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Number 182 *** COLLECTION OF MARITIME PRESS CLIPPINGS *** Friday 30-06-2023
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CELESTYAL JOURNEY (ex Ryndam) has completed her dry docking period and is now
finishing works at Parlatorio Wharf, Palumbo Malta Shipyard.
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EVENTS, INCIDENTS & OPERATIONS
The PATRIA SEAWAYS departed after some time being stand-by at the Vulcaan harbour (former Frans Swartouw
location) in Vlaardingen above seen passing Maassluis heading for the Mediteranean getting ready to start serving the
route Sete (France) <>Yalova (Turkey) Photo : Reinier van de Wetering – Skyphoto Maassluis (c)
Seaports of Rostov-on-Don and Azov start recovering

their throughput
In 5M’23, cargo throughput of Azov port surged by 69.9%, Rostov-on-Don port – by 43.8%
Throughput of Rostov-on-Don and Azov seaports starts recovering both ports are showing good dynamics exceeding that
of 2021 and 2022, IAA PortNews correspondent cites Mikhail Ozheredov, Head of the Azov Department of Rosmorport’s
Azov-Don Basin Branch, as saying at the meeting of the Rostov Region Government’s Marine Board.
“Shipping restrictions caused by the SMO, unprecedented pressure of sanctions could not but affected the operation of
seaports. In 2022, cargo throughput of Azov port fell by 6.2%, year-on-year, to almost 8 million tonnes, throughput of
Rostov-on-Don port – by 3.5% to over 15 million tonnes. However, the volume of traffic remained high,” said Mikhail

Mishustin Ozheredov.In 5M’23, cargo throughput of Rostov-on-Don port totaled 7.1 million tonnes (+43.8%, year-on-
year), Azov port - 4 million tonnes (+69.9%, year-on-year).source : Portnews
The VOS SWEET outbound from Amsterdam passing IJmuiden Photo : Wim Castricum ©
Chinese tug construction milestones reached

by Martyn Wingrove
Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyards has delivered two tugboats to a Chinese vessel owner and launched another
tug at its construction facilities in another busy month
The shipbuilder, in Jiangsu province China, has also started building two more azimuth stern drive (ASD) tugs and laid
the keel for three others in the past 30 days. Chinese owner Lianyungang Xuwei Port Investment Group took delivery of
two ASD tugs, each with 3,824 kW of installed power and FiFi1 fire-fighting systems, on 11 June.
XU WEI GANG XIAO 5 and XU WEI GANG XIAO 6 were built with an overall length of 39 m, a moulded beam of
around 11 m and hull depth of almost 5 m. Two azimuth thrusters on the stern provide these tugs with speeds of 13
knots, bollard pull ahead of 67 tonnes and astern of 60 tonnes. Ample fuel oil storage enables them to sail for 1,200

nautical miles without needing bunkering. After these deliveries, Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyards launched an ASD tug with
3,308 kW of power for an unnamed owner on 15 June, by lifting the vessel from the drydock to the quayside by crane.
On the construction front, Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyards laid the keel of three ASD tugs in the first half of June, including
two tugs with hybrid propulsion and 3,236 kW of power the shipyard is building for Qinhuangdao Port Co. The shipyard
also laid the keel for an ASD tugboat with 2,942 kW of power for Quanzhou.In the second half of June, Jiangsu Zhenjiang
Shipyards cut steel on an ASD, 2940-kW tug for a Chinese owner and an ASD vessel with 2942 kW for Nantong Tianmu
Tug Shipping Co. On 25 June, the shipyard delivered TONG GANG FU 1, a 110-m pontoon with 21 m beam and draught
of 2 m, to Nantong Yangtze River Water Engineering Co. This vessel will provide green port services for berthing
ships.source : Riviera Maritime Media
The TAXIDIARA navigating the Oude Maas near Puttershoek on her way to Dordrecht. Two Muller tugs are awaiting
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The PRINSENGRACHT (9448372) - inbound for Antwerp from Esbjerg Photo : Peter Hollands (c)
KVNR FULLY PRESENT IN THE PHILIPPINES
Tjitso Westra (crew affairs) has been in the Philippine Palompon in recent weeks for the annual selection days of the
nautical school for Dutch shipowners. Every year, KVNR
members attend the Palompon Institute of
Technology (PIT) school, with which the KVNR has been
working for 22 years. At the PIT, the shipowners take on
students for an internship and then a career as an officer
on board ships in the Dutch maritime sector. At the
request of the KVNR, the Nova College in IJmuiden
provides PIT with advice on providing maritime education.
Left: KVNR director Annet Koster with the senior
commercial officer Patricia Sarmiento-Alvendia of the
Netherlands Embassy in Manila in the German Club in
Manila for the Joint Meeting last Monday evening
At the Eleven members of the KVNR have taken on a total
of 75 mates and marine engineers in training. With this
22nd batch, a total of 2,156 Filipino trainees have
found their way to the Dutch shipping industry. About 40
percent of these trainees are still active in the Dutch fleet, up to the final ranks of captain and chief engineer. This KVNR
program is in addition to the more than 400 annual internships that Dutch shipowners offer on an annual basis to
students of Dutch maritime courses.
After Tjitso's return, KVNR director Annet Koster traveled to Manila for the annual members' meeting and board
meeting of KVNR’s international umbrella organization International Chamber of Shipping (ICS). In the meetings
there was extensive discussion about the upcoming MEPC and what the ICS would like to see as an outcome of this. The

sector itself is ambitious. But also, among other things, piracy and the war in Ukraine were discussed. he meetings were
preceded by a conference 'Shaping the future of shipping', entirely aimed at seafarers towards 2050. What does the
energy transition mean for their role and training, how do we prevent a shortage of seafarers, how do we become a
more diverse and inclusive sector?
In the Philippines, she also took the opportunity to speak at a joint meeting of the Dutch Chamber of Commerce in
the Philippines, the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce, the Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the
Philippines and the Philippines Norway Business Council .
Meeting photo’s: Piet Sinke www.maasmondmaritime.com (c)

Jack-up vessel INNOVATION loaded with blades for the Fecamp offshore windmill farm with the supply ship ASTREA at
the same berth in Cherbourg. Photo : Michel Leparquier (c)
Norway approves Berling-Åsgard subsea tieback

The Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has approved OMV Norge’s plan for development and operation (PDO)
for the Berling gas and condensate discoveries in the Norwegian Sea. The PDO, submitted late last year, calls for three
production wells tied back to the Equinor-operated Åsgard B platform about 23 km to the southeast. Berislav Gaso,
executive vice president for energy at parent company OMV AG, said, “The gas and condensate volumes are expected to
further strengthen Norway’s position as an important European supplier of natural gas.” Production drilling will begin in
summer 2026 with first gas and condensate production set to follow in 2028. OMV Norge estimates recoverable reserves
at about 45 MMboe.The Berling production license 644 is 235 km from Kristiansund. OMV (Norge) operates with a 30%
interest, in partnership with Equinor Energy (40%) and DNO Norge (30%). Source : Offshore Mag

