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Good news in the ASEAN region is finally anchoring here!

Speedy inoculations and our regions preparations to live with Covid-19 in the endemic world had given us a fresh perspective on how the pandemic may bottom out.

Despite the surges of the Omicron variant which threatens to dampen some spirits and put some border reopening plans backwards, we could see the regional governments moving forward at all costs with plan for boarder reopening as soon as more intel is gathered about this new variant. We could see Philippines starting to adapt various protocols in a bid to learn living with the virus. Face to face events, bazaars and concerts are back albeit with some limitations to capacity. On the ground now, it does feel like the worst is over as Filipinos come to grasp with how to live in a post pandemic world. With the experience of the Philippine government in containing the third wave and vaccinations moving at top speed, lockdowns could really be deemed a thing of the past with mandatory masking and mobile check-ins to malls and requiring full vaccination card upon entering establishments, unlike Europe (which is facing a new wave now), people here feel safer with masks and getting vaccinated. As expos begin to open, we are glad to be announcing that our exhibitions division would be running the 7th Edition of Philippines Marine & Offshore Expo (PhilMarine) 2022 co-located with Oil & Gas Philippines (OGAP) 2022 and Naval Defense Philippines 2022 in SMC Convention Center, MOA Pasay City, Manila.

The Physical event would be held on 21-23 June 2022.

Maritime Voice Philippines would be having a booth there and visitors would be able to get a copies of the hard copy magazines at the event! With this, I look forward to seeing everyone really soon as more vaccinated lanes in the regions opens!

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REGIONAL NEWS STRATEGIC MARINE PLACES MILESTONE ORDER FOR 50 CATERPILLAR ENGINES

WORLD NEWS 500 SEAFARERS STUCK IN UKRAINE

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PCG DEPLOYS NEWEST VESSEL TO INDONESIA FOR MARINE POLLUTION RESPONSE

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INTERNATIONAL REPORT MMA OFFSHORE SELLS ITS BATAM SHIPYARD

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INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY SPENDS $ 931 MILLION ON AI

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ARE YOU PLANNING A NEW FERRY BUILD?

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LOCAL NEWS MIDP – THE MARINA’ S PRIDE AND GLORY FOR PHL MARITIME INDUSTRY DOST - MIRDC TURNS OVER PROJECT BUHAWI TO PN DURING THE 124TH PN ANNIVERSARY THE MARITIME LEAGUE

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STRATEGIC MARINE PLACES MILESTONE ORDER FOR 50 CATERPILLAR ENGINES

Strategic Marine (S) Pte Ltd has signed a deal with PT Trakindo Utama Singapore Branch, an authorised Caterpillar dealer for 50 of its C32 ACERT IMO III engines, amid severe disruptions to the supply of this critical shipbuilding key equipment given the pandemic which has caused disruptions to global logistics and supply chain bottlenecks.

supply chain delays, given the prolonged global semiconductor shortage caused by Covid-19 stopwork measures amongst others.

“We are constantly assessing the market and exploring ways to reduce delays surrounding critical equipment for our projects and ensure continued timely delivery of our projects,” says Strategic Marine The deal will allow Strategic Marine, a leading Chief Executive Officer, Chan Eng Yew. shipbuilder of specialty aluminium craft, to significantly shorten its production timeline for He adds: “Amid the disruptions caused by Covid-19, new vessels, and ensure visibility to the supply of our priority is to shield customers from uncertainty fast crew boats and crew transfer vessels – which by tapping on robust relationships with close are among its core offerings. partners such as PT Trakindo Utama Singapore Branch. Negotiations were tough, but fair for both This guaranteed pipeline of engines means the parties.” likelihood of unforeseen construction delays has been significantly reduced, even as lead times Said Mr Widjanarko Hidajat, General Manager at across the wider industry soar to an estimated 70 PT Trakindo Utama Singapore Branch: “Strategic weeks, up from the typical average of 15 weeks.

