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APRIL 2019 I Volume-04

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MARITIME Uptake of alternative fuels in the spotlight Spotlight on IMO's gender programme Global alliance for low carbon shipping expands Progress in Guyanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oil spill preparedness

Vice Admiral Karambir Singh to take over as the next CNS

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05.To tackle cyber risks, you have to get onboard 07.The role of an architect is not limited to just appearance when designing a building.

ADVISORY BOARD CAPTAIN RADHIKA MENON (World’s ﬁrst women to receive an IMO award)

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NEWS

Dr. SADANAND GUPTA

Deputy Collector Khurja (U.P) .........................

Mr. JOGINDER SINGH Executive Director, Sriram Institute of Marine Studies

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09.Indian Government engages in Human Rights at Sea debate 11.Caribbean commitment to IMO standards to support the blue economy

12.Uptake of alternative fuels in the spotlight 13.Promoting port security in Mexico 14.Making lifting and winching operations safer 15.Spotlight on IMO's gender programme 16.Sharing information to enhance maritime security 17.IMO training for Central America maritime administrations 18.Addressing invasive aquatic species 19.Sea-based sources of marine litter 20.Keeping abreast of maritime security measures in Asia 21.Global alliance for low carbon shipping expands 22.Manitou Group’s support for the NEOLINE maritime transport project

23.Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurated two multi purpose berthsat Deendayal Port in Kandla This will increase the port’s capacity, enable handling of larger cargo volumes

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25.Indian Navy - First Responder to Cyclone 'IDAI' in Mozambique

Mr. PANKAJ TANWAR

29.CNS reviews operational readiness exercise in Kochi 30.Promoting good practice in spill preparedness and response

27.33RD Edition of INDIA-INDONESIA coordinated patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) commences at Port Blair

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Mrs. SANDHYA PILLAYI Shipping Professional and Maritime Lawyer

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31.Progress in Guyana’s oil spill preparedness 32.Expanding collaborative efforts to promote maritime security 33.Water Storage level of 91 major reservoirs of the country goes down by two percent

34.Indian Navy - Continues humanitarian efforts in Mozambique 36.Rear admiral Sanjay Jasjit singh Takes over as western fleet commander

37.Vice Admiral Karambir Singh to take over as the next CNS 39.Emar Offshore Services Welcomes Damen ASD Tug 2811

40.A.P. Moller – Maersk to retain full ownership of Maersk Supply Service

41.Sea Legend Pilotage’s Stan Pilot 1605 FRP Gets The Green-Light 42.Antwerp: a home port for a sustainable future

43.Addressing fraudulent registration 44.Japan accedes to ship recycling convention

45.INS magar departs for Mozambique with relief material 46.Development of combat management system for indigenous aircraft carrier through private sector

47.Wight Shipyard Tracks Transit Of Venus Clipper With Advanced Barefleet Monitoring

48.MV Bakkedal makes historic visit to Norway – “coming home”! 49.Valmet to supply exhaust gas cleaning system to Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering in South Korea

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50.First Konecranes Gottwald Portal Harbor Crane in Sweden 51.Wärtsilä to design and equip state-of-the-art transport vessel for Aker BioMarine

52.“APM Terminals Algeciras sets new record”

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To tackle cyber risks, you have to get onboard N HOLLAWAY “ No vessel operator is likely to achieve 100% cyber security but understanding real-world bridge operations can help generate practical solutions writes Nick Hollaway, technical director, Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine.”

Shipping writes a new chapter of its cybersecurity story with every successful hack, co-ordinated attack or accidental infection. But at least for shipping leaders and decision-makers, there is an awareness that cyber is not the millennium bug; something that will go away if left alone. C ybersecuri ty i s a compl ex problem, not least because of its ability to mutate and present new threats from which businesses must defend themselves. For shipping, the increasingly connected nature of assets that were previously remote is only serving to heighten the need for a robust cyber strategy. Our perspective on the challenges is formed at first hand through onboard service staff experience. Often former mariners, but hardwired to the organisation, these individuals are able to take off the rose-tinted spectacles and j u d g e t h e s i t u a t i o n dispassionately. general. There are plenty of instances where requests we receive related to cybersecurity T h e l e v e l o f a w a r e n e s s o f demonstrate that operators are taking the issue shipboard cyber risks remains seriously, others where we quickly push back. highly variable, ranging from safety-first operators in the tanker Oh, and the horror stories are true: it's quite possible and cruiseship sectors to those to find wireless mobile devices charging off the whose practices are somewhat ECDIS USB port. Many ships have no system for behind the curve. 'sheep dipping' memory sticks or external drives when crew or service personnel bring them onboard, This can be a function of the when scanning for viruses and malware should be company's commitment to IT in the default procedure.

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Exclusive Connectivity on and off the ship is critical but just as important is managing the risk on the bridge itself, speciﬁcally the temptation to connect the regulated front of bridge systems to the wider ship's network. The anecdotal evidence from our service personnel is that the majority of electronic navigation chart data, which is these days received on-board ship via satellite, is still transferred from the unregulated back of bridge space to the front of bridge by – you guessed it – a USB stick. The inherent lack of security in this process has led some operators to reason that the way to remove this layer of vulnerability is to connect the bridge to the wider network. Bridge systems have traditionally been 'air-gapped' to the main network which has provided a degree of comfort that the operational and information technology are separated. More sophisticated hacking techniques mean this comfort may in reality be slim, but by connecting front and back of bridge networks directly, operators risk removing their main physical defence. What this reinforces for us is that cybersecurity is a mindset, not just a piece of software or hardware alone. It requires a clear thought process and a layered approach. It starts with improving awareness and goes on to encompass training and role-based expertise, but it also means giving bridge teams tools that provide a degree of assurance without increasing complexity or slowing down critical processes.

there is no direct connection between the navigation systems and the main ship network. The gateway is a key part of the technical defences available to ship operators and can be certified to the IEC's 61162-460 standard for networking where additional safety and security is needed. Looking beyond the measures that owners can take to manage cyber risks day-today, it is clear that understanding where risks come from benefits from having an expert physical presence regularly onboard ship. What a global service network uniquely brings to a layered cybersecurity model can be felt all the way to next generation product and service development cycle. This feedback loop is vital to understand not just what owners are thinking but how navigators work on the bridge. It gives us a vital understanding of an environment very different from the average office. A s e n g i n e e r s , i t i s e a s y t o m a ke assumptions of what's happening in the field and what might therefore drive a design solution. Bringing in the service team leaders during the design review process gives a vital perspective on behaviours in an operational context. The easiest mistake to make is to say 'that doesn't happen onboard ship' and design a solution accordingly. Having a service team that can say 'absolutely it does happen, we see it all the time' means we are getting closer to providing the best possible cyber solution onboard ship.

With processes and procedures baked in, the operator can move on to a hardening programme for the navigational equipment which understands the evolving nature of cyber vulnerabilities. Drawing on the expertise of our parent company, Northrop Grumman, the Sperry Marine solution is the Secure Maritime Gateway, which uses multiple ﬁrewalls and a 'demilitarised zone' as a staging post between front and back of bridge to ensure APRIL 2019 I SEA AND COAST

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Capt. Madhav Das (Master Mariner) Executive Director Maritime Central Chennai T h e role of an architect is not limited to just appearance when design ing a building. No single factor can preven t an attack but a combination of actions can surely improve security and convince a potential bomber that he is unlikely to cause serious damage or be able to evade security challenges. Now take Indian harbour security. Most harbours are entered through a gate manned by pairs of security men armed with nothing more lethal than a notepad, a walkie-talkie with no one on the other end who can actually set in motion an emergency lockdown of the harbour. Goods lying on the quayside could be inflammable and in some cases explosive. The Bombay dock explosion occurred on April 14, 1944, in the Victoria Dock of Mumbai when the freighter SS Fort Stikine, carrying a mixed cargo of cotton bales, gold, and ammunition including around 1,400 tons of explosives, caught fire and was destroyed in two giant blasts, scattering debris, sinking surrounding ships and setting fire to the area, killing around 800 to 1,300 people. Some 80,000 people were made homeless and seventy-one firemen lost their lives in the aftermath. But have we learned from that disaster? Thousands of people and vehicles transit through these gates with checking nothing more than a cursory glance at a paper pass issued by either a bored clerk or a corrupt one. The pass that is printed on plain paper has no security features and has no mention of the driver’s identity. Anyone can pick up an entry pass and blast a port into smithereens. A loaded truck is like a runaway train. A 20-ton truck is virtually unstoppable by men on foot. Every gate should have strong bollards guarding the entry gate. These bollards must be made of solid steel and capable of being raised and lowered remotely. We know that excessive

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secu r i t y preven ts the port from functioning efficiently due to the delays caused by checking. However that is the only way of vetting vehicles, as it is near impossible to inspect all cargos. It is also not possible to impound the vehicle in a safe yard for 24 hours to overcome a timer because with ports lying in congested areas it will be impossible to find such a large space. Security personnel must be put through regular training sessions and most importantly shifted around in their guard duties to prevent a nexus developing between guards and criminals. Such steps are a simpler matter but in many cases these guards get such plum postings through corrupt practices. Finally it must be realized that the leadership of the security staff must be motivated and rewarded for keeping the port safe. It may not be a financial reward but a formal recognition of their service. Experts have generally contributed of their knowledge of design and material when to comes to the constructions of public buildings. However most, if not all the focus has been on aesthetics and longevity leaving safety and security to luck. In these days when attacks on innocent people has been happening worldwide it is forcing us to pay more attention to safety features to contain blasts and prevent the easy ingress of terrorists. During the days of Kings and emperors large awe inspiring public buildings was a way to acknowledge and thank the loyal subjects for their faith and trust in the rulers. These extravagant buildings were thus made to boost the monarchs standing. The royal palaces were built to project the ruler’s power and wealth and many were built to celebrate military victories.But apart from just projecting magnificence these palaces were also used to host foreign dignitaries in state banquets, receiving tributes and when honouring APRIL 2019 I SEA AND COAST