Wagenborg’s WATERLINES in action at the port of Eemshaven Photo : Cock Peterse (c)
Could CMA CGM surpass Maersk and become the

world's second-largest shipping line?
The CMA CGM ANTOINE DE ST EXUPERY navigating the sunset west van Texel
Photo : Flying Focus Aerial Photography www.flyingfocus.nl ©
According to maritime industry analyst Lars Jensen, this could be possible because Maersk's current combination of
effective fleet and order list leaves it with just 16,000 TEUS more than CMA CGM. To better explain the likelihood of this
change, Jensen recalled that, in July 2020, the fleet sizes of Maersk and MSC (including their order books) anticipated
that MSC would snatch Maersk's position as the world's first shipping line, even though the latter had a margin of nearly
49,000 TEUS of effective capacity in favor. A year and a half later, in early 2022, MSC overtook Maersk and became the
largest operator with the largest capacity. However, it should be remembered that Maersk is implementing a

transformation strategy with which it aspires to become a comprehensive logistics operator, in which capacity expansion
is not the priority.
Top 10
Without considering the order book, the list of the world's 10 largest shipping lines by capacity and share in the global
fleet at this time is as follows:
MSC : 5,073,462 TEU (18.8%)
Maersk : 4,127,158 TEU (15.3%)
CMA CGM : 3,497,566 TEU (12.9%)
Cosco Group : 2,935,400 TEU (10.09%)
Hapag-Lloyd : 1,856,090 TEU (6.9%)
Evergreen : 1,656,550 TEU (6.1%)
ONE : 1,618,269 TEU (6.0%)
HMM : 792,074 TEU (2.9%)
Yang Ming : 705,614 TEU (2.6%)
Zim : 590,784 (2.2%)
Liberia-flagged 'EVER GENTLE', built 2019, gross 217.612 tons, TEU 20.124 , outbound Antwerp, destination
Hamburg, passing Kruse Veer. Photo : Alexander Hoogstrate (c)
The Top 10 taking into consideration the total ordered capacity, the number of ships, and the percentage regarding the
active fleet of each shipping line would be as follows:
MSC : 1,556,631 TEU; 122 vessels; (30.75%)
CMA CGM : 998,073 TEU; 112 vessels; (28.5%)
Cosco Group : 882,440 TEU; 48 vessels (30.1%)
ONE : 517,798 TEU; 38 vessels (32%)
Evergreen : 473,442 TEU; 49 vessels (28.6%)
Maersk : 366,600 TEU; 28 vessels; (8.9%)
Zim : 321,184 TEU; vessels; (33.5%)
Hapag-Lloyd : 312,304 TEU; 15 vessels (16.8%)
HMM : 265,027 TEU; 26 vessels (33.5%)
Yang Ming : 77,500 TEU; 5 vessels (11%)
Source: mundomaritimo.cl
Sale of 37 PSVs to Tidewater: Solstad Offshore's Exit

from PSV Sector Imminent

Norwegian offshore vessel owner Solstad Offshore has revealed the expected completion date for its previously agreed
sale of 37 platform supply vessels to the U.S. offshore vessel firm Tidewater.Solstad Offshore in March said it would sell
37 PSVs to Tidewater in a move that will mark Solstad Offshore's exit from the platform supply vessel sector. In a
statement on Wednesday, Solstad Offshore said the transaction was scheduled to be completed in "week 27."
Solstad’s LNG powered PSV NORMAND LEADER anchored off Singapore

Photo : Piet Sinke www.maasmondmaritime.com (c)
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Given that we're currently in week 26 of 2023, the transaction is expected to be completed next week.Under the
agreement, ongoing PSV charter parties will be transferred to Tidewater. It was said back in March that the offshore
employees associated with Solstad Offshore's PSV Fleet would be offered employment with Tidewater. Tidewater will also
offer employment to certain of the onshore employees.Solstad said the sale would reduce its debt and strengthen its
balance sheet and liquidity position, and that the sale represented a shift in the company's strategy in a changing market,
where PSVs mainly support the oil and gas industry, while the AHTSs and CSVs can service all offshore energy sectors,
including oil and gas and renewables. Solstad said in March that its focus going forward would be on high-end
construction support vessels and AHTS vessels and project-related work, which increasingly generate its EBITDA from the
renewable energy market.source : Marinelink
Mitsui OSK Gets AiP for Liquefied CO2 Vessel,

Floating Storage Unit
Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K Lines (MOL) 9104.T has received in-principle approvals for a liquefied CO2
vessel and a floating storage and offloading unit (FSO) from the American Bureau of Shipping, its Chief Executive Takeshi
Hashimoto said on Wednesday. The vessel and the FSO were developed by the company along with Malaysia's state-run
oil company Petronas and Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute, Hashimoto said in a statement. The
statement gave no further details on the equipment or when and where it could be deployed. Petronas and MOL began
exploring business opportunities in liquefied carbon dioxide (CO2) shipping in Asia Pacific and Oceania in February last
year.
Liquefied CO2 transportation helps connect carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) sites safely and efficiently over
long distances where pipelines are not economically viable. CCUS technology removes CO2 emissions from the
atmosphere and stores them underground, and Japan considers it crucial to reduce emissions to meet its 2050 goal of
achieving carbon neutrality. Some of the captured CO2 can also potentially be used in a range of industrial applications.

MOL, which received in-principle approval for the liquefied CO2 vessel from Norwegian registrar DNV, said it would
continue to work with Petronas to build a diverse CCUS supply chain.
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines received an AiP for a liquefied CO2 (LCO2) carrier from ship classification societies Det Norsk Veritas
AS (DNV) and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). In addition, ABS issued an AiP for a floating storage and
offloading (FSO) unit. Both the carrier and the FSO were jointly developed by MOL, Malaysian state oil company
Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), and the Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI).
Source : Reuters - Reporting by Sudarshan Varadhan; Editing by Kim Coghill
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KR Grants Approval in Principle (AiP) to K

Shipbuilding and ForceTEC for Ship Cyber Resilience
Design Technology
Korean Register (KR) is pleased to announce that it has awarded an
AiP (Approval in Principle) to K Shipbuilding and ForceTEC for their
design technology focusing on ship cyber resilience, in accordance
with the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS)
Unified Requirement (UR) E26. In a collaborative effort that began in
January 2023, KR, K Shipbuilding, and ForceTEC embarked on a joint
research project aimed at applying and validating the rules of ship
cyber resilience, demonstrating their proactive response to the
forthcoming adoption of IACS UR E26. IACS UR E26, which was
introduced in April 2022, establishes unified requirements for cyber
resilience in ships. It will become mandatory for vessels contracted
for construction from January 2024. Ship cyber resilience
encompasses a range of measures aimed at reducing cyber accidents
and mitigating their impact on the computer-based systems utilized
for safe navigation and the protection of the marine environment. Within the framework of this collaborative project, K

Shipbuilding and ForceTEC undertook the design of the ship's navigational communication system and engine control
system, incorporating cyber resilience considerations. They established a response system by formulating a basic design
and test methodology, guided by a cyber risk management framework. KR has verified the feasibility, safety, and
suitability of the cyber resilience concept design, resulting in the granting of the AiP.
KIM Daeheon, Executive Vice President of KR’s R&D Division, stated “The results of this successful joint research with K
shipbuilding served as an opportunity to prove KR’s excellent cyber resilience design verification and on-site inspection
technology. We will further strengthen our capabilities in cyber resilience technology.” KOH Taehyun, CTO of K
Shipbuilding, commented “Certification of cyber resilience technology that meets the IACS rules is an important step to
demonstrate the technology and reliability of K Shipbuilding. Being the first mid-sized shipbuilder in the world certified in
this technology, we will provide safety-centered smart green vessels.”Kim Sangyong, President & CEO of ForceTEC,
added:“I am delighted that ForceTEC is conducting joint research with K shipbuilding and KR and is recognized for our
technology at the initial stage of starting maritime cyber security business. We will continuously invest in research and
development to improve our technologies and contribute to the development of the maritime security industry.”
The MED RIGEL moored in Sines Portugal Photo : Mar Brobbel ©

The 2007 built COLOR MAGIC Imo: 9349863 departing from Kiel photo : Huib Lievense ©
MSC leads capacity exodus from transpacific – but

