Corporate Magazine
Wilhelmsen Ship Management | Issue 1 - 2020
SPECIAL FEATURE:
COVID-19
THE CHALLENGE OF CREW CHANGE DURING COVID-19
REDUCING PLASTICS ONBOARD
SPIKE IN LAY-UP DEMAND
BEING PREPARED FOR INCREASED THREAT AT SEA
Enable, Enhance, Simplify.
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COVID-19 2 COVID-19 Response for Ship and Shore
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Crew Change – Challenging but Necessary
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Engagement Sessions with Carl Schou
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Keeping the Crew Engaged in Trying Times
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Crew That Plays Together Stays Together
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In The News - Doing What We Can, As Best We Can
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Solidarity for Seafarers
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Honk for Seafarers
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COVID-19 Drill on Board
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Unprecedented Times Call for Extraordinary Measures
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Spike in Lay-Up Demand as Wilhelmsen Ship Management Meets Shipowners Needs
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Cyber Security Awareness Heightened During Pandemic
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News and Stories Plastics on Board
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Reducing Consumption of Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles Onboard New Design Makes Liquefied Hydrogen Bunker Vessels a Reality
Being Prepared for Increased Threat at Sea
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EDITORIAL Amanda Loh
Editor amanda.loh@wilhelmsen.com
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EDITORIAL PRODUCTION & GRAPHIC DESIGN Milk Design
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PUBLISHER
Wilhelmsen Ship Management Malaysia 19th Floor, 1 Sentral Jalan Rakyat, Kuala Lumpur Sentral 50470 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia T +6 03 2084 5600 © All rights reserved 2020
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Hello readers, 2019 was a milestone year for Wilhelmsen
We are also not letting our guard down at sea,
number of vessel takeovers in a decade.
large, continuing to raise security concerns
Ship Management for achieving the highest The adrenalin spilled over into the start
of 2020 and we had grand plans ahead. However, we as everybody else, did not
expect that the world would tumble into one
with piracy and geopolitical tensions still at
for ship managers. While we cannot predict
what’s to come, we can certainly prepare well when we enter high risk areas through risk assessment and training.
of its most challenging periods, marked by
Environmental Efforts to Continue
this message, crew change remains extremely
together with like-minded partners in
trade tensions and COVID-19. At the time of
challenging with government lockdowns and most of the shore based staff are still social distancing and working from home. Our Seafarers are Key Workers
For many months we have been looking
into ways to get our seafarers, who have
I’m pleased to share that we are working response to the global call to reduce
emissions by developing a design for a
Liquefied Hydrogen (LH2) bunker vessel. With hydrogen powered ships, we are looking at a future where zero carbon emission is possible.
been forced to stay on board beyond their
In a shorter term, we are taking active
hardship, I have been making weekly
bottles on board. The quickest method
contracts, home. To understand our crews’ calls with the vessels to receive first-hand
information on their situation. As a seafarer in my younger days, I can relate to their worries and fatigue.
measures to reduce single use plastic water is to encourage our crew to drink from
water dispensers and providing them steel water bottles to refill with potable water from dispensers.
We also organized a crowdfunding
A sustainable business is not just about
To raise more awareness about the initiative,
environment and trade. In these trying times,
for seafarers affected by the pandemic.
my colleagues and I pledged our energy in a
bike challenge to achieve 250kms collectively. In the end, with perseverance we tracked 352kms together for the good cause. Safety Stays at Top Priority
Since our most of our operations swiftly
profit. It is about taking care of the people, it is easy to forget our role as corporate
citizens. We need to remember that this is a social responsibility, not burden. Thank you and enjoy reading. Yours sincerely,
moved to working from home in March, we have heightened our cyber security
surveillance and increased digital training for our staff. We are constantly reminded
to be vigilant during this time as malicious
Carl Schou, CEO & President
of Wilhelmsen Ship Management
cyber attacks targeting the maritime industry have multiplied.
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COVID-19
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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we operate. Wilhelmsen Ship Management has begun incorporating what is called now the new norm on how we work and conduct our business. For as long as a vaccine is not found, this new way of working and lifestyle is here to stay.