Exclusive distinguished citizens. All this needed careful design and the use of different material further built up the aura of the ruler. In early and even medieval India many palaces and forts were built using locally available material but due consideration was also given to security. Most entrances to the living quarters of the ruler was invariably through a labyrinth where even a large posse of assassins could be cut down by a small number of guards or as in some cases by the king himself. Forts were built with great care being given to design the outer walls so that the fort could not be rushed easily. An incoming horde was funneled into passages that could not accommodate more than two soldiers abreast. Crenellated walls could accommodate archers behind walls and in some cases we have seen fortifications where defenders could pour boiling tar or oil on the attackers. It is not for nothing that such care was taken. A fort entrance being breached in many cases meant the fall of an empire. Today in places of palaces and forts we have equally important buildings, which are essential for the safe running of the state. Can you imagine a situation where the Parliament building, airports, harbours, railway stations are all left unguarded? Sometimes even a single or a small group of armed attackers can roam unchallenged bringing the city’s population to their knees. The first line of defense must be the design of the building itself. It cannot only be bulky walls as that gives the impression that the city is under siege. Cleverly designed approaches, location of secret observation posts, location of armories and more can deter the most determined attacker. If you look at our airport terminals you can only feel sorry for the security guards. The walls are mostly made of glass and the guards are always exposed to sudden and random attacks from all sides. They cannot respond with rifle fire, as they have to shoot into crowds into which the attackers melt. Metal detectors do not work most of the time, as there is no regular checking and maintenance. State building should have their security designs approved by experts, as just posting policemen may be totally ineffective. If one recollects the devastation caused by a couple of demented attackers in Mumbai you can imagine what more havoc they could have caused with more attackers in that railway terminal. With Islamist terrorism, the threat has changed APRIL 2019 I SEA AND COAST

from attempts to destroy property and cause disruption to causing mass casualties. So now even ramming a motorcar into a group of pedestrians is a favourite tool of terrorists. They do not need to sneak in vast amounts of high explosives, which can be detected through its chemical signature. Small groups or individuals with no formal links to terrorist organizations are now increasingly using such actions. That creates a different problem for developers and architects. Buildings have been erected over the last fifty years so they need to continuously develop new ways of safeguarding building entrances. Measures to minimize the impact of car bombs, like shatterproof glazing and reinforced plates built into the ceilings of underground car parks, are now a fairly common feature of important buildings in modern cities that have been targeted. Street furniture like benches, steel bollards, railings and advertising structures are installed to ensure cars cannot get too close to buildings and are used to keep vehicles at a safe distance from building walls or entrances. Vehicles are stopped far enough away from buildings so that the blast of any bomb causes as little damage as possible. To improve security without creating too great a sense of foreboding reinforced steel planters filled with flowers, plants and trees are often used to prevent vehicles from approaching. London Bridge now has barriers and steel bollards to stop cars mounting the pavement, and similar changes will soon be made in large cities across the world. In the 19th century when he was rebuilding Paris at the orders of Emperor Napoleon III, Baron Haussmann knocked down large areas of the city filled with warrens of windy narrow streets because they helped foment revolution. The open grid layouts made them easy to barricade and difficult for attackers to fight in. The long, straight avenues for which Paris is now famous were easy to fire cannons down and clear mobs and came to dominate city plans. But today such roads very often gave room for terrorists to build up speed driving down these stretches. The same difficulty exists while securing shopping malls. A large number of people enter and leave after parking their car in the basement. Then again a man carrying a concealed gun will be difficult to spot though China claims that their surveillance techniques is good enough to spot a likely bomber.Constant innovation in defensive installations is a must to ensure safety and security of men and materials.

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Indian Government engages in Human Rights at Sea debate

his was the first time that a State has recognised and been engaged in the emerging ‘Human Rights at Sea’ concept and surrounding debate established by the charity of the same name. The event was attended by around 300 delegates including the Director General of the National Shipping Board, the current and former Director General of Shipping, the Ministry of External Affairs, the Vice-Counsel for Political Affairs of the US Consulate, Her Excellency, the Ambassador for Madagascar, multiple Indian seafarers’ unions, flag State officials including from the Marshall Islands, the International Maritime Federation, P&I representatives, major shipowners, CSR directors, welfare organisations, maritime lawyers, national media, and merchant marine cadets, among others.

Organised by Captain Sanjay Prashar, FINS Board member and former seafarer, this highlevel seminar was the ﬁrst such event to be held focusing on the emerging concept and narrative of ‘Human Rights at Sea’ in India. In context, India was one of the founding members of the IMO, and since then has been elected to the IMO Council in Category B (except for the term of 1983-1984). Of note, Dr. C.P. Srivastava, was the longest serving Secretary General of IMO from 1974 to 1989 and has often been credited for the establishment of World Maritime University in Sweden, International Maritime Academy at Italy, and the International Maritime Law Institute at Malta.

Speakers also included an Indian Navigating Ofﬁcer who spent two years in jail without due process, and two Indian members of the MV Seaman Guard Ohio, the former US owned ﬂoating armoury vessel arrested in October 2013 in Tuticorin port who then spent four years in Chennai, two of which were in jail before being acquitted by the Madras High Court on November 27, 2017.

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News strengthe ning of o u r engagem ent with t h e s e bodies. From our side, we assure you of proactive implemen tation of a l l implemen t a b l e solutions. ”

Shri Amitabh Kumar, Director General of Shipping, said: “It is indeed an honor and privilege to stand here today in front of this distinguished audience to share my views on the growth of Indian shipping and the issues faced by India on today’s subject, ‘Human Rights at Sea’. As we continue to add the number of active Indian seafarers, the instances of the exploitation of their human rights also continue to add. The biggest and the most common violation of human rights now is non-payment of wages and abandonment of seafarers, and Indian seafarers have been the largest group to suffer on these counts.” He went on to highlight the current issues of abandonment of Indian seafarers and restrictions of the MLC, commenting that: “The other loop-hole has emerged in the MLC regime itself, which provides for repatriation of abandoned seafarer, but does not cast any obligation on the insurance agency to provide a replacement seafarer.” In summing up, the DG ﬁnished by saying: “I’m extremely glad to note that the technical sessions will touch upon many more subjects on ‘Human Rights at Sea’ and India’s engagement with IMO and other international bodies. I’m sure these deliberations will result in some concrete suggestions for APRIL 2019 I SEA AND COAST

D a v i d Hammon d , Founder of the Human Rights at Sea platform and concept, was invited to attend and spoke on seafarer criminalisation, including the cases of migrant maritime workers, including ﬁshermen, who become criminalised through failure to service loans for their training and equipment who may be forced to leave their role and are otherwise put in positions of having themselves and their families becoming indentured, and their family assets seized often pushing them into poverty. In the closing of the conference, Mr. Hammond was speciﬁcally thanked by organisers and speakers for his role in establishing the Human Rights at Sea platform. Mr. Hammond comment: “The continued expansion of the ‘Human Rights at Sea’ concept must become an international shared effort, while the leadership shown today by the Indian Government, and enabled by the Forum, should be an example to other States to open up the human rights at sea narrative and start to embed those four words into everyday State, commercial, and civil society language and due consideration. There is simply no reason why human rights should not apply at sea as equally as they do on land.”

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Caribbean commitment to IMO standards to support the blue economy Caribbean States and Territories have reafﬁrmed their commitment to implementing IMO standards for safe, secure and sustainable shipping. This is part of wider efforts to intensify investments and harness the full potential of the oceans, rivers and lakes to accelerate economic growth, create jobs and ﬁght poverty. Ministers responsible for maritime transport and other participants representing the Governments in the region* met at a High Level Symposium (27 February) in Montego Bay, Jamaica, under the theme, “Maritime Transportation: Harnessing the Blue Economy for the Sustainable Development of the Caribbean”. More than 90% of trade in the Caribbean is carried by ship. Addressing the meeting, IMO SecretaryGeneral Kitack Lim highlighted the importance of collaboration and cooperation in the region to implement IMO measures and support the achievement of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals, to which the IMO is fully committed. “The achievement of these goals requires strong collaboration and cooperation among all stakeholders. Our understanding of sustainable development today embraces a

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concern both f o r t h e capacity of the earth’s n a t u r a l systems and for the social and, not least, economic challenges faced by us all. A prosperous, smart and green shipping industry can contribute to a blue economy from which we will all beneﬁt,” Mr. Lim said. The High Level Minister Symposium adopted a resolution, which highlights the need for commitment at the highest policy making level in order to harness the potential of the blue economy. The resolution supports IMO’s initiative for Member States to develop national maritime transport policies, recognising the vital role that a structured maritime transport policy contributes towards sustainable growth and employmen t in the maritime sector. During his visit to Jamaica, Secretary-General Lim visited the Caribbean Maritime University in Kingston, Jamaica, where he toured the facilities and met cadets. APRIL 2019 I SEA AND COAST

News Mr. Lim also met the Hon Robert Montague, Minister of Tr a n s p o r t and Mining, Jamaica, and host of the High Level Minister Symposium and Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr, Minister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Jamaica. Following the symposium (27 February), senior maritime administrators in the region met for a Regional Workshop, in Montego Bay Jamaica, from 28 February to 1 March, facilitated by IMO and chaired by Jamaica. The workshop

covered the latest regulatory and other developments in the international maritime sector in the Caribbean Region. The workshop was designed to provide Caribbean maritime administrators with the latest information on current a n d f u t u r e developments at IMO and to facilitate the exchange of information between Caribbean administrations. The workshop also identiďŹ ed the development of a list of technical assistance priorities for the region for the 20202021 biennium.

Uptake of alternative fuels in the spotlight penetration of cleaner fuels. These include capital and operating costs, uncertainty over life-cycle emissions, lack of operational experience in the use of new fuels, onboard fuel storage, availability of fueling infrastructure as well as legal or regulatory barriers.

he barriers and incentives relating to the uptake of alternative fuels in the shipping industry were in the spotlight at a roundtable meeting of IMOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Global Industry Alliance to Support Low Carbon Shipping (GIA) at IMO Headquarters, London (28 February). Experts from across the maritime industry were brought together to discuss successful incentives in other transport sectors and how they might be applied to shipping and ports. The group discussed economic, technological and institutional barriers that are hindering greater market APRIL 2019 I SEA AND COAST

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News The second in a planned series of interactive workshops to prepare countries for a wide range of potential threats and security situations has been held, in Veracruz, Mexico (26-27 February). The interactive Port Facility Security/Port Security Ofﬁcer Tabletop Exercise was run by IMO in collaboration with the Organization of American States Inter

Possible incentive schemes for the maritime sector, as well as potential challenges in their application, were considered at the roundtable. Examples of such schemes were given, including an incentivization scheme in the United Kingdom to promote the uptake of renewables as well as lessons learned from the Norwegian NOx Fund. Participants deliberated how ship owners could be incentivized to use alternative fuels, as well as incentives for alternative fuel supply and infrastructure development. The group collated lessons learned and key principles that could be considered for any future incentive schemes for the maritime sector. The work undertaken at the roundtable specifically contributes to one of the short-term measures defined in IMO’s Initial GHG Strategy, on “incentives for first movers to develop and take up new technologies”. The Strategy recognizes that technological innovation and the global introduction of alternative fuels and/or energy sources for international shipping will be integral to achieving zero-carbon shipping.

American Committee Against Terrorism (OAS-CICTE), following a successful pilot in Panama 2018. Participants in Mexico took part in a simulation exercise, designed to allow port facility security ofﬁcers to develop their decision making skills in different situations, ranging from the simple to more complex challenges that require intervention and coordination with other departments or management of their

Promoting port security in Mexico

respective international port or ports with the respective authorities.

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News the OAS, and IMO. Ahead of the workshop, high level representatives of the relevant agencies with key roles in maritime and port security in Mexico met in Mexico City, Mexico (21 February) to discuss the need for better coordination and communication and to ensure the implementation of maritime and port security measures. Representatives of a number of different government agencies - including Customs, Environment, Navy, Ministry of Justice, Defence, Police, Transport - explained their role on maritime security and how capabilities could be strengthened by working together. During the meeting, OAS-CICTE briefed the authorities on their visits to the Mexican ports of Ensenada, Mazatlan and Progreso.

Making lifting and winching operations safer

Draft mandatory regulations to make lifting appliances such as onboard cargo cranes safer are being developed by the Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE), which meets this week (4-8 March). The SubCommittee aims to finalise the draft SOLAS regulations and related guidelines covering design, construction, installation and maintenance of onboard lifting appliances and anchor handling winches. The rules are intended to help to prevent accidents and harm to operators and damage to ships, cargo, shorebased structures and subsea structures, as well as the marine environment. On fire safety matters, the Sub-Committee is working to minimize the incidence and consequences of fires on ro-ro spaces and special category spaces of new and existing roAPRIL 2019 I SEA AND COAST

ro passenger ships. Current SOLAS regulations and associated codes are being reviewed. The meeting is expected to further develop draft interim guidelines and draft amendments to the SOLAS Convention and associated Codes. The Sub-Committee will also develop amendments to relevant guidelines for the approval of fixed dry powder systems used on ships carrying liquefied gases in bulk. Agenda items related to life-saving appliances and arrangements include the work to develop the goal-based standards safety-level approach for the approval of alternative designs and arrangements for regulations on life-saving appliances. The Sub-Committee is also expected to finalize draft amendments to the Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code on ventilation requirements for survival craft and related draft

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News operation of on-shore power supply to ships, also known as “cold ironing”, “alternative maritime power” and “shore-side electricity”. The SubCommittee is expected to consider whether there is a need for relevant amendments to SOLAS. Plugging a ship into shore-side power and turning off onboard generators - is one solution to reducing air pollution from ships, as well as limiting local noise.

amendments to the Revised recommendation on testing of life-saving appliances, to ensure a habitable environment is maintained in such survival craft. Another item on the agenda is the ﬁnalization of draft Interim guidelines on lifesaving appliances and arrangements for ships operating in polar waters, to support the implementation of the mandatory Polar Code. On-shore power supply is another item on the agenda. A correspondence group will report on its work to develop draft guidelines on safe

Spotlight on IMO's gender programme for Sustainable Development and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 5 "Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls". Some 2% of the world's 1.2 million seafarers are women. There is ample evidence that investing in women is the most effective way to lift communities, companies, and even countries. Countries with more gender equality have better economic growth. Peace agreements that include women are more durable. Gender diversity in a team often makes for a more effective team i.e. some women are better piracy negotiators as those softer skills are more developed. The evidence is clear: equality for women means progress for all.

