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The JEWEL OF THE SEAS at Geiranger Photo : Gijs Dijkdrenth ©
Bangladesh bows to UN ban on beach recycling,

enforcement moves closer
UN's rules restricting shipbreaking to costly eco-friendly conditions moved a step closer to enforcement with Bangladesh's
ratification of the Hong Kong Convention for the safe, environmentally sound recycling of ships, reports Bangalore's
Marine Insight Until now 20 countries have ratified the Hong Kong Convention, accounting for 30 per cent of merchant
shipping's total gross tonnage. Fifteen nations with 40 per cent of the world's gross tonnage is required before current
practices can be banned."Ship recycling will be of significant importance in meeting net zero emissions by 2050 as the
existing fleet is decommissioned in coming years to be replaced by net zero vessels," said the International Chamber of
Shipping (ICS).The Convention must be ratified by at least 15 nations, accounting for 40 per cent of global commercial

shipping by gross tonnage, with a combined maximum annual ship recycling volume of not less than three per cent of
their total tonnage, in order to come into force. The two-year grace period following full ratification will allow those who
suffered a shortfall in improvements due to this to catch up in terms of investment, infrastructure and training, and this
can be assisted with funding from existing technical cooperation mechanisms.
INTRODUCING THE SEA EIDUM – A POWERFUL

ADDITION TO THE SEACONTRACTORS FLEET!
Photo : Wim Kosten – www.maritimephoto.com (c)

In an intimate christening ceremony set against the backdrop of the Seacontractors Headquarters, we joyfully
welcomed the first Neptune Marine-built EuroCarrier 2611, named SEA EIDUM, to our esteemed fleet at
Seacontractors.
This momentous occasion was graced by Anne Janisse, the wife of our Middle East Director, Maarten Brasser.The
EuroCarrier 2611 is purpose-built to tackle a wide range of offshore operations with unmatched performance. Equipped
with state-of-the-art technology and innovative design features, this vessel sets new standards in the industry. Whether

it's supporting offshore construction, subsea operations, or transportation logistics, the Sea Eidum delivers outstanding
capabilities that ensure seamless execution of projects in any environment.Designed for optimal functionality, the SEA
EIDUM is equipped with two powerful HEILA deck
cranes, has a Bollard Pull of 33.9 tons and can
operate in shallow waters with a draft of 2.61 meters.
SEA EIDUM boasts an impressive deck space,
allowing for efficient cargo handling, equipment
storage, and various offshore activities. Its advanced
propulsion system guarantees enhanced
maneuverability and stability, enabling precise
positioning even in challenging conditions. The SEA
EIDUM is powered by Tier III main engines,
ensuring compliance with stringent emissions
standards while maintaining exceptional performance.
This eco-friendly feature underscores our
commitment to sustainability, reducing environmental
impact during the vessel's operations.
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AND BIGGEST SHOALBUSTER OPERATOR
WORLDWIDE
To date, Seacontractors have operated in more
than 95 countries, across 5 continents and with >250
employees. We serve the maritime industry with a fleet of over 25
Anchor Handling Tugs (AHT) and Multi-Purpose Vessels (MPV) in the range of 20-90 ton bollard pull with a focus on
shallow draft operations.
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LCL shippers to benefit from DP World and CP World