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We dedicate a moment of silence for key workers who have fallen, a salute to those who are still working in the frontlines to keep us protected, and a solidarity stand for our seafarers who have been kept at sea to keep the global economy moving. Issue 1 - 2020
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COVID-19 RESPONSE FOR SHIP AND SHORE In light of the evolving COVID-19 situation, Wilhelmsen Ship
Management implemented the following operational adjustments to secure the well-being of our employees and crew as we strive to deliver an uninterrupted operability of our fleet.
ONSHORE Social Distancing of Shore Employees
Employees are mostly operating from home or at half-office-workforce as required by local government recommendations. The affected
offices will be operating under their business continuity plan to ensure
continuity of services. This arrangement continues until further notice. Stepping Up Cyber Security
Working from home as securely as possible during the pandemic is high on our agenda. We have stepped up our cyber security initiatives and communicated the guidelines to all employees.
Employees are reminded to stay vigilant as we expect an increase
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in fraud attempts.
Disinfection of Offices
To prepare the return of employees into their workplaces, offices are disinfected and with social distancing arrangements in place according to local government guidelines. Communication
Employees have accessible information from intranet announcements
on the latest progress of the outbreak situation and business continuity plan. E-mails from local HR keep employees updated on current social distancing orders from respective governments. Physical and Mental Health
Employees are encouraged to self-check on their physical and mental health. Online resources are available with communication channels open for them to seek help if needed.
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ONBOARD Crew Change and Shore Leave
During the height of COVID-19, most countries/cities have
implemented lockdowns. As restrictions eased and economies
open, crew changes can be made where possible and when risk mitigation conditions are met. All crew changes are according to international and local guidelines.
Our crew change efforts are performed in accordance to IMO’s recommended framework of protocols ensuring safe ship crew
changes and travel. We are proactively evaluating the situation to ensure that our crew can be relieved as soon as possible. Port Call
When calling at port, crew must take precautionary measures to protect themselves. Crew are familiarized with the safety guidelines focusing on safety measures to be taken prior to calling, during stay and after departure. Communication NEWS
We have heightened our communication frequency with our vessels through port updates and safety bulletins. It is essential to keep the crew updated on the latest progress of the outbreak situation and measures for protection.
Physical and Mental Health
On board health and safety culture are top priority for all crew. This
includes mental health - especially important for crew who are serving
past their contracts due to the pandemic. Crew are encouraged to seek help if needed.
We have yet to see the full scale of the impact of this pandemic but we know it will be felt throughout the industry. We are proactively doing scenario planning and adjustments in our systems and processes to accommodate the anticipated changes.
We are also working closely with global and national authorities to ensure our service delivery to you remains uninterrupted.
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CREW CHANGE - VERY CHALLENGING BUT NECESSARY Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have been working round-the-clock to mediate
between governments, shipowners, crew and stakeholders to coordinate the safe movement of our seafarers to join and leave our managed vessels.
Crew changes have been made extremely difficult by lockdowns imposed by governments as
they are all different and fluid, making it impossible to fix timelines. All these challenges were met by our steadfast employees working from home!
We are still working collectively with other ship managers to pool our resources for crew changes so that we can achieve further more as community than we could alone.
We have taken part in the Shipping Alliance Crew Corridors Project and we have engaged with industry peers in developing a safe crew mobilization protocol in Philippines, which we have
currently put into practice, ensuring that our crew deploys and returns home safely and swiftly. We have also done significant work with FOSMA, Indian Shipping Directorate and Indian Unions
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to create crew mobilisation protocols and find ways of flying crew out of India on special flights.
With more locations opening up for crew changes and restrictions relaxing, we are looking into every opportunity for crew change consolidation with a possibility of chartering flights from common locations or commercial flights.
In coming weeks, we will see very intense activity in planning and performing crew changes. We keep our onboard crew frequently updated on crew change progress reports.
Open and transparent communication from top management is key for seafarer mental health and enables the provision of uniform, reliable company information within a climate of disinformation. Morale and seafarer wellbeing are supported through our mental health campaign and intervessel competitions.
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the entire world population. However, some parts
of the community are more vulnerable to the fallout of the pandemic. We have seen and heard
many stories of sacrifice, perseverance, sufferings and concerns of the future as the uncertainty continues. There is something we can do to make tomorrow, a little brighter for these people.
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ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS WITH CARL SCHOU
Carl having a video call with crew onboard.