IMO's Women in Maritime programme and this year's World Maritime Day theme were given increased visibility at the Houses of Parliament, London, UK (4 March 2019), during a session on Women, Peace and Conﬂict Resolution. Information was provided on the strategic approach IMO has taken towards enhancing the contribution of women as key stakeholders over the last 31 years. IMO is strongly committed to helping its Member States achieve the UN 2030 Agenda

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Sharing information to enhance maritime security

Sharing information among the various different agencies involved is vital for maintaining maritime security, especially where there is a strong multi-national element. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why IMO is running a workshop in Djibouti on maritime security in the Gulf of Aden and western Indian Ocean area.

Regional Training Centre in Doraleh (3-7 March) and run with important partner agencies UNODC, MSCHOA/UKMTO, EU CRIMARIO and United States Naval Forces Africa. It brings together personnel from national maritime information sharing centres, joint maritime operation centres, maritime rescue coordination centres and other key international partners.

The participants* are developing best practices to help develop common templates and standard operating procedures for sharing securityrelated information including on maritime crimes, legal frameworks, training programmes and national initiatives. These templates will form part of a toolkit to support collaboration between the existing reporting framework under the Djibouti Code of Conduct DCoC (a regional agreement against maritime crime in the Gulf of Aden and western Indian Ocean area which IMO helped to establish) and newly established centres in Madagascar, Seychelles and Saudi Arabia. The activity supports the commitment by Member States in the region to build response capabilities at both a national and regional level, a vital step towards achieving a more safe and secure maritime environment. The workshop is taking place at the Djibouti APRIL 2019 I SEA AND COAST

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News IMO training for Central America maritime administrations

A regional workshop has provided senior maritime administration ofﬁcials in Central America with the latest information on current and future developments at IMO. The training was organized by IMO and the Central American Commission on Maritime Transport ( C O C AT R A M ) i n Medellin, Colombia (4-6 March). The 24 participants* received detailed information about the activities within the IMO’s Integrated Technical Cooperation Programme (ITCP) aimed at building capacity in the region to c o m p l y w i t h international rules and standards related to maritime safety and the prevention of maritime pollution. The workshop also provided a platform for information exchange between Central America maritime administrations and facilitated the identiﬁcation of technical assistance priorities for the region for the 2020-2021 biennium.

The Regional Workshop for Senior Maritime Administrators of the Operative Network of Regional Cooperation of Maritime Administrations in Central America (ROCRAM-

CA) was hosted by the Maritime Authority of Colombia (DIMAR). Following the training, the V Extraordinary meeting of ROCRAM-CA also took place in Medellin (7-8 March).

In the region, technical assistance and capacity building led by IMO will focus in the next two years on IMO’s search and rescue, pollution prevention (MARPOL) and Facilitation Conventions as well as on the development of national maritime transport policies (NMTP).

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Addressing invasive aquatic species IMO contributes to the protection of biodiversity through its Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention, which requires ships to manage their ballast water to limit the spread of potentially invasive aquatic organisms. Work on the experience-building phase of the BWM Convention (EBP) was highlighted at the annual meeting (6-8 March) of the joint International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES), Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC) and IMO (ICES/IOC/IMO) Working Group on Ballast and Other Ship Vectors, which was held in Weymouth, United Kingdom. The group provides scientiﬁc support to the development of international measures aimed at reducing the risk of transporting nonnative species via shipping activities.

IMO’s Biofouling Guidelines also address bioinvasions via ships’ hulls and contribute to protecting the ocean environment. The group discussed the review of the Biofouling Guidelines, which is to be undertaken by the PPR Sub-Committee. The group will input its views into this work. The review of the guidelines comes as IMO begins to implement a global project to build capacity in developing countries for improved implementation of biofouling management. The GEF-UNDP-IMO GloFouling Partnerships Project was launched in 2018.

The experience-building phase involves data gathering and analysis and the group discussed sampling and analysis work conducted by its members that could be submitted to the EBP. The group also discussed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for collection of treated ballast water samples, which were developed by the group and agreed by IMO’s Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) to be included in the data gathering and analysis plan for the EBP. Moreover, the group highlighted progress in the development of a standard for ballast water monitoring equipment, which is expected to be further discussed by IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC). APRIL 2019 I SEA AND COAST

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Sea-based sources of marine litter Understanding the impact of plastic litter found at sea and how to get rid of it was at the heart of discussions in Nairobi Kenya, (11-15 March) at a side-event called Sea-Based Sources of Marine Litter, in the margin of the UN Environment Assembly. Sea-based sources of marine litter, in particular from the ďŹ shing and shipping industries are a

almost 30 years ago, it is constantly reviewing practices in order to improve them. More details about its action plan was shared at the event, such as the use of adequate reception facilities at ports and terminals for the reception of garbage and its recommending that "all shipowners and operators should minimize taking on board material that could become garbage". A minute of silence was observed, in honour of fellow UN colleague Joanna Toole, who had planned to be in attendace at this event, but was sadly involved in the tragic Ethiopian airline crash. The event was co-organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), UN Environment, the Global Partnership on Marine Litter (GPML) the Ocean Conservancy and the Global Ghost Gear Initiative.

signiďŹ cant component of marine litter with severe impacts on the marine environment, food security, animal welfare and human health, safety and livelihoods. IMO addressed the audience, showing how it plans to further tackle the issue through its action plan, adopted in 2018, which aims to enhance existing regulations and introduce new supporting measures to reduce marine plastic litter from ships. Even though IMO pioneered the prohibition of plastics' disposal from ships anywhere at sea

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Keeping abreast of maritime security measures in Asia Emerging maritime challenges were at the forefront of discussions at the 11th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Inter-Sessional Meeting (ISM) on Maritime Security in Da Nang, Viet Nam, (14-15 March). Participants had the opportunity to exchange views on regional maritime issues, review progress of their maritime security work plan, and discuss proposed activities over the coming year. IMO took the opportunity to update ARF members on IMO's work in Asia and told senior maritime ofďŹ cials of potential future technical cooperation projects in the region. IMO also talked about improving the implementation, among ASEAN members, of maritime security measures, including the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS). The forum also discussed three priority areas, namely maritime security and cooperation; safety of navigation; and marine environment and sustainable development. More speciďŹ cally they looked at patrols in the Sulu Sea, the importance of international cooperation and capacity building, as well as managing cyber risks in the shipping industry.

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“Global alliance for low carbon shipping expands” framework of the GEF-UNDP-IMO Global Maritime Energy Efficiency Partnerships (GloMEEP) Project that aims to bring together maritime industry leaders to support an energy efficient and low carbon maritime transport system. The Panama Canal Authority and A.P. Moller – Maersk A/S are the latest entities to join the IMO-supported Global Industry Alliance to Support Low Carbon Shipping (GIA). The GIA now has 18 members, including leading shipowners and operators, classification societies, engine and technology builders and suppliers, big data providers, oil companies and ports. The new members signed up to the GIA during the fifth meeting of the GIA Taskforce at IMO Headquarters in London, United Kingdom (15 March). T h e G I A Ta s k f o r c e m e e t i n g ( p h o t o s ) progressed work on several on-going projects, including on the validation of performance of E n e r g y E f fi c i e n c y Te c h n o l o g i e s , t h e assessment of barriers to the uptake of Just-inTime Operation of ships and resulting emission saving opportunities from its effective implementation, as well as work on the current status and application of alternative fuels in the maritime sector and barriers to their uptake. The Taskforce was also shown a preview of an open access E-Learning course on the Energy Efficient Operation of Ships, which is expected to be completed and launched later this year. The Taskforce also formalized the extension of the GIA until 31 December 2019 and agreed to develop a White Paper outlining a vision and potential priority areas for the GIA. The GIA is an innovative public-private partnership initiative of the IMO, under the

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News Manitou Group’s support for the NEOLINE maritime transport project

The Manitou group, the global leader in roughterrain handling, confirms its support for the NEOLINE maritime project to transport its machines to the American market. This future innovative and environmentally-responsible line is part of the group’s CSR approach. The NEOLINE ro-ro cargo project, powered mainly by sails, plans to use 100% clean, free, and renewable energy: the wind. By showing its support for this economical and responsible solution, the group is continuing its innovative approach and objective of reducing its environmental impact. With 80% of its revenues earned internationally, the Manitou group plans to transport more than 1,000 machines by ships from Europe to the U.S. in 2019. This new solution will optimize the dynamics of its international transport flows: efficiently distributing all of its machines and components around the world more efficiently with less environmental impact. Augustin Merle, Transport and Logistics Manager at the Manitou group, says: “It is essential for the Manitou group that we have access to transport solutions that are both efficient and responsible. NEOLINE’s proposal is a perfect fit for our operational needs. It is also viable in terms of energy consumption, saving an estimated more than 4,000 tons* of CO2 per year. With this service, we will maintain similar delivery times, while optimizing pre-routing from our factories in Grand Ouest to the port of Nantes – Saint-Nazaire.” NEOLINE is developing a highly-fuel efficient transatlantic transport line, thanks to innovative sailing vessels that will specialize in rolling and oversized goods. With start-up expected in 2021, this line will connect St-Nazaire with the APRIL 2019 I SEA AND COAST

American east coast and Saint-Pierre & Miquelon. Michel PERY, President of NEOLINE, says: We have developed this transatlantic line dedicated to rolling and oversized freight with cargo shippers like the Manitou group. In particular, we plan to equip our vessels with movable decks whose dimensions and resistance are perfectly suited to the machines of the Manitou group. As a strategic shipper of our future line, the support shown by the Manitou group is a concrete step forward towards the commissioning of our vessels.” To provide a maritime transport solution that is equal to today’s environmental challenges, NEOLINE is developing industrial-scale sailing freight services that are clean, customized, and competitive and meet the logistical needs of shippers. Led by a team of maritime professionals, this shipowner project is making it possible to design vessels that are capable of reducing up to 90% of CO2 emissions, compared to traditional cargo on an equivalent route. The NEOLINE vessel will use primary wind propulsion, in conjunction with economical speed and optimization of the energy mix. This 136m long ro-ro vessel with 4,200 m² of sails combines technical maritime transport solutions with solutions from sport sailing in an innovative way. This type of transport is efficient both logistically and economically, with exemplary energy savings. The development plan expects to build two ships of this model, with a commissioning goal of 2021. Yang Ming Reports Financial Results for 2018 Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation (Yang Ming) held its 336th Board Meeting on 25th March to approve its 2018 annual financial report. The consolidated revenues of 2018 totaled NTD 141.83 billion (USD 4.70 billion), up 8.21 % compared with NTD 131.08 billion (USD 4.35 billion) in revenue from previous year. The company’s net loss, after tax, was NTD 6.59 billion (USD 218.5 million), EPS NTD -2.53. Volumes in 2018 increased to 5,232 thousand TEUs, up 11% year over year. Yang Ming’s 2018 operating results have been significantly impacted by higher global bunker fuel prices, which increased by 31.17%

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News compared with the previous year. Despite the 11% volume growth due to strategies implemented in 2018, Yang Ming’s operating margins were eroded by higher bunker costs. Based on market data collected by Alphaliner showing weak demand growth at 4.8% and an excess supply growth at 5.7% in 2018, freight rates struggled to rise to levels that could set off against the higher bunker costs. Moving into 2019, unsettling geopolitical risk factors, including the ongoing U.S.-China trade war and Brexit, continue to impact bunker fuel prices and conditions in global trade. In addition, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) 2020 Low Sulphur regulations, which are scheduled for implementation on 1st January 2020, will inevitably increase operating costs, as global carriers decide between installing scrubbers on vessels or using more costly low-sulfur fuel in order to be in compliance.

Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurated two multi purpose berthsat Deendayal Port in Kandla This will increase the port’s capacity, enable handling of larger cargo volumes Minister also laid the foundation stone for the Central Inland & Coastal Maritime Technology- IIT Kharagpur. The Union Minister for Shipping, Road Transport and Highways, Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurated two multi purpose berths No14 & No. 16 at Deendayal Port at Kandla through video conferencing today. He also laid the foundation stone for the Central Inland & Coastal Maritime Technology- IIT Kharagpur. In addition to this he also inaugurated a Multi Skill Development Centres (MSDC) in Maritime Logistics under the Pradhan MantriKaushal Kendra (PMKK) programme of MSDE at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust.

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News Shri Gadkari also inaugurated a Multi Skill Development Centres (MSDC) in Maritime Logistics under PMKK at JNPT

The centre will provide skill development in Maritime Logistics and placement to over 1050 students per year in Port and Maritime sector Speaking on the occasion Shri Gadkari said that all three developments are very signiﬁcant for the maritime sector and the socio-economic development of the country. He said the two shipping berths at Kandlawill increase the port's capacity by over 115 lakh tonnes. Larger ships will be able to anchor at the port, enabling handling of larger volumes of cargo. This will help lower logistics costs and bring prices down. Further, the Minister said that the Deendayal Port has been making very good progress, and along with Chabahar Port, it will play a very important role in the country’s maritime trade, giving a boost to the country’s economy. The two multi purpose berths have been constructed at a cost of Rs 280 Crore.The Optimal Capacity of each berth is 4.50 MMTPA and they are designed for vessels of size 75000 DWT Each berth has a draught of 13.0 m. The project consisted of construction of construction of a wharf of 300 Mts. x 55 Mts and development of back up area of 21.0 Ha at each berth. Both projects were completed in 22 months, that is two months ahead of the scheduled completion time of 24 months.These Multi-purpose Cargo Berths will not only add to the port capacity, but will also help in reducing the congestion in the port to a great extent. The Multi-purpose Cargo Berths No. 14 & 16 will allow the port to handle bigger ships and larger volumes of cargo. This will result in direct & indirect employment opportunities and economic prosperity in the region. Speaking about the state-of-the-art Centre for Inland and Coastal Maritime Technology (CICMT) being setup at IIT, Kharagpurunder Sagarmala programme Shri Gadkari said that the project is of strategic long-term interests for the port and maritime sector of the country.He said the centre will be a hub for latest technology tools for maritime sector and reduce India’s dependence on foreign institutions. It will also reduce the cost of research drastically and result in cost and time savings for work in the Port and Maritime sector. APRIL 2019 I SEA AND COAST

CICMT is being fully funded under unique and innovative projects under Sagarmalato address the long felt need for applied research and development for the inland waterways sector. At the moment there is no testing and experimentation facility available in the country for inland and coastal vessels for which the shipbuilders have to approach various European countries. TheCICMT at IIT Kharagpur will provide technological support, research, testing and experimentation facility to the Ministry of Shipping and its subordinate ofﬁces such as Inland Waterways of India, Cochin Shipyard Limited and major ports. This Centre will focus on following domain areas:i. Ship Design for Coastal/Inland waterways ii. Shipbuilding Technology and Structural Design iii. Transport Systems & Logistics iv. Cryogenic Cargo Handling v. Green/Renewable Energy harvesting from Coastal and Inland waters vi. Automation and AI for Maritime Operations The cost of the project is Rs. 69.20 cr. (Capex Rs. 61.05 cr. and Opex - Rs. 8.15 cr.). The funding for CICMT is for 5 years only and once the facility is functional, revenues generated from the end users will make it sustainable.CICMT setup signiﬁes a major leap in indigenous innovation and cutting edge technology support to the Port and Maritime sector directly contributing to the Sagarmalaprogramme and support ‘Make in India’ and is based on close collaboration amongst government, academic institutions and industry to make applied research relevant to day to day ground work in the port and maritime sector. Talking about the Multi Skill Development Centres (MSDC) in Maritime Logistics being set

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International Airport which would provide opportunities in ﬁelds as diverse as cargo handling and hospitality, and JNPT’s new terminal - the PSA Bharat Mumbai Terminal, will see a demand for highly skilled logistics manpower. It is expected that the trainees trained in MSDC can provide skilled manpower for these projects and beyond.

The key training areas at the centre are warehouse management, consignment and tracking, inventory management, EXIM trade documentation and other related courses in the maritime logistics domain. The physical infrastructure has been provided by JNPT and CIDCO and the centre will be managed and operated by the reputed logistics company AllCargo Logistics Ltd.

The ﬁnancial support in form of a soft loan of uptoRs. 70 lakh for lab setup, and funding requirement for training has been provided by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship through their schemes Pradhan MantriKaushal Kendra (PMKK) and Pradhan MantriKaushalVikasYojana (PMKVY). The job roles for training will be as per sectoral and locational needs and will be aligned to the National Skill Qualiﬁcation Framework (NSQF) of the Govt. of India. The MSDC model is also being replicated in other ports in the country. It is likely to be taken up at Chennai Port, Cochin Port and Vishakhapatnam Port in the next phase.

The Multi Skill Development Centre at JNPT will meet the upcoming skill manpower need in the surrounding areas. .Three major projects namely, the SEZ which is supposed to predominantly be a logistics hub, the Navi Mumbai

INDIAN NAVY - FIRST RESPONDER TO CYCLONE 'IDAI' IN MOZAMBIQUE

The ships of First Training Squadron of Indian Navy (Sujata, Sarathi and Shardul) operating in the Southern Indian Ocean were diverted to Port Beira, Mozambique based on request received from the

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News Government of Mozambique to provide Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) to the local population post the devastation caused by cyclone 'IDAI' which struck the coast of Mozambique on 15 Mar 19. INS Sujata along with ICGS Sarathi arrived at Port Beira morning of 18 Mar 19 whilst INS Shardul arrived on 19 Mar 19 and are providing necessary support to the local administration. Upon arrival at the port, the IN ships shifted from anchorage and berthed alongside taking advantage of the tide and commenced liaison work with local authorities immediately. Cyclone 'IDAI' made landfall at Beira, Mozambique in early hours of 15 Mar 19 causing widespread damage and loss of human life in the Central and Northern provinces of the country. Preliminary inputs indicate that city of Beira

faced the maximum devastation with large scale damage to infrastructure. There are also reports of about 5000 personnel marooned at Buzi near Port Beira requiring immediate evacuation. The APRIL 2019 I SEA AND COAST

safe evacuation of the affected personnel by IN ships is being coordinated in consultation with local authorities. The disembarkation of HADR stores including food, medicines and clothing to the Mozambique Defence authorities has been completed. Arrangements are in progress to disembark potable water. The Hon'ble Defence Minister of

Mozambique visited IN ships to oversee the relief efforts. The Senior OfďŹ cer of First Training Squadron, Capt Varun Singh, NM embarked onboard IN Ship Sujata has indicated to the

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News 33RD EDITION OF INDIA-INDONESIA COORDINATED PATROL (IND-INDO CORPAT) COMMENCES AT PORT BLAIR

Indonesian Naval Ship KRI Sultan Thaha Syaifuddin and Maritime Patrol Aircraft CN-235 led by Cmde Daﬁt Santoso arrived at Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India for the Opening Ceremony of the 33rd edition of the India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) to be held from 19 Mar to 04 Apr 2019. His Excellarry Ambassador of Indonesia to India, Mr. Shidharto Raza Suryodipuro is also visiting Port Blair to attend the Opening Ceremony to be held at Port Blair from 20 - 21 Mar 19. The Indian delegation is led by the senior o f ﬁ c e r f r o m t h e I n d i a n N a v y, Commodore Ashutosh Ridhorkar, VSM N a v a l C o m p o n e n t C o m m a n d e r, Andaman and Nicobar Command.

conducted in three phases from 22-31 March 2019. This will be followed by a Closing Ceremony at Belawan, Indonesia, which is scheduled from 01-04 April 2019.

The IND-INDO CORPAT Series of bilateral seek to underscore India’s peaceful presence and solidarity with friendly Maritime neighbors countries to ensure good order in the maritime domain, consolidate interoperability and strengthen existing bonds of friendship between India and Indonesia. During the stay in Port Blair harbor, various activities such as ofﬁcial calls, formal reception onboard ship, sporting ﬁxtures between both navies, ship open to The ship and aircraft from both the visitors and professional interactions have been planned. countries would undertake patrolling on the respective sides of 236 nautical Indian Naval assets have been increasingly miles long International Maritime deployed in the recent times to address the maritime Boundary line. The patrolling would be concerns on the region. In addition, as part of the Indian

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Mozambique Navy that no effort would be spared by the IN ships in providing HADR/ SAR effort. The helicopter from IN Ship Shardul is operating from the local airport for reccee and SAR. The boats, Landing Craft Assault and Gemini rubberised craft with divers would be used to render assistanc e f o r evacuatio n o f marooned personnel . Th e IN ships are likely to setup medical camps a n d provide f o o d , water, blankets and other necessar y relief items, as required APRIL 2019 I SEA AND COAST

by the local authorities. The situation is being monitored closely and the Indian Navy is prepared to render all necessary assistance to the local population in Mozambique.

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Government’s vision of SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region), the Indian Navy has also been involved in assisting countries in the Indian Ocean Region with EEZ Surveillance, Search and Rescue, and other capacity-building and capability-enhancement activities. The 33rd IND-INDO CORPAT, also coinciding with 70 years of India-Indonesia diplomatic ties, will contribute towards the Indian Navy’s efforts to consolidate inter-operability and forge strong bonds of friendship across the seas.

CNS REVIEWS OPERATIONAL READINESS EXERCISE IN KOCHI

The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, arrived Kochi on 18 March 19 for the debrief of the recently concluded annual Theatre Level Readiness and Operational Exercise (TROPEX). Commandersin-Chief of all the three naval Commands, along with a number of senior operational commanders and representatives from Indian Army, Air Force and Indian Coast Guard attended and participated in the discussions held at the Naval Base, Kochi.

Navy accurate assessments to ﬁne tune combat deployments, force structuring requirements, operational logistics as also material and training imperatives.

The day long review of TROPEX 2019 was undertaken to examine the conduct of exercise and to assess operational readiness of the Indian Navy. A realistic audit of the Indian Navy’s deployment philosophy and ﬁghting capability was undertaken during the review. Lessons learnt from the exercise will provide the Indian

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News The Chief of Naval Staff while addressing the senior leadership and ofﬁcers of the Navy congratulated them on the high level of professionalism and commitment displayed during the exercise. The CNS urged one and all to maintain the high tempo of operations and keep sharp vigil including stringent security measures to ensure safer coasts and secure seas. He stated that the Navy will always remain ready to protect, promote and preserve national interests in the maritime domain.

maritime stake holders. Overall, the exercise validated the Navy’s readiness and capability to meet various mandated roles, in support of national objectives. The Admiral departed Kochi, in the evening.

