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Number 192 *** COLLECTION OF MARITIME PRESS CLIPPINGS *** Friday 10-07-2020
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EVENTS, INCIDENTS & OPERATIONS
The 37.155 DWT STOLT EFFORT navigating the Singapore Straits

Photo : Piet Sinke www.maasmondmaritime.com (c)
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Veth Propulsion in Pieter van der Wees
Last week we had a successful trial run with the PIETER VAN
DER WEES , the new pusher of Van der Wees Transporten.
Veth Propulsion by Twin Disc has

delivered to this new pusher two Veth
Z-drives, a Tunnel bow thruster and a
400 kVA Scania generator set. On this
glorious day the pusher achieved more
than the tests under heavy conditions. The convoy consisted of 3 cargo barges (ca. 22x160) with a total of 7250 tons of
cargo (excl. the own weight of the barges). We are proud with the end result.

Sailors’ Society appoints Sara Baade as new CEO

Experienced charity leader takes the helm “at time of great innovation”
Global maritime charity Sailors’ Society is pleased to announce the
appointment of Sara Baade as its new Chief Executive Officer, starting
in September 2020.Sara has a strong background in management and
strategic policy and brings extensive experience in leading an
international welfare charity from her current role as CEO of The Army
Families Federation. Her career also includes working as a senior civil
servant for the Department of Business Innovation and Skills, a
directorship at the charity UK Skills and substantial experience in
investment banking.
Sailors’ Society’s Chair of Trustees, Peter Swift, said: “We are delighted
to have secured such a strong candidate to take over and build on
Sailors’ Society work providing a lifeline for seafarers and their families
around the world. “Our new CEO joins us as at a time of great
innovation, as we offer new virtual services to complement our
traditional roles, including our industry-leading Wellness at Sea programme and our family outreach. “Sara is admirably
equipped for the challenging role of developing and building the Society while securing our sustainability in the current
and future environment. We look forward to welcoming her onboard as we chart our future course.” Sara said: “Sailors’
Society is a charity that not only delivers a real positive difference to seafarers, but also to the wider seafaring
community and I couldn’t be more honoured and excited to join and lead the charity going forwards.”
New Autonomous Guard Vessel concept design

set to revolutionize offshore wind
By : Charlotte Mackenbach
The concept design of an Autonomous
Guard Vessel revealed today is set to
revolutionize the offshore industry. The
futuristic looking design is created by a
consortium of maritime companies looking
to support the offshore industry by
exploiting technology available today. The
novel design is smaller and lighter than
most current guard vessels used to
protect offshore operations and boasts
sustainable solutions as well as exploiting
the benefits of autonomous shipping. In

addition, the Autonomous Guard Vessel (AGV) is set to operate more efficiently as well as require lower operating costs
due to no crew being required. This clean and lean concept to replace conventional guard vessels came to life in a project
group facilitated by LISA, a community for maritime professionals. The project group resulted in a consortium, which
includes C-Job Naval Architects, SeaZip Offshore Service, Sea Machines and recently joined by MARIN and eL-Tec
elektrotechniek BV. Their combined industry knowledge created this viable, innovative, and sustainable alternative which
benefits both wind asset owners and guard vessel operators.
The Autonomous Guard Vessel is specifically designed for surveillance of offshore structures throughout their life cycle,
ranging from wind farms to substation platforms and cable routes. With any area that needs to be secured, the AGV can
continuously monitor nearby marine traffic visually as well as via radar and AIS data. With any vessel that approaches the
area, measures will be taken to secure the area in order to avoid collisions and damage to the offshore infrastructure. An
intruding vessel can be communicated with and will receive information on how to safely navigate the area as well as
being physically escorted away from the site by the Autonomous Guard Vessel. Additionally, the encounter will be
recorded to provide video footage in case of any violation or accident.
Pelle de Jong, Founding Partner LISA, explains “Guard vessels perform an essential job, however, it is not the most
exciting one for crew. Combined with the fact that conventional guard vessels are mostly outdated and thus aren’t
necessarily the most comfortable let alone sustainable, it can be difficult to find well-trained crew willing to do the job.
“The group set out to improve upon the overall process of securing an offshore area while incorporating sustainable
solutions and reducing overall cost. By utilizing the knowledge we have as a group as well as the technology already
available, we succeeded in creating a design which does this and more.”
Thanks to incorporating state-of-the-art technology, the Autonomous Guard Vessel does not require crew onboard the
vessel. Therefore, accommodations can be eliminated in the design, meaning the ship will be considerably smaller than
existing guard vessels. The smaller size creates a number of opportunities, such as using batteries thanks to reduced
propulsion requirements. Additionally, the reduced power and lack of onboard crew leads to lower operational costs.
Sustainability is key to ensure both the viability and durability of the design. Rolph Hijdra, Autonomous Research Lead
at C-Job Naval Architects, says “We are pleased we were able to develop a battery-powered design, ensuring the
Autonomous Guard Vessel is free of harmful emissions. Additionally, the ship has solar panels across the top which allows
for the continuation of navigation and communications in case the batteries run out of power.“Contrary to current guard
vessels, the AGV will continue to be operational even with rough sea conditions and have minimal underwater noise owing
to the smaller size, reduced propulsion requirements and absence of a diesel engine.”
The CORAL PEARL navigating the Westerchelde outbound from Antwerp Photo : Walter de Groot ©

China to make good threat to ban all solid waste

imports in 2021
CHINA, ending off years of tightening curbs, will ban all imports of solid waste from next year after spending decades as
the world's largest processor of recyclables, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment has announced. The move is "a
landmark decision in the construction of China's ecological civilisation," ministry spokesman Liu Youbin said, reports
Caixin. From 2021, the country will stop accepting and approving solid waste import applications from overseas, he
said.China began importing large quantities of plastics, paper, metals, textiles and other waste in the 1980s to plug
shortages of raw materials. But environmental pollution and an unwanted reputation as a global dumping ground
prompted the government to clamp down on the practice. The policy, known as "National Sword," fueled a more than 99
per cent year-on-year decline in scrap plastic imports between 2017 and 2018, according to government statistics.
Source : Schednet
The salmon-feeding boat "Rubin" saved

fishermen as basic support
The RUBIN photo : Henk de Winde ©

A fishing boat lost momentum and was due at Lyngstuva at the very end of Lyngen in Troms on Monday morning. A feed
cargo boat from NTS Shipping got the crew safely to shore. We were notified at 04 this morning and set course from
Tromsø to Lyngstuva. Meanwhile, the crew of three were evacuated aboard the salmon cargo boat RUBIN, the ship's
master on "SKOMVAER III", Odd Arne Hermansen, tells the Fisheries magazine. The Coast Guard reports on Twitter
that there are no injuries.
Shipping to land
Hermansen in the Rescue Company states that the fishing boat, which according to what Fiskeribladet is known as the
steel boat LENANGSTIND, had been hit by a breakdown.
I think the boat stretched into the shore. They were then evacuated to RUBIN, which transported the crew on the boat
to the North Lenanangen where the crew on the fishing boat also comes from, says the captain.
No drama
Skipper aboard the RUBIN freighter, Pål Henning Jensen, says they were four nautical miles, about 20 minutes away,
when they were notified of the incident. We put out a MOB boat and picked up the crew. The crew went ashore and
boarded from there. There was no drama and great weather, Jensen tells Fiskeribladet. Were they affected by the
incident?
The mood was a little depressing, but they took it with a socket. It didn't look like they were seriously affected, Jensen
says. RUBIN is owned by NTS Shipping and had an agreement to unload feed to the farming site Lubben on Reinøya.
We were running because we had an agreement to unload at 08 this morning, so we were close. Jensen says that they
were transported to the North Lenangen where they were met by an ambulance for a check of the crew. But no one had
sustained injuries, Jensen adds.