Carl Schou, CEO & President of Wilhelmsen Ship Management, has committed himself to make scheduled vessel calls every week with our crew. Such calls have been very valuable and helps us understand and support our seafarers better during this difficult time.
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Cruise fleet group waving at the screen to crew during the live session.
KEEPING THE CREW ENGAGED IN TRYING TIMES
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Wilhelmsen Ship Management finds ways to engage crew on ship and shore. The cruise industry came to a halt from March 2020 and is not expected to resume until
1 September 2020 or later. Our Cruise fleet group in Norway initiated live sessions to encourage and motivate the crew that are currently at home, and waiting for the fleet to be reactivated. The sessions open a channel for crew that are still on board, awaiting sign-off availability
and approved travel arrangements from governments, to share their experiences with their
fellow crew at home and vice versa. The live sessions included industry updates from owner representative and our technical and crew managers.
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CREW THAT PLAYS TOGETHER STAYS TOGETHER We launched a few Kahoot trivia competition to cheer our seafarers while on extended time at sea. The trivia were shared to all vessels
for all crew to play. The winning vessels were awarded with a surprise food hampers at the next convenient port.
The smiles on our crew faces are priceless!
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In the News – Doing What We Can, as Best We Can
Carl Schou Calls on Authorities to Resolve Stranded Crew Crisis
Excerpt from Tradewinds (Published on 1 March 2020)
Wilhelmsen Ship Management’s Boss Says to Ask Crews for Another Changeover Deferral is ‘Unacceptable’ Carl Schou has become the latest top shipmanager boss to call on global governments to resolve the mounting crisis of stranded crews.
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The Wilhelmsen Ship Management chief executive said that with the recent crew changeover deferrals, the industry had “bought ourselves a time window — for now”. “We should not have to ask the crew for another deferral. This is unacceptable,” he said in a post on social media. “Much has been said by the ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation), ICS (International Chamber of Shipping) and IMO. But we are running out of time. The authorities must make travel ban exemptions for seafarers.” Schou said that with airfreight capacity diminishing, ships were the “last reliable solution”. “Shipping cannot stop due to Covid-19,” he said. “We need a unified approach.” When he personally emailed the shipmanager’s crews to say it was deferring crew changes, he said he did so with a “heavy heart”. “I know this is something huge to ask for, especially in these times when families are separated,” he said. “Most of them are like me: a father, a husband and a son. He added that he was “touched by the replies from the crew”, that they stand in solidarity to keep the global trade going. “This is not something I take for granted,” he said. “For that, I would again like to express my heartfelt thanks to all the fantastic people who are so committed.” Sunday
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“Shipping cannot stop due to Covid-19,” he said. “We need a unified approach.” – Carl Schou, CEO & President of Wilhelmsen Ship Management
Excerpt from Splash 24/7 (Published on 27 March 2020)
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Action Plan to Get Crews Repatriated Gains Momentum
Carl Schou, CEO of another Singapore manager, Wilhelmsen Ship Management, has taken to LinkedIn to share his thoughts on the issue of crew changes during the coronavirus. Having told his crews that they will have to work longer than planned, Schou wrote on social media: “We have bought ourselves a time window – for now. We SHOULD NOT have to ask the crew for another deferral. This is unacceptable. Much has been said by ITF, ICS and IMO. But we are running out of time! The authorities must make travel ban exemptions for seafarers. As airfreight capacity is diminishing – ships are our last reliable solution. Shipping cannot stop due to COVID-19. We need a unified approach.” Issue 1 - 2020
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SHOWING OUR SOLIDARITY TO OUR SEAFARERS Wilhelmsen Ship Management launched a crowdfunding campaign in May 2020 to support the Mission to Seafarers (MtS), one of the
largest maritime charities serving merchant crews around the world. Funds raised by employees, supporters, friends, and the wider industry will be used by MtS to further amplify their existing
programs that have been helping numerous seafarers in this difficult period.
The funding will largely go to:
• Food to families who are hungry and unable to buy food. With
seafarers unable to join ships easily because of the crew change difficulties, their breadwinner is no longer unable to provide and support them.
• Supporting stranded seafarers waiting for repatriation as
well as food vouchers and safe accommodation during their enforced stay.