digital link-up
DP World's SeaRates has now integrated with C P World to help digitize global trade and provide more choice for smaller
cargo owners and freight forwarders operating around the world.
The integration means customers moving less than a full container load will benefit from streamlined logistics processes,
real-time information, and enhanced efficiency from SeaRates, just like their bigger counterparts. Singapore-based C P
World operates globally, providing seamless logistics services with air, ocean, and land transportation, as well as
documentation and customs clearance for customers. As a neutral cargo consolidator, it specializes in logistics for small
and medium sized businesses that may not require an entire container for their cargoes. With the integration, SeaRates
will now provide customers with enhanced real-time container availability and pricing information, empowering shippers
to compare rates across a broader range of carriers. "By optimizing container space and efficiently consolidating Less
than Container Load (LCL) shipments, SeaRates enables cost savings for shippers while contributing to a more
sustainable global supply chain. These advancements further establish SeaRates' position as a leading logistics solution
provider catering to businesses of all sizes," according to a DP World statement. Mike Bhaskaran, COO of digital
technology at DP World, said: "As a leader in supply chain logistics and technology, we are excited to expand our
offerings for SMEs, startups and individuals who require access to international trade. This new partnership will provide
SeaRates customers with access to exclusive ocean freight and schedules in over thirty countries, allowing them to book
LCL shipments through the online platform. This is particularly advantageous for customers with seasonal or promotional
products, as it will provide them with cost savings and more flexibility in their bookings, while tapping into new market
segments and broadening customer bases."Ken Chiang, Group CEO of C P World said: "As a neutral, market leading
ocean freight consolidator, C P World is excited to partner with SeaRates, DP World to offer comprehensive LCL ocean
freight rates, schedules and services there by digitalizing freight and creating sustainable solutions."
Royal Caribbean’s ICON OF THE SEAS has departed Meyer Turku for her first set of sea trials. The ship will now be put
through various shipyard, cruise line and manufacturer tests and performance baselines before returning to the shipyard.
At least one more set of sea trials is expected, and there may be more, ahead of the ship’s fourth quarter delivery.
Source : cruiseindustrynews.
Titanic Exploration Submersible Missing, Rescue

Efforts Underway
By Joseph Ax and Kanishka Singh
A submarine on a tourism expedition to explore the wreckage of the
TITANIC has gone missing off the coast of southeastern Canada,
according to the private company that operates the vessel and the
U.S. Coast Guard. OceanGate Expeditions said in a statement on
Monday that it was "mobilizing all options" to rescue those on the
underwater vessel, which typically has five people on board. British
billionaire Hamish Harding is among the passengers, according to a
social media post from a relative. The Coast Guard said on Twitter
that a boat on the surface, the POLAR PRINCE, lost contact with the
submersible about an hour and 45 minutes after it began diving
toward the wreckage site on Sunday morning. U.S. and Canadian authorities have launched a search-and-rescue
operation, including aerial and surface searches, according to statements from the Coast Guard and Canada's defense
ministry. OceanGate said, "We are deeply thankful for the extensive assistance we have received from several
government agencies and deep sea companies in our efforts to reestablish contact with the submersible." Harding's
stepson wrote on Facebook that Harding had "gone missing on submarine" and asked for "thoughts and prayers." The
stepson subsequently removed the post, citing respect for the family's privacy. Harding himself had posted on Facebook

a day earlier that he would be aboard the sub. There have been no posts from him since. The expedition headed out to
sea on Friday, and the first dive was set for Sunday morning, according to Harding's post.The expeditions, which cost
$250,000 per person, start in St. John's, Newfoundland, before heading out approximately 400 miles (640 km) into the
Atlantic to the wreckage site, according to OceanGate's website. In order to visit the wreck, passengers climb inside
Titan, the five-person submersible, which takes two hours to descend approximately 12,500 feet (3,800 m) to the
TITANIC. The expedition company said that the craft has life support for its standard load of five people for 96
hours.The British passenger ship famously sank in 1912 on its maiden voyage after striking an iceberg, killing more than
1,500 people. The story has been immortalized in nonfiction and fiction books as well as the 1997 blockbuster movie
"Titanic."
Source : Reuters Reporting by Joseph Ax, Kanishka Singh and Njuwa Maina; Additional reporting by Ismail
Shakil; Editing by Doina Chiacu, Franklin Paul, Jonathan Oatis and Cynthia Osterman
Brazil-bound FPSO Sepetiba Departs BOMESC

Shipyard in China
The Brazil-bound FPSO SEPETIBA sailed away from the BOMESC shipyard in China on June 16, 2023, following
completion of the topsides integration and onshore commissioning phases. The unit—SBM Offshore’s third Fast4Ward