Recently delivered dual-bow vessel WADDENSTROOM in Den Helder

Photo : Bert de Ruiter ©
P&O Cruises Has Sold the Oceana; Buyer Not Named
The OCEANA seen in layup at the Port of Tyne. Photo: David A. Bowley (c)

P&O Cruises announced that the OCEANA has been sold and will leave the fleet. It makes the 2000-built 2,016-guest
ship the first "modern" cruise ship sold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A buyer or a sales price was not named.
P&O Cruises president Paul Ludlow said: “Whilst we and many of our guests will miss Oceana, her departure will allow us
to focus on our remaining ships in the fleet, as capacity expands with the delivery of IONA later this year followed by her
sister ship, scheduled for 2022.
“During this pause in our operations we need to fit the fleet for the future and ensure we have the right mix of ships
once we resume sailing.
“I am so sorry to disappoint those guests who were booked on OCEANA but I hope they will be able to find a similar
alternative holiday, whether that is ex UK from Southampton or a fly/cruise itinerary.”
Ship Facts:
Ø The ship originally launched as the Ocean Princess, making it the eighth new Princess ship in 10 years.
Ø The vessel was then moved under the P&O Cruises brand.
Ø At the time, the strategy was to reduce the premium-market capacity of Princess Cruises
Ø The ship was converted to P&O service at Grand Bahama. Later, a dual naming ceremony was held for both the
Oceana and Adonia in May 2003.
Ø A major 2012 drydock over 11 days saw significant upgrades.
Ø GE Marine Solutions was tapped in 2017 to replace existing controllers with the new generation of power
electronics controllers on the four propulsion drives during a 2017 drydock at Blohm+Voss.
Ø The ship's 2019-2020 program in the Middle East was cancelled and the ship was instead reployed on long cruises
from the UK to Spain, Portugal, the CAnary Islands, as well as two Northern cruise break sailings and one long
Caribbean sailing.
Source : cruiseindustrynews
So pity, the deserted cruise Terminal at Rostock Warnemünde. Photo : Capt ret Berthold Rossmann ©
Japan’s investment drive in LNG faces risk of

souring – study
Japan’s banks and public agencies have funnelled nearly $25 billion into liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects since 2017
but the investments may sour as prices plummet from the COVID-19 pandemic and as climate change risks rise, a new
study shows.Spurred on by the government to boost energy security since the 2011 Fukushima disaster shut down the
country’s reactors, Japan’s investment in LNG rivals that for coal, the dirtiest fossil fuel, while more evidence is emerging
of the high climate impacts from LNG and gas.
The backing of high-risk projects that require decades of sales to return investments looks questionable, with some facing
the risk of delay or being scrapped, the study by Global Energy Monitor (GEM) released to Reuters showed. “The original
rationale for the program – enhanced energy security – appears now to be fundamentally flawed, as the simultaneous
shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 oil price crash reveal the vulnerability of global LNG supply chains,”
analysts Greig Aitken and Ted Nace wrote in the report. Japan is the world’s biggest importer of LNG, with burning gas
from LNG producing about 40% of the country’s electricity, though purchases are in long-term decline. Competition from
renewables and energy storage, which are growing cheaper, may also hit the investments, the report said. GEM is a
network of researchers focusing on fossil fuels and alternatives, the grouping says. Japanese banks, public agencies and

other entities have provided $23.4 billion of loans and support in 10 countries for more than 20 LNG terminals, tankers
and pipelines, GEM said. Fourteen more LNG terminals in 11 countries are in line for Japanese financial support, the
report said. The report names government-owned Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), along with Mitsubishi
UFJ Financial Group, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and Mizuho Financial Group, the country’s biggest commercial
banks.
The 2018 delivered Malaysian flagged LNG tanker SERI CAMAR with 150200 cubic meters Liquid Gas navigating the
Singapore Strait
In response to questions about the report from Reuters, the commercial banks pointed to recent policy changes
tightening fossil fuel lending, where they recognized the climate impacts of them. They are also big lenders to renewable
energy infrastructure.They declined to confirm the lending amounts or give details on any revisions in loan values. JBIC
did not respond. Underlining the risks to investments, Royal Dutch Shell this week announced plans to slash the value of
its gas and oil assets by up to $22 billion. Climate change is returning to the global agenda even as the coronavirus
pandemic, which dominated headlines for months, is worsening. More attention is also being focused on the atmosphere-
warming impact of methane, which is often released or leaks from gas and oil facilities. Source: Reuters (Editing by
Jacqueline Wong)
Honderdste actie KNRM Scheveningen
Zondagavond om 20.00 uur werden de vrijwilligers van KNRM Scheveningen voor de tweede keer die dag opgepiept voor
problemen op zee. Dit keer betrof het een kite-surfer die in problemen was gekomen ter hoogte van het Kurhaus. Zowel

reddingboot KITTY ROOSMALE NEPVEU als het kusthulpverleningsvoertuig kwamen in actie. Gelukkig kon de surfer
zelf het strand bereiken en werd daar opgevangen door de KHV-bemanning. Zijn materiaal, wat nog op zee dreef, werd
geborgen door de bemanning van de Kitty. Eenmaal aan het ponton werd het materiaal overgedragen aan de surfer.
Bron : De Scheveninger
Ondernemen in Drenthe: Alumax Boats start met

bouw elektrische watertaxi's voor Rotterdam
Een mooie klus, zo noemt Remco Germeraad van Alumax Boats in Meppel de order van Watertaxi Rotterdam. Het
bedrijf bouwt zeven watertaxi's die elektrisch worden aangedreven.
Door : Andries Ophof
12,5 meter lang en 3,5 meter breed zijn deze aluminium boten. Op de boot is plek voor zo'n veertig passagiers. Een deel
van de zeven nieuwe schepen wordt geschikt gemaakt om ook fietsen op mee te kunnen nemen. Watertaxi Rotterdam wil
ze laten varen op de rivier de Maas die dwars door Rotterdam loopt. Van de ene wal naar de andere wal.
Aluminium boten
Alumax is gespecialiseerd in de bouw van boten van aluminium. Ze bouwen ze
voor particulieren, maar ook werkschepen. Op dit moment wordt gebouwd aan een
dergelijk schip voor een klant in Vietnam. En sinds de uitbraak van het coronavirus
is de vraag naar aluminium boten volgens Germeraad ook fors gestegen.
Nederlanders gaan in eigen land op vakantie en willen graag een boot.
De watertaxi's zijn volgens Remco Germeraad hem een uitdaging. "Elektrisch varen
is voor ons echt niet vreemd. Maar dit formaat en met zoveel passagiers is voor
ons nieuw. We hebben een nieuw accusysteem en een Nederlands fabrikaat
elektromotor laten maken. De Maas is een heel druk bevaren water. We moeten
daarom ook heel veel doen aan de veiligheid van de taxi."
Er gaat vast wat gebeuren op het gebied van waterstof. Maar of het
betaalbaar is? Dat is de vraag."
De bouw van zeven schepen gaat tot begin 2023 duren. Eén van de schepen wordt
leeg afgeleverd. De bedoeling is dat deze gaat varen op waterstof. Een experiment
waar Watertaxi Rotterdam bij betrokken is. Germeraad ziet dat wel zitten. "Er gaat
vast wat gebeuren op het gebied van waterstof. Maar of het betaalbaar is, dat is
de vraag."
Voor Alumax betekent deze order in ieder geval werk voor een langere tijd. En er is
inmiddels meer belangstelling vanuit het buitenland. Vooral vanwege het feit dat ze
elektrisch worden aangedreven. "We hebben contacten met Duitsland, Turkije en
Portugal. Verschillende landen hebben gevraagd naar de mogelijkheden."
Venetië kan er wat aan hebben
Een voorbeeld is ook de stad Venetië. Daar is de lucht zo schoon nu de toeristen er vanwege corona niet zijn en er weinig
boten varen, dat deze Meppeler taxiboten ook wat voor deze Italiaanse stad zijn. Germeraad ziet wel mogelijkheden. "Je
hebt geen uitstoot, dus past heel goed."
De eerste moet eind van dit jaar klaar zijn. "Als de eerste klaar is, dan gaan we deze eerst testen op het Meppeler Diep.
Daarna wordt de watertaxi meteen ingezet in de dienstregeling van Watertaxi Rotterdam. Bron RTVdrenthe