• Transportation for seafarers from dormitories to their homes,
after mandatory quarantine, due to the local travel restrictions and
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250KM CHALLENGE Pledging time, energy and funds for seafarers affected by COVID-19
To raise awareness about this and invite our network to join in the crowdfunding, the Central Management Team (CMT)
of Wilhelmsen Ship Management have set up a bike challenge and pushed their limits to raise funds for campaign.
With movement restriction in certain countries due to the pandemic,
not all CMTs could participate in the activity. For those who can, they
took their two-wheelers to the road with the aim to pledge a collective 250km to the cause.
They scheduled a weekend to cycle on their respective routes due to social distancing and their distance were
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tracked by Strava. In the end they did not only complete the 250km challenge, they smashed the distance at a whopping 352km!
SMASHED AT 352KM!
The seafaring community is the backbone of the maritime industry. An important component in the industry that has been keeping the world trade going, in good times and bad times.
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Carl Schou CEO & President
Esther Gan Vice President - Marketing & Communication
Ă˜yvind Stordal Vice President - Digital
Sean Nellan Vice President - Commercial
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HONK FOR OUR SEAFARERS ONBOARD On 1 May 2020, at local time 12 noon, our fleet participated a very special Labour Day event
where all ships in port sound their horn in unison. This was initiated by International Chamber
of Shipping (ICS) to mark the important contribution of 1.2 million seafarers that were working during this pandemic to ensure that food, fuel and supplies continue to flow for all.
Our fleet participated in this concerted event and have sent us videos and images taken when
the sounds of horns echoed through the seas and at ports. We have posted this on all our social media channels to spread the awareness that seafarers is an important contributor in fighting this pandemic.
Seafarers should be recognized as key personnel globally, so they can be granted exemptions
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from travel restrictions. They are as important as any frontliners!
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COVID-19 DRILL ON BOARD
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We have conducted a series of COVID-19 drills on board to
train and prepare our crew for real-life scenarios that they will face. Such drills are necessary to ensure crew are familiar and confident with the best practices.
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Port State Control inspection via mobile phones
HSEQ Audit via teleconferencing
Dry dock supervision done onshore through surveillance cameras installed onboard and onsite
UNPRECEDENTED TIMES CALL FOR EXTRAORDINARY MEASURES With the travel ban imposed by most countries and the declaration of
COVID-19 as pandemic, on board audits, port state control inspections
and dry dock supervision have gone digital and are conducted remotely. The inspection, monitoring and survey today are either done in simple manner through mobile phones or with sophisticated set-ups using surveillance cameras installed onboard.
The quick learning and adaptation to the new norm shows that we are agile to change and can still operate with minimal disruption despite geographical boundaries.
All documentation and data collected follow industry guidelines and accepted by accreditation bodies.
Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, there is a silver lining as remote assessments enable the reduction of carbon footprint by reducing the need for travel.
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Image source: VG.no Photographer: Rune Saevig
SPIKE IN LAY-UP DEMAND AS WILHELMSEN SHIP MANAGEMENT MEETS SHIPOWNERS NEEDS
Since end of March 2020, Wilhelmsen Ship
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Management has been receiving a spike
in request for lay-up management. We think many ship owners are cautious about the
future and are checking the options available considering the uncertainty ahead.
We have expanded our lay-up locations
in Asia and Europe to meet the needs of our
clients. Traditional lay-up areas like Labuan, Malaysia, are quickly filling up so we are on a constant lookout for new locations. Just recently, we have successfully laid up 5 vessels in 2 new locations in Norway.
Our lay-up operation at Vetlefjorden, Norway.
As a seasoned service provider in this field,
we been providing lay-up management since 2009 in our main hub Labuan. In total, we
have laid up over 200 ships since inception. The highest number of vessels including
offshore installations in our lay-up care was 73 units during 2017. In 2019, we had the lowest number of vessels in lay-up; 14
vessels as shipping markets became firmer. We have managed a variety of vessel types
including containers, LNG tankers, oil / product tankers, offshore installations, car carriers, bulk carriers and OSVs. Our lay-up operation at Labuan, Malaysia.
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WILHELMSEN SHIP MANAGEMENT SHARES A FEW BEST PRACTICES AND GUIDELINES THAT OWNERS SHOULD LOOK OUT FOR WHEN SELECTING A LAY-UP SERVICE PROVIDER: Location, location, location!