FPSO—is transiting to the Mero field in the Santos Basin offshore Brazil, located 180 kilometers offshore Rio de Janeiro.
SBM Offshore has a contract with Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras) for the 22.5 years lease and operation of FPSO
SEPETIBA. First oil is expected in the second half of 2023. The FPSO will have the capacity to produce up to 180,000
barrels of oil per day and has storage capacity of 1,400,000 barrels of oil. The FPSO will be spread moored in
approximately 2,000 meters water depth. Source : Offshore Engineer
Mano Cruises 1992 delivered CROWN IRIS (ex: Norwegian Majesty, Louis Majesty, Thomson Majesty, Majesty) moored
in Rodos Photo : Cor Vermeer ©

Muller pusher tug SIRIUS with the Van der Wees

LASTDRAGER 34 pontoon loaded with 3 heavy
ABB transformers heading Cattenom in France
Photo’s : Arie Boer ©
Note the blue board showing at the SIRIUS !
In inland navigation, the blue sign is a signal with which a ship can indicate to an approaching other ship that passing
starboard to starboard will occur. In the middle of the blue board is a white flashing light. Through the blue sign, the ship
tells an approaching small counter-sailing ship how it wants to pass. The signal promotes safe passing.

Depending on whether a ship is sailing against the current or with the current, it must keep starboard or port. An
oncoming ship must have enough space to pass each other. The shipping rules on the flowing rivers are laid down in the
Inland Waterways Police Regulations (BPR) and the Rhine Navigation Police Regulations (RPR). These regulations
sometimes differ from each other. Now it often happens that a large ship sailing upstream prefers to take the inside
bend, because there is less current there. A departing large ship, on the other hand, will prefer to take the outside bend.
It therefore happens that these ships wish to pass each other on the 'Wrong' side, i.e. starboard to starboard. This is
indicated by the display of a blue sign with a white flashing light. Recreational shipping must also try as much as possible
to comply with the request of an inland vessel with a blue sign, and pass it on the 'blue sign' side. But only if it is safe to
do so.
The COSTA FIRENZE moored at the Seawalk in Geiranger (Norway)

Photo : Gijs Dijkdrenth (c) CLICK at the photo To see the Seawalk in operation
Geirangerfjord is one of Norway's most visited tourist sites, and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Geirangerfjord is surrounded by majestic, snow-covered mountain peaks, wild waterfalls and rare landscape. The private
investors of SeaWalk Geiranger AS, says that the investment primarily was an environmental measure. They
concluded on being able to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 10 ton for each ship using SeaWalk. The Port Authority

has commended the operational perfomance as flawless and also received very positive comments from passengers and
crew. The installation has also resulted in exellent feedback from tour operators as a result of quicker debark, increased
time ashore and earlier excursions.cA distinct improvement in the environment from reduced tender exhaust pollution
has been noted and also substantially less detrimental wave action in the inner harbour basin
When not all freight rates have “normalised”