LINK STAR doing RoRo Operation in Rostock Warnemünde loading for Rauma, Finnland.
Photo : Capt ret Berthold Rossmann ©
Jetwave Nelson Point

Leading operator returns to Dongara Marine for a second custom work boat
The success of the first lines boat /

utility vessel Dongara Marine built
for Jetwave Marine led the Western
Australian marine services provider to acquire a second, which it describes as “absolutely sensational”. Jetwave Nelson
Point is the latest addition to Jetwave Marine’s owned and operated fleet, which includesnearly 30 specialised commercial
vessels including harbour tugs, barges, multi-cats, utility / crew boats, and port service craft.These cater to the
requirements of clientsin the oil and gas, and resource industries Australia-wide.

Designed by Southerly Designs, the 9.8 metre aluminium work

boat can perform a variety of harbour services tasks including
line handling, crew/personnel transfer, and survey operations.
Completed in late May it went straight to work upon arrival in
Port Hedland.For the primary lines boat task, Dongara Marine
has fitted the vessel with a towing crucifix rated to 2.5 tonnes.
The two crew sit in a covered protective cage forward of this,
with a mesh guard aft shielding against potential lines snap
back. The attention paid to minimising the chanceof lines
getting caught is reflected across the boat in details such as
bollards recessed within the bulwarks.
To facilitate crew/personnel transfer operations, fold-down
seats for six passengers are integrated into the bulwarks. In
addition to handling lines, the flush aft deck with open
transom enables carriage of 2.2 tonnes of deck cargo.
Waterjet propulsion delivers advantages
As with the previous vessel the propulsion package consists of a single 272kW Yanmar diesel, Twin Disc gearbox, and a
HamiltonJet waterjet. A key reason for selecting theHJ322 waterjet was its combination of towing power, cavitation
resistance, and high-speed performance. This was borne out during trials, which confirmed 1.2 tonnes of bollard pull as
well as loaded speeds of 29 knots at full power and 26 knots at 85 per cent MCR.Fuel consumption is less than three litres
per nautical mile, and the boat has a 600 litre fuel tank.
While high speed is unusual for a lines boat, Jetwave Marine’s Operations Manager, Mick Warren, notes it is an added
benefit that also has operational advantages. “We don’t often use the speed, because mostly we are handling lines. For
us, the advantages of using waterjet propulsion in that role are the enhanced manoeuvring, directional thrust, and
avoiding having an exposed propeller with consequent entanglement risks,” he said. “The speed is really a bonus, and it’s
certainly good to have when we need to move between jobs quickly, and when transferring personnel.”
To help optimisemachinery operating conditions in Port Hedland’s often extreme temperatures, Jetwave Nelson Point is
fitted with a full engine room ventilation system provided by Marine Air Flow. This includesmist eliminator grilles, outlet
grilles, DC compact fans and air dampers.
Rewarding relationship continues
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Jetwave Marine ordered the vessel in October 2019, five months after taking delivery of its first newbuild from the
Western Australian boatbuilder. That boat, Jetwave Stanley Point, has been successfully working as a lines boat /
personnel transfer vessel in Port Hedland since May 2019. “With Jetwave Stanley Pointwe certainly wanted something a
little bit different, and Dongara Marine delivered exactly what we asked for,” said Mick Warren.“It has proved to work
really well in service, and we are really happy with it. In fact one of our skippers says it’s one of the best boats he has
ever driven.“Even before its delivery we had been really impressed with Dongara Marine’s workmanship and ‘can do’
attitude. That led us to contract them to undertake refit and maintenance on a number of our larger utility / crew boats,
which they also did a great job on.

“So when it came time to continue our investment in new vessels to service our clients in Port Hedland we had absolutely
no hesitation in placing the order with Dongara Marine,” Mick Warren said.
“We have a really good working relationship with them. Rohan Warr is very professional to deal with, and dealing direct
with him is great because in addition to being the Managing Director he’s also a shareholder and shipwright.
“That means when we talk about something we can quickly reach a workable agreement, and I can absolutely rely on him
to make it happen, and make it happen right.”
Building on first vessel’s success
While very satisfied with Jetwave Stanley Point, the latest project provided the opportunity to make some adjustments
based on construction and operational experience.“Whenever you buy another boat you look for improvements, and I
know that Rohan takes the same approach as a boatbuilder,” Mick Warren noted. One change is to the fendering
arrangement. “We’ve got a bit less on the bow of this vessel, and we’ve added some on the sides, just to reduce wear
and tear on the paintwork and aluminium structure,” he explained. The new lines boat also has more traditional bow and
finer forward sections than its predecessor.
“For the first boat we requested the fuller bow shape, and Southerly Designs and Dongara Marine were happy to
accommodate that. For this boat we have gone for the more typical Southerly bow shape, one that I am familiar with
having grown up in the Mid West,” Mick Warren said. He confirmed Jetwave Marine’s delight with the vessel.
“The performance of Jetwave Nelson Point is absolutely sensational,” he said. “It handles beautifully. We are very
impressed.“The quality of the workmanship is also excellent, as it always is with Dongara Marine. There’s no cutting
corners with them, and the pride they take in their work really shows through,” he added.
Versatile work boat platform
Rohan Warr notes that the more traditional bow makes for a more versatile platform. “As Jetwave Marine’s experience
has shown, either bow shape will work well in the conditions typically experienced in Port Hedland’s inner harbour. The
advantage of the finer bow entry is that it provides flexibility to work in harsher sea conditions, and we certainly
demonstrated its ability in waves during trials off the coast,” he said.“That may prove beneficial for Jetwave Marine in the
future in terms of use in other ports or roles.It also makes it a great basis platform for a wide range of coastal work boat
applications including aquaculture support, as a small passenger boat, for commercial or recreational fishing, in security
roles, or even as a fun recreational craft,” he said.
Customer contribution acknowledged
Dongara Marine’s Managing Director is highly appreciative of Jetwave Marine’s approach and support as a repeat
customer.“The Jetwave Marine team are both knowledgeable and really thoughtful in their approach. We have really
good, open, two-way communication at all levels and on all subjects. To me listening and being responsive to each
company’s perspectives has been fundamental in driving overall value in our projects to date,” Warr said. “Jetwave Marine
has demonstrated its commitment to growing capability in the Australian ports and service vessel sector, and as local
company we feel both proud and fortunate they have entrusted us to be part of that,” he added. This project has also
further cemented Dongara Marine’s credentials as a supplier of high quality, customised port and harbour services
vessels. In the past five years the company has also supplied three Berkeley Class Pilot Boats – Berkeley, AMG Winyama,
and Genesis – as well as Jetwave Stanley Point and Pilbara Port Authority’s Bulldog Class work boat.
The general cargo ship ELISABETH OLDENDORFF at Astoria (Or-USA) on her way to Portland (Or-USA). She was built
in 2015 and got imo nr 9717656, her dwt is 38,330 t. In 1921 (99 years ago!) Mr. Egon OLdendorff and a Mr. Lillienfeld
started a shipping company, as partners : Lillienfeld & Oldendorff. After the World War II, Oldendorff became Germany’s
largest dry-bulk owner. Later on, in 1964 Mr. Klaus E. Oldendorff established Reederei Nord GmbH and Reederei Nord
B.V., as managers for the Oldendorff Family interests: of which container vessels, bulk carriers and tankers are a part. I
have always liked the conditions of their ships Photo: Aart van Essen © The shortened story are from several News
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The PANAGIA KANALA arriving in Gibraltar Photo : Francis Ferro ©
Mundra overtakes Mumbai's JNPT as India's top