Zim bucks the trend
By Alex Lennane
Ocean carriers have removed almost a quarter of their capacity from the transpacific tradelane in the past year as freight
rates have sunk below pre-pandemic levels.Results from carriers operating on the transpacific are, at best, breaking
even, prompting them to reassess their network coverage and redeploy tonnage on more lucrative routes, such as Asia
to the Mediterranean. An analysis by Alphaliner found that the average weekly slots available from Asia to North America
had dropped to 516,160 teu, a 23.3% decrease on June 2022.The consultant said the Asia-North America “exodus” had
been led by the world’s largest carrier, MSC, which has reduced its capacity on the transpacific by 35% year on year,
while 2M partner Maersk has taken out 19%.
However, this huge capacity reduction by the top two global carriers is skewed somewhat by the fact that both lines
deployed additional tonnage, in terms of standalone loops, during the peak demand period of a year ago, when average
rate levels were in excess of $10,000 per 40ft, and some premium spot rates were being touted at over $20,000.
Average spot rate levels from Asia to the US pre-Covid were in the region of $1,500 per 40ft for US west coast ports and
$3,000 for the east coast – but they have now collapsed to about $1,200 and $2,100 per 40ft, respectively. And pre-
pandemic long-term contract rates were at levels quite a bit higher than spot, but this year they are showing only a small
premium above the short-term market.
Moreover, as freight revenues have contracted, the lines have seen operating costs spike significantly, due to expensive
charter hire renewals and inflationary increases from service providers.
Alphaliner also noted that all the “newcomers” to the transpacific trade, which took advantage of the sky-high rates and
strong demand to earn substantial profits on voyages of even small containerships, had now either quit the market or
terminated the service – in the case of China United Lines, at the end of this month. These liner ‘disrupters’ – CU Lines,
Sea Lead, Pasha, Transfar, TS Lines, BAL and Jin Jiang – accounted for 138,800 teu, or 2.5% of the total fleet at June
2022, according to Alphaliner data. And these numbers do not include the numerous ad-hoc charters on breakbulk
vessels desperate shippers were obliged to commit to in order to protect their supply chains.
Meanwhile, in contrast, Alphaliner highlights the fact that Zim has actually increased the number of slots it offers on the
route by 21%, compared with a year ago.
“The Israeli carrier has closed all its so-called Zim eCommerce express Asia-USWC loops, but redirected the ships
affected to a new South-East Asia-Far East-USEC eCommerce express Baltimore service (ZXB), which requires 13
vessels,” said Alphaliner. The consultant added that another reason for Zim’s growth, and for its bucking the trend on the
transpacific, is the delivery of a series of LNG-powered 15,000 teu ships on long-term charter from Seaspan, being
deploying on an upgraded Asia-US east coast loop. Source : The Loadstar
Port of Rotterdam Authority and Rotterdam World

Gateway announce expansion in the Prinses
Amaliahaven

Container terminal Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG) has decided to expand its terminal in the Prinses Amaliahaven on
the Maasvlakte in the port of Rotterdam. The expansion of the current terminal consists of about 45 hectares in terms of
terminal site and 920 metres of quay wall. This will increase RWG’s capacity by 1.8 million TEU (standard size for
containers) in a phased manner. The expansion will be fully automated and carbon-neutral, just like the existing terminal.
The first phase of the expansion is expected to be operational by the end of 2025. The terminal will also be prepared for
shore power and be connected to the Container Exchange Route (CER).
Currently, RWG has access to approximately 100 hectares of land, 1,150 metres of deep-sea quay and 550 metres of
barge/feeder quay. The Port of Rotterdam Authority (PoR) started construction of the quay walls in the Prinses
Amaliahaven in spring 2021. Construction of the quay wall will be completed by mid-2024.
The state-of-the-art quay wall is fitted with sensors to measure the forces, which vessels, waves, wind and other
elements exert on the structure while it is also being prepared for the use of shore power. The Port of Rotterdam
Authority is also equipping the quay wall at RWG with smart bollards, which measure the strength of hawsers so the
safety of moored vessels can be monitored continuously.
Allard Castelein, CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority: “The economic impact of container shipping is and remains
high. The extensive trade flows that arrive or leave Rotterdam by container generate employment, added value, revenue
and business establishments in the Netherlands and Europe. In the coming decades, container shipping will continue to
grow. Rotterdam aims to facilitate and encourage this growth in a sustainable manner. After all, sustainable logistics
choices ensure a well-functioning system that contributes to the prosperity of the Netherlands and Europe. By investing
early in the construction of new quay walls, we can now offer our clients the necessary capacity. We are therefore
delighted with RWG’s decision to invest in the expansion of the carbon-neutral terminal.”
Ronald Lugthart, CEO of RWG: “With this decision, we are taking the next step in expanding our operations so we can
continue to offer reliable, efficient and flexible services to our clients and stakeholders. We are investing not only in
additional capacity, but also in further logistics and hinterland connectivity with forward-looking facilities and
partnerships. The RWG terminal will become completely carbon-neutral, including through further electrification of
terminal equipment and by being prepared for shore power.”
Prysmian Selects Name for New Cable Laying Vessel

Italian power cable making and installation group Prysmian Group has chosen the name Monna Lisa for the new 171-
meter cable-laying vessel that is currently under construction in Romania. The vessel is the sister ship to Prysmian's
Leonardo da Vinci cable layer.
"The name of the new ship has been chosen through an internal survey conducted among all 30,000 employees, similar
to the process followed to name the Leonardo da Vinci. As a result, Prysmian chose MONNA LISA, which perfectly
incorporates the strong connection with the sister vessel named after the Italian Renaissance artist, recognized
worldwide for her innovations and highlighting true Italian genius," Prysmian said.
“Just as Monna Lisa can be considered Leonardo’s art masterpiece, we wanted to create a strong link with our sailing
flagship,” said the project manager Davide Leoni, discussing the early 16th-century portrait by the Renaissance polymath
which is widely believed to depict the Italian noblewoman Lisa del Giocondo and generally considered the most famous
painting in the world. This is another name that has its roots in Prysmian’s history and activity, being linked to creativity,
inspiration, excellence and Italian identity, Prysmian said.

"It is an appropriate name for a vessel that will follow the footsteps of Leonardo da Vinci, boasting the most advanced
technology in the market, and will reinforce Prysmian’s EPCI approach offering engineering, manufacturing, installation
and monitoring services, strengthening its leadership in the interconnection and offshore wind farm markets," the Italian
company added.
Prysmian decided to invest in the new €240 million vessel shortly after her sister ship was unveiled in 2022. Monna Lisa
will join Prysmian’s installation fleet, increasing the number of cable-laying ships to six vessels (others are Ulisse, Cable
Entreprise, Giulio Verne, Barbarossa, and Leonardo da Vinci).
A keel laying ceremony for what will be known as the MONNA LISA was held in Tulcea, Romania, in April 2023 to mark
the birth of the new vessel, which is being built by the VARD Group, a subsidiary of Italy-based Fincantieri Group.
The vessel will match the capacity and performance of the LEONARDO DA VINCI , while incorporating some green
improvements such as lower C02 emissions thanks to the shore connection, to feed the vessel with clean energy from
shore during the loading at the factories, and an energy storage system with double the battery capacity, Prysmian said.
“The MONNA LISA will have several technical and sustainable solutions aimed at reducing the environmental footprint,
while reaching the same loading capacity and installation flexibility of the Leonardo da Vinci, still unmatched in the cable-
laying market,” said Leoni."The construction of the MONNA LISA, which is set to start commercial operation in early
2025, is moving along on schedule. The next steps will be erecting the outfitted hull units to form the ship blocks,
followed later this year by the installation of the diesel generators," explained Leoni. Source : offshore Engineer
Bodo, Norway, named 2024 European Capital of