Marine’s vessels have run on Caterpillar engines for the past two decades. It is on the strength of this Clients will also benefit from pricing and delivery relationship that we have been able to confidently certainty, as vessel costs have been locked in to commit 50 engines to our strategic partner and are hedge against rising prices. Strategic Marine has delighted to support them as they continue to grow observed healthy demand for its ships from clients their business amid these challenging times.” in Asia and Europe and received a significant number of enquiries from potential buyers. It The 50 Caterpillar engines, which will be IMO III recently signed a deal for six vessels, with another compliant if a selective catalytic reduction system is six currently under discussion. added, will be installed in vessels at Strategic Marine’s new Singapore shipyard at 5 Benoi Road. Recently The Company initiated negotiations for its engines acquired in February 2022, the 30,924 square metre with Caterpillar dealer PT Trakindo Utama Singapore yard will significantly boost the company’s capacity Branch in January 2022 following a detailed study of for shipbuilding, as well as repair and maintenance market demand and equipment supply conditions. projects.

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500 SEAFARERS STUCK IN UKRAINE 500 seafarers remain trapped on vessels stuck in Ukrainian ports, 1,500 evacuated since March.

• 500 seafarers remain onboard 109 vessels safely evacuated. The remaining 500 seafarers stranded in Ukraine ports or nearby seas, down account for skeleton crews who remained on board from 2,000 six weeks ago. to allow their fellow crew mates to be evacuated.

• The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) calls for the preservation of humanitarian corridors for seafarers out of what U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called “the apocalypse.”

1,500 seafarers have been safely evacuated from stranded vessels via humanitarian corridors on land and at sea. These corridors comprised of evacuation flights and buses from ports, organised by the maritime labour supply states of those affected.

• New data gathered by ICS, in conjunction with Some of the 1,500 are awaiting their further transfer the International Maritime Organization (IMO), from shore locations in Ukraine, and many have pinpoints the location of 99 vessels, details vessel been fully repatriated home. type, and identifies 27 nationalities of affected seafarers.

The International Labour Organization (ILO), the Just under 500 seafarers remain sheltered awaiting IMO, UNHCR and humanitarian organisations evacuation onboard 109 ships at Ukrainian ports in have coordinated deliveries of food, water, and the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, down from 2,000 medicines to remaining crew. While some supplies have reached the intended recipients, delivering six weeks ago. aid continues to be extremely difficult, particularly Three quarters of the seafarers trapped in Ukrainian in high-risk areas.

ports have now been evacuated from their stranded vessels, according to new data gathered by the Vessels are stuck in: Mykolaiv (25), Chornomorsk International Chamber of Shipping, collated in (23), Kherson (16), Odessa (10), Berdyansk (8), Pivdennyi (6), Mariupol (5), Nika Tera (2), Ochakiv association with the IMO. (2), Izmail (1), and Yuzhny anchorage (1).

Today, the IMO adopted a resolution on actions to The affected seafarers, both the evacuated and facilitate the urgent evacuation of seafarers, while those who remain onboard, are from 27 different U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres yesterday countries, with the largest number from the called for an escape route from the Mariupol Philippines and India. Other affected seafarer nationalities include Ukrainian, Russian, Chinese, ‘apocalypse’.

Danish, Greek, and Turkish.

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vessels are either bulk carriers (42) or general cargo “Open dialogue made these rescue missions vessels (38). Other vessels include oil tankers, possible; we’re calling for continued communication chemical tankers, tugs, ro-ro cargo, an ice-breaker, and co-operation. and motor hoppers.

“We commend the rescue effort taken by flag states, Natalie Shaw, director of employment affairs at ICS, port states, and labour supply states, as well as said: governments, shipowners, unions, international aid agencies, and seafarer charities.”

“The escape route out of ‘the apocalypse’ must be open This article is shared by courtesy of International to these seafarers as well.”

Chamber Of Shipping – www.ics-shipping.org – “While we are relieved that around 1,500 have been ICS is the global trade association for shipowners successfully evacuated, our focus is on those still and operators, representing the world’s national onboard. shipowner associations and over 80 % of the world merchant fleet.

“We will continue to do all we can to facilitate their safe passage out of the affected areas and, in the meantime, work with aid agencies to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to those still affected.

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PCG DEPLOYS NEWEST VESSEL TO INDONESIA FOR MARINE POLLUTION RESPONSE

By MEL MATTHEW DOCTOR, GMA News

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Monday deployed its newest and largest multi-response vessel, BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701), for its first-ever mission in Indonesia next week.

“They will also enhance cooperation and capability in firefighting, rescue, and oil spill recovery operations through planning, command and control, and the conduct of integrated operations,” Abu said.