The transpacific and Asia-Europe spot markets in container shipping have returned to December 2019, pre-pandemic
levels, but other segments and contract markets have not.
Transpac spot rates have declined by 80 to 84% in the year to the end of May 2023, as everybody knows. This was a
correction from the recent super-inflationary trends seen during the Covid period – not a real rate collapse. The factors
behind the recent crazy rates – shortages of capacity, strong demand and port congestion, have all gone – so the rates
reverted to previous levels. To put the 80% year-on-year reduction in perspective, our weekly Drewry World Container
Index also provides a comparison between: In fact, when compared with December 2019, the latest transpacific spot
rates are broadly the same! You could say that spot rates on this route have fully normalised. We know that some
transpacific spot rates are lower than these, but Drewry is working here using average ALL-IN RATES (including origin
THC and destination THC and fuel surcharges) Beware that the comparison does not take into account the inflation which
many economies have experienced between 2019 and now – if you take into account inflation, then spot rates are
actually lower than in 2019.The data here comes from the Drewry Container Freight Rate Insight. Drewry has just
introduced a new, faster container freight portal, which brings together the well-known Drewry Container Freight Rate
Insight solution (covering spot rates) and our Drewry Benchmarking Club (covering contract rates, spot rates, and ocean
procurement best practices). The transatlantic route, however, is different. It does not follow the spot rate trends of the
transpacific and Asia-Europe routes.
On this route, which has different dynamics and vessel sizes from the larger East-West routes connecting Asia, spot rates
have not normalised. They are still 62% higher than in pre-pandemic and remain elevated. Yes, they have dropped by
47% in the year to May 2023, but Drewry forecasts that transatlantic westbound rates have further to fall. So, if you ship
mainly using the spot market, you should consider these findings that transpacific spot rates have now “fully normalised”,
the transatlantic rates have only partly normalised. The situation is different again on the Asia-Europe and the South
America routes. The data on contract rates here comes from the Drewry Benchmarking Club, a global community of
100+ multinational retailers and manufacturers. Based on the Drewry East-West Contract Rate Index, a weighted
average of contract rates on 6 major east-west trades which has tracked contract rates since 2016, average valid
contract rates in May 2023 were 50% lower than in May 2022. But, and this is an important message, contract rates paid
today by shippers are still about 80% higher than in December 2019. In other words, contract rates have not normalised
overall on the East-West routes. The normalisation of East-West contract rates is lagging that of East-West spot rates.In
the Drewry Benchmarking Club, shippers have access to forecasts of spot rates and contract rates for the remainder of
the current year and for next year. Drewry expects contract rates to decline again in 2024. No stability of rates there, in
our view Source: Drewry
French shipping group to launch new service

connecting Belfast to key European ports
By : Ryan McAleer
FRENCH shipping group CMA-CGM is to set up a new container feeder services at Belfast Harbour, linking it to a number
of European ports. The service, which will run from Belfast Harbour’s Victoria Terminal 3 (VT3), will open more options
for importers and exporters in Northern Ireland. CMA-CGM currently operates an Irish Sea service in Belfast. But the
French company said the expansion will directly link Belfast to major continental hubs such as Rotterdam and Dunkirk.
The CMA-CGM Group serves more than 420 ports around the world across five continents, with a fleet of around 600
vessels. The group is present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses.
Managing director, Alan Horner, said: “In line with CMA CGM group’s innovative approach to maritime development we
are delighted to add Belfast to our global port coverage where we will leverage the synergies between our shipping
services on the main intercontinental routes and our revamped intra-regional lines in the Irish Sea. “The additional port
call at Belfast gives our Northern Ireland clients direct access to our over 257 shipping routes and 420 ports of call
worldwide.”Belfast Harbour's port director, Michael Robinson, said: “This new service from CMA-CGM will provide
increased frequency of container services calling at Belfast, offering benefits for both importers and exporters in Northern
Ireland.”The VT3 site at Belfast Harbour has undergone £30 million of upgrades since 2018, making it one of the most
modern container terminals on the island of Ireland.The terminal handled 126,000 container units in 2022 and a record
132,000 the previous year, which was the highest level of container traffic since 2008. Source : The Irish News

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New plough tug added to South African fleet

by : Martyn Wingrove
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has added a new tugboat to its fleet as part of an expansion programme at
South African ports
It took delivery of plough tug M OHOMA during a ceremony held in Durban 17 May 2023. This 32-m vessel was
designed by Damen Shipyards and built by Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) to manoeuvre and dock ships
and dredge channels in ports.MOHOMA, with a beam of 9 m, has a bollard pull of 45 tonnes and can plough up to 25 m
deep. This addition to TNPA’s Dredging Services’ fleet marks a significant enhancement of its infrastructure at a time
when South African ports need to be deepened to welcome larger ships. “Demand for dredging services has increased in
the region,” said Transnet board of directors chairperson Popo Molefe. “The addition of this plough tug will increase the