Culture
Bodo, Norway, named 2024 European Capital of Culture Bodo will be the first city north of the Arctic Circle to hold the
European Capital of Culture title in 2024. Passengers arriving into Bodo next year will be able to enjoy a variety of extra
events in different locations. More than 600 are planned, with the Sami culture playing its part. The year starts of with a
major opening ceremony in the harbour on February 3, leading in to the Sami week. Subsequent events range from
hosting a concert inside Pluragrotta – northern Europe’s largest water-filled cave south of town – to Project 67, a
shipping container-turned-mobile art space inspired by the nomadic culture of the region’s indigenous peoples.
“It is all about spreading Arctic culture around Norway and Europe,” explains Erlend Willumsen, director of market and
development Port of Bodo. Unfortunately for the Norwegian port, the pandemic years reduced the city’s ability to
promote the event as much as it might, but Willumsen is optimistic about the benefits, saying: “We have heard from
cities like Aarhus and Stavanger that they had growth from cruiselines because of being capitals of culture in the past.
“And we still have the availability to host more ships throughout the cultural year. We will be happy to help cruiselines
plan according to the cultural calendar”. For many years there were just under 10 calls to Bodo but, prior to Covid-19,
the number had been growing significantly with 45 calls scheduled in 2021. Although this year the number has reduced
to 30, next year 35 are booked which is in line with the port’s aim to “grow slowly and safely and to be a medium size
cruise port,” catering to ships up to a maximum of 300m in length.Willumsen comments: “We want to be sure that we
can deliver good products, both to the cruise lines and for their passengers. It is always nice to work for new lines but it
is even better to have them back.” Source : latecruisenews
Study could bring Great Lakes Cruises to Buffalo

It's been talked about for a couple of months, but some progress is starting to be made on bringing Great Lakes cruise
ships to Buffalo.New York state is looking at the possibility, which would bring tourists into the city and up to nearby
Niagara Falls.The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation held a public meeting sharing details on a study underway
to look at the logistics, costs and potential economic benefits of having cruises come to Buffalo. An outside firm is
reviewing what other cities on the Great Lakes have done, places like Cleveland, Milwaukee, Duluth and Minnesota.Right
now, they’re studying two main potential sites for cruise ships to dock in the city — the DL&W Terminal, which is
currently under major renovations near Canalside and KeyBank Center, and the Michigan Pier along the Outer Harbor.
On first impression, Buffalo has what it takes to be a destination point.
"These guests are like many cruise ships, looking for things to do, learn about communities, to have great experiences,
see architecture, see natural areas, visit museums, maybe have some great food while they’re here and to have a deep
dive on the communities that they’re visiting as part of this cruise," said Scott Lagueux, director of waterfront planning
for Moffat & Nichol. The feasibility study should be finished by the end of this year. The consulting firm says if all comes
together, you could start seeing cruise ships make port calls in Buffalo by 2025.

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Ship Recycling Activity Enters “Slow” Season

The ship demolition market has officially entered its slow season, as is usually the case during the summer months. In its
latest weekly report, shipbroker Clarkson Platou Hellas said that “the arrival of the racing festival this week at Royal Ascot
here in the U.K. clearly confirms that we are now galloping through the summer months and into seasonal holidays, and
with it brings continued slowdown in activity and a dearth of available tonnage”.
According to the shipbroker, “demand for tonnage by the recyclers is evident, even to the extent that cash buyers are
circulating purchase enquiries, a rarity in this industry. The wise decision for owners who are contemplating the sale of
their vessel for recycling is to grab the firm numbers currently on the table whilst tonnage is in short supply as the latter
end to the year is certainly attracting similar vibes from many pundits in the industry about the larger volume of tonnage
that will arrive to the recycling shores. On top of the analyst predictions, there is hope the tide will turn with an aging

fleet increasingly growing, but on the wet side, many of the tanker units are forming part of the dark fleet which will be
intriguing as to how these units are sold when the inevitable sales are due. Looking at the markets, India remains the
most stable, although are being outbid by their Bangladeshi counterparts but these latter recyclers continue to have L/C
implications and most sales are being concluded on a case-by-case scenario. The delays, if any, are purely depending on
which recycler a vessel is resold to. The Pakistan industry remains dormant due to the financial and political turmoil,
although there have been one or two inquiries reaching out from this destination. sit and wait till the supply of units
escalate and subsequently, most likely, be in a position to purchase at lower rates”, Clarkson Platou Hellas concluded.
In a similar note, shipbroker Allied Shipbroking added that it was “a fairly quiet week in the quieter summer period,
heightened in Bangladesh as financing issues begin to bite again. Weakening fundamentals in Bangladesh are likely
applying downward pressure on breakers’ prices although they still remain the most attractive by far. Sales last week
were on an as is basis, and although we can’t be certain, the premium offered in Bangladesh will likely see the three
vessels make their way there. The sale of the ‘Seapeak Polar’ achieved a firm US$637/ldt on an as is basis in the UAE.
This is the second vessel they have disposed of so far this year and brings the total number of LNG carriers sold for
recycling this year to 5 vessels, in addition to two large LPG vessels, with an average age of 36. Bangladesh’s approval of
the HKC appears to have spurred on action from Liberia, who are expected to ratify the convention on Monday (26th
June) and satisfy the last of the conditions required to bring the legislation into force. There will be the potentially for the
content of the text to be revisited and the regulations could be further tightened.Meanwhile, GMS (www.gmsinc.net ),
the world’s leading cash buyer of ships said this week that “after last week’s positive news surrounding Bangladesh’s
ratification of the Hong Kong Convention, it has been a comparatively muted week in terms of sentiments, sales, and
activity, especially as financial constraints continue to hamper the efforts of Chattogram Buyers in keeping domestic
yards busy / occupied, especially as new construction and infrastructure projects look to be initiated in the country post-
Budget. Earlier this year, we had witnessed severe difficulties in Bangladesh with the government focusing only on
essential items for the expenditure of its dwindling U.S. Dollar reserves – reportedly food, fuel, and fertilizers. It appears
that post-budget, Chattogram (and the ship recycling market at large) will once again have difficulties in obtaining L/C
approvals on incoming vessels and it is likely to be a quieter summer for this market as a result.
As we also tend to see a traditionally quieter summer / monsoon season, it is undoubtedly turning out to be particularly
challenging time for Bangladeshi Recyclers this time around, as most end users are already struggling to obtain financing
on units and have therefore abstained from the offering for another week. The onset of Eid holidays and celebrations has
also not assisted the current situation as many labourers and office staff head back to hometowns for several weeks
(even though Eid holidays end on 1 July) while nearly all of the yards virtually close and activity subsides over the rainy
season (especially in Bangladesh and India). In the far end on the West, Turkish Recyclers turn increasingly frustrated on
that Lira that has been in freefall for 18 months now and has weakened by a nearly catastrophic 200% during this time.
As such, the sales board for the overall industry remains bleak for another week and any Owners or Cash Buyers with
tonnage to sell have certainly become frustrated with a lack of overall appetite, weak(ish) prices and an willingness to
buy from the various recycling destinations”, GMS concluded. Source : Nikos Roussanoglou, Hellenic Shipping
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Passenger rescued after falling off 10th deck of
cruise ship, Coast Guard says
By Antonio Planas
The incident occurred Sunday after an unidentified woman went overboard on the Royal Caribbean's
MARINER OF SEAS cruise ship, officials said.
A Royal Caribbean passenger was rescued this week after having fallen overboard from the 10th deck of a cruise ship
near the Dominican Republic, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Officials were alerted to the rescue of the 42-year-old
woman, an American citizen, at about 5:44 p.m. Sunday, the Coast Guard said in a statement. The MARINER OF SEAS
cruise ship was about 27 nautical miles south of Punta Cana on its way to Willemstad, Curaçao, when the passenger
went overboard, the statement said. “The passenger was recovered alive and reported to be in good health, after
reportedly falling into the water from 10th deck of the ship," it said. "No medical evacuation of the passenger was
requested by the cruise ship. The passenger was being kept on the cruise ship’s medical facility and later transferred to
the Hospital in Willemstad, Curacao for evaluation."