• Ensure anchorage locations are secure and sheltered from typhoon • Has good holding ground that ensures ship can lie safely • Depth 10–25 metres
• Water current condition of 1 knot and below • Authorized and regulated lay-up area Preservation procedures
Check the preservation procedures of the service provider, especially on the sealing and
dehumification procedures to minimize corrosion and protection of the electrical equipment. Maintenance procedures
Ensure the service provider provides regular inspection and strong maintenance procedures. The key areas of maintenance are: • Deck • Hull
• Anchor • Engine
• Motor & compressor rooms • Cargo areas
Ideally, maintenance teams should visit weekly on board to check the conditions of the
machinery, insulation, water and oil levels, humidity levels and perform minor preventive maintenance as per agreed check list and scope. Make sure your service provider is insured!
• Check if your service provider are insured by liability insurance • Realistic limits of liability Class certification
Choosing a class certified service provider may aid in lowering your insurance premium while the vessel is in lay-up. Reporting frequency
Monthly reports on your asset condition complete with pictures and maintenance activities details including:
• Any defects noted during inspection
• Details of recommended repairs/service
• Required items for approval from owners
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Anchor chain swivel installation
Ask your service provider if they can install a swivel on the
anchor chain above the waterline to prevent kinking/damage of the anchor chain.
Anchor chain swivel installation
Rudder and propeller wrapping
Ask your service provider if they provide rudder and propeller wrapping services. This is to prevent marine growth and possible pitting damage by barnacles on the surface. Security
Ensure there are security teams equipped with established communication protocols that are on board and patrol your laid up assets 24/7.
Rudder and propeller wrapping
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT FROM COLD / HOT LAY-UPS? COLD Lay-up
• Total shut-down of vessel with no crew
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• Two watchmen on 24/7 watch
• Vessel maintained by dehumidifiers, cathodic
protection and preservation of sea water lines/sea chest
• Longer re-commissioning time
HOT Lay-up
• Crew members at minimum safety manning limits can remain • on board at all times to maintain and care for the vessel
• Vessel is held within Classification and Flag State requirements Machinery kept operational at minimal cost
• Fast re-commissioning time
Dehumifying process
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PHASES IN A FULL LAY-UP CYCLE PROCESS: Phase 1 – Deactivation
Phase 2 – Lay-up
• Installation of proper deactivation
• Periodic inspection (regular testing,
• Relevant spaces are sealed off and
• Continuous preservation
• Watertight blanking of underwater openings
• Service and necessary repairs
equipment and system
inspection, turning and periodic operation)
dehumidifying machines installed
• Demonstration of various emergency equipment • Our team is available to assist in deactivation of machinery
• Recording all actions in log / monthly report • Continuous monitoring by our staff on board • 24/7 manned base office
TIPS FOR SHIPOWNERS!
Make sure these are covered as part of asset care Hull Protection Installing anodes on wires around the vessel to protect hull.
Deck Protection Wire & mooring line covered by tarpaulin / canvas. Hand turn of lifeboat, davit swing & engine test run. Winches & windlass free load turn.
Engine Room Preservation of engine room machinery Water integrity.
Motor & Compressor Rooms Preservation of machinery.
Anchor Chain Installing a swivel on anchor chain above waterline to prevent kinking. Tri-monthly anchor chain maintenance.
Cargo Area Cargo hold and/o r ranks & inter barrie r. Tanks preservation .
Phase 3 – Reactivation
• Ship staff to join in phases and reactivate vessel • Demobilization of equipment • Generator demobilization
• Unblanking of watertight blanks
• For cold lay-up reactivation is 7-14 days
• Our team can also assist with the reactivation
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Carl Schou CEO & President Wilhelmsen Ship Management
CYBER SECURITY WEBINAR FOR CUSTOMERS Increasing awareness as our first level of defence Cyber-attacks on the maritime industry has increased 4X since February 2020 as the shipping business become reliant on remote working and information technology as a result of lockdowns from the pandemic.
On 25 June 2020, Wilhelmsen Ship Management held a webinar for our
customers to raise their awareness on the potential cyber security threat that they may face.
The webinar was open to all employees in our customer’s organization, regardless of their job descriptions or IT knowledge. Carl Schou, CEO & President of Wilhelmsen Ship Management, hosted the webinar.