berth capacity of the ports. Managing demand is part of TNPA’s growth plan, which will see the continuous improvement
of port infrastructure.” MOHOMA is a seagoing workboat designed for both harbour and coastal service, including
dredging, towing, pushing, harbour maintenance and handling anchors and buoys, in shallow and deeper waters. DSCT
said its components are optimally laid out for easy maintenance. DSCT regional sales director for Africa, Christopher
Huvers, said this tug construction project “has played an important role in creating skilled new jobs through the Cape
Town training centre and has acted as a catalyst for the development and localisation of our supply chains.” This
shipyard has built more than 40 vessels, including offshore patrol vessels, dredgers, tugs, naval craft and supply vessels,
for African countries. Source : Riviera Maritime Media
Construction works on Canada’s first LNG export

facility reaching final stages
by Ajsa Habibic
LNG Canada, a joint venture of Shell, PETRONAS, PetroChina, Mitsubishi Corporation and Korea Gas Corporation, has
shared construction updates as it nears completion of Canada’s first LNG export facility.
According to LNG Canada, the project’s construction is more than 80% complete and the upcoming months will be about
completion and preparation for the plant operation. when completed, the facility will consist of a natural gas receiving
and LNG production unit, a marine terminal with the capacity to accommodate two LNG carriers, a tugboat dock, and
LNG loading lines. It will also include LNG processing units, storage tanks, a rail yard, a water treatment facility, and flare
stacks.Its production capacity is planned at 14 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) from the first two trains, with the
potential to expand to four trains in the futureCAs informed, the next stage will see hydrotesting the tank which will
include pumping 170,000 cubic metres of water into the tank to make sure it maintains integrity.CIn the utilities area, the
majority of the pipe racks were installed and the project is awaiting the arrival of the final modules.When it comes to
ISBL, all major modules are in and LNG Canada is now hooking up modules and piping. Non-process buildings should be
completed during this quarter.CThe steel structure of the 122-metre flare is also completed while the piping and the flare
tip structure will be completed later this summer, LNG Canada said.CAdditionally, LNG Canada is working on the
development of a tug berth which will support HaiSea Marine’s new fleet of electric battery-powered and low-emissions
tugboats. Source : offshore-energy.biz
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400TH LOAD OUT AT ANGOLA LNG
Angola LNG has safely loaded the 400th LNG cargo onto the LOBITO, almost 10 years to the day since the first cargo
departed on the Sonangol Sambizanga.
A visit was arranged for terminal personnel which was wonderfully

hosted by Captain David Rands, Chief Engineer Zbigniew
Michalak and crew of LOBITO. A superb lunch was provided

For ALNG Pilot Stephen Blake, this was a notable milestone having been part of the Pilot team for both LNG 1 and LNG
400… Time flies when you are having fun J Photo’s + text Stephen Blake ALNG Marine Manager & Pilot
The BERGE MCCLINTOCK handling cargo at the BUKA in Velsen North Photo : Wim Castricum ©
Finnlines and NAPA to deploy electronic logbooks on

newbuild hybrid ferries
Electronic reporting and shoreside connectivity will help boost the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of ferry operations
between Finland and Sweden
Finnlines, a leading operator of cargo and passenger vessels (ro-pax vessels) in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea, has
announced an agreement with NAPA, a global maritime software and data services expert, to install NAPA’s electronic