container port
MUNDRA Port, India's biggest commercial port by volume and the flagship port of the Adani Group, edged past state-run
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) to emerge the largest container port in the country in the April-June quarter.
In Mundra, container volumes dropped 17.7 per cent to 970,940 TEU during the April-June quarter from 1.18 million TEU
during the same period last year, reports Chennai's Hindu Business Line.
In comparison, JNPT handled 847,844 TEU, a drop of about 35 per cent from the 1.307 million TEU handled in the first
quarter of FY20. "Our next goal is making Mundra the largest container port in the world," said Adani Ports and Special
Economic Zone (APSEZ) CEO Karan Adani, who heads the port operating unit of the Ahmedabad-based conglomerate.
Aside from this milestone, the operational performance of Indian ports during the first quarter of FY21 was hit by the
demand destruction triggered by the pandemic. Cargo volumes handled at the dozen major ports run by the central
government dropped 19.68 per cent to 141.924 million tonnes during the first quarter from 176.699 million tonnes last
year. Except for iron ore, pellets and raw fertiliser cargo, all the other cargo types such as crude oil, products, LPG, LNG,
other liquids, finished fertilisers, thermal coal, steam coal, coking coal, containers and other miscellaneous cargo
registered volume declines during the first quarter. APSEZ, with nine ports, handled 41.5 million tonnes during the first
quarter, a drop of about 27 per cent from the 57 million tonnes handled last year. Source : Schednet

The BRITISH RESPECT anchored in Port Angeles; 7th July. Photo : Shaun Beal o/b Cable Innovator ©
Baltic index snaps 4-week winning streak as

lower capesize rates weigh
The 1986 built 29.531 DWT bulker POLINA enroute from Dalian to Fujairah
The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index inched down on Tuesday, snapping a 27-session winning streak, as capesize
vessel rates fell for the second straight session and offset gains in panamax and supramax segments.
The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for ships ferrying dry bulk commodities and reflects rates for capesize, panamax
and supramax vessels, fell 7 points, or 0.4%, to 1,949.The Baltic capesize index lost 103 points, or 2.5%, to 3,968, hitting
its lowest since June 22.
Average daily earnings for capesizes, which typically transport cargoes of 170,000 tonnes to 180,000 tonnes, including
iron ore and coal, fell by $849 to $32,911. However, rising demand for iron ore from China, after the economy opened up
from months of virus-led lockdown, has helped the capesize index gain 109% so far this year. The panamax index rose
5.9%, or 81 points, to 1,457. Average daily earnings for panamaxes, which usually carry coal or grain cargoes of about

60,000 tonnes to 70,000 tonnes, increased by $726 to $13,113. The supramax index rose 17 points to 725. Source:
Reuters (Reporting by Diptendu Lahiri in Bengaluru; Editing by Ramakrishnan M.)
DP World purchases major stake in TIS Yuzhny

port's box terminal
DUBAI's DP World has completed its acquisition of a 51 per cent stake in TIS Container Terminal in the Ukrainian Port of
Yuzhny, 50 kilometres east of Odessa, after winning the regulatory green light from the government. "This acquisition
establishes DP World in a highly attractive market, we look forward to contributing our experience, expertise and
resources to its continued development and growth," said DP World chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem. The
deal represents DP World's second partnership with TIS shareholders, after forming P&O Maritime Ukraine, which
provides harbour towage services in the country's Black Sea ports, reports London's Loadstar. He also suggested DP
World could use the acquisition as a platform for its shipping line subsidiary, Unifeeder, to launch Black Sea operations,
linking Ukraine with its facilities in Constanza and the Turkish port of Yarimca. "This acquisition helps make Ukraine's
trade more resilient during challenging economic times and gives us the potential to offer a unique Black Sea product by
linking its terminals in Constanza and Yarimca with TIS Container Terminal using its Unifeeder network," said DP World.
The terminal has 470 metres of quay and a depth alongside of 16 metres, plus considerable spare capacity - according to
eeSea data, it boasts an annual capacity of 500,000 TEU but handled around 145,000 TEU last year. Source : Schednet
The ORATUULIA outbound navigating the Westerschelde photo : Peter Andriessen ©

Liberia-flagged, 2005 built, MSC BHAVYA, 66.799 DWT, 5.018 TEU, outbound Antwerp for Bremerhaven, passing
Kruiningen-Kruse Veer. Photo : Alexander Hoogstrate ©
North completes integration of Sunderland Marine

North P&I Club completes integration of the Sunderland Marine Insurance Company Limited business into parent company
The North of England Protecting and Indemnity Association Limited.
The formal transfer of business, which takes effect today (30 June 2020) at 00:00, comes six years after the merger of
interests between North and Sunderland Marine in 2014.
North Chief Executive Paul Jennings says the integration further embeds Sunderland Marine’s specialist fishing and coastal
vessels, owners’ fixed premium P&I and aquaculture business within the North Group, as the parent organisation
continues to broaden its platform growth through diversification.
“We’re extremely proud to be a business headquartered in the North East of the UK that is also one of the leading marine
insurers in the world,” says Jennings. “Clearly, issues related to COVID-19 continue to provide a focus for much of our day
to day activities but this is a proud moment as we integrate the Sunderland Marine business in a year when North is
insuring more tonnage than ever before.”
“After 138 years, Sunderland Marine remains a powerful and respected brand in the market. In North’s 160th year, we
can say that we also know all about the value of lasting maritime relationships.”The integration is also reflected in an
update to Sunderland Marine’s brand identity and the launch of a range of new digital resources, including a new website
delivering easier access to core Sunderland Marine product and service areas. Also new is a smartphone app capturing
global Sunderland Marine contacts and correspondents for download and access offline. In addition, Sunderland Marine
clients can now access North’s “GlobeView” – a web-based interactive tool transforming the way information on maritime
threats and incidents or port and weather reports can be analysed and acted upon.
The formal integration of Sunderland Marine anticipates the launch of ‘North Hull’, North’s new Hull & Machinery (H&M)
product for commercial ships on July 1 - the latest initiative in its diversification strategy. Based on its strong capital base,
North deployed the Sunderland Marine brand to enter the Fixed Premium P&I market in September 2019, targeting fishing
and other vessels of below 10,000 GT. North Hull extends that offer to ocean-going tonnage. “The completion of the
integration process coincides with the seamless extension of our high quality fixed premium P&I product and service
proposition to all clients,” says Thya Kathiravel, North Group’s Chief Underwriting Officer. “Our commitment to delivering
the highest levels of tailored service to our Members and Policyholders across the North Group remains our priority, and
these new digital tools will help them access the latest information and insights when they need it,” says Jennings.