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Christina Cheh Vice President of Risk Management & Systems Wilhelmsen Ship Management
Morten Drægni Head of Cyber Security Wilhelmsen Group
The sessions were led by Morten Drægni, Head of Cyber Security - Wilhelmsen Group, and
Christina Cheh, Vice President of Risk Management & Systems - Wilhelmsen Ship Management. Our speakers shared their knowledge on how to identify cyber security traps and their experiences through real life cases for both ship and shore. The webinar focused on
strengthening the first level of defence against cyber attacks which is the human element. We see this as an important factor especially relevant during the COVID-19 pandemic as
most operations have moved online almost overnight and such swift change may expose vulnerabilities that could compromise businesses. With this webinar, we hope to do our part in collectively lifting the industry’s defence against cyber security crime.
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PLASTICS ON BOARD Our efforts to reduce the consumption of single-use plastic continues. Updates from pg 28-35.
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CHOOSING TO REDUCE PLASTICS ON BOARD The composition of plastic makes it one of the greatest environmental and marine life threat. The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) warns that plastic litter presents a huge problem to our oceans and if left uncurbed, there will be more plastics than fish by 2050.
Our shipping industry abides to MARPOL Annex 5- Garbage from
Ships that streamlines the waste and garbage management onboard marine vessels. It is safe to say that there are existing guidelines
in place for proper handling of waste products for vessels to prevent marine pollution.
However, following guidelines is not enough to create sustainable
seas. It needs advocacy on board and we can benefit by reducing the consumption of single-use plastic water bottles.
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CHANGING MINDSETS AND BREAKING HABITS We need to instil the mindset that water from dispensers are safe and drinkable.
Seafarers come from all over the world and in some countries safe drinking water comes in plastic bottles. We need them to
understand that they can safely consume the water from water dispensers onboard.
Additionally, recycling was promoted as the ideal way to handle waste and control pollution. While that is true, it is not the only
solution. Reducing will always be the better option when it comes to waste. The lesser plastics we use, the less waste we produce, the lesser need for us to burn energy for recycling.
MYTH: EVERYTHING SEPARATED INTO RECYCLING BINS ARE 100% RECYCLABLE Between 1980-2015 approximately 6300 Mt of plastic waste had been
generated; around 9% of which had been recycled (Source: Geyer et al. (2017) published in Production, use, and fate of all plastics ever made). We need to break free from believing that as long as we dispose our
plastics in the correct recycling bin, they will be 100% recycled. Plastic water bottles can only be recycled two to three times until the polymer
chain grows too short to be recycled. During recycling, additional virgin material is needed with upgrade its quality.
The fastest alternative to solve this problem is by switching to water dispensers onboard.
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EVERY EFFORT MAKES A DIFFERENCE Our managed vessels have varying degrees of water dispenser adoption. Drawing from available data, we reached the average figures below:
443 X 22.5 = 9,968
500ml plastic bottles consumed per year
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crew on average per vessel
500ml plastic bottles consumed yearly per vessel
Infographic: Data collected from our managed-vessels
Our LNG/LPG Group has committed to a yearly reduction of plastic waste for the gas fleet in the Environment Programme launched this year. One of the measures undertaken to contribute to this target is to promote drinking from water dispensers onboard.
In our managed vessels are well-maintained water dispensers with water source and tanks
constantly checked for safe consumption. Our crew are given steel water bottles for them to refill at water dispensers.
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COLLABORATION ON STEWARDSHIP
Wilhelmsen Ship Management supports
IMPA’s (International Marine Purchasing
Association) initiative called IMPA SAVE. The council, including Wilhelmsen Ship Management, represents global ship
owners and maritime suppliers as adopters of sustainable business practices aimed at conserving the world’s oceans through the
maritime supply chain. The first milestone of IMPA SAVE is to reach zero plastic drinking
water bottles by 2025 – a resolution branched from our roundtable discussions in 2019.
We hope more shipowners and managers
will join us and pledge the commitment to the
reduction of plastic water bottles in all vessels.
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REDUCING CONSUMPTION OF SINGLE-USE PLASTIC WATER BOTTLES ONBOARD
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REDUCING CONSUMPTION OF SINGLE-USE PLASTIC WATER BOTTLES ONBOARD Since the first week of June 2020, Ship Management has begun supplying steel water bottles on board our managed vessels for our seafarers’ use.