The Annual Integrated Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise - in short TROPEX - the largest maritime exercise of the Indian Navy was conducted in the month of February in the Arabian Sea and North Indian Ocean. TROPEX 2019 was thus far the largest in terms of geographical extent covering the IOR, and also with regard to number of units participating. The exercise was conducted from 07 Jan 19 and graduated smoothly into providing the IN a high operational readiness posture post the Pulwama attack on 14 Feb 19. About 60 ships of Indian Navy, 12 ships of Indian Coast Guard and 60 aircraft participated in TROPEX 19. The exercise also included a Tri-services Amphibious Exercise that saw the participation of Army and Air Force personnel and assets. As a prelude to TROPEX, the largest coastal defence exercise over codenamed ‘Sea Vigil’, was conducted on 22 and 23 Jan 19 with participation of all coastal states and union territories along with all

Promoting good practice in spill preparedness and response Increased maritime trafﬁc as well as offshore oil and gas industries in west and central Africa means more risks of oil spill in the region. To strengthen the capability for preparedness and response of a potential oil spill, a workshop is underway in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire (18-21 March). The event aims to help participants with to ratify and effectively implement IMO conventions relating to oil pollution and APRIL 2019 I SEA AND COAST

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Progress in Guyana’s oil spill preparedness Guyana is the latest country to beneﬁt from IMO’s continuing work to strengthen oil spill response capacity in the Wider Caribbean Region. Guyanese ofﬁcials from 28 different government agencies, environmental stakeholders, and local industry representatives took part in the REMPEITCCaribe* training workshop (18-20 March) funded by IMO. Participants assessed Guyana’s oil spill readiness programme and further developed the National Contingency Plan for the country. The workshop supports continued efforts by the Government of Guyana to ratify international conventions, develop contingency plans, and enact domestic oil spill legislation. The event followed a sub-regional training which took place in St Kitts and Nevis last week and further workshops to support the Wider Caribbean Region on oil spill preparedness will be taking place throughout the year.

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News Expanding collaborative efforts to promote maritime security Members of three key regional maritime security agreements*, which IMO has helped to establish, are undergoing training tackling maritime crime in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (10 28 March 2019). Thirty participants from 24 countries** are learning theoretical and practical skills to deal with piracy/robbery against ships, drug trafficking, marine terrorism, weapons smuggling, human trafficking and more. The course is organized by IMO and Saudi Arabia under the auspices of the Jeddah Amendment to Djibouti Code of Conduct and conducted by experts from the Saudi Arabia Border Guard, UNODC, INTERPOL and IMO. The training is taking place at the Mohammed Bin Naif Academy for Maritime Science and Security Studies and is the first of three training workshops to be organized by IMO and the Saudi Border Guard in Jeddah during 2019 – with financial assistance from Saudi Arabia. The series of workshops will enable participants from different regions to share ideas and best practices in order to promote maritime security.

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Water Storage level of 91 major reservoirs of the country goes down by two percent The water storage available in 91 major reservoirs of the country for the week ending on March 20, 2019 was 54.002 BCM, which is 33% of total storage capacity of these reservoirs. This percentage was at 35% for the week ending on March 14, 2019. The level of water storage in the week ending on March 20, 2019 was 109% of the storage of corresponding period of last year and 98% of storage of average of last ten years. The total storage capacity of these 91 reservoirs is 161.993 BCM which is about 63% of the total storage capacity of 257.812 BCM which is estimated to have been created in the country. 37 Reservoirs out of these 91 have hydropower beneďŹ t with installed capacity of more than 60 MW. REGION WISE STORAGE STATUS:NORTHERN REGION The northern region includes States of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Rajasthan. There are six reservoirs under CWC monitoring having total live storage capacity of 18.01 BCM. The total live storage available in these reservoirs is 8.87 BCM which is 49% of total live storage capacity of these reservoirs. The storage during corresponding period of last year was 24% and average storage of last ten years during

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corresponding period was 29% of live storage capacity of these reservoirs. Thus, storage d u ri n g cu rre n t ye a r i s b e tte r th a n th e corresponding period of last year and is also better than the average storage of last ten years during the corresponding period. EASTERN REGION The Eastern region includes States of Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal and Tripura. There are 15 reservoirs under CWC monitoring having total live storage capacity of 18.83 BCM. APRIL 2019 I SEA AND COAST

News The total live storage available in these reservoirs is 8.79 BCM which is 47% of total live storage capacity of these reservoirs. The storage during corresponding period of last year was 51% and average storage of last ten years during corresponding period was 48% of live storage capacity of these reservoirs. Thus, storage during current year is less than the corresponding period of last year and is also less than the average storage of last ten years during the corresponding period.

projects in both states), Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. There are 31 reservoirs under CWC monitoring having total live storage capacity of 51.59 BCM. The total live storage available in these reservoirs is 13.15 BCM which is 25% of total live storage capacity of these reservoirs. The storage during corresponding period of last year was 22% and average storage of last ten years during corresponding period was 27% of live storage capacity of these reservoirs. Thus, storage during current year is better than the corresponding period of last year but is less than the average storage of last ten years during the corresponding period.

WESTERN REGION The Western region includes States of Gujarat and Maharashtra. There are 27 reservoirs under CWC monitoring having total live storage capacity of 31.26 BCM. The total live storage available in these reservoirs is 7.08 BCM which is 23% of total live storage capacity of these reservoirs. The storage during corresponding period of last year was 34% and average storage of last ten years during corresponding period was 36% of live storage capacity of these reservoirs. Thus, storage during current year is less than the storage of last year and is also less than the average storage of last ten years during the corresponding period.

States having better storage than last year for corresponding period are Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttrakhand, Madhya Pradesh, AP&TG (Two combined projects in both states), Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. State having equal storage than last year for corresponding period is Chhattisgarh. States having lesser storage than last year for corresponding period are Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Tripura, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Kerala.

INDIAN NAVY - CONTINUES HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS IN MOZAMBIQUE

CENTRAL REGION The Central region includes States of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. There are 12 reservoirs under CWC monitoring having total live storage capacity of 42.30 BCM. The total live storage available in these reservoirs is 16.11 BCM which is 38% of total live storage capacity of these reservoirs. The storage during corresponding period of last year was 32% and average storage of last ten years during corresponding period was 37% of live storage capacity of these reservoirs. Thus, storage during current year is better than the storage of last year and is also better than the average storage of last ten years during the corresponding period.

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The ships of the First Training Squadron of the Indian Navy (Sujata, Sarathi and Shardul) are currently undertaking Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief operations at Port Beira, Mozambique since 18 Mar 19. The ships were diverted from sea post Cyclone 'IDAI' hit the coast of Mozambique on 15 Mar 19 causing large scale destruction and loss of lives.

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Since arrival at Port Beira, the ships have rescued more than 150 survivors from Buzi area near Port Beira, which is cut off from the mainland. In addition two medical camps have been set up at Port Beira and Gaura-Gaurathe Island and Medical assistance has been provided to over 800 affected people from the local population. The Chetak helicopter of Indian Navy has undertaken a number of sorties in difďŹ cult conditions for evacuation of local personnel in coordination with local authorities and the UN Mission. The helo also undertook evacuation of 03 pregnant ladies, dropping of relief materiel (food and water) including 500 Kgs provided by World Food Programme. INS Shardul transferred 10 Tonnes of fresh water to a water bowser on jetty using submersible pumps. About 2 Tonnes of drinking water was also provided by INS Sujata in jerry cans to the Port authorities for relief camps. Community services are being undertaken by the ships crew at devastated locations like schools, churches, hospitals, orphanages in coordination with the local government ofďŹ cials. The ships have setup a

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Community Kitchen kept open 24x7 for all local populace including the workers at the port. A total of about 450 people have been provided hot meals. In addition, Media Personnel from BBC, TVM Mozambique and OXFDM visited onboard our Ships for witnessing the relief work being undertaken. The media team also visited the Medical camp site at the Port and were briefed about the various medical aid being provided by the ships. The HADR operations are ongoing and the ships of the First Training Squadron of the Indian Navy remain committed to provide all assistance to the local population till their stay in Mozambique.

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News Bureau Veritas marks remote survey ﬁrst with Kongsberg Maritime in Bourbon’s ‘Smart Ship’ project

MAC, a Bureau Veritas (BV) company and Kongsberg Maritime have successfully tested a new solution for DP system performance and redundancy audits deployed on a Bourbon vessel. The ability to remotely survey the data output from the Kongsberg Maritime solution is a ﬁrst for the industry and a further step on the road to ever smarter ships. “DP Digital Survey” is a solution developed by Kongsberg Maritime, in close collaboration with Bourbon and Bureau Veritas DP experts. It is a digital tool running on an industrial data management system that ensures unprecedented data consistency to verify onboard systems. DP Digital Survey acquires the information directly from the ships’ control systems and delivers it to the auditors via a secure cloud infrastructure, thus representing a real improvement in terms of quality of services. The new application stands out from alternatives, providing real data of test completion evidence, not just photographs and video recordings. The anticipated next steps as the DP Digital Survey tool evolves will include: increased automation of the survey process; improvements in the survey process; and the ability to establish a continuous DP survey framework allowing detailed, and continual, remote monitoring. APRIL 2019 I SEA AND COAST

Laurent Leblanc, VicePresident, Marine Operations, Bureau Veritas commenting said: “The key for us is to receive reliable performance and failure data – not just photos and pictures. We first check the data is of sufficient quality: d a t a q u a l i t y management is a key factor along with cyber-security for data transfer. Our expertise is then used to review and assess the data. This provides access to a higher level and depth of ‘onshore’ engineering expertise to make judgements on results.” E i v i n d A l l i n g , Vi c e - P r e s i d e n t o f D i g i t a l Performance at Kongsberg Maritime, added: “This collaboration allows us to strengthen our core products by offering our customers tools that will reduce their OPEX and streamline their operations. Kongsberg strives for innovation and we are creating new applications that will give our end customers more control of their data to support their operations.” Commenting on the project and partnerships, Frederic Moulin, One Bourbon Operations Director, said: “This project greatly contributes to our Smart shipping program ambition; to capitalize on the digital revolution in order to stand out through a connected fleet and to reduce our operational costs. With our partners, we are ready to extend this “Digital DP Survey” to sister-ships in the next months and plan for further deployment later.” Matthieu de Tugny, President, Marine & Offshore, Bureau Veritas concluded: “Bureau Veritas is proud to be a part of these projects bringing increasing sophistication to surveying capability. We have been investing a great deal in digital capability and it is good to see practical results in the field providing real, measurable benefits to our clients – to help improve performance and safety while potentially reducing OPEX.”