McNetiq introduceert magnetische

valbeveiliging
Het Rotterdamse bedrijf McNetiq bv heeft een nieuwe productlijn
magneetankers voor valbeveiliging bij het werken op hoogte op de
markt gebracht. McNetiq speelt hiermee in op de groeiende vraag
aan gecertificeerde verankeringsmogelijkheden in de industrie. Het
gebruik van magneetankers is bovendien duurzaam omdat tijdelijke
verankeringspunten niet te hoeven worden gelast. Het gebruiken
van persoonlijke valbeveiliging is verplicht bij potentieel valgevaar
van twee meter en meer. Het eerste product in de nieuwe reeks
magneetankers van McNetiq is de werkplekbeveiliging bedoeld voor
uit staal opgetrokken werkplekken zonder randbeveiliging. De
operator wordt met een zodanig afgemeten werklijn aan dit anker
verbonden dat hij nooit voorbij de onbeveiligde rand kan komen. Dit
product
voldoet aan de gestelde veiligheids- en certificeringseisen.
Toepassingsgebieden zijn: laad- en loswerkzaamheden op
scheepsdekken, bouwen sloopwerkzaamheden op boorplatforms,
scheepsbouw en -onderhoud, werken aan kranen en aan
windmolens. Er zijn diverse valbeveiligingssystemen in omloop maar
nog geen magnetisch werkende. Deze nieuwe applicatie is, evenals alle andere producten van McNetiq, gebaseerd op de
zogeheten Controlock-technologie.McNetiq is de uitvinder van deze gepatenteerde technologie, waarbij de losbreeken
afschuifkracht van een magnetische verankering vooraf worden vastgesteld. Volledige zekerheid over de belastbaarheid
van de magneet is voorwaardelijk omveilig met magneten tijdelijke staalverankeringen te realiseren in de industrie. De
eerste applicatie die McNetiq heeft ontwikkeld en gecertificeerd is de het
Controlock steigeranker.
Dit product wordt verkocht in de industrieel steigerbouw en kan worden toegepast bij opslagtanks, scheepvaart,
energiecentrales, hijskranen, stalen bruggen en andere staalbouwprojecten. McNetiq is opgericht naar aanleiding van de
uitvinding van de Controlocktechnologie in 2014. In 2018 heeft Rotterdam Port Fund een belang genomen in het bedrijf.
Two Dead in Fishing Vessel Accident on Suislaw

River Bar
U.S. Coast Guard crews responded to assist a commercial fishing vessel’s crew who had abandoned ship in the early
morning hours of June 29 near Florence. Oregon.According to the Coast Guard, it received a distress call at about 1:50
a.m. from the captain of fishing vessel Aquarius stating all crew members were abandoning ship. The captain’s call was
followed by a signal from the vessel’s EPIRB. The vessel had struck the south jetty in the Siuslaw River Bar and was
taking on water.
While all of Oregon’s bar are known for their difficult conditions, the Siuslaw River Bar according to the Oregon State
Marine Board has a very narrow channel extending out past the jetties. Unlike the larger bars on the Oregon Coast, the
board cautions that the Siuslaw River Bar may be rendered impassable for small boats by only a moderate swell,
particularly at ebb tide. Boaters are warned to use extreme caution when operating near this bar.

At the time of the accident, the Coast Guard reports that the seas were running at 6 to 8-feet with occasional 10-foot
waves, breaking at the bar.
An MH-65 Dolphin rescue helicopter crew from Air Facility Newport launched and arrived on scene at 2:50 a.m. along with
rescue crews from Station Siuslaw River and Station Umpqua River assisting with the search. The Siuslaw Valley Fire
Rescue and Western Lane Ambulance, along with members from Station Siuslaw River, also searched from shore.
One responsive individual was located and rescued near the shoreline according to the Coast Guard, and that person
confirmed that two others were onboard the vessel when it sank. The helicopter crew located a second unresponsive
person and hoisted them into the aircraft. They were brought to awaiting EMS at Florence Municipal Airport.
At about 7 a.m., the final person was located. With the assistance of the helicopter rescue swimmer, the unresponsive
individual was brought aboard the Station Siuslaw River boat and then brought to awaiting EMS. “This highly unfortunate
loss of two members of our close community deeply saddens all of us,” said Senior Chief Petty Officer Jay Nilles, Officer-
in-Charge of Station Siuslaw River. “Without today's technology of VHF-FM radio communications and an EPIRB, we would
not have been able to quickly locate the scene of distress, followed by the location of survivors and victims. This
highlights the need for life-saving equipment on our commercial fishing fleet as we continue our mission to make
commercial fishing safer for everyone.” Source : MAREX
A Chinese first for engine emissions reduction

by Martyn Wingrove
Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard Group has delivered the first azimuth stern drive (ASD) tug that complies with China’s tough
environmental standards for domestic vessels
It completed ship-handling and fire-fighting tug Tai Gang 3 and delivered it to Taizhou Gangsheng Shipping Co at the
end of June.This is the first ASD tugboat to meet the requirements of China’s main engine exhaust standards (C1 and C2).
These standards restrict compounds in engine exhaust emissions for domestic vessels in Chinese inland waterways, ports
and coastal areas with carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, methane and particulate matter emissions capped. This
regulation will apply to both auxiliary and propulsion engines used by river boats, coastal vessels, workboats, ferries and
fishing vessels.
Tai Gang 3 is a 36.55-m long tug with breadth of 10.2 m and hull depth of 4.5 m. Its main engines have combined
power of 3,236 kW providing a maximum speed of 13.7 knots, ahead bollard pull of 56 tonnes and astern bollard pull of
49 tonnes. It has technology to minimise particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, methane and carbon monoxide emissions
and meets the latest discharging standard for sewage water. Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard said, “The design of the vessel
fully reflects the developmental idea of low carbon, green and environmental protection.”
Tai Gang 3 also has the biggest FiFi-class fire-fighting capacity on a vessel operating on the Yangtze River, the shipyard
said. Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard has started constructing seven other new tugs for domestic owners since the start of
June. It commenced block assembly in July on two ASD tugs for Zhoushangang Haitong Tugboat Co. These will have total
power of 2,942 kW and FiFi1 fire-fighting capabilities. They are to be named Zhougang Tou-37 and Zhougang Tou-38
when completed. At the end of June, the shipyard also started block assembly on a similar-powered ASD tug for
Zhoushan Gangxing Tug Co. This is expected to be named Gangxing 235 and will have a FiFi1 system. Block assembly on
a sister tugboat, Gangxing 236, commenced on 16 June. This followed steel cutting on three ASD tugboats, to be built
for Ningbo Yonggang Tugboat Co on 11 June. Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard launched an ASD tugboat with FiFi1 and 2,648

kW of power on 28 June. This is being completed for Nanjing Port (Group) Co during Q3 2020. Source : Riviera
Maritime Media
HUISMAN TO DELIVER 250MT KNUCKLE BOOM

CRANE AND 500MTTOWING WINCH FOR
NANHAI RESCUEBUREAU
Huisman, the worldwide
provider of step changing
technical solutions, has
been awarded a contract by
China Merchants Heavy
Industry (Shenzhen) Co.,
Ltd for the delivery of a
250mt Knuckle Boom Crane
and a 500mt Towing Winch,
to be installed on the
upgraded 14,000kW Large
Cruise Rescue Vessel of
Nanhai Rescue Bureau, part
of the Ministry of Transport
of the People’s Republic of
China. The 250mt Knuckle
Boom Crane will be outfitted
with an Active Heave
Compensation System,
allowing the crane to
operate at water depths of
up to 3,000 meter. The main hoist winch will be located below deck to enhance the stability of vessel. The 500mt towing
winch is designed with a double winch configuration which allows it to be used for towing as well as for lifting by the
vessel’s 350mt A-frame. The Knuckle Boom Crane and Towing Winch will both be manufactured at the Huisman
Zhangzhou premises in China, and will be delivered in Q3 of 2021 and Q1 of 2022. The Nanhai Rescue Bureau carries out
life-saving missions in waters around the world such as emergency response, firefighting and salvage operations, as well
as oil spill detection, deep water exploration, and transportation of lifesaving equipment Huisman is a worldwide supplier
of step changing technical solutions to the world’s leading companies in renewable energy, oil and gas, civil, naval and
entertainment markets. The projects vary from standalone components to highly engineered integrated systems, from
concept to installation and lifetime support. The Huisman operations are divided between the offices in the Netherlands,

Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Norway, Singapore and the USA and the facilities in the Netherlands, Brazil, Czech Republic
and China.
Svitzer A/S strengthens its global leadership

team with new head of Human Resources
Towage operator and part of Maersk, Svitzer A/S, is further strengthening its global
leadership team with the appointment of Lars Even Rasmussen as new global Head of
HR.54-year old Lars Even Rasmussen comes with a background in Economics and 11
years of various senior positions within Maersk’s global HR organisation – most recently as
Maersk Head of Organisation Development. CEO of Svitzer A/S, Kasper Friis Nilaus, is
happy to welcome Lars Even Rasmussen on-board, saying: “Svitzer is a people company.
The value we deliver to our customers comes out of the hands of 4,000 professionals
across sea and shore and the safety, skillset and continuous development of our people
play an essential role in our ambitious strategy to grow and stay ahead in global towage.
Lars brings to the table extensive experience with finding, developing and retaining the
right talent for the job in a global/local context and I look very much forward to having
him onboard.”Lars Even Rasmussen will report to Kasper Friis Nilaus and be based in
Svitzer’s global Head Office in Nordhavn in Copenhagen, from where he will be working
closely with the regional management teams. “I am joining Svitzer in challenging times
where it is more important than ever to keep people healthy and safe – because our
people are our biggest strength and to ensure uninterrupted services to our clients. I very
much look forward to contributing to the continued development of the company, both on a daily basis across the many
operations and on the more strategic level to future proof the business and ensure jobs and careers also in the years to
come. It has always struck me how dedicated Svitzer people are and the outlook of joining a proud and passionate
organisation and HR function is truly engaging,” Lars Even Rasmussen stated.
NAVY NEWS
Alewijnse secures contract for electrical installation
on Royal Netherlands Navy Combat Support Ship
Alewijnse Marine signed a contract with Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding. With this contract, Alewijnse becomes
responsible for the installation activities, including of the military equipment, for the Royal Netherlands Navy’s (RNLN)
Combat Support Ship, HNLMS DEN HELDER. Alewijnse was selected by Damen as main electrical installation
contractor due to the company’s previous experience. The two parties have previously cooperated on numerous projects,
including many highly complex defence & security projects for navies around the world.

Amongst these are several examples for the RNLN. Alewijnse has performed electrical installation for the navy’s Holland
Class OPVs and for the Joint Support Ship HNLMS KAREL DOORMAN. Alewijnse has also recently supported the refit of
HNLMS Pelikaan at Damen Shipyards Den Helder. Alewijnse’s involvement in the HNLMS DEN HELDER project brings
not only the knowledge and experience gained via execution of numerous successful projects, but also ensures electrical
commonality within the RNLN’s fleet.
Arjan Risseeuw, project director DSNS (pictured left on the right
with CEO Alewijnse Gert Bravenboer on the left and Managing
Director DSNS Hein van Ameijden in the centre) said, “I am
looking forward to collaborating with Alewijnse on this project.
Having worked together in the past on similar projects – such as the
Joint Support Ship HNLMS KAREL DOORMAN – I am very
confident in their suitability for this project.”
Florin Nicutaru, Alewijnse segment manager stated, “We look
forward to starting the project. It’s always good to be working with
Damen. Having undertaken many defence & security-related
projects in the past, we are well aware of the complexity and
stringent regulations facing us and how to meet these requirements. We are well-prepared, having invested considerably
in the best possible tools and equipment and provided our employees with the relevant training necessary to perform
their tasks to the high standards demanded of them.” Meeting the high complexity of the project is being aided by the
application of innovative techniques.“There is a high degree of 3D modelling involved in this project execution. With this
we can track every piece of equipment and quickly receive information relating to it. We will be able to monitor processes
very carefully and gain an accurate picture of our progress day-by-day for optimal efficiency,” stated Florin. The Ministry
of Defence of the Netherlands is keen to maintain the knowledge and skills to design and build such ships within the
Netherlands and has, therefore, not issued a tender for the Combat Support Ship project elsewhere in Europe. For this,
the Ministry invoked Article 346 on the Functioning of the European Union. This states that EU Member States may
protect essential security interests, including those related to the production of defence equipment. The Netherlands
boasts an extensive naval supply chain with broad capabilities. Alewijnse is amongst more than a hundred Dutch
companies operating in the naval sector to be working on this vessel.HNLMS DEN HELDER will restore the maritime
replenishment capacity of the RNLN. She will operate as a replenishment ship like HNLMS KAREL DOORMAN, operating
globally, sometimes in high threat situations, under the protection of frigates. Additionally, her work will include the
prevention of drug trafficking, the control of refugee flows and provision of emergency aid.
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Theodore Roosevelt Air Wing Flies Off Ahead of

Carrier’s Return to San Diego
By: Sam LaGrone
The air squadrons assigned to USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71) are back home after the end of a deployment
that was interrupted by a COVID-19 outbreak, Navy officials confirmed to USNI News on Tuesday.
The aircraft from Carrier Air Wing 11 departed the carrier Tuesday, bound for naval air stations in California, Washington
and Virginia to conclude their deployment that began in mid-January. The departure of the air wing from the carrier
indicates Theodore Roosevelt will not have an off-shore sustainment period similar to the two months USS HARRY S.
TRUMAN (CVN-75) spent loitering off the coast of Virginia. Due to fears of a COVID-19 outbreak, Truman was kept at
sea while USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) and its strike group were preparing to deploy to the Western Pacific, just in case the
Navy needed to call upon a certified strike group to take on a mission. Theodore Roosevelt’s deployment was broken up
by a two-month pier-side period in Guam to fight off a COVID-19 outbreak that resulted in more than 1,200 sailors of the
4,800 assigned to the carrier testing positive for the virus. Last month, the Theodore Roosevelt CSG exercised with the
Nimitz CSG in the Philippine Sea as part of a round of dual-carrier exercises in the Western Pacific. Carrier Air Wing (CVW)

11, based at Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif., was embarked aboard Theodore Roosevelt and includes a total of nine
squadrons and detachments:
SHIPYARD NEWS
We are Shipyard Rotterdam
Merwelands Shipyard Rotterdam is from now on Shipyard Rotterdam. With this name we claim to be thé yard of
Rotterdam! And we are too. Not the biggest, but definitely one of the best. Lately we have been working hard on our new
brand identity. We went from blue to yellow, from better to best! Our yard stands for quality, customer service, and last
but not least craftmanship. We not just talk about something, but we do it. This is our Rotterdam standard. Do it, until it’s
perfect. We do not settle for less. It is our motto and we call it:
SHIPBUILDING
We manufacture in steel, aluminium and stainless steel. Whether you need advanced workboats or luxury yachts. We can
build your vessel for any classification. Shipyard Rotterdam is the exclusive shipyard of the KRVE Rotterdam Boatmen.
We maintain and update their complete fleet. Besides that we service the nautical partners in the Port of Rotterdam.
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Kleven Files for Bankruptcy
Kleven Verft in Norway has filed for bankruptcy protection , according to Norwegian press reports. The shipyard, which
also ran into financial difficulties two years ago, was then taken over by Hurtigruten, which in turn transferred ownership
the Croatian DIV Group this past January. Kleven recently completed the Roald Amundsen and Fridtjof Nansen
expedition vessels for Hurtigruten. Its previous difficulties were linked the downturn in the offshore industry.According to
Norwegian media, the yard’s lenders cancelled credit agreements in June and froze the company’s bank accounts. The
CEO and vice president of finance reportedly resigned in June.The Div Group also owns the Brodosplit shipyard and has
previously expressed hopes that the two yards together would offer economies of scale and lower the cost of production
and financing. Source : cruiseindustrynews
Sanmar Adds “IYIDERE” to Its Portfolio, a