reporting, fleet monitoring and stability management solutions on two newbuild “Superstar-class” ro-pax vessels. The two
highly sophisticated ro-pax vessels, which will use several energy-saving technologies, will operate between Finland and
Sweden. NAPA’s next-generation digital solutions will harness the detailed, traceable data in the ships’ logs on all aspects
of operations, and use it to generate valuable insights on safety, efficiency, compliance, and sustainability for the sister
vessels Finnsirius and Finncanopus – thanks to enhanced data capturing and sharing between onboard and shoreside
teams. Under the agreement, the two ships will be equipped with NAPA’s electronic Logbooks, which will automate and
streamline mandatory reporting and record-keeping required by the flag state and the IMO’s MARPOL and SOLAS
conventions. This will help reduce the administrative burden for crews, save time and limit the risk of errors. The
Finnsirius and Finncanopus will be the first ships under the Finnish flag to boast the new NAPA Logbook with cloud-based
Fleet Intelligence modules, which enable seamless real-time data exchange between crew on board and Finnlines’
onshore organization. This operational data will be integrated and analyzed to identify opportunities for further
optimization, supporting Finnlines’ commitment to sustainable and efficient operations. Furthermore, the two vessels will
feature NAPA’s stability management solution, which is already used by the current Finnlines fleet. The software enables
ship and shoreside teams to share and view all stability data, including loading conditions, stability margins, and
watertight door status, in real time, thereby supporting a more proactive approach to voyage safety and planning.
Built by the China Merchants Jinling shipyard, the two “Superstar class” vessels present greater capacity compared to
other ro-pax ships in the fleet, carrying up to 1,100 passengers each and 5,200 lane metres cargo, as well as enhanced
energy efficiency and environmental performance. Finnsirius is expected to be delivered in July 2023 and will enter
operations in the autumn of 2023, while Finncanopus is scheduled to begin operations by the end of the year. Pasi
Väänänen, Technical Superintendent at Finnlines, said: “Our sea connections are a vital link between countries bordering
the Baltic Sea and the North Sea, bringing people together and supporting businesses and supply chains in the region.
We are dedicated to meeting this important need for maritime transport as efficiently, safely, and sustainably as possible.
“Proper data capturing and analysis onboard our vessels is an essential foundation for progress on all these aspects. We
are proud to pursue our digital journey with NAPA, which will provide our teams with the data they need not only to
ensure compliance, but also to further optimize our overall business operations moving forward.” Esa Henttinen,
Executive Vice President for Safety Solutions at NAPA, said: “We are proud to partner with Finnlines, an industry leader
with a long-standing commitment to sustainability, as they further strengthen their operations with enhanced data
collection and sharing. This partnership is a tangible example of the new opportunities that shipping can unlock with its
onboard operational data, with efficiencies that go beyond navigation and route optimization. Beyond mandatory
reporting, this data can be integrated and analyzed to deliver insights that will inform actions to deliver more efficient
and sustainable operations. “More than reporting on results, greater data collection is also an opportunity to improve
those results. By streamlining various reporting on technical, environmental, vessel discharge and waste management,
including MARPOL, ESG, IMO DCS, EU MRV, and CII, we can monitor and boost efficiency on a wide range of operational
factors, from fuel efficiency to waste management and safety, for example. This is why electronic reporting solutions are
bound to play a key role in the decarbonization transition, helping companies harness their data for better decision-
making.”
DNV acquires Nixu to safeguard maritime sector from

rising cyber security risks
DNV, the global risk management and quality assurance provider, will fully acquire Helsinki-headquartered cyber security
services firm Nixu following a public tender offer which resulted in DNV taking ownership of more than 93% of Nixu’s
shares.
DNV will combine its cyber security businesses with Nixu following a process to acquire the remaining shares in Nixu and
de-list the company from the Nasdaq Helsinki Stock Exchange. The 98-million-euro deal will create one of Europe’s
fastest growing cyber security services businesses. Together, DNV and Nixu will safeguard demanding IT and industrial
control system environments and build business resilience in maritime and other sectors. A combined team of more than
500 cyber security experts will provide a market-leading portfolio of consulting and managed services to manage cyber
risks. The two companies will also combine their cyber security certification businesses. “In this decade of
transformations, fulfilling our purpose of safeguarding life, property, and the environment is no longer restricted to
managing risk for physical systems – it must now cover many distributed and interlinked cyber-physical systems. By
joining forces with Nixu we will make cyberspace a more secure place with even greater impact than either company
could achieve alone. Together, we will shape the future through cyber security, enabling more than 100,000 customers,
their systems, and their supply chains to manage emerging risks,” said Remi Eriksen, Group President and CEO, DNV.
Nixu CEO Teemu Salmi will lead the combined cyber security services business, bringing together experts from DNV, Nixu
and Applied Risk – an industrial cyber security specialist acquired by DNV in 2021 – into one business. The combined