In a statement, PCG Commandant Admiral Artemio Abu said the MRRV-9701 will participate in the Regional Marine Pollution Exercise (MARPOLEX) 2022 which will be jointly conducted between the PCG, Directorate of Sea Transportation (DGST) of the Republic of Indonesia, and Japan Coast Guard (JCG) in the vicinity waters off Makassar, Indonesia from May 22 to 29, 2022.

“Oil spill companies of the concerned countries will also be encouraged to combat, control, and recover oil spillage to accomplish the objectives of the Memorandum of Understanding on ASEAN Cooperation Mechanism for Joint Oil Spill Preparedness and Response,” he added.

Abu said the exercise aims to test and evaluate the effectiveness of the Sulawesi Sea Oil Spill Response Network Plan and the current procedures of the Oil Spill Recovery and Response Capability of Indonesia and the Philippines.

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MMA OFFSHORE SELLS ITS BATAM SHIPYARD File image courtesy MMA Offshore PUBLISHED MAY 6, 2022 10:37 PM BY THE MARITIME EXECUTIVE

Australian company MMA Offshore has agreed of $15 million will materially reduce our net debt to sell its shipyard facility in Batam, Indonesia, to position, deleveraging our balance sheet and Wasco Engineering Group for a total of $15 million. positioning the company well to take advantage of growth opportunities in an improving market,” said The offshore support vessel operator and services David Ross, MMA Managing Director. provider announced it has entered into an agreement with Wasco for the sale of the shipyard, MMA acquired the Batam shipyard in 2014. The with the deal expected to be concluded by the end facility is known for customized offshore support of the year. The facility will remain sub-leased to vessels, and has delivered over 30 over the course of Wasco until payment is complete. MMA will keep a the past two decades. However, a significant decline portion of the shipyard for its own purposes and will in offshore newbuild activity has seen the fortunes of the shipyard sour, leading MMA to seek a sale. have access to the wharf for a period of five years.

Wasco, a subsidiary of Malaysian company Wah Seong Corporation Berhad, plans to use the acquisition of the Batam shipyard to expand its fabrication facilities and take on larger projects on the international market.

“The sale of the Batam shipyard is an excellent outcome for the company and in line with our strategy to divest non-core assets. The consideration

The proceeds from the shipyard sale is expected to ease the pressure on MMA’s books, and the company hopes to further reduce its debts by selling off some of its fleet. The firm says that negotiations for the sale of four vessels are at an advanced stage, and it has received inquiries about three others.

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Innovation & Technology

INDUSTRY SPENDS $ 931 MILLION ON AI LR launches landmark maritime AI report and readiness assessment tool. Maritime Performance Services business committed to supporting shipping navigate major change, including the energy transition and digital transformation.

LR’s Maritime Performance Services (MPS) business has bolstered its digital capability to help maritime stakeholders solve sustainability and digitalisation challenges with the launch of a ‘Readiness Assessment’ interactive tool as well as the publication of a landmark report on the state of digital transformation through artificial intelligence and machine learning in the maritime industry.

intelligence solutions. This is forecast to more than double in the next five years to $2.7 billion as AI technology is more readily used in autonomous shipping, navigational support systems, and vessel performance optimisation solutions.

Andy McKeran, LR’s Maritime Performance Services Business Director, said: “We are committed to supporting the sustainability and efficiency of our clients’ fleets and by using our new ‘Readiness Assessment’ tool, we can gather powerful insights about how the industry is preparing for monumental changes, and specifically, we can help our clients assess readiness and support them every step of the journey.

The interactive ‘Readiness Assessment’ tool is designed to help maritime stakeholders evaluate their ability to manage the significant sustainability challenges facing the maritime industry by scoring their activities around the energy transition, digital transformation, efficiency and performance, cost saving, risk mitigation as well as their ability to make smart business decisions.

“Artificial Intelligence is a transformational technology that will allow maritime companies It is tailored for various segments of the industry, across the maritime asset value chain to not ranging from shipowners, operators and charterers; only get ahead of the market but accelerate their to shipbuilders and designers; port terminals and digital transformation and meet the challenges the wider supply chain; OEMs, manufacturers and of the upcoming energy transition. Through i4 start-ups as well as insurers, financiers, government Insight, we have developed vast experience is in the use of AI for vessel optimisation and helping bodies and policy makers. to ultimately improve vessel performance and we The new report: ‘Artificial Intelligence in Maritime have also recently established an AI register to help – a learning curve’, produced in collaboration with standardise certified AI providers and solutions. We maritime innovation consultancy Thetius, highlights are delighted to work in collaboration with Thetius the potential of this critical technology for giving on this new report and look forward to providing continued trusted advice to our clients around this maritime companies a performance edge. transformational technology.”