RAmbler 1200 Class Line Handling Launch
Targe Towing from UK have ordered two
Robert Allan RAmbler 1200 multi-purpose
mini tugs based on the successful twin
screw RA 1600 design. These vessels with
have a designed bollard pull of 6 tonnes, a
speed of 9.5 knots and be able to carry 12
passengers internally. The pair is part of
upgrading Targe’s fleet and will be brought
into service at INEOS FPS’s Hound Point
Marine Terminal on the Firth of Forth, where
the company has provided towage services
for almost 30 years. Their principal task will
be line handling operations for berthing
large crude oil tankers up to VLCC. They
will support pollution response and safety patrols’ and will transport crews and light stores to and from the terminal.
Following the acquisition of three Bogacay Class Robert Allan 2400sx tugs over the past three years, the relationship
between Targe and Sanmar’s design team is strong. Targe’s MD Tom Woolley said: “Whilst benefitting from proven
standard designs from a commercial perspective, Sanmar’s design team work hard at accommodating bespoke changes
for individual clients requirements. Whilst these new multi-role workboats are an addition to Sanmar’s portfolio of
vessels, the builder’s proven quality of build supported by Robert Allan’s internationally recognised reputation for design
excellence, were important factors in awarding this contract to Sanmar”.
Global shipbuilding orders at historic low in H1

Global new orders of ships fell to a historic low in the first half of the year amid the coronavirus pandemic, industry
sources said Tuesday. In the January-June period, global new shipbuilding orders totaled 5.75 million compensated gross
tons (CGTs), or a total of 269 ships, according to data provided by global market researcher Clarkson Research Service.

The tally marks the lowest since 1996, when the market tracker began to compile related data, and a 42 percent drop
from the previous year, the data showed. By country, Chinese shipbuilders clinched new orders totaling 3.51 million CGTs,
or 145 ships, in the January-June period, taking up 61 percent of the total, trailed by South Korean shipbuilders with 1.18
million CGTs, or 37 ships, and Japanese players with 570,000 CGTs, or 36 ships. In June, global new shipbuilding orders
came to 820,000 CGTs, or 30 ships, up 26 percent from the previous month but down 51 percent from a year
earlier.Chinese shipyards bagged orders totaling 460,000 CGTs, or 16 ships, followed by South Korean shipbuilders with
250,000 CGTs, or 4 vessels, according to the data.As of end-June, Chinese shipbuilders had the largest order backlog at
26.13 million CGTs, accounting for 37 percent of the total, with South Korean shipbuilders having order books totaling
19.76 million CGTs and Japanese shipbuilders 9.54 million CGTs.However, global shipbuilding orders may improve slightly
as liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers were to be ordered from Russia and Mozambique, industry sources said. Source :
Korea Herald
ROUTE, PORTS & SERVICES
Seven building blocks for the port of the future

The pace of change and number of disruptions continues to increase. There is of course COVID-19 and the path to
economic recovery that we need to think about. However, we also need to take into consideration the energy transition,
innovation, digitisation, shifting trade patterns and other changes. Where do you start when preparing your port for the
future in a disrupted environment?
The pace of change and number of disruptions continues to increase. There is of course COVID-19 and the path to
economic recovery that we need to think about. However, we also need to take into consideration the energy transition,
innovation, digitisation, shifting trade patterns and other changes. Where do you start when preparing your port for the
future in a disrupted environment?
Traditionally, ports have been crucial nodes in the world’s international supply chains. As those supply chains have
become increasingly fast, flexible and responsive, the role of ports has been transformed. Geographical location is no
longer the only factor that counts. The speed, efficiency and reliability of transport flows, as well as the ease with which
they are handled, are just as important. How quickly can goods be forwarded after a vessel docks at the port? The port of
today is a hub that handles not just cargo but also data. Information comes in from a range of sources: from shippers and
shipping companies, from port authorities, terminals, customs and supervisory authorities. A port’s appeal as a hub
depends on how good we are at linking these different sources. The effective coordination of data flows improves
efficiency, transparency, predictability and lead times. The port of the future will be a vital digital connection in multiple
chains – many of which have already become predominantly digital themselves
The port of the future will also be an agile port. Freight flows are changing at breathtaking speed. Markets are shifting as
the middle classes in regions across the planet – not just in China and India – expand rapidly. Some ports are becoming
more important, while others are seeing changes to their existing revenue models. The increased focus on climate change
will drive a transition in the storage and handling of fossil feedstocks and fuels as we turn to alternative products.
Changes in the flow of goods are a potential threat: a port cannot simply move to a different location. But new trends and
developments also create new opportunities: to make the most of the energy transition, or to establish a position in the
sustainable and digital supply chains of the future. Capitalising on these opportunities requires, first and foremost, agility
– and the ability to identify opportunities and convert them into new revenue models.The ports of the future will be smart
ports. They will be able to respond effectively to the demands of a changing world. They will be entirely digital and
climate-neutral. For example, they will be powered by offshore wind, and work with carbon-neutral vessels, sustainable

industry and a circular economy. They will be digital ports where realtime data makes operations predictable and safe.
There will be no waiting times for ships. Ship visits will be as fast and efficient as pit stops. There will be greater
transparency, predictability, efficient operations and logistical chains. By making the most of artificial intelligence,
blockchain and the Internet of Things, these ports will cut emissions, and save time and money. For your port, this future
may be just around the corner and you may be wondering what comes next. But there are also ports where this transition
has not yet begun, where this future may seem distant – or even unattainable. But they will also need to prepare for the
future, whatever it may hold.
Seven building blocksWe believe that the port of the future will need seven distinct building blocks: organisation and
clients, assets, infrastructure, environment and stakeholder engagement, energy, digital transition, and innovation. We
have created a white paper that explains the steps that need to be taken for each building block. Also, it describes the
impact that COVID-19 can have on, for instance, the energy transition and digitisation. Source: Port Of Rotterdam
The EEMS TRANSPORTER inbound for Aberdeen Photo : George Saunders ©
Sailing into uncharted waters: Why ports need