The Coast Guard said it is investigating.

In a statement Wednesday, Royal Caribbean confirmed a
passenger went overboard Sunday close to the Dominican
Republic. “The ship and crew immediately reported the
incident to local authorities and began searching for the
guest. Thankfully, the guest was successfully recovered and
was brought on board. Our Care team is now offering
assistance and support to them and their traveling party. Out
of privacy for the guest and their family, we have no
additional details to share,” the statement said. The ship
continued the trip as planned, Royal Caribbean said.
Matthew Kuhn, who was on the cruise ship with his family, told WOFL-TV of Orlando, Florida, that he watched rescue
efforts from his balcony.“I think it was amazing to see everyone was on their balcony. Everyone was trying to help, and
the crew was very receptive to everyone,” he said. Kuhn said that he didn’t expect the passenger to be found alive and
that he was pleasantly surprised he was wrong. “Holy crap, they found her, and she’s alive,” he told WOFL.
Kuhn, who declined to comment to NBC News on Wednesday, shared some videos he posted on Twitter of the rescue
efforts.In one of the videos, a small boat can be seen in the distance and people aboard the cruise ship are heard
clapping, whistling and cheering. Source: NBC News
Second oil discovery in block off Guyana brought to

light
by Melisa Cavcic
Two oil and gas players – Canada’s CGX Energy and Frontera Energy – have made a second discovery in the Corentyne
block offshore Guyana, by encountering 210 feet of hydrocarbon-bearing sands in the Santonian.Back in February 2022,
the Guyana partners disclosed a plan to spend up to $130 million on their second exploration well on the Corentyne
block, called Wei-1 with the spudding of the well slated for October 2022, using the MAERSK DISCOVERER (now
called NOBLE DISCOVERER) semi-submersible rig.Once November 2022 rolled in, the duo revised the spud window for
the Wei-1 well after the Noble Discoverer rig run into delays on its assignment with Shell in Trinidad and Tobago. As a
result, the start of drilling operations in Guyana was anticipated between December 2022 and late January 2023. In line
with this, the Wei-1 well was spudded in January 2023.
Earlier this month, the companies revised their total Wei-1 cost estimates to approximately $190-$195 million from the
previous increase to $175-$190 million to complete the logging runs, finish well operations, and release the rig. In an
update on Wednesday, 28 June 2023, CGX and Frontera confirmed the discovery of oil at the Wei-1 well on the
Corentyne block and explained that drilling operations were completed without any safety incidents. The duo expects to
release the drilling rig in early July 2023. This well is located on the Corentyne block, approximately 200 kilometres
offshore from Georgetown, Guyana. It is situated approximately 14 kilometres northwest of the Joint Venture’s previous
Kawa-1 light oil and condensate discovery, which was the companies’ first discovery in this block. The Wei-1 well
encountered 210 feet of hydrocarbon-bearing sands in the Santonian horizon and the JV acquired wireline logs and
extensive core samples from the Santonian. However, due to a tool failure downhole and a new tool not being available,
the firms underline that oil samples were not obtained. The rock and fluid properties of the Santonian will now be

analysed by an independent third-party laboratory over the next two to three months to define net pay and a basis for
the evaluation of this interval, according to Frontera. Furthermore, the previously announced discovery in the
Maastrichtian and the Campanian intervals has been updated to 77 feet of net pay. Once fluid samples were retrieved
from the Campanian and Maastrichtian, this indicated the presence of light crude in the Campanian and sweet medium
crude oil in the Maastrichtian. The two players’ data acquisition programme included wireline logging, MDT fluid samples
and sidewall cores throughout the various intervals.
Over the next few months, the companies plan to integrate the results into the geologic and geophysical models to form
an updated view of the entire northern portion of the Corentyne block, which entails the channel complexes discovered
by the Kawa-1 and Wei-1 wells, and a prospective central channel complex, which is yet to be evaluated. “The joint
venture is excited by the definitive presence of oil in the Maastrichtian and Campanian and the presence of hydrocarbons
in the Santonian and believes there is significant potential in the block,” underscored Frontera. Source : offshore-
energy.biz
The TRANQUILITY waiting for the bridge over De Noord on her way from Zwijndrecht to Oceanco in Alblasserdam.
Supported by two tugboats Photo : Henk Hellenthal ©

Eastern Pacific Shipping applies propeller coatings

across fleet to reduce emissions and improve CII
Eastern Pacific Shipping is implementing Graphite Innovations & Technology’s (GIT) graphene-based, biocide-free
propeller coating across its fleet, according to the company's release. The extensive application will maximize vessel
performance with GIT’s eco-friendly, highly durable, and ultra-low friction foul release coating. This propeller coating –
XGIT-PROP – is an extremely effective way to improve and maintain CII rating over the drydocking cycle.
The two companies started working together a year ago. EPS applied XGIT-PROP on the propeller of an LPG tanker,
QUEBEC. Since application, the vessel has seen improved vessel performance, and has maintained its CII rating. Because
of that, EPS decided to expand the adoption of the technology and plans to apply the coating on 15 vessels drydocking in
2023 and 2024.
XGIT-PROP is a graphene-based eco-friendly propeller coating that improves propulsion efficiency while keeping propeller
surface smooth and free from biofouling. Applying this coating ensures no harmful toxins and biocides are released into
the ocean. This adoption supports EPS’s ambitions in reducing GHG emissions and helps the company achieve aggressive
sustainability goals.
GIT has developed several marine coatings for fleets that are interested in reducing their impact on the environment
while improving vessel performance. GIT’s XGIT-PROP is a 3-layer graphene-based coating technology that is specifically
designed to withstand harsh operational conditions. It had a powerful ability to release biofouling while maintaining
smooth surface and reducing the need for propeller ‘polishings’. It also maintains the propulsive efficiency of the
propeller and reduces damage due to cavitation, thereby lowering noise emissions.
EPS manages a versatile fleet of 230 vessels and over 22 million deadweight-tonnes across three core segments of
containership, dry bulk, and tanker vessels. EPS’ commitment to green technology is a perfect match with GIT’s mission
of providing peak vessel efficiency through new and sustainable solutions. This deal establishes a strategic alignment
with a focus on sustainability and decarbonization, with the goal being the protection of the world’s oceans through green
shipping.GIT is a sustainable coatings company propelling environmental transformation in the maritime transportation
sector. GIT offers a full range of easy to apply sustainable coatings that solve industry challenges in meeting new
regulatory measures.source : portNews
Fred. Olsen Seawind, Hafslund and Orsted form

partnership to develop offshore wind in Norway
Blåvinge brings together the perfect partners to unlock the huge potential of offshore wind for Norway’s green energy
future, according to Corvus Energy's release. The long-term partnership comprises two of Norway’s largest renewable
energy companies, Fred. Olsen Seawind and Hafslund Eco, and the world’s leading offshore wind developer, Ørsted,
headquartered in Denmark.
Blaavinge, a long-term offshore wind partnership between Fred. Olsen Seawind, Hafslund and Ørsted, have taken the
initiative for a pilot project under the Green Shipping Program. The goal is to realize zero-emission solutions for the
installation and operation of floating offshore wind turbines. This may already be relevant for the Utsira Nord project.
The Green Shipping Program (GSP) is a partnership program between private and public actors whose goal is to
contribute to Norway developing the world’s most efficient and environmentally friendly shipping. Blaavinge is the pilot
owner for a new project in GSP together with DNV and a number of other partners. The pilot aims to explore whether
installation vessels for floating offshore wind, and in particular anchor handling vessels, can use green ammonia as an
energy carrier for maritime operations.Emissions from offshore vessels currently account for the single largest emission
item in Norwegian waters. This is due both to great activity on the Norwegian continental shelf, but also to the fact that
there are energy-intensive operations (emissions per nautical mile).In the first instance, the participants in the Green
Shipping Program will carry out a feasibility study which involves assessing technical and financial feasibility. In addition,
framework conditions and possible barriers for local value chains for ammonia will be looked at.On 22 June, Blaavinge
gathered the pilot participants for a start-up meeting in Oslo. Although the work is in an early phase, the participants
have ambitions for the project to enable the use of green ammonia for anchor handling ships in the installation and
operational phase of Blaavinge’s floating offshore wind project at Utsira Nord. Source : portNews
Hutchison Ports and SPARKS sign concession deal to