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ARE YOU PLANNING A NEW FERRY BUILD? Focusing on total cost of ownership brings substantial savings to ferry owners

Are you planning a new ferry build? If the answer is yes, then you would probably want to optimise your costs by focusing on the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) instead of kW-power.

Choosing the propulsion unit based mainly on Capex, for example, will most likely increase costs in the long run. In this article we present a case study, showing that a ferry owner can save more than two million euros over a 15-year period by concentrating on the TCO.

costs. The current procurement process focusses only on the newbuilding unit cost, even though the energy costs are by far the dominating factor when we talk about TCO.

The traditional way of handling the procurement of propulsion systems, among other things, is to request quotations for propulsion units based on one specific value, typically kW-power. The one with the lowest price 53often wins the bid, contributing to lowering the newbuilding unit cost.

We wanted to find out the best ways to design a ferry propulsion system. The example used in the study was a 120 CEU (Car Equivalent Unit) doubleended ferry that would run on four ferry routes of different lengths and crossing times.

Simulation-based ferry propulsion design for a 120 CEU double-ended ferry At Steerprop we decided to examine the TCO impact by doing a simulated case study of some very likely operating scenarios.

However, we need to consider that the cost of a newly built ferry makes up only a fraction of the TCO. A ferry, as well as any other vessel, is designed to be in service for many years. Therefore, it is important to consider the vessel’s purpose and planned operation when choosing the propulsion solution.

Comparing different propulsion system suppliers can be a complicated process when a holistic picture of a ferry’s lifecycle costs is unavailable. For a ferry doing daily repetitive crossings the TCO is what matters the most. The total cost of ownership includes the newbuilding unit cost, maintenance and spare part costs as well as operational energy July - September 2022 | Maritime Voice

Selecting the variables In addition to the given vessel characteristics, several other variables also need to be decided.

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others, these parameters were used: • Project information. This area covered features such as route length, target crossing time, bollard pull requirement (optional), which are details usually defined by the owner. Ship specific data is then provided by the ship designer, including displacement, resistance curve, thrust deduction and wake fraction.

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four ferry routes and three CRP (contra-rotating propellers) propulsion options. The ferry routes, including distances and crossing times used, are shown in Table 1.

• Propulsor variables. The following parameters were used for the propulsor: propeller diameter, RPM and pitch design point, and propulsion max power. Secondary variables were auxiliary systems power and lubrication oil temperature.

• Crossing operational variables. When simulating the crossing, these variables were used: manoeuvring time and length at both ends, acceleration time and power, crossing speed (knots), deceleration time, including angle and power of the propulsors. Moreover, the power was split between front and aft units in all modes.

The three CRP propulsion alternatives studied are based on one baseline, which is a “standard” solution fulfilling the minimum requirements. The two other options focus on increased efficiency and optimised acceleration, respectively. These two options incur some extra capital expenditures, but the results show that they also have a very short payback time thanks to significantly lower operating costs.

Steerprop was looking for the total energy used for Options two and three contain different variables the different crossings (kWh) in the study. This was compared to option one. complemented by combining a specific cost model where attention was given to the energy cost for Table 2 above shows that options one and two use a the crossing (€) and the cost of the propulsion reduced RPM for the propeller and increased torque unit (including initial and maintenance costs). For and an enlarged propeller diameter, among other the total cost of ownership, a 15-year period was things. These two options also have a higher Capex, selected. We also added the possibility to compare but the results show that there are also substantial different propulsion configurations. annual savings that improve the total cost of Designing the optimal propulsion unit How to design the optimal propulsion unit? The answer lies in the balance between Capex (Capital Expenditures) and Opex (Operating Expenses) on the one hand, and the relation between power and torque on the other. For example, a propulsion unit that has better acceleration capabilities or a free running efficiency might cost slightly more but reduces energy consumption significantly. The challenge is to find the best optimal balance. With low power, we gain low Opex, whereas with low torque, we gain low Capex.226

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The results outlined in Figure 2 clearly show that from a TCO perspective, it pays to design propulsion units according to the vessel’s operational profile.

Option two consumes 13% less energy than the “baseline” option on the 14 minute-crossing. We can also see clear annual savings for both options on all ferry routes, which vouches for short payback times, especially on the shorter crossings.