to identify role in logistics network
Greater autonomy at the operating level could help improve efficiencies. At the same time, a central body that coordinates
planning and investments for the sector can possibly help in resource raising, planning and prioritising projects in the
context of a vision for the overall logistics network.The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted supply chains, and created
bottlenecks and congestions at key nodes of India’s logistics system. In the short-term, demand shocks and supply chain
disruptions have led to an estimated 22% contraction in volumes handled at major ports in April and May.
Even prior to COVID-19, the sector’s landscape was witnessing challenges. The relative position between ports had
changed – non-major ports saw freight growth at a ten-year CAGR of 10.64% by 2018, compared to 2.79% for major
ports. The growth rate for cargo handling at the major ports had dropped to 0.82% in FY20, as against 2.90% in the prior
financial year.
Capacity utilisation at major ports had come down (estimated at less than 50% in FY19), average vessel turnaround times
was estimated at 60 hours in 2019 and logistics costs for first-mile and last-mile freight movement were generally
considered sub-optimal, primarily due to the sub-optimal hinterland modal share.
Logistics and trade flows today have evolved into networked, multi-dimensional processes – comprising fixed facilities,
moving units as well as systems and processes – aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and economic value. Even as
the sector looks to recover, post-COVID ports need to focus on key themes for creating an enduring proposition and
thriving thereafter. Three such broad themes could be: (1) identify their role in an integrated and efficient logistics
network for the country; (2) strengthen institutional capacity for project preparation & execution as well as efficient
operations; and (3) leverage technology to streamline interfaces and enable smooth operation of the eco-system.
First, sector capacity and its augmentation needs to be seen in the context of the transportation and logistics network –
with focus on origin/destination points for freight flows, and efficient multi-modal logistics in the hinterland. In this
context, overall success is likely to be inter-dependent on enhancing the railways’ share of freight traffic as well as looking
at options for inland waterway transportation. Another area could be improvement in connectivity between ports through
coastal movements. Second, while the Sagarmala Programme was focused on the four pillars of port modernisation, port-
led industrialisation, port connectivity enhancement, and coastal community development, the government is now
correctly looking at strengthening institutional capacity for project preparation & execution through a number of
initiatives. These include creation of a centralised ‘National Port Authority of India’ for project structuring and

procurement, the Major Port Authorities Bill (2020) to provide major ports with autonomy in determination of tariff as per
market principles, and corporatisation of major ports. Greater autonomy at the operating level could help improve
efficiencies. At the same time, a central body that coordinates planning and investments for the sector can possibly help
in resource raising, planning and prioritising projects in the context of a vision for the overall logistics network.
Third, a key focal point for unlocking value could be upgradation of technology at ports as well as in the larger eco-
system. The Indian Ports Association is conceptualising the upgradation of the port community system (PCS) to PCS 2.0
to provide a single interface for trade related information, and provide additional modules like track-and-trace, freight
booking, etc. As management of costs becomes even more important in the post-COVID scenario, ports could consider
further leveraging data analytics and other solutions. In addition, GIS based solutions that use spatial and cargo flow data
for decongestion of bottlenecks and scheduling, could improve the utilisation of the overall logistics network and help
rationalise additional investment requirements. Source: Financial Express
Great Arctic Regatta started in Saint Petersburg

On July 5, 2020, the first step of the Great Arctic Regatta started in Saint Petersburg, Oboronlogistics LLC says in its press
release. The yacht Maria with an experienced crew of nine people set a course for Shlisselburg in the Leningrad region.
Then the ship will go on the route Valaam-Svir-Petrozavodsk-Kizhi-Belomorsko-Baltic canal-Arkhangelsk – Murmansk and
back. The expedition will last for about a month.
According to the author and project Manager, member of the Public Council under the Ministry of natural resources and
ecology of the Russian Federation Stanislav Koryakin, the tasks of the expedition include the study of the route, selection
of places for Parking, shelter bays and preparation for the future large-scale race, which will be held in 2021 and will
become the northernmost sailing regatta.In 2019, Oboronlogistics LLC and the Agency for the development of the water
recreation industry and coastal territories "Big Arctic Race" signed an agreement on cooperation in the implementation of
the long-term socio-cultural project Big Arctic Race, which involves the development of civil use of the waters of the
Northern seas of Russia. The agreement is an expression of the parties ' intentions and involves the exchange of
information, discussion and approval of proposals of mutual interest and aimed at the implementation of the project.
According to the organizers, the regatta will help to develop the Northern sea route and promote sailing. The project
involves scientists from major scientific centers of the country, public figures, and businessmen. Source : Portnews
The ANNE METTE BULKER anchored off Gibraltar for bunkers Photo : : Francis Ferro ©
Rotterdamse haven start proef met

containerafhandeling zonder pincode
Deze week start een proef in Rotterdamse haven voor containerafhandeling zonder de in deze transport zeer gangbare
pincode. Daarvoor zal een nieuwe applicatie getest worden: de zogenaamde Secure Container Release. Deze applicatie
vervangt de pincode door een minder fraudegevoelige digitaal signaal, die de containerafhandeling niet alleen efficiënter,
maar ook veiliger moet maken. CMA-CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, ONE-Line, Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam, Rotterdam Fruit
Wharf, Milestone Fresh, VTO, Portmade en applicatie-ontwikkelaar T-Mining nemen deel aan dit drie maanden durende
pilot project. In de haven van Rotterdam worden jaarlijks miljoenen containers gelost, die vervolgens hun weg naar het
achterland vervolgen. Het afhalen van die containers in de haven is een complex proces waarbij rederijen, expediteurs,
transporteurs en terminals nauw moeten samenwerken om de vrijgave vlot en veilig te laten verlopen. Deze procedure
brengt risico’s met zich mee. Emile Hoogsteden, Directeur Commercie van Havenbedrijf Rotterdam: “De inzet van nieuwe
technologieën, maakt onze haven slimmer, sneller, efficiënter en veiliger. Deze pilot is daar een goed voorbeeld van.

Tijdens deze pilot maken de verschillende deelnemers gebruik van een blockchaintoepassing die het mogelijk maakt om
het vrijgaveproces tussen alle verschillende partijen in de keten op een veilige en efficiënte manier te organiseren.”
Zonder PIN-code
Om als chauffeur een container te mogen ophalen bij de terminal moet de chauffeur beschikken over een geldig
vrijgaverecht. Dat recht is afkomstig van een rederij. Hierna zal de expediteur een transporteur de opdracht geven om de
container op te halen op de terminal. In de huidige situatie wordt een PIN-code gebruikt om dit recht door te geven. Dit
vergt veel manuele handelingen bij verschillende partijen. Elk probleem of elke fout bij het vrijgaveproces leidt tot
tijdverlies, klachten en ergernis bij klanten en partners en tot mogelijkheden van fraude. De nu te testen applicatie kan de
PIN-code helemaal vervangen.
Veiligheid voor de hele keten
In de pilot wordt getest hoe de veiligheid van het container vrijgaveproces voor de hele keten, van reder tot
eindgebruiker, kan verbeteren. De applicatie maakt gebruik van blockchaintechnologie en is qua veiligheid te vergelijken
met bancaire toepassingen, waarmee de beveiliging van data zeer sterk is.
Estafettestokje
Tijdens het pilot project wordt een op blockchain gebaseerde oplossing gebruikt die vrijgaverechten voor import
containers omzet van een pincode naar een digitale token. Vergelijkbaar met een digitaal estafettestokje: iets dat men
eenvoudig kan doorgeven, van de ene partij aan de andere. De blockchain technologie voorkomt dat dit recht gestolen of
gekopieerd kan worden. Zo wordt het vrijgaveproces veiliger voor iedereen die in de keten bij het proces betrokken is.
Op die manier weet de terminal zeker dat hij de container aan de juiste chauffeur meegeeft. Er kan immers maar één
geldige token zijn. Een bijkomend voordeel is dat niet iedereen zomaar kan zien wie de token eerder heeft gehad, zodat
informatie over commerciële relaties steeds vertrouwelijk blijft. Zelfs T-Mining, de Antwerpse startup die deze oplossing
heeft ontwikkeld, kan deze informatie niet zien. T-Mining werd eerder dit jaar door PortXL geselecteerd voor het
accelerator programma en werkt samen met het Rotterdamse bedrijfsleven en Havenbedrijf Rotterdam aan de praktische
uitvoering van het project.
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