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News Vice Admiral Karambir Singh to take over as the next CNS Services Staff College, Wellington; College of Naval Warfare, Mumbai and has later served as Directing Staff in both these Institutions. In his career spanning over 39 years, the Admiral has commanded Indian Coast Guard Ship Chandbibi, Missile Corvette INS Vijaydurg as well as two Guided Missile Destroyers INS Rana and INS Delhi. He has also served as the Fleet Operations Officer of the Western Fleet. Ashore, the Admiral has served at Naval Headquarters as the Joint Director Naval Air Staff, and as Captain Air and Officer-in-Charge of the Naval Air Station at Mumbai. He has also served as a member of the Aircrew Instrument Rating and Categorisation Board (AIRCATS). Govt. of India has appointed Vice Adm Karambir Singh, PVSM AVSM ADC as the next Chief of the Naval Staff(CNS) on superannuation of Admiral Sunil Lanba PVSM AVMS ADC on 31 May 2019. Vice Adm Karambir Singh would be the first helicopter pilot of the Indian Navy to be appointed as the CNS. Vice Adm Karambir Singh, a native of Jalandhar, Punjab did his initial studies in various schools across the country wherever his father, who was in the Indian Airforce was posted. He finally graduated from Barnes School, Deolali Maharashtra before joining National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla. Commissioned into the Indian Navy in July 1980, Vice Admiral Karambir earned his wings as a helicopter pilot in 1982 and has flown extensively on the Chetak and Kamov helicopters in support of Fleet Operations. He is a graduate of Defence

On promotion to flag rank, the Admiral was appointed as Chief of Staff, ENC. His other important flag appointments include Chief of Staff of the Tri-Services Command at Andaman & Nicobar Islands and as the Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra and Gujarat Naval Area (FOMAG). In the rank of Vice Admiral, he has been the Director General Project Seabird, in-charge of infrastructure development of the Navy's modern base at Karwar. He was also assigned higher responsibilities as Deputy Chief of Naval Staff and Vice Chief of the Naval Staff at IHQ MoD(Navy) and as Flag Officer Commandingin-Chief ENC since 31 October 2017. The Admiral is a recipient of the Param Vishist Seva Medial (PVSM) and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) awarded by the Hon'ble President of India.

LOCAL INDIAN DIASPORA JOIN INDIAN NAVY'S - HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS IN MOZAMBIQUE The HADR efforts by the Indian Navy in Mozambique have galvanised the local Indian Diaspora to work in tandem with the ships of the First Training Squadron of the Indian Navy (Sujata, Sarathi and Shardul) currently deployed there. The local community along with Indian Community has enthusiastically joined the HADR efforts being undertaken by the ships. The Rescue teams have voluntarily been provided vehicles by the Indian community for travel to affected areas and

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News authorities. The HADR operations by the ships of the First Training Squadron are likely to continue at Port Beira till 30 Mar 19. INS Shardul is enroute to Maputo to embark relief material and will return to Beira by 28 Mar to disembark relief material and also supply provisions to IN Ships. Meanwhile INS Magar, with relief stores being embarked at Mumbai and is likely to depart for Beira 27/ 28 Mar 19 to alleviate the suffering of the cyclone affected population of Mozambique. for coordination with the local authorities. The Indian Diaspora have also organised local SIM c a r d s f o r t h e t e a m s s o t h a t e ff e c t i v e communication is maintained while undertaking rescue work. During the ongoing operations at Port Beira since 18 Mar 19, the ships have rescued more than 192 survivors from Buzi area near Port Beira, which is cut off from the mainland. Three medical camps have been set up at Port Beira, Gaura-Gaurathe Island and Matadoura School, Imnhamizua and Medical assistance has been provided to over 1500 affected people from the local population.

The indomitable spirit, humane approach and professionalism of the ships of the Training Squadron and the helicopter operations by the IN have received wide acknowledgement from the local government as well as the international agencies including the UN staff involved in HADR operations in Mozambique.

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News Emar Offshore Services Welcomes Damen ASD Tug 2811

tow, a new 75×25 metre ﬂattop barge for EMAR named E-Barge 1. Purchased from Damen Concordia Shipbuilding, E-Barge 1 will be towed to the Middle East to be used on marine construction projects as part of the establishment of EMAR’s position in the region. A sixth Damen vessel is now under negotiation and EMAR hopes to reveal this news very soon. “Damen is immensely proud to deliver the ETWO”, says Vincent de Maat, Sales Manager Damen “Working with EMAR is a pleasure, as they’re clear about what they require and provide exactly the right amount of input we need to deliver an exact match to their requirements.”

EMAR Offshore Services, a Netherlands-based dedicated maritime service company, welcomed a new vessel to its ﬂeet. The Damen ASD Tug 2811, named E-TWO, was ordered in November 2018 with a special request for the installation of an additional FiFi1 system, aft winch and hydraulic crane.

EMAR Offshore Services was established in 2010 and today operates all over the world, with a current focus on the regions Caribbean, South America, West Africa, Middle East and Russia. EMAR supports the oil & gas, construction and mining companies with their need for towage knowledge and equipment.

This ASD Tug 2811, one of Damen Shipyards Group’s ‘next-generation’ harbour tugs, will be deployed for assisting in the berthing and unberthing of industrial vessels in major ports.

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Direct Continuation of Time Charter Contract for m/v Phaidra with Uniper

Johan van Beek, Managing Director of EMAR Offshore Services, has big plans for the vessel; “This expansion of the ﬂeet enables us to ramp up operations in Africa and fully establish ourselves as a leading marine services operator in the region”.

Diana Shipping Inc., a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of dry bulk vessels, announced that, through a separate whollyowned subsidiary, it has entered into a time charter contract with Uniper Global Commodities SE, Düsseldorf, for one of its Post-Panamax dry bulk vessels, the m/v Phaidra. The gross charter rate is US$10,800 per day, minus a 5% commission paid to third parties, for a period of about fourteen (14) months to about sixteen (16) months. The new charter period is expected to commence on April 11, 2019.

The ASD Tug 2811 is an upgraded version of the ASD Tug 2810, further optimised with features that include full compliance with the new stability regulations, a modular marine NOx reduction system and the Damen Digital Platform to maximise performance and reliability. Its improved power and manoeuvrability allow the vessel supreme performance even in restricted waterways. E-TWO is the ﬁfth vessel Damen has supplied to EMAR Offshore Services and is the fourth tug ordered directly by EMAR. “The moment we decided we needed another vessel, I went straight to Damen”, says Mr van Beek. “We know Damen has the vessels in stock, previously delivered vessels have performed very well, and the purchasing and delivery process is as smooth as it gets.”

This employment is anticipated to generate approximately US$4.37 million of gross revenue for the minimum scheduled period of the time charter. Upon completion of the previously announced sale of one Panamax dry bulk vessel, the m/v Dione, Diana Shipping Inc.’s ﬂeet will consist of 46 dry bulk vessels (4 Newcastlemax, 14 Capesize, 5 Post-Panamax, 5 Kamsarmax and 18 Panamax). As of today, the combined carrying capacity of the Company’s ﬂeet, including the m/v Dione, is approximately 5.6 million dwt with a weighted average age of 9.19 years.

E-TWO is underway to China to collect her ﬁrst

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News A.P. Moller – Maersk to retain full ownership of Maersk Supply Service

The A.P. Moller – Maersk Board of Directors has decided to retain full ownership of Maersk Supply Service. The offshore support vessel industry, which Maersk Supply Service operates within, has over the last three years exhibited clear signs of distress, reducing company market capitalisations and lower asset values, negatively impacting the ability to ﬁnd a sustainable ownership structure for Maersk Supply Service outside of A.P. Moller – Maersk. The industry continues to be characterised by oversupply, ﬁnancial restructurings and consolidation and the market outlook for the industry is expected to remain subdued in the near and mid-term. “We have over the past two years been investigating various structural solutions for Maersk Supply Service. However, having been unable to establish any solutions meeting our objective of creating shareholder value, we have decided to retain Maersk Supply Service,” says Claus V. Hemmingsen, Vice CEO of A.P. Moller – Maersk and CEO of the Energy division and continues: “Maersk Supply Service launched a new strategic direction in the autumn of 2016 as a response to the downturn, which is positioning the company stronger and with a more robust and differentiated platform to compete from, when we eventually see a recovery within their core markets in the Oil & Gas space.” Maersk Supply Service’s strategy is focused on optimising the existing core business through time chartering out their assets, pursuing of new business as an integrated solution contractor, and by diversifying into new markets. The APRIL 2019 I SEA AND COAST

strategy is progressing well and in 2018 approx. 30 percent of Maersk Supply Service’s revenue were generated from new and diverse business, incl. offshore wind, ocean cleaning and deep-sea mining. “Our diversification initiatives are building presence in other markets and enable us to be less dependent on the traditional Oil & Gas market in the future. Our 44-vessel fleet has an average age of less than ten years and supports our integrated solutions offerings. With our modern fleet and skilled people, we are well positioned to take advantage of market opportunities in the future and differentiate us from our peers,” says Steen S. Karstensen, CEO of Maersk Supply Service. “I am deeply impressed with the attitude and dedication shown by the Maersk Supply Service management and the entire organisation both onand offshore. Through a period of uncertainty and change, Maersk Supply Service has continued to deliver safe and efficient services and not least managed to develop their customer propositions and market position,” says Claus V. Hemmingsen. Maersk Supply Service has the last two years been progressing towards becoming a standalone entity and today operates almost fully independently and will continue to do so. Maersk Supply Service was classified as discontinued operation and held as asset for sale in Q4 2017. The company will be reclassified to continuing operations and will be included in A.P. Moller – Maersk’s income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement as part of the segment Manufacturing and Others. The reclassification of Maersk Supply Service will not affect A.P. Moller – Maersk’s guidance for 2019, as announced on 21 February 2019. For the financial year 2018 Maersk Supply Service reported a revenue of USD 263m and an EBITDA of USD 3m with a negative free cash flow (FCF) of USD -316m due to the payment of four newbuildings. At the end of 2018 the Invested capital was USD 714m following a negative fair value adjustment of USD 400m recognized in Q3 2018. For 2019 the expectations are an EBITDA close to break-even level and a negative FCF of around USD -200m due to delivery of the remaining newbuildings ordered in 2014.

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News Sea Legend Pilotage’s Stan Pilot 1605 FRP Gets The Green-Light smooth transition.” After being built at Damen’s specialist in composite construction, Damen Shipyards Antalya, Turkey, the Stan Pilot 1605 FRP as outﬁtted at Damen Shipyards Gorinchem, the Netherlands. At this location, Transport Canada was able to inspect the vessel, which greatly aided the compliance analysis process.

Sea Legend Pilotage’s current aluminium pilot vessels can reach speeds of 20 knots. The new Damen vessels are based on a composite FRP hull. The reduced weight of this not only allows the vessels to reach 29 knots, it also reduces fuel consumption signiﬁcantly, considerably lowering both operating costs and emissions. The composite nature of the hull requires much less maintenance, meaning the vessels are a shrewd investment for a long-term service provider. Speed was a primary consideration in selecting a vessel, says Lloyd McGill, owner of Sea Legend Pilotage, “We were attracted to this vessel because, in our experience, pilot boat speeds are often ‘best case scenario’. That’s not the case with the Stan Pilot vessels – we can be certain they will reach the 29 knots list speed.” Sea Legend Pilotage raised the order with Damen in summer 2018, swayed by Damen’s ability to deliver the vessels ‘Canada ready’ – that is to say, fully compliant with Transport Canada’s S m a l l Ve s s e l R e g u l a t i o n s . “ A c h i e v i n g compliance can be a complex and timeconsuming process,” says Damen Area Manager North America Daan Dijxhoorn, “but Damen’s previous experience in delivering vessels to Canada provided the groundwork for a

Though the Stan Pilot 1605 FRP is part of Damen’s standard portfolio, this vessel underwent a safety equipment upgrade and includes some custom features, such as a man overboard scoop. The scoop is a very sophisticated piece of kit that retrieves people from the water and can be used even when the person has lost consciousness. The control for this function is located at the stern, from where the vessel can also be controlled during an emergency. Given the speciﬁcity of the order, Mr McGill is extremely positive about his experience with Damen. “We are very impressed. I’ve built quite a few boats over the years and I’ve never experienced service like this before. Often the relationship with the shipyard ends as soon as the vessel is delivered, this is deﬁnitely not the case with Damen.” Mr Dijxhoorn: “It’s been a pleasure working with Sea Legend Pilotage on this project and we’ve enjoyed meeting the challenge of getting the vessel ready for Canadian operations. With the sea trials successfully behind us we are now looking forward to seeing the vessel in action in British Columbia.” The Stan Pilot 1605 FRP will be delivered by a heavy-lift ship to Canada and will arrive in midMay.