develop a dry port

HONG Kong's Hutchison Ports and King Salman Energy Park (SPARK) have inked a concession agreement to manage and
operate SPARK's dry port and bonded logistics zone (Dry Port).
The concession was awarded to a newly established joint venture, Energy City Logistics Company (ECLC), between
SPARK and Colour Path Holdings Limited, a Hutchison Ports company. SPARK is a 50 km2 global energy hub that is in the
Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Under the concession, ECLC will be an exclusive operator of a US$400 million state-of-
the-art logistics facility in SPARK. The new facility will provide services for handling containers, breakbulk and project
cargo, storage yards, warehousing, customs clearance, bonded and non-bonded logistics solutions tailored to the needs
of SPARK energy ecosystem.The Dry Port will accelerate the Eastern Province's development as a regional logistics
powerhouse with the integration of future GCC rail link, GCC highway and multiple expressways connected to SPARK
site.Saif Al Qahtani, SPARK's president and CEO said, said: "The Dry Port is one of the key enablers for SPARK's
ecosystem. The signing of the concession agreement marks an important milestone for the Dry Port moving to the
operation readiness phase. ECLC will be ready for SPARK tenants from day one with integrated logistics solutions and
efficient services, so they can focus on their productivity and value creation activities." Eric Ip, group managing director
of Hutchison Ports, said: "We are very pleased to participate in this mega project and contribute to the success of the
Saudi Vision 2030 of developing the Kingdom into a global logistics hub. This partnership represents Hutchison Ports'
continued commitment to the Kingdom, and we look forward to a fruitful partnership with future business opportunities."
NAVY NEWS
The USS MOUNT WHITNEY (LCC 20) departed from Rotterdam above seen passing Maasluis-West
Photo : Reinier van de Wetering Sky photo Maassluis ©

Taiwan detects two Russian warships near its

waters
The two frigates were discovered off Taiwan’s eastern coast although no details were given on their
distance from the island.
Taiwan has said it spotted two Russian warships off its eastern coast on Tuesday and sent its own aircraft and ships to
monitor the vessels’ movements.The Ministry of National Defence said in a statement late on Tuesday that the Russian
frigates had been seen “sailing from south to north in the waters off our eastern coast” as of 11pm local time (15:00
GMT).It added that they “departed from our response zone” in a southeasterly direction off the port city of Suao, which is
home to a major Taiwanese naval base. It did not say how far the warships were from the island’s coast.
Self-ruled Taiwan reports a near-daily presence of Chinese vessels and aircraft operating around the island. Beijing claims
the territory as its own and has not ruled out the use of force to achieve its objectives.
The presence of Russian warships is more unusual, however.
Russia’s Interfax news agency reported on Tuesday that a detachment of ships from the Russian Pacific Fleet had
entered the southern parts of the Philippine Sea after “crossing the South China Sea”. The warships were performing
tasks as part of a long-range sea crossing, which included “a simulated naval battle to repel a missile attack of a
simulated enemy from the sea”, Interfax said. Taiwan has joined the United States as well as neighbours Japan and
South Korea in enacting wide-ranging sanctions against Russia following its February 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
SOURCE: AL JAZEERA AND NEWS AGENCIES
Navy Accepts Delivery of Ship to Shore Connector,

Landing Craft, Air Cushion 107
The Navy accepted delivery of the next-generation landing craft, Ship to Shore Connector (SSC), Landing Craft, Air
Cushion (LCAC) 107, on Jun. 28. The delivery of LCAC 107 comes after completion of Acceptance Trials conducted by
the Navy’s Board of Inspection and Survey, which tested the readiness and capability of the craft to effectively meet its
requirements.
“Delivery of LCAC 107 will immediately benefit the Navy and Marine Corps team as it provides capability around the
globe,” said Capt. Jason Grabelle, program manager for Amphibious Assault and Connectors Programs, Program
Executive Office (PEO) Ships. “SSC provides the fleet with agility and speed to assist with current and future mission
requirements.”LCACs are built with configurations, dimensions, and clearances similar to the legacy LCACs they replace –
ensuring that this latest air cushion vehicle is fully compatible with existing, well deck-equipped amphibious ships, the
Expeditionary Sea Base and the Expeditionary Transfer Dock. LCACs are capable of carrying a 60 to 75-ton payload. They
primarily transport weapon systems, equipment, cargo, and assault element personnel through a wide range of
conditions, including over-the-beach.Textron Systems is currently in serial production on LCACs 108-119.
As one of the Defense Department's largest acquisition organizations, PEO Ships is responsible for executing the
development and procurement of all destroyers, amphibious ships, special mission and support ships, boats and craft.
Source : Navsea
Navy Accepts Delivery of Future USS Jack H. Lucas

The Navy accepted delivery of the future guided missile destroyer USS JACK H. LUCAS (DDG 125), the Navy’s first
Flight III destroyer from Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division on June 27.
Accepting delivery of DDG 125 represents the official transfer of the ship from the shipbuilder to the Navy. Prior to
delivery, the ship conducted a series of at-sea and pier-side trials to demonstrate its material and operational readiness.
DDG 125 is named for Pfc. Jack Lucas, who served in the U.S. Marines during World War II, earning the Medal of Honor
for his heroism at Iwo Jima, when he was just 17 years old. He is the youngest Marine, and the youngest serviceman in
World War II, to be awarded the United States' highest military decoration for valor. In 1961, he returned to military
service; as a Captain in the U.S. Army, Lucas trained younger troops headed for Vietnam.
“Delivery of the future USS Jack H. Lucas is an historic occasion. As the Navy’s first Flight III destroyer, DDG 125 brings
the most advanced Integrated Air and Missile Defense capability to the fleet,” said Capt. Seth Miller, DDG 51 class
program manager, Program Executive Office (PEO) Ships. “I am tremendously proud of the entire Navy and industry
team for delivering this ship. The AEGIS Shipbuilding program has demonstrated yet again that it remains a world class
organization and carries on the legacy of Rear Admiral Wayne E. Meyer that was established over fifty years ago. Build a
little, test a little and learn a lot. Job well done!” The Flight III upgrade is centered on the AN/SPY-6(V)1 Air and Missile
Defense Radar and incorporates upgrades to the electrical power and cooling capacity.