business will operate across Europe from hubs in Norway, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany, and
Romania with focus on rapid organic growth and further strategic acquisitions and partnerships globally. “This is an
exciting time. With more than 500 cyber security professionals and expertise across multiple disciplines, we are creating a
leading European cyber security services business. We have the scale to bring even greater value to our customers and
be an exceptional place to work for cyber security professionals. DNV and Nixu will not only join forces with each other,
we will work in partnership with our customers and the security community at large to drive innovation and industry best
practice to ensure business resilience and safeguard society,” said Teemu Salmi, CEO, Nixu. DNV has begun a
subsequent tender offer period, inviting holders of remaining shares in Nixu to tender their shares by 16:00 EET on 26
June 2023. DNV has initiated the process to acquire all remaining minority shares in Nixu in accordance with the Finnish
Companies Act, before applying to de-list Nixu from the Nasdaq Helsinki Stock Exchange. In June 2023, DNV’s Maritime
Cyber Priority research revealed that just 40% of maritime professionals believe their organization is investing enough in
cyber security. Vessels and other critical infrastructure are becoming increasingly networked and connected to IT
systems, and while the maritime industry has focused on enhancing IT security over recent decades, the security of
operational technology (OT) – which manages, monitors, controls, and automates physical assets, such as sensors,
switches, safety and navigation systems, and vessels – is a more recent and increasingly urgent risk, according to the
research. Three quarters (75%) of the 800 industry professionals surveyed by DNV believe that OT security is a
significantly higher priority for their organization than it was just two years ago. Just one in three are confident that their
organization’s OT cyber security is as strong as its IT security.
Miros Mocean introduces novel platform to validate

energy saving devices (ESDs) in the shipping
industry
Miros Mocean, a joint venture between Miros Group, Copenhagen Commercial Platform, and BW Group, launches the
TrueView Platform to deliver unprecedented accuracy in ship performance measurements – enabling the verification of
ESD benefits, and performance-linked charter party contracts. Investments in ESDs will become essential in reducing a
vessel’s energy demand in the face of rising fuel costs and carbon levies. However, real savings have never been
measured and verified in service. Through the recently issued Recommended Practice for Technical Ship Performance
and the Vessel Technical Index put on public hearing from DNV, the shipping industry finally has a standard methodology
for measuring and evaluating vessel performance during operation. Miros Mocean is delivering the required technology
and accuracy through its TrueView platform – making the benefits of ESDs measurable and verifiable, incentivizing
owners to invest more in ESDs and thereby benefiting the environment. In addition to validating investments in ESDs,
True View also enables the establishment of the Efficient Charter Party (eCP), addressing the existing split incentives in
commercial contracts (CP) between owners and charterers. Currently, vessels are operated based on warranties rather
than optimal performance, leading to significant tolerances in CP warranties. With the DNV-verified Vessel Technical
Index, measuring the vessel's continuous development in performance, the eCP links the actual performance to the
commercial contract. Ship owners are incentivized to improve their vessels' performance, including through the
installation of ESDs. Improved performance leads to higher rates, creating a mutually beneficial situation for all parties
involved while progressing with decarbonization.
"By providing accurate and verifiable data on the benefits of ESDs, we empower ship owners to make informed
investment decisions that contribute to a greener future. Moreover, our eCP initiative promotes closer cooperation