The second option, which focuses on optimising the acceleration phases, benefits ferries operating short It is possible to find the optimal combination of crossings where accelerations occur frequently.

Capex and Opex through studies using both route The total cost of ownership in the 4 km crossing simulation and cost models. example is slightly over 17,000,000 euros. If we look at annual savings exceeding 160,000 euros, we can Operational analysis forms the basis for an see that over a 15-year period, the total savings are optimal TCO more than 2.4 million euros.

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MIDP – THE MARINA’S PRIDE AND GLORY FOR PHL MARITIME INDUSTRY

A nationally-integrated and globally-competitive globally-competitive Philippine maritime industry by 2028.

Philippine maritime industry by 2028?

That’s what the Maritime Industry Authority “Our continuing battle with the present public health pandemic has directly exposed us to our (MARINA)’s aspiration since then. own vulnerabilities in performing our respective As we all know, our maritime industry made notable roles in the maritime industry. It has tested us of contributions to the Philippine economy for the our readiness to respond to similar challenges as a past years. Up until now, the Philippines consistently result of unforeseen calamities or disruptions in the prevails as one of the leading sources of competent future,” MARINA Administrator Vice Admiral Robert seafarers across the globe. Sea-based deployment A Empedrad AFP (Ret) expressed. remains as a major contributor to the country’s With this, the MARINA updated the plans economy. and programs of the MIDP, integrating the However, the world has come to a complete recommendations made, and committed by the standstill because of the coronavirus disease-2019 agency during the industry-stakeholders workshop (COVID-19) pandemic that has spread to almost in September 2020, to include the establishment all parts of the globe. A number of industries have of a separate program for Filipino Maritime been affected by the global health crisis, and the Professionals; and in September 2021, the inclusion of the implementation of the Philippine Strategy on maritime community is of no exception.

Marine Environment Protection as additional MIDP In the middle of a global pandemic, the MARINA Priority Program. remains relentless in pursuing its 10-year Maritime Industry Development Plan (MIDP), with its strong Through the establishment of MIDP, the MARINA vision of achieving a nationally-integrated and envisions to accelerate and expand domestic 18

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shipping services that renders the country’s economic environment more conducive for flourishing of businesses, influx of investments and facilitation of trade within the country; build modern and seaworthy ships through a globally competitive ship building, ship repair and ship breaking industry; and promote and develop the Philippines as human resource capital for ship management and other maritime services.

Taking into consideration the insights from the maritime stakeholders, major components of the priority programs were transformed to become more inclusive, and responsive to the current and future challenges of the national and global maritime industry through adoption of appropriate parameters.

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Program 4: Strengthening the Safety Standards of Philippine-Registered Fishing Vessels; Program 5: Development of a Global Maritime Hub; Program 6: Enhancement of Maritime Safety in the Philippines; Program 7: Enhancement of Maritime Transport Security in the Philippines; Program 8: Maritime Innovation and Knowledge Center; Program 9: Development of Competitive and Highly Skilled Filipino Maritime Professionals; and

Program 10: Implementation of the Philippine In its abridged edition, the MIDP features ten (10) Strategy on Maritime Environment Protection. priority programs to be implemented till 2028, as This year, 2022, the MIDP will undergo a follows: comprehensive assessment by using the Results Program 1: Upgrading of Domestic Shipping Matrices as indicators to determine how far in Support of the Philippine Nautical Highway the Priority Programs have contributed to the attainment of the goals and objectives through a Development; series of focus group discussions and consultations Program 2: Development of Shipping Services for with government and private sector representatives.

Tourist Destination Areas; With the implementation of the MIDP, the Philippines Program 3: Development of Coastal and Inland is seen to be a strong, and dynamic maritime nation.

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TITLE: DOST-MIRDC TURNS OVER PROJECT BUHAWI TO PN DURING THE 124TH PN ANNIVERSARY

DOST-MIRDC turned over the Project BUHAWI to PN during the 124th PN Anniversary held last May 20, 2022. The turn-over of the Project BUHAWI by no less than the Secretary of DOST to the Flag Officerin-Command is considered a huge milestone for the Navy being the first successfully researched and developed project, reviving the Self-Reliant Defense Posture (SRDP) program that was introduced four (4) decades ago. The event was witnessed by the Secretary, DND being the Guest of Honor, AFP Major Service Chiefs, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) being the major partner of this project and the Filipino people through the Philippine Navy Facebook live.