Ingalls’ Shipbuilding division is currently in production on future destroyers TED STEVENS (DDG 128), JEREMIAH
DENTON (DDG 129), GEORGE M. NEAL (DDG 131) and SAM NUNN (DDG 133).
As one of the Defense Department's largest acquisition organizations, PEO Ships is responsible for executing the
development and procurement of all destroyers, amphibious ships, special mission and support ships, and boats and
craft.source : NAVSEA
SHIPYARD NEWS
Greece’s Elefsis Shipyards Gets US Loan Supporting

Renewal of Yard
The efforts to revitalize the Greek shipbuilding industry are getting support from the United States in the form of a
development bank loan. The U.S. Ambassador to Greek announced that paperwork has been completed for a $125
million loan that will be used to support the redevelopment of the Elefsis shipyard located south of Athens in Elefsis Bay.
Efforts to start a large shipbuilder and repair facility to service Greece’s commercial fleet date back to the early 1960s
when they organized to develop Elefsis. Operations commenced in 1969, and while Greece continues to be a leader
shipowner, the yard fell on hard times in part due to lower-priced competition. New management took over the operation
in 1997 but the yard fell further into debt and disrepair. It has been at least five years since a commercial ship docked at
the yard with reports that its debt exceeded $460 million when it filed for bankruptcy.
North American-based Onex, a private equity firm, has been leading the effort to restore Greece’s shipyard capabilities.
They have been running the smaller Neorion Shipyards on Syros successfully for the past few years and moved to take
control of Elefsis. Headed by Greek businessman Panos Xenokostas, Onex has said it wants to fully revitalize Elefsis to
become the largest shipyard in Greece. Their plan calls for an annual capacity to handle 200 ships and restarting
construction operations.
The shipyard has been kept open by the Hellenic Navy for the past few years with repair work. The Navy also has a
contract for two ships to be built at the yard. The plan calls for Elefsis Shipyards to be a major supplier to the Hellenic
Navy as well as serving the commercial shipping industry.
The loan will be coming from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, America’s development finance
institution. The funding will be used to continue the restoration efforts. The value of the loan was expanded from the
original reports to the Greek Parliament that the yard would receive $102 million to the new value of $125 million.
The loan comes as the Greek courts are expected to issue final approval to Onex’s plans for bringing the yard out of
bankruptcy.
In November 2022, Elefsis Shipyards received its first commercial ship in more than five years. The 56,500 dwt bulk
carrier Star Cleo operated by Star Bulk arrived at the yard for an overhaul. Officials acknowledged the quick support of
the Greek shipping community after Onex received the relevant agreements for the restructuring of the yard and
submitted its reorganization plan to the courts. The yard also completed the lifting of its Number 1 dry dock in April after
many years of being out of service. Company executives said it had been a very complex undertaking because of the
poor condition of the dry dock. It had been submerged in the yard since at least 2018. Onex also has entered into a
cooperation agreement with Fincantieri to support the revitalization of the yard. The Greek yard will become a supplier

and will have support from the Italian company for a range of projects starting with at least two corvettes, with an option
for a third, for the Hellenic Navy. The goal is to expand the capacity with a new production line and other facilities so that
the yard can participate in projects up to sophisticated frigates. Fincantieri will also support the development of the
capabilities for maintenance, repair, and overhaul both for the Hellenic Navy and the commercial shipping
industry.source : MAREX
ROUTE, PORTS & SERVICES
No longer just for 'fun': DOT launches new 'Love the

Philippines' campaign
By : Rosette Adel - Philstar.com
It’s official! The Philippines is bidding goodbye to its
longtime tourism slogan, “It’s More Fun in the
Philippines.”
On its 50th anniversary celebration on Tuesday, the
Department of Tourism introduced the new tourism
campaign "Love the Philippines" that is eyed to promote
the country and its tourism offerings beyond fun. The
tourism agency retired the popular slogan that replaced
“Wow Philippines” after 11 years. “It’s More Fun
in the Philippines” was launched in 2012,
during the tenure of Tourism Secretary Ramon
Jimenez Jr. by the DOT and BBDO, one of the
country’s award-winning advertising agencies. In
August last year, Tourism Secretary Christina
Frasco, however, said it’s about time to “evolve”
and “move on” from the campaign. She thanked
those who developed the tagline which she said
earned merits and successes.
The tourism chief said the new tagline now takes
into consideration “everything that we’ve been
through,” referring to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We must evolve and we must move on taking into consideration
everything that we have been through,” Frasco said.CLICK at the Love The Philippines above !
“So, the Philippines will continue to be fun.

But now also it will have a very substantial approach to its branding campaign,” she added.
'Change in traveler preference'
In a presentation, Marie Adriano, marketing firm DDB Group Philippines’ brand and strategic planner, cited that there was
a change in the preference of travelers who are now going beyond leisure. Adriano said that given this shift, “brand
enhancement is imperative to stay competitive and relevant.” She said the group conducted social listening that showed

the change in travelers' associations with the Philippines.“Love is the positive theme they associate with our country,
frequently mentioned in high volumes globally,” Adriano cited.“And while fun remains a positive thing and certainly part
of the Pinoy DNA, there’s less volume of mentions,” she added, explaining the new enhanced tourism campaign.
Not the first attempt
This was not the first try to replace the eleven-year-old slogan. In 2017, former Undersecretary Kat De Castro, said there
were also plans to revamp the slogan as a study found that it was not enough to attract tourists from Europe and the
United States.“The new campaign under Secretary Wanda Teo will be more specific in terms of destination and what
activities tourists can do,” De Castro was quoted by Spot.PH as saying in 2017. That plan did not push through and Teo’s
admin instead launched an international video campaign dubbed “Experience Philippines.”
The video campaign, featuring a blind Japanese tourist enjoying the Philippines, however, drew flak after allegations that
the concept of the video was copied from a tourism campaign in South Africa.
Marketing firm McCann World addressed the plagiarism allegations and took full responsibility for it, saying it was inspired
by a real story of a visually-impaired foreigner who found home in the Philippines. “We take full responsibility as ALL
ideas and storyboards presented were conceptualized by McCann Worldgroup Philippines. However, we underscore that
there has never been any intention to copy others’ creative work,” it said.
Fast forward to 2023, the DOT once again made headlines after a campaign featuring Filipina nurse May Parsons, with
the tagline “We give the world our best,” was spotted in the United Kingdom and went viral. Frasco, however, said the
bus ad was not an official slogan of the DOT that would replace the “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” campaign. The ad is
a project by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Creative Communications (OPACC) as part of its branding campaign
led by Presidential Adviser on Creative Communications Paul Soriano. Meanwhile, the move to launch a new tourism
campaign is in line with President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.’s pronouncement during his first State of the Nation
Address when he mentioned his vision to enhance the Filipino brand of tourism. It is also part of the government’s push
to make Philippines a “tourism powerhouse” in Southeast Asia, in accordance with the National Tourism Development
Plan for 2023 to 2028.
CMA CGM modifies schedule amid congestion in

Mersin
By : Dom Magli
Following heavy congestion in the Port of Mersin, CMA CGM has announced the modification of its NC Levant Express
service connecting North Europe with East Med/Levant area. CMA CGM has declared that it will stop calling Mersin port in
Turkey until further notice.According to the shipping company, this decision was taken to keep and maintain the schedule
reliability and service integrity of NC Levant Express which has been heavily impacted by the average two weeks
congestion in Mersin.CMA CGM stated that it will restore the call at the Port of Iskenderun on the NC Levant Express
service and return to Mersin once the situation improves.This comes weeks after CMA CGM announced the new NC
Levant service setup.
In order to serve North Europe and Mersin market, CMA CGM will deploy a shuttle service “Egypt-Mersin” that will
connect North Europe to Mersin and Mersin to North Europe cargo via transhipment in Port Said West.
New routing for in/out Mersin from/to North Europe will be as follows:
Ø North Europe – Port Said West leg with NC Levant Express service
Ø Port Said West – Mersin leg with Shuttle service
The last NC Levant Express service vessel calling Mersin direct is MV CMA CGM Alcazar voy. 0NVE4S1MA currently
awaiting alongside the Port of Mersin with ETB on 30 June.
The first NC Levant Express service vessel calling Iskenderun will be MV CMA CGM Iskenderun voy. 0NVE6S1MA ETA on
27 June.This month, CMA CGM introduced its new seasonal weekly service Turkey Libya Express (TLX) connecting Asia
with Turkey, Libya and Red Sea. Additionally, the shipping company announced a new dedicated rail service connecting
Valencia with the industrial and logistics zone of Murcia in Spain. Source : porttechnology.org
Chinese Coal Stocks Reach Record High As Seaborne

Imports Surge 73%
Despite China’s strategy of pursuing increased domestic coal production, which has meant that year-to-date production
stands 5.8% higher than last year, its seaborne imports of coal have nevertheless surged 73% y/y so far.
The Chinese government target for domestic coal production is 4.6 billion tonnes in 2025, which is 2.5% higher than in
2022. As production year-to-date has already increased by 5.8% compared to 2022, Chinese coal mines will likely hit that
target this year.

