the cargo was destined for various destinations and that
the cargo was being transhipped in Cape Town. Accordingly our advice applies to all vessels that might carry this type
of cargo. Source: West of England P&I Club
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Seaspan Appoints Three New Senior Leaders to

its Executive Team
Seaspan today named three new senior leaders to its Corporate Executive Team, announcing the appointments of Paul
Thomas as Vice President, Engineering Vancouver Shipyards; Matt Boydston as Vice President, Finance Seaspan
Shipyards; and Billy Garton as General Counsel for Seaspan ULC.
As Vice President, Engineering, Paul is primarily responsible for engineering and design on new ship construction, in
addition to the development and maintenance of engineering standards and engineering governance for Vancouver
Shipyards (VSY). Prior to joining VSY as Director of Ship Construction in 2013, he spent the majority of his career at
BAE Systems in Melbourne, Australia, where he held various executive management roles. He has 20 years of
experience in the shipbuilding and heavy project construction industries, and has worked on a number of major
shipbuilding programs including the ANZAC Frigate, Air Warfare Destroyer and Landing Helicopter Dock Programs for
the Australian Navy, as well as Project Protector for the Royal New Zealand Navy.
As Vice President, Finance, Matt is responsible for strategic financial oversight of the shipyard division and for driving
profitability and financial performance of all three shipyards. Additionally, Matt is accountable for the financial controls
and efficient processes needed to support both government and commercial business. As a key advisor to the
President Seaspan Shipyards and its senior management team, he is responsible for ensuring that information and
metrics are available to inform value-added business decisions. Matt has been serving as Controller at Seaspan
Shipyards since 2006, during which time he has been closely involved in supporting other Federal Government
initiatives, including the Victoria In-Service Support Contract (VISSC) and Frigate Life Extension (FELEX) projects, as
well as the Coast Guard Motor Lifeboat (MLB) construction program.Matt brings over 20 years of financial leadership in
industrial manufacturing settings to his new role.Effective October 1, Billy will assume the role of General Counsel for
Seaspan ULC (Seaspan) and be responsible for providing leadership and direction for commercial contracting across
Seaspans business units, including Government Contracting, Supply Chain, Operations, Commercial, Insurance and
Claims. Over the past 25 years, Billy has worked at Seaspans legal partner, Bull Housser on a number of important
Seaspan projects, including playing a key role in the Companys National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy (NSPS)
contracting efforts. Throughout his legal career, Billy has worked with many of the largest companies in B.C.s forestry,
mining and manufacturing businesses on mergers and acquisitions and regulatory compliance, and has represented
industry and governments regarding First Nations benefit agreements and consultation matters.The Best Lawyers in
Canada publication recently recognized Billy as the 2016 Lawyer of the Year for Natural Resources Law in Vancouver.
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Seaspans senior leadership group represents the best-of-the-best in the marine transportation, shipbuilding and ship
repair industries, and I am delighted to congratulate Paul, Matt and Billy on their new roles within our world-class
team, said Jonathan Whitworth, CEO, Seaspan. With these appointments, we have bolstered our senior leadership
team with a wealth of extensive and diverse experience as Seaspan continues to drive Canadas shipbuilding and
marine industrial base.
Piet-Hein Kolff vertrekt bij Port of Den Helder
Eind dit jaar verlaat de huidige directeur Piet-Hein Kolff NV Port of Den Helder (PoDH). Dit besluit markeert de
afsluiting van de eerste fase in de opbouw van een nieuwe organisatie: van Gemeentelijk Havenbedrijf naar een
commercieel en succesvol internationaal gepositioneerd PoDH.Ik heb de afgelopen periode met veel bevlogenheid en
vrijheid invulling kunnen geven aan mijn ambt, aldus Kolff. Mijn inzet paste prima binnen de ontwikkelingsfase van
Port of Den Helder. Met het aanbreken van een nieuwe fase heb ik het gevoel dat mijn taak is volbracht.
Kolff is sinds 1 juli 2013 algemeen directeur. Hij heeft een (inter)nationaal netwerk tot stand gebracht, stuurde de
gebiedsontwikkeling aan en is verantwoordelijk geweest voor een sterke verbetering van de regionale samenwerking.