This is part of our ongoing initiative to reduce consumption of single-
use plastic water bottles. Each seafarer will receive a steel water bottle
for them to refill at water dispensers that are installed onboard vessels.
These bottles are personal gifts to the crew where they can take it home when they sign off and to be brought in as part of their PPE when sign on again.
Majority of the bottles will be delivered on board at centralised locations. Centralizing the distribution point is a conscious decision to ensure that that the bottles are distributed with minimal carbon footprint. This is just
the beginning of our efforts to reduce single use plastic. There are still a
lot of work needed to reduce single-use plastic water bottles consumption
onboard. Moving forward, we will be focusing on campaigns to encourage crew to drink from water dispensers.
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IS THE WATER ONBOARD SAFE FOR CONSUMPTION? Many of those whom have sailed in the early days are living proof that water onboard is safe
for consumption. All our managed vessels comply with mandatory safe water drinking standards
required by related regulations. However over the years, perception grew that water source is safer coming from bottled plastics rather than taps. This could be due to people’s experience onshore
where in some countries, clean drinking water is not available from taps. Our efforts moving forward will be to change this general perception.
#MAKINGADIFFERENCE Since the launch of our #makingadifference campaign last year, we have started planting seeds of thoughts about plastics onboard and shore.
Our offices on shore has already made that lifestyle change. Majority of our offices are on zero plastic water bottle usage. We have also tighten our vendor selection criteria. Our vendors will
need to demonstrate a viable plan to reduce plastic usage. To bring the industry together towards
the same goal, we have also hosted roundtable discussions with our vendors and several leading industry player to discuss on how might we reduce and reuse plastic together.
That is not the end. We are still continuing our efforts to achieve zero single-use plastics on board.
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NEW DESIGN MAKES LIQUEFIED HYDROGEN BUNKER VESSELS A REALITY
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NEW DESIGN MAKES LIQUEFIED HYDROGEN BUNKER VESSELS A REALITY In response to the global ambition of reducing the environmental footprint from global ship transport, Moss Maritime, in cooperation with Equinor, Wilhelmsen and DNV-GL, has developed a design for a Liquefied Hydrogen (LH2) bunker vessel. The vessel design comes at a time when hydrogen is finally developing into a viable solution for the larger market. The future large scale use of hydrogen
“Equinor believes hydrogen may represent an
will require vessels tailored for transportation
are hard to decarbonize and currently outside
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in both maritime and land-based industry
and bunkering of liquefied hydrogen. The
project, sponsored by Innovation Norway, was
launched with the objective to clarify challenges and find solutions for storage and handling
of this demanding cargo and fuel on a vessel. “Moss Maritime has utilized its long-standing
experience from design of Moss LNG carriers
the scope of renewable solutions like batteries. Long haul maritime shipping is one of these
and an important milestone has been passed
by introducing a logistical solution for transport of liquefied hydrogen by the sea”, says Steinar Eikaas, Vice President for Low Carbon Solutions in Equinor.
in the development of the LH2 bunker vessel,
Håkon Lenz, Vice President for Europe and
-253 °C will offer advantages over pressurized
adds: “We see hydrogen as a possible fuel
where liquefied hydrogen at a temperature of
hydrogen gas in relation to transportation costs. We are ready to support the ship industry in
implementing solutions for liquefied hydrogen for future projects”, says Tor Skogan, Vice President for LNG of Moss Maritime.
The LH2 bunker vessel has cargo capacity of 9000 m³, with a cargo containment
system designed to maximize insulation
performance and meet the most stringent
safety requirements. The vessel has been developed to provide liquefied hydrogen bunkering services to merchant ships, in addition to open sea transport. 38
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Americas of Wilhelmsen Ship Management, for the future. The commercial feasibility
of such a vessel is depending on the overall
hydrogen market development. Once market
signals show that there is a need for big scale liquefied hydrogen, we and our partners are ready to take this design to the next level.
By initiating and participating in this project we prepare ourselves for meeting the
demand of our customers in the years to come, and Wilhelmsen will always seek
opportunities in new technology to enable sustainable global trade”.