BUHAWI stands for “Building a Universal Mount for Heavy Barrel Automated Weapon Integration”. The technology is a fully-automated remote weapon station equipped with a .50 caliber heavy barrel machine gun that is designed to augment the firepower capability of the Philippine Navy (PN).

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Propelled by the adage, “Gawang Pilipino, Para sa Pilipino”, the BUHAWI is a collaborative project undertaken by the Department of National Defense with the Philippine Navy through the Naval Research and Technology Development Center (NRTDC); the Department of Science and Technology - Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC); and the Mechatronics and Robotics Society of the Philippines (MRSP). Through the triad collaboration between PN, academe, and industry, the design and prototyping of the Project BUHAWI has been made possible.

During the implementation of the project, the PN through NRTDC provided all the operational requirements and specifications of the proposed automated gun. MIRDC together with NRTDC and MRSP provided the design for the mechanical system. MRSP specialized in the design of the robotics components of the prototype as well as the design of the control system with inputs from NRTDC and MIRDC. Aside from the main objective July - September 2022 | Maritime Voice

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of the project, the collaboration forged the way How will it benefit the Philippine Navy? toward strengthening the relationship of the three mentioned cooperating agencies.

The BUHAWI project is but a clear manifestation of the PN’s intent to optimize its resources. Partaking the collaboration between public and private sectors, an indication that the navy welcomes the application of a whole-of-nation approach to fulfilling its mandate. Similarly, this vision promotes the SRDP program of the AFP wherein the main thrust is to become self-sufficient in manufacturing weapons, small arms, ammunition, tactical communications equipment, basic land vehicles, and small sea crafts among others. Therefore, eyeing the decrease on importation requirements of the military through the established capability to manufacture its own defense capabilities.

Series of Testing Prior to its launching, the BUHAWI project had undergone series of tests in order to ensure the reliability of its functions. BUHAWI’s testing procedures first started in 2020 with the softlaunching and functional test at the PMC Force Reconnaissance Firing Range at Ternate Cavite. This was followed by a series of land-based and seabased test firing in the NSSC Firing Range in 2021 and several technical improvements were made in order to improve the accuracy of the BUHAWI.

Following its successful turn-over during the recently held PN 124th Founding Anniversary, the Filipino-made automated gun mount developed under the BUHAWI Project is now being eyed for pilot commercialization. Still in partnership with the DOST, this endeavor intends to establish manufacturing standard processes for the Project BUHAWI to gear up for its licensing to adopters and ultimately, for its mass production. The collaboration didn’t stop upon the official turnover of the BUHAWI to the Philippine Navy. To note, DOST-MIRDC and the MRSP is currently conducting technology transfer to the PN team through a series of trainings and workshops. The series of training is being attended by PN personnel from NSSC Staff for C4ISR, NRTDC, Naval Combat Systems Center, Littoral Combat Force, and the PC376.

In its final phase of testing conducted during the first and second quarter of 2022, the BUHAWI had undergone series of day and night sea-trial tests around Manila Bay Area and Corregidor Island which aimed to ensure the functionality and reliability of The training focuses on the software which the BUHAWI. encompasses the technical know-how of Finally, upon completion of land testing and sea the automated system and troubleshooting trials, the Project BUHAWI was formally turned- procedures. Likewise, it entails the fundamentals over to PN on its 124th anniversary, supporting its of the hardware or the prototype including the theme, “Hukbong Dagat ng Pilipinas: Lakas Mula electrical and mechanical operating procedures sa Karagatan, Kakampi at Tagapagtanggol ng and maintenance. The training formally started in April 2022 which is simultaneously done with Mamamayan”.

BUHAWI’s final testing phases. It is currently held monthly until October 2022.

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Future of R&D through the SRDP Through the BUHAWI project, the AFP through the PN proved its capability to enhance its defense innovation capability through strengthening partnerships with the triad in building a self-reliant country, capable of developing its own defense systems and technologies. Ultimately, the success of the BUHAWI Project strives to provide a brighter vision for the AFP that is capable of protecting

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the nation’s littoral water territories with counterterrorism capability.

The successful turn-over of the Project BUHAWI attests to the PN’s and the whole AFP’s vision to create an avenue for the rise of the country’s local defense equipment and systems manufacturing industry – proving that Filipinos can create and develop defense technologies that are at par with the current global trends.