Capital Product Partners L.P. Announces Completion of Merger and 1-for-7 Reverse Unit Split Capital Product Partners L.P. announced that the merger of its crude and product tanker business with the business and operations of DSS Holdings L.P. has been completed. Common stock of Diamond S Shipping Inc. (“Diamond S”) is expected to begin regular-way trading on the New York Stock Exchange today, March 28. CPLP further announced that it has completed its 1-for-7 reverse unit split. CPLP common units will continue to trade on a split-adjusted basis on NASDAQ under the same ticker symbol “CPLP” (CUSIP # Y11082206). “We are pleased to see this strategic transaction completed and wish Diamond S best of luck as a listed entity. This transaction allows CPLP to reshape its business with a modern fleet with remaining charter duration of more than five years, providing CPLP unitholders with increased stability and cash flow visibility. Importantly, with this transaction completed, we are looking forward to expanding our asset base again with modern vessels employed under medium- to long-term charters with a view to growing our long-term distributable cash flow.”

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Antwerp: a home port for a sustainable future Port of Antwerp has teamed up with Reuters to make a mini-documentary on “17 goals to change our world.” The ﬁlm is part of a series of reports on how organisations around the world are working to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Sustainability leader As one of the most important links in trade between Europe and the rest of the world, Port of Antwerp plays a leading role in reconciling economic, social and ecological interests. The top priorities are sustainable growth, a radical modal shift, the transition to a circular, lowcarbon economy, the digital transition, safety and security. Strong through collaboration Port of Antwerp is the main engines of the Belgian economy. A unique feature of the port is its cluster of logistical, maritime and industrial activities, which promotes sustainable APRIL 2019 I SEA AND COAST

management. One person in 16 works in or for the port of Antwerp, and the port platform itself generates 21 billion euros of direct and indirect added value annually (8.1% of the total for the Flemish region). Port of Antwerp acts as a community-builder by facilitating dialogue between all stakeholders and by supporting initiatives to achieve the transition to a more sustainable worldwide supply chain. Pioneer in innovation Port of Antwerp also acts as a pioneer, smoothing the path to innovation. The port has set itself the ambition of becoming a good example of digital transition by 2020. “We aim to realise the promise of our mission and vision: to build a sustainable home port for our customers, suppliers, employees and all other stakeholders. A port that future generations can be proud of,” says Jacques Vandermeiren, CEO, Port of Antwerp.

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Addressing fraudulent registration Committee will be updated on the latest cases and review cases which have been successfully resolved, following intervention by the IMO Secretariat, the International Labour Organization (ILO), relevant ﬂag States, port States, seafarers' States and other organizations.

IMO’s Legal committee will discuss a number of proposed measures to prevent fraudulent registration of ships and other deceptive shipping practices, during its 106th session (2729 March). This follows reports of fraudulent use of their ﬂag by a number of IMO Member States. Amongst other agenda items, the Committee will consider the growing number of cases of seafarer abandonment and the orchestrated action needed to address this issue. The

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Japan accedes to ship recycling convention held on 10 May 2019 at IMO Headquarters in London, United Kingdom. The seminar will discuss how to promote sustainable ship recycling and how to move forward for the early entry into force of the Hong Kong Convention.

IMO's treaty for safe and environmentally-sound ship recycling has received another boost. Japan has become the 10th country to become a Party to the Hong Kong Convention.The Convention covers the design, construction, operation and maintenance of ships, and preparation for ship recycling in order to facilitate safe and environmentally sound recycling, without compromising the safety and operational efficiency of ships. Under the treaty, ships are required to carry an Inventory of Hazardous Materials, specific to each ship. Ship recycling yards are required to provide a "Ship Recycling Plan", specific to each individual ship to be recycled, specifying the manner in which each ship will be recycled, depending on its particulars and its inventory.

The Contracting States to the Hong Kong Convention are: Belgium, Denmark, France, Japan, the N e t h e r l a n d s , N o r w a y, Panama, the Republic of the Congo, the Republic of Serbia and Turkey. They represent approximately 23.16% of the gross tonnage of the world's merchant shipping. The combined annual ship recycling volume of the Contracting States during the preceding 10 years is 1,709,955 GT, i.e. 0.57% of the merchant shipping tonnage of the same States. The Hong Kong Convention will enter into force 24 months after the following conditions are met: 1. not less than 15 States have concluded this Convention, 2. the combined merchant ﬂeets of the States Parties constitute not less than 40 percent of the gross tonnage of the world’s merchant shipping, and 3. the combined maximum annual ship recycling volume of the States Parties during the preceding 10 years constitutes not less than 3% of the gross tonnage of the combined merchant shipping of the States Parties.

H.E. Mr. Koji Tsuruoka, Ambassador of Japan to the United Kingdom and Permanent Representative of Japan to IMO, met IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim at IMO Headquarters, London (27 March) to deposit the instrument of accession. To help increase international awareness of the importance of the early entry into force of the Hong Kong Convention, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) of Japan in cooperation with the IMO Secretariat is hosting an international seminar on “Ship Recycling - Towards the Early Entry into Force of the Hong Kong Convention”. The seminar will be APRIL 2019 I SEA AND COAST

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INS MAGAR DEPARTS FOR MOZAMBIQUE WITH RELIEF MATERIAL

INS Magar, an amphibious warfare vessel, departed Mumbai for Port Beira in Mozambique with essential relief material for the cyclone ravaged areas. The Indian warship is carrying 300 T of relief supplies including essential medicines, anti â&#x20AC;&#x201C; epidemic drugs, food provisions, clothing, repair and rehabilitation equipment, and temporary shelters. The ship is also carrying a naval Chetak Light Utility helicopter that will be used in the ongoing relief operations. She is bound for Port Beira and will become the fourth Indian Navy ship after INS Sujata, Shardul and Sarathi of 1 Training Squadron to augment the Indian Navy's ongoing Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) efforts in Mozambique.

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News DEVELOPMENT OF COMBAT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR INDIGENOUS AIRCRAFT CARRIER THROUGH PRIVATE SECTOR

The Combat Management System (CMS) for the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) developed with M/s Tata Power Strategic Engineering Division (TPSED), in collaboration with Weapon and Electronics System Engineering Establishment (WESEE) and M/s MARS, Russia was handed over by Mr Sukaran Singh, CEO and MD, M/s Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. to Indian Navy/ Chief of Materiel, Vice Admiral GS Pabby, PVSM, AVSM, VSM on 28 Mar 19 at M/s TPSED, Bengaluru, on successful completion of all tests and trials. The event was attended by Rear Admiral Antony George, NM, VSM, ACNS (SR), Rear Admiral SK Nair, NM, ACOM (IT&S) and other senior ofﬁcers from the Indian Navy, and M/s TPSED, including ﬁrm's COO, Mr Neelesh Tungar and CTO, Mr R. Muralidharan.

assumes great signiﬁcance as it is the ﬁrst CMS developed by a Private Industry for IN and is for India's Indigenous Aircraft Carrier. Prior accepting, the system software and hardware were subjected to rigorous acceptance trials. The system successfully cleared all acceptance tests, endurance and full load trials.

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News Wight Shipyard Tracks Transit Of Venus Clipper With Advanced Bareﬂeet Monitoring

Reygar, a leading provider of innovative remote monitoring and reporting platforms to the marine industry, has announced that specialist high-speed ferry builder, Wight Shipyard, has installed its BareFLEET monitoring system on the new Catamaran Venus Clipper – the latest fast ferry built for MBNA Thames Clippers. BareFLEET is a cloud-based monitoring platform that will give Wight Shipyard an unprecedented level of insight into the performance of the new vessel as it enters operational service on the Thames. The system will ultimately enable MBNA Thames Clippers to optimise performance, reduce maintenance costs and enhance safety for London’s swelling numbers of river commuters.

improvements. The new vessel, the 38-metre Catamaran Venus Clipper, is the largest of the MBNA Thames Clipper ﬂeet, with a capacity of 222 passengers. This will allow an additional 300,000 people to travel on London’s river routes annually. The vessel uses twin symmetric hulls designed for frequent and repeated berthing at London’s ﬂoating piers, with a propulsion system chosen for navigating the demanding tidal conditions of the River Thames at speed. Through the daily vessel reports produced by BareFLEET, Wight Shipyard can monitor all operational and navigational activity, including the time spent at each berth. Vessel metrics including engine health, fuel use, and CO2 emissions are recorded, along with any alarms that have occurred throughout the day. This data is then fed back to Wight Shipyard via the cloud, and shared directly with Thames Clippers, creating full transparency between builder and vessel owner during the warranty period.

Wight Shipyard’s adoption of the BareFLEET system is part of the wider digitalisation of operational practices throughout the maritime sector. The ferry builder will use the system, which couples the latest remote data collection technology with advanced vessel performance monitoring software, to ensure This continuous monitoring also that each vessel it delivers enables the shipyard to address performs to design speciﬁcation, any issues for MBNA Thames and that warranty claims are Clippers before they result in settled fairly. This data will also downtime for the vessel. For the feed into the design and build of operator, this means that time on future vessels, driving the water can be maximised, continuous operational seaandcoast.in APRIL 2019 I SEA AND COAST

whilst maintaining the highest standards of service and passenger safety. At the end of the shipyard monitoring period, the BareFLEET system can be handed over to MBNA Thames Clippers to maintain performance and safety throughout the operational lifetime of the vessel. Chris Huxley-Reynard, Engineering Director, Reygar Ltd, said: “Comprehensive data monitoring is essential for both shipyards and vessel operators. Thorough reporting on how new vessels like Catamaran Venus Clipper perform is critical both in ensuring warranty claims are resolved equitably and verifying that the design is delivering to speciﬁcation – ultimately meeting the commercial goals of the enduser.” “BareFLEET will not only provide an important insight into the operation of this ferry as she begins her life on the Thames, keeping her on the water and available to passengers, but will also inform the design and development of new, smarter vessels in the future.” “The ongoing collection of critical data by the BareFLEET system allows us to keep track of the vessel in operation, ensuring that it delivers against its potential and remains consistently available for MBNA Thames Clippers as they expand the River Bus offering to best serve London’s commuters,” said Ollie Gove, Engineering Manager, Wight Shipyard. “We can use the reports BareFLEET produces to verify that vessel performance meets our expectations and matches our machinery suppliers stated levels. Venus is our ﬁrst new-build to include the BareFLEET system from the outset, and we are already looking forward to installing it in a number of our upcoming vessels.”

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MV Bakkedal makes historic visit to Norway – “coming home”! Since delivery of the first CABU combination carrier in 2001, Klaveness Combination Carrier’s current fleet of 10 vessels has performed around 1 300 shipments in the main trading pattern between Far East and Middle East to Australia and US Gulf and Brazil. MV Bakkedal therefore made a historic visit this week, when it was the first CABU to ever visit Norway. Only 60 km from the small village she was named after, Bakkedal in Vindafjorden in Rogaland. With her impressive 72 562 DWT, the 2007 built “Bakkedal” did not arrive to the city of Stavanger unnoticed. Docked at Felleskjøpet, Stavanger Havnesilo she is located a few minutes drive from the city center. With the capacity to transport caustic soda solution (CSS), liquid fertilizer (UAN), molasses (liquid sugar), and all types of dry bulk commodities, one might wonder why she embarked on this journey to Norway after 12 years at sea. On her current voyage, “Bakkedal” has carried about 50,200 mt of molasses from India via the Suez Canal to three ports in the Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland in addition to Stavanger. APRIL 2019 I SEA AND COAST

Since the CABUs do the transportation work of both a standard tanker vessel and a dry bulk vessel with a trading pattern with minimum ballast, they are around 40% more energy efﬁcient and have a 40% lower carbon footprint compared to standard vessels. IT’S NOT E V E R Y DAY THAT A CABU T R AV E L S THE NORWEGIAN FJORDS The discharging of molasses requires an optimal temperature range and can take up to several days on a vessel of this size. This made it possible to invite guests, business contacts and Klaveness employees, on a visit to learn more about how a CABU is designed to optimize transport by sea. The vessel will leave Stavanger port shortly and travel onwards to Murmansk to carry iron ore back to the Far East.