Domestic coal supply has faced stiff competition from seaborne coal imports due to price and quality. In addition, coal
imports from Mongolia have increased five-fold compared to last year,
According to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), the production price index (PPI) for coal mining
and coal washing increased by 45% and 17% in respectively 2021 and 2022. At the same time, to fulfil output targets,
mine operators have prioritised quantity over quality – something a China Electricity Council official identified as a
problem of “clear decline in coal quality” in January. In recent years, imported coal has accounted for 7-8% of total coal
supply in China. Combined, the increases in imports and in domestic mining have so far raised total coal supply in China
by over 15% y/y. Electricity production from fossil fuels (mainly coal) has grown 5.8% y/y while steel production is up
2.8% y/y. The gap between supply and demand increases led to coal stocks at Chinese power plants reaching a record
high of 187 million tonnes in May, more than total year-to-date seaborne imports.Shipments from Indonesia have
accounted for nearly half of the increase in seaborne imports, while Russia and Australia together contributed the other
half. Capesizes have benefitted the most, as their coal volumes to China have nearly doubled due to the volumes from
Russia and Australia. However, all size segments have enjoyed increased support from coal shipments into China.While it
remains to be seen whether China will continue to build coal stocks, it seems more likely that coal supply will have to
adjust to the lower coal demand. As coal has accounted for three quarters of the increase in China’s dry bulk imports
year-to-date, the market will be hoping that imports continue to be prioritised. Source: BIMCO, By Niels Rasmussen,
Chief Shipping Editor
SAMSKIP ACCELERATES MULTIMODAL TRANSPORT

SERVICE DEVELOPMENT IN CENTRAL EASTERN
EUROPE BY OPENING OFFICE IN CZECHIA
The SAMSKIP COURIER in the port of Rotterdam

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As a next step toward reinforcing their value proposition to new markets, Samskip continues the expansion of its
‘multimodal customer care’ model in Czechia and Slovakia. The new office and regional Business Development Manager
will empower Samskip and local shippers to effectively connect and discuss how to embed the multimodal way of
transport into their supply chains which in many cases rely on the use of trailers.
The recent expansion of Samskip’s presence in Poland was the starting point for the roll out of this initiative in the region.
Customers that partner with Samskip value their Pan-European network which focuses on the UK and Ireland, while

reaching all the way from Portugal up to Iceland and Northern Norway. Samskip’s fleet of 10.974 x 45 ft high cube pallet
wide containers offer fit-for-volume solutions which minimize the uncertainties of capacity that customers might
encounter in their supply chains. Opening an office in Prague supports Samskip’s focus on customer centricity and will
ensure that our team will be as close to our customers as possible.
Filip Chajęcki, General Manager Central Eastern Europe, said: “In Czechia and Slovakia, we want to develop partnerships
with shippers that are keen to explore the sustainability benefits and opportunities that Samskip offers their supply
chains. Our existing customers already appreciate the high level of care and agile support offered by our teams, and we
look forward to making it our trademark in this region as well. With our high level of care and use of digital solutions, we
make the switch to multimodal transport as easy as possible.”Sustainability and digitalization continue to be at the core
of Samskip’s values. Putting these values into action, Samskip offers a range of solutions that optimize our customer
experience. These include the “MySamskip” customer portal which enhances visibility and makes the order process quick
and efficient. Our sustainability goals are in part supported by the increased use of the biofuels by its fleet of ships, and
the investment Samskip has made toward the development of its zero-emission hydrogen powered vessels which will be
added to their fleet in 2025. The team in Gdansk will work as a hub for customer service and operations for the Central
Eastern Europe region. As part of Samskip’s customer centricity culture, customer service in Poland will be supported by
local speaking colleagues for Czechia and Slovakia to foster care and easy collaboration with our customers.
National hydrogen network begins in Rotterdam

Gasunie has made the investment decision for the first part of a nationwide hydrogen network. This first section will be
from the Second Maasvlakte to Pernis. Work will start after the summer in the port of Rotterdam.
From 2030 onwards, the hydrogen network, which will cost some 1.5 billion euros, will connect the major industrial
regions in the Netherlands and surrounding countries such as Germany and Belgium. The network will also soon have
connections to import terminals in the seaports, Dutch hydrogen production and large-scale hydrogen storage facilities.
Allard Castelein, CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority: “We are happy to hear Gasunie’s announcement. It is excellent
news that work is starting in Rotterdam on the construction of the hydrogen network. Green hydrogen from sustainably
generated electricity is going to play an important role in making industry and transport more sustainable. For a
successful transition, we need to import hydrogen as well because we need more green hydrogen in Northwest Europe
than we can make ourselves. Our port in Rotterdam will be an international hub for hydrogen production and distribution.
In that way, we will maintain our position as an important energy port in the future. On the basis of that role, we can
deliver a significant boost for the green hydrogen economy in the Netherlands and Northwest Europe.”
The first part of the hydrogen network in Rotterdam will extend from the Second Maasvlakte to Pernis. That is a section
of more than thirty kilometres that is expected to be operational by 2025. The national network will ultimately be 1,200
kilometres long and 85% of it will consist of existing natural gas pipelines. From 2030 onwards, the national hydrogen
network will connect seaports to the major industrial clusters (Eemshaven, North Sea Canal area, Rotterdam, Zeeland
and Limburg) in the Netherlands and to hydrogen storage sites. The large-scale storage capabilities will provide
additional flexibility in green energy supplies. The network will also further the development of the Netherlands as a
European hydrogen energy hub, as well as the growth of the international hydrogen market. Not only that, it will
contribute to European energy autonomy.The investment announced by Gasunie for the first part will be more than 100
million euros. Gasunie’s subsidiary, Hynetwork Services, will be responsible for development. Gasunie manages and
maintains the infrastructure for the transport and storage of gas, which is increasingly shifting to green gas and hydrogen
in the context of the energy transition. Source: Port of Rotterdam
Ukraine readies to shift more grain via the Danube

By : Sam Chambers
Ukrainian officials will be keeping an eye on water levels along the Danube this summer as more grain exports look likely
to be shifted along Europe’s longest river with Russia making shipments via the Black Sea near impossible. The head of
the Ukraine Sea Ports Authority stated yesterday that the Danube will become the key outlet for Ukrainian exports as
Russia blocks Black Sea shipments. The Black Sea Grain Initiative, fostered last year by Turkey, the United Nations,
Russia and Ukraine, is up for renewal on July 18, with much speculation Russia will not renew it. In recent weeks,
Ukraine has been unable to shift many cargoes from its three approved Black Sea ports, citing interference from Russia.
“With Russia effectively blocking the operation of the grain corridor, we need to be ready to receive almost the entire
export volume of the new harvest through the Danube ports,” Dmytro Barinov, the sea ports authority’s deputy head,
said on Facebook yesterday. Kyiv is keen to deepen the Bystre Canal on the Danube to allow larger vessels to transit.
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Greece’s Elefsis Shipyards Gets US Loan Supporting

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CMA CGM modifies schedule amid congestion in

Chinese Coal Stocks Reach Record High As Seaborne

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SAMSKIP ACCELERATES MULTIMODAL TRANSPORT

The SAMSKIP COURIER in the port of Rotterdam

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National hydrogen network begins in Rotterdam