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THE MARITIME LEAGUE The Maritime League has participated in the PHILMARINE conferences and exhibitions organized

by Fireworks since 2014. If not for the pandemic, the league and other exhibitors would have had 2 more actual participations at the SMX Conference Center at the Mall of Asia. This year, 2022, the league intends to join the PHILMARINE conference face-toface and hold its Maritime Forum on the third day of the conference. Prior to the pandemic the league had featured speakers from the U.S. Embassy and the Russian Embassy. This year, a set of speakers will be invited to give a speech on maritime related issues. The Maritime League will be handing out The Maritime League is an apolitical, non- certificate awards to the best contributing writers government agency, and non-profit entity that aims in the past 5 years to its journal, the Maritime to bring together people with an interest in the Review. New members to the league will also be maritime sector. The league has members dating sworn in. The league has a booth at SMX (right next back to 1990 when the organization was founded. to the Philippine Navy booth) where you can pick It promotes long-term camaraderie among its up a copy of the Maritime Review and have a cup members and attendees, and shares thoughtful of coffee while watching a looping powerpoint insights and presentations on the maritime sector. presentation onscreen on the history and mission of the Maritime League. It’s the best way to get to The main objective of the Maritime League is to know the league’s officers and trustees who work advance the interests of the maritime profession, tirelessly and pro-bono to promote the interest of promote maritime development and safety through the maritime sector. better information, cooperation, and unity of effort among the stakeholders of the maritime industry.

The Maritime League is proud to undertake Human

Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) efforts. Due to strong typhoons such as Typhoon Bising (Surigae) and Odette (Rai) last year and this year, the league’s HADR efforts had been led and accomplished by Trustee RADM Margarito Sanchez who flew to Bohol to make the transfer of goods (various canned food items, noodles, used clothing) as well as provide Since 1995, the Maritime League holds a monthly funding assistance to the people whose roofs of Maritime Forum hosted by a government agency, their homes were blown away, and to those who complete with either a sumptuous breakfast or lost their source of income. lunch, and coffee. Powerpoint presentations are the The Maritime League Team most often instrument used in the monthly forums.

The agencies that have regularly participated throughout all these years are the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA); Cebu Ports Authority (CPA); Department of Natural Resources (DENR); Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA); Philippine Ports Authority (PPA); Department of Transportation (DOTR); Philippine Navy (PN); Philippine Coast Guard (PCG); Philippine Air Force (PAF); National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA); and the U.P. Marine Science Institute (MSI).

The Maritime League has as its dissemination tool a journal named the Maritime Review which is published every two months or 6 times a year. It has been the official publication of the Maritime League since 1993.

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THE MARITIME LEAGUE A Filipino maritime Foundation

The Maritime League is a Philippine maritime foundation, an apolitical, nonstock non-profit and non-sectarian organization with the purpose of advancing the interest of the maritime profession and industry.

Many organizations have been attempted in the past to achieve some of the goals envisioned for The Maritime League. With encouragement from the leaders of maritime establishment, we have organized this institution to lead in the conduct of studies and research, and the dissemination of information and material designed to encourage the maritime profession and maritime corporations as progressive instruments for national development in this maritime country. We hope that believers in our national capacity and prospects for growth and supremacy in the maritime area will support this endeavor.

Membership Application Form The Maritime League, Inc. G/F Unit B, Way Point Building #4 Bayani Road, Taguig City 1630 Sir/Madam: I wish to apply as member of THE MARITIME LEAGUE as indicated below and enjoy the privileges of membership including a free subscription to the MARITIME REVIEW.

The government has seen it fit to incorporate among its many priorities for the next millennium the development of the country as a maritime power.

We find it more urgent now for all of us to join hands in a unified manner.

The League is an effective vehicle to promote friendship and camaraderie, unity and cooperation among its members and many players in the various maritime disciplines and activities.

Who are our Members?

Membership is open to any interested person directly or indirectly involved in the maritime profession.

Several key leaders in government, in both the public and private sectors of the maritime industry.

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Please make checks payable to THE MARITIME LEAGUE, INC. You may also deposit the check to: BPI Current Account No: 0091-0683-03

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Account Name - The Maritime League, Inc. Please email a copy of validated deposit slip to secretariat@maritimeleague.com Tel No. 8715-74-12

Co-Located Event:

POST-SHOW REPORT SMX Convention Center Manil a Mall of Asia Complex, P as ay Cit y, Philippines

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WHAT HAPPENED IN 2022?