HOW HYDROGEN WORKS ON A SHIP Hydrogen is the energy carrier. It comes in either pressurized or liquid form. We will use liquid hydrogen, at a temperature of 20 degrees
Kelvin, or minus 253 degrees Celsius, stored in insulated aluminum
tanks. By feeding air and hydrogen into a catalytic reactor called fuel cell, we transform the energy of the hydrogen into electricity that will
be used for propulsion, maneuvering and on-board systems. The only discharge from the process is pure water (H2O). There is no carbon involved in the process, hence no CO2.
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BEING PREPARED FOR INCREASED THREAT AT SEA
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Maritime security will continue to remain in focus in 2020 in consideration of the increasing threat of West Africa Piracy, concerns to shipping
in Straits of Hormuz and Arabian Gulf due to tensions between US-Iran,
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and random piracy activity spikes in Straits of Malacca and Singapore. Piracy and geopolitical tensions will be the apical security concerns
this year for shipmanagers. It is an industry threat that calls for more shouldering of responsibility by maritime players and governments. Recent piracy activities off West Africa, and Singapore Strait, are
indication that we should never let our guard down even in “safer� waters and continue firm diligence to deny any opportunities to pirate gangs. Countries engaging in warfare and political unrest are danger-zones for seafarers.
As appointed shipmanagers, Wilhelmsen Ship Management (WSM) plays a very proactive role to ensure our managed vessels and crew arrive at their destinations safely when transiting risky waters.
We have a setup dedicated solely for security. This has been very fruitful for keeping assets under our care safe and secure. We play an active advisory role to Management who in turn keep owners and other
stakeholders informed on Maritime Security issues and concerns.
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A WELL-PREPARED TRANSIT Risk preparation begins from the vessels’ HRA transits reporting compliance, internal audits, sensitive ports’ feedback calls and intelligence reports for monitoring.
Vessels
01
Owner
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02
Notify intent to transit
Send latest security
information to vessel & management center
03 Verify commence transit checklist
& implement self
Owner considers
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requirements & gives approval to proceed
protection measures
CSO, vessel manager,
04
fleet manager / general manager, DPA /
HSEQ conduct a risk
with route
assessment & review
requirements with owner Owner
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06 Commence transit
07
All parties monitor
09
Transit complete
transit
08 Provide transit feedback &
completed checklist
Experience transfer
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At WSM, we assess high risk areas based on salient industry guidelines such as BMP-5, EUNAVFOR Assessments, UKMTO Briefings, IMB, ReCAAP, BIMCO and Flag State Advisories/ Circulars and findings from Private Security Companies & Consultants. During risk assessment, the following are some of the key considerations:
Vessel Design and Capabilities
Physical attributes of a vessel can determine
if they are at higher risk to attacks. Vessels with higher agility at speeding and manoeuvering
capabilities can better thwart pirate attempts. If the vessel has machinery constraints or is deeply loaded, making a quick escape may not be an option. The overall design of a vessel can make or break forceful entry attempts by pirates. Higher freeboard
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(in axcess of 6 metres) are comparatively more difficult to board.
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Certain geographical areas may be more risky than others. However, “safe� zones are known to have surprises. Better to remain vigilant at all times.
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Crew Readiness
The crew are kept in check through
internal reporting and during internal
audits and inspections. This determines
if they require more training and preparation for coming voyages.
Transiting dangerous waters are always unpredictable. While we can learn from
reports, studies and experts, we believe that a well-prepared crew is the best defense a vessel can have.
A Prepared Crew
Our crew undergoes training that encourages
and builds good attitude towards surveillance. Ship Security Training is required at Officer’s level and Security Awareness Training at Crew level. Trainings are focused mainly
on establishing awareness. Participating in security drills onboard by officers and crew can also increase awareness and preparedness.
We encourage Masters to call their Company Security Officers for
information and advice. Our shore-based staff support vessels by
actively providing relevant updates, performance tools and constant monitoring of vessel status as part of on-shore vigilance for the security of our vessels.
The key to avoid attacks is to be on constant watch of surroundings. Our crew is after all, the first line of defense.
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Feature
We received two very beautiful paintings from
Capt. Sanjay Bakhru, Master on board Tomar. The Captain has sailed with Wilhelmsen for
30 years and worked his way up from a young
cadet. The paintings were made by his daughter Palak Bakhru who is 12 this year. Little Palak
said that she wanted to show her appreciation
to Wilhelmsen for supporting seafarers like her
father during this trying times.
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We thank the Captain and Palak for putting colour back into our lives.
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