Op basis van een strategisch plan richting 2020 is hierbij ingezet op partnerships met onder andere Den Helder
Airport, de Koninklijke Marine de Haven en Scheepvaart Vereniging (HSV), Ontwikkelbedrijf Noord Holland Noord
(ONHN) en de Maritime Campus Netherlands (MCN). De samenwerking met huidige en nieuwe klanten in het
havengebied biedt perspectief op het verzilveren van commercile kansen in de nabije toekomst. Kolff: kennis, werk
en fysieke ruimte voor groei zijn nu drie belangrijke pijlers waarop Port of Den Helder haar toekomstige activiteiten
uitbouwt en consolideert. Een nieuwe fase met een andere dynamiek waar de behaalde resultaten van PoDH de basis
vormen voor een succesvolle ontwikkeling van de Kop van Noord-Holland. Ik ben ontzettend trots dat ik aan deze
ontwikkeling een bijdrage heb mogen leveren.De raad van commissarissen spreekt, mede namens de aandeelhouder,
zijn grote waardering uit voor de passie, energie en bereikte resultaten die de directeur met zijn team heeft neergezet.
Piet-Hein Kolff heeft als bruggenbouwer een belangrijke rol gespeeld in de ontwikkeling van Port of Den Helder. Wij
wensen hem veel succes bij het vervolg van zijn loopbaan.De procedure voor de invulling van de functie van directeur
NV Port of Den Helder is per direct gestart. Relaties krijgen nog de mogelijkheid afscheid te nemen van de directeur
tijdens een afscheidsreceptie CFO Whitney Veen vervult in de tussenliggende tijd de functie van waarnemend
directeur PoDH.
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DNV GL classed worlds first fully electrical

ferry Ampere wins Ship Efficiency Award
The first purely battery-driven car and passenger ferry Ampere has won the Ship Efficiency Award in the category
Environmental Technology. The award recognizes innovative solutions which have contributed to reducing the
environmental impact of shipping operations.
The 80 metre long DNV GL classed vessel is one of three ferries operated by the Norwegian shipping company Norled
between Lavik and Oppedal and is able to carry 120 cars and 360 passengers. Ampere is trading in Sognefjord with
100 per cent regularity and consumes 50 per cent less energy compared with a traditional diesel ferry on the same
route. It has proven to be a huge success for Norled, said Claes Skat-Rrdam of award sponsor Hempel on behalf of
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the judges.Tord Helland, Finance Director at Norled, accepted the award in London yesterday. The Ship Efficiency
Award is not only recognition for the hard work we have done with our project partners, but it also confirms our efforts
and contribution to the global climate goals by reducing air pollution, Helland said. An electrical ferry that can save
up to one million litres of fuel annually, thereby preventing 2,640 tonnes of carbon dioxide from entering the
atmosphere, can make a strong statement in this regard. Ampere runs 34 times a day with a crossing time of 20
minutes. Between the trips the 1MWh lithium-polymer battery pack on board can be charged in only ten minutes.
We are honoured that Ampere has received this internationally coveted award, said Stephen Bligh, Head of Shipping
Advisory UK at DNV GL. As a classification society, together with the shipyard Fjellstrand and the various technology
providers, we have helped to make the vision of operator Norled happen and demonstrated that new clean
technologies dont compromise market competitiveness.Ampere has been awarded the DNV GL class notation 1A1 LC
R4 (nor) Car Ferry C Battery Power. The notation is mandatory for vessels that use batteries as one of their main
sources or the sole source of energy for propulsion. DNV GL has also developed several services to promote
battery and hybrid technology in shipping, such as a guideline for large maritime battery systems, a new tool for
qualifying battery-related systems, a battery ready service (technical, economic and environmental performance
analyses), battery sizing and optimization tools and an introduction course to maritime battery systems.The Ship
Efficiency Awards are organized by maritime eco-efficiency specialist Fathom. They aim to recognize organisations and
individuals operating in the international maritime community that are excelling in efficient operations, implementing
fresh thinking, offering proven efficiency benefits and driving technological innovation. The judging of nominations in
each of the six Ship Efficiency Awards categories is conducted by a panel of high level industry experts across the
maritime industry that had independently scored and selected the nominees based on stringent environmental criteria.
For more information, please visit : https://www.dnvgl.com
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Birds Eye view of Damen Shiprepair in Schiedam with the FPSO PETROJARL in drydock
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