70% of the companies already renewed their participation during the exhibition

110 Companies Exhibited Their Products

16 countries have attended

6,032 targeted visitors over 3 days exhibition

6,500+ SQM exhibitions

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VISITOR PROFILES

30%

15%

12%

20%

13%

10%

Director, CEO, Owner

Engineering

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Government

Sales & Marketing

67 % 7% 4% 4% 3% 3% 3% 1%

Purchasing

Others

VIETNAM FRANCE PALESTINIAN TERRITORY OCCUPIED RUSSIAN FEDERATION SAUDI ARABIA SPAIN TAIWAN , PROVINCE OF CHINA UNITED KINGDOM

1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 27

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OUR VIP’s

VADM Eduardo Ma. R Santos AFP (Ret) Chairman & President The Maritime League

MS. NANNETTE Z. VILLAMOR – DINOPOL Deputy Administrator for Operations MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY

VADM ROBERT A. EMPEDRAD AFP (Ret) Administrator MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY

SEN. AQUILINO “KOKO” PIMENTEL III Chairman Senate Foreign Relations Committee in 18th Congress

EVENT PHOTOS

OPENING CEREMONY

BS MARINE BOOTH

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RIBBON CUTTING

NORTHTREND MARKETING CORP. / CASTROL BOOTH

DM8 & DYNACAST BOOTH

SHELL BOOTH

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EVENT PHOTOS

PACIFICFORTIA MARINE TECHNOLOGIES INC. BOOTH

PHILIPPINE NAVY

TECHNICAL PRESENTATION

DAY 1 CONFERENCE

MANILA BOAT SHOW INSIDE PHILMARINE

SINGAPORE PAVILION

DAY 2 CONFERENCE

DAY 1 CONFERENCE

DAY 3 CONFERENCE

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DAY 3 CONFERENCE

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THAILAND’S LARGEST SPECIALIZED MARITIME AND OFFSHORE EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE 6 TH THAILAND

2022 2-4 NOVEMBER 2022

CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION Tel : (+66) 2 513 1418 Email : thai@asiafireworks.com

BITEC, BANGKOK, THAILAND www.thai-marine.com THAILAND MARINE EXPO

Official Media :

Asia Marine News

Maritime Voice Philippines

Conference By :

Organized By :

JuzTalk (Thailand)

Fireworks Media (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Part of Fireworks Trade Media Group

“60% BOOTHS SOLD! 3 MASSIVE EXPOS!” Co-Located With :

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Indonesia Oil & Gas EXPO 2022

IGEX

03 - 05

AUGUST 2022 Radisson Golf & Convention Center

Batam, Indonesia

www.batam-marine.com

For more information, please contact us at : +62 778 488 3726 batam@asiafireworks.com www.batam-marine.com

Incorporating With :

IM C Indonesia Marine & Offshore Conference 2022

THE MARITIME EVENT @ INDONESIA'S LARGEST SHIPBUILDING HUB!

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EVENT 1. INDONESIAN SHIPBUILDERS PAVILION 2. SHIPBUILDERS & SHIPOWNERS NETWORKING LUNCH 3. MARITIME SEMINARS 4. MARINE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

Organized by

INDEX

ADVERTISER’S

PAGE FACING EDITOR

Rurex Fabrication and Trading Co., Inc. https://rurexturbo.com

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North Trend Marketing Corporation www.northtrend.com

TO ADVERTISE OR TO SUBSCRIBE, PLEASE CONTACT US :

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voice Maritime

Shipbuilding

Indonesia

PHILIPPINES Offshore

Naval

fireworks business information

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Jefra Marketing Corporation https://www.jefra.com.ph

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Scan Marine, Inc. www.scanmarine.com

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Maritime Industry Authority www.marina.gov.ph

FIREWORKS BUSINESS INFORMATION (FBI) PHILIPPINES c/o FIREWORKS TRADE EXHIBITIONS AND CONFERENCES PHILIPPINES,INC.

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Tel. No.: +632 8790 0168 to 69 Mobile No.: +63 917 178 0902 E-mail: phil@asiafireworks.com Website: www.philmarinenews. com

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Address: Level 24 BGC Corporate Center, 30th St. corner 11th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig 1634

Philippine Navy www.navy.mil.ph

Scan Marine, Inc. www.scanmarine.com