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News Valmet to supply exhaust gas cleaning system to Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering in South Korea

Valmet will supply exhaust gas cleaning system (scrubber system) for seven new building container vessels, which will be built in South Korea by Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering for Korean Shipping company Hyundai Merchant Marine. The building container vessels are the largest in the world, over 23,000 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Unit) each. The scrubber system deliveries will start in 2019. The scrubber system order was included in Valmet’s fourth quarter 2018 orders received. The value of the order will not be disclosed. Valmet has a long track record in supplying scrubber systems to different vessels types. This order is Valmet’s ﬁrst scrubber supply to South Korea and will further strengthen Valmet’s position as a scrubber supplier for passenger and cargo vessels. Valmet has had its own locations in Korea over two decades to ensure best sales, project and life-cycle support for local customers. “We are proud to provide our technology to the Asian market. Our scrubber system will ensure a sustainable and reliable exhaust gas cleaning for the ships,” says Anssi Mäkelä, Senior Manager, Marine Scrubber Systems, Valmet. Detailed information about Valmet’s delivery The scrubber system delivery will include tailormade hybrid scrubber systems for main engine and generator engines including auxiliary systems and automation. The exhaust gas is washed with seawater in open loop mode and

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“Hyundai Merchant Marine CO., Ltd. is a Korea-based company specialized in the provision of shipping services. Hyundai Merchant Marine CO., Ltd. was founded in 1976 and its Headquarter is located in Seoul, South Korea. The company has over 100 vessels and a container service network with more than 60 sea routes and over 100 ports of call. Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering CO., Ltd. is a shipbuilding and offshore contractor engaged in building various vessels, offshore platforms, drilling rigs, FPSO/FPUs, submarines and destroyers. The company was founded in 1973 and its Headquarter is located in Seoul, South Korea. The shipyard is located in Okpo Bay, Geoje Island in South Korea and has an area of 4.9 million meters squared.” with recirculated water and alkali in closed loop mode. All emissions are continuously monitored, and the complete exhaust gas scrubber system is controlled with Valmet’s proven marine automation. Nordic American Offshore Ltd. Announces Agreement to Further Extend Waiver Period

As advised by Nordic American Offshore Ltd. (the “Company ” or “NAO”) in its press release on March 12, 2019 the waivers under the Company’s $150,000,000 Revolving Credit Facility, dated March 16, 2015 (the “Credit Facility”) had been extended until Friday March 22, 2019. The constructive discussions with the lenders under the Credit Facility regarding the longterm capital structure and long-term ﬁnancing needs of the Company continue and they have agreed to further extend the waivers until April 1, 2019 to accommodate the process. APRIL 2019 I SEA AND COAST

News First Konecranes Gottwald Portal Harbor Crane in Sweden In January this year, Uddevalla Hamn Terminal AB ordered an eco-efficient rail-mounted Konecranes Gottwald Model 3 Portal Harbor Crane, for delivery in autumn 2019 and commissioning in December. Konecranes will book the order in the first quarter. Operating for more than 100 years, Uddevalla is a small but important port in the south-west of Sweden, about 80 km north of Gothenburg. As business continues to expand in the region, Ulf Stenberg, Managing Director of Uddevalla Hamn, realized that they needed additional lifting equipment for project cargo and container handling. “We had a Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbor crane installed in 1986,” says Stenberg. “Its longevity is impressive – it still works well, though of course, we’ve kept up maintenance. We like this crane a lot, but it can only lift 40 tons and we wanted a more powerful crane to help us manage the growing demands for cargo handling in our terminal.” Their positive experience with this particular crane led Uddevalla to choose Konecranes again when the time came to upgrade their harbor facilities with this new order. They decided on a two-rope portal harbor crane in the G HSK 3432 variant to meet their specific quay infrastructure with existing rails. This crane increases cargo handling performance up to a maximum lifting capacity of 100 tons and a radius of 46 meters. To reduce their ecological footprint, Uddevalla has opted for a crane equipped with an external power supply, to make use of existing local grid electricity, resulting in less noise, no local exhaust, and reduced operational costs. This fits well with their eco-efficient operations and future development plans. “This is very exciting for us and our local distributor, Port-Trade ApS Denmark,” says Hans-Juergen Schneider, Regional Sales Manager for Konecranes’ Business Unit Mobile Harbor Cranes. “It’s the first Konecranes Gottwald Portal Harbor Crane in Sweden and the market is now wide open for this type of crane.” APRIL 2019 I SEA AND COAST

Pronomar’s COMBO Drying Systems for Damen’s VOLT Processor In 2016 Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract with VOLT Service AS in Norway for the construction of a Utility Vessel: the Volt Processor UV4312. The vessel was delivered in May of 2018 and is fitted with the latest chemical-free delousing installation and offers the ability to service more farms across larger areas and in more open waters. During the construction of the vessel build of the ship, the VOLT Processor is equipped with Pronomar’s COMBO drying system. In addition to the work that the vessel will execute at the fish farms, the vessel can also be fitted out for light inspection, repair and maintenance for the offshore energy sector, buoy-laying and dive support. This makes the VOLT Processor a versatile ship. The VOLT Processor is specifically built for saltwater fish farms, and is completely designed with feedback from the global fish farming industry. Pronomar trusts that the Remøy Management AS, who is managing the vessel, will be happy to have the drying system on-board. For the VOLT Processor, a COMBO drying system has been chosen, which offers a compact solution for drying jackets, boots and gloves. Due to the COMBO dryer, the crew can dry their work clothes faster and start their service warm and comfortable. It is an ideal system for vessels with a limited amount of space on-board.

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News Wärtsilä to design and equip state-of-theart transport vessel for Aker BioMarine

The technology group Wärtsilä has been awarded the contract to design a state-of-the-art multipurpose transport vessel that will operate in Antarctic waters. Wärtsilä will also provide the vessel with a comprehensive package of integrated propulsion and hybrid solutions to ensure highly efficient and environmentally sustainable operations. The ship has been ordered by Norway-based Aker BioMarine and will be constructed in China, at CIMC Raffles. The ship design order with Wärtsilä was booked in December 2018, while the order for the integrated solutions package was booked in March 2019. The 168 metres long, 20,300 dwt vessel will comply with the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Polar Code. Because it will operate in the environmentally sensitive Antarctic, Wärtsilä’s sustainable technical and hybrid solutions, with high levels of safety and reliability, were considered as being the most suitable for this project. “We are proud to have been selected to design and equip this ship. It will be a customised vessel designed specifically to meet the owner’s operational requirements in a challenging environment. It emphasises once again Wärtsilä’s comprehensive strengths and capabilities, as well as our broad offering to the marine market,” says Lilli Chi, Managing Director, Ship Design, Wärtsilä Marine. “Protection of the environment is an absolute essential for us, and the design of this vessel has sustainability as a primary focus. It incorporates the latest energy saving and environmentally friendly technologies, such as the hybrid propulsion system, and an advanced heat recovery system that helps to reduce the carbon footprint even further,” says Eldar Vindvik, Director Fleet Renewal at Aker BioMarine. The new vessel will be powered by Wärtsilä’s award winning Wärtsilä 31 engine, recognised by Guinness World Records as being the world’s most efficient 4-stroke diesel engine. Two Wärtsilä 20 engines will provide the auxiliary power. The engines will all be fitted with Wärtsilä’s NOx Reducer (NOR) to prevent nitrogen oxide emissions when in diesel mode. Wärtsilä will also deliver the power distribution system,

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including hybrid drives and a battery package, the gearbox, controllable pitch propeller and thrusters. A Wärtsilä Nacos Platinum Joystick system will be supplied to enhance the efﬁciency and safety of the ship’s operations. To ensure optimal system performance and energy utilisation, the integrated solution is controlled by Wärtsilä’s power and energy management system and propulsion control. The ship will carry supply goods and liquids, as well as krill products from krill harvesting vessels working in the Antarctic area. For this, an innovative cargo handling system has been developed.

25 years in gas ship management

In 1994, WSM (then Barber Ship Management) was awarded the management of LPG carrier Gas R i s i n g S u n o w n e d b y Yu y o Steamship. It was a great accomplishment to us as it was uncommon back in the 90’s to outsource the management of such complex vessels. This sets the precedence for many more gas vessels to come. WSM was one of the pioneering ship managers to successfully penetrate the third party ship management for gas segment. We truly believe our passion for quality and reliability made us a trustworthy partner. There is no secret to our success. We are simply taking every single detail into the big picture as managing gas vessels require high levels of precision and safety attention.

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News “APM Terminals Algeciras sets new record” APM Terminals Algeciras hits a new Port Moves Per Hour (PMPH) record for a vessel berthed at Juan Carlos I berth. On Monday, 25th of March, 187,82 PMPH were registered on MSC Kalina. The Operations Department of the largest terminal in the Mediterranean conﬁrmed that this is the best result since MSC Ditte called in September 2017. Back then it registered 183,64 PMPH. MSC Kalina is 366 meters long and 51 meters wide, and has capacity to carry 13,798 containers measured in 20 feet units (TEUs). Nine cranes worked on the vessel, which is not only a milestone in the terminal’s history, but also the result of a great planning and execution teamwork. This vessel runs on the AE6 service, arriving from Suez on its way to Antwerp. 5,014 TEUs were loaded and discharged during the 17 hour port call in Algeciras.

Teekay Offshore Partners Secures New $414 Million Debt Facility for Four Shuttle Tanker Newbuilds

Teekay Offshore Partners L.P. announced that it has secured a new $414 million long-term debt facility that will be used to ﬁnance four LNG-fueled Suezmax DP2 shuttle tanker newbuildings. Upon delivery in 2019 and 2020, two of the vessels will commence operations under the Partnership’s Master Agreement with Equinor, while the remaining two vessels will join the Partnership’s contract of affreightment (CoA) shuttle tanker portfolio in the North Sea. The new facility is funded and guaranteed by both Canadian and Norwegian export credit agencies, and commercial banks and bears interest at LIBOR + 225 basis points with a tenor for up to 12 years from the delivery date of each vessel and a blended proﬁle of 18 years.

“We are grateful for the continued strong support we receive from our growing bank group, as represented by our new $414 million debt facility,” commented Ingvild Sæther, President and CEO of Teekay Offshore Group Ltd. Teekay Offshore Partners L.P. is a leading international midstream services provider to the offshore oil production industry, primarily focused on the ownership and operation of critical infrastructure assets in offshore oil regions of the North Sea, Brazil and the East Coast of Canada. Teekay Offshore has consolidated assets of approximately $5.3 billion, comprised of 60 offshore assets, including floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) units, shuttle tankers (including six newbuildings), floating storage and offtake (FSO) units, long-distance towing and offshore installation vessels, and a unit for maintenance and safety (UMS). The majority of Teekay Offshore’s fleet is employed on medium-term, stable contracts. Brookfield Business Partners L.P. (NYSE:BBU)(TSX:BBU.UN), together with its institutional partners (collectively Brookfield), and Teekay Corporation (NYSE:TK) own 51 percent and 49 percent, respectively, of Teekay Offshore’s general partner. APRIL 2019 I SEA AND COAST seaandcoast.in

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