between contractual parties, fostering a collective commitment to decarbonization." said Andreas Brekke, CEO of Miros
Mocean. “With this true picture of how efficient and commercially viable a ship is, we can revolutionize the way the
shipping industry optimizes charter party contracts, shares cost savings, and incentivizes decarbonization.”.
Miros Mocean’sTrueView platform enablesa complete systemfor measuring, analyzing and leveraging the proposed
VTI.First of all, TrueView solves the key inaccuracies of similar systems, namely vessel speed through water(STW) and
local, accurate weatherdata. With accurateweather data, coupledwith high frequency vessel performance data, TrueView
can accurately calculate the “real-time" technical efficiency of a vessel in service, normalized for external forces and
operational decisions. Secondly, TrueView (and VTI) providesowners and operatorswith accurate insightsinto parameters
they cancontrol – the technical performance of their ships. It also allows owners to verify the effect of ESDs in operation.
Thirdly,TrueView provides “VTI-based” dynamic fuel tablesto improve weather routing as well inputs for commercial
contracts (eCP). And finally,the VTI results from TrueViewcan be verified by DNV and thus serve as an underlying
measure for performance-linked charter parties between shipowner and charterer, as well as performance-linked bank
loans
THREE60 Energy wins multi-million dollar

decommissioning contract offshore Europe
THREE60 Energy, an independent energy service company offering complete asset life cycle solutions, has been awarded
a multi-million dollar well decommissioning contract to plug and abandon multiple offshore wells in Europe.
THREE60 Energy employee watching decommissioning activities offshore Europe The new contract will see THREE60
Energy permanently decommission 13 injection, production and observation wells, creating new jobs for the company in
the UK and Europe. THREE60 Energy, which has geographical hubs in UK, Norway and Malaysia, will utilize its well
decommissioning team to deliver the plug and abandonment designs, prepare operational planning and supervise the
offshore execution, which includes the management of the jack-up rig and well abandonment subcontractors.
Nick Ford, Wells UK Managing Director at THREE60 Energy, said, “With our strong track record of offshore delivery and
well abandonment we bring almost 20 years of the technical skills, capabilities and experience needed to successfully
deliver this significant well decommissioning project offshore Europe. Walter Thain, CEO at THREE60 Energy, said, “This
contract clearly demonstrates the opportunities available for supply chain companies globally, especially within
decommissioning, and is a great example of transferring our competency and capability across multiple geographies.”
Source : worldoil
P&O FERRIES’ HYBRID NEWBUILD STARTS

OPERATIONS
Written by Rhys Berry
P&O Ferries’ new hybrid ship, P&O PIONEER, has 19 June)begun operations between Dover and Calais. As previously
reported, the vessel is propelled by a combination of traditional fuel and battery power. The ferry has also been designed
with the capacity to become carbon neutral in future.
Moreover, P&O Ferries says the modular elements of the ship mean its electric power capabilities will develop in the
future, and that as technology develops and charging stations are brought in at ports, the installation of additional
batteries will allow fully electric operation. According to P&O Ferries, the PIONEER will also be the world’s largest

double-ended hybrid ferry, with two bridges meaning there is no need for it to turn in port – ‘saving fuel on every
trip’.The P&O PIONEER will be joined by sister ship P&O Liberté later this year. The new vessels are expected to
produce 40% less carbon emissions than the three ships they are replacing in the fleet. ‘P&O PIONEER marks a new
era in low-carbon travel and trade for the UK and France, with the investment of £250 million in new hybrid ships on the
iconic Dover-Calais route,’ said Peter Hebblethwaite, CEO of P&O Ferries. ‘
For the millions of passengers who sail with P&O Ferries between the UK and France, our two ultra-modern vessels being
introduced this year will deliver a fantasti travel experience.’
ONE commits $1 million to NParks’ Garden City Fund

in support of enhancement works at Sisters’ Islands
Marine Park
At the opening of the 5th Asia Pacific Coral Reef Symposium, organized by the National University of Singapore (NUS)
and supported by National Parks Board (NParks), NParks announced a new series of partnerships and projects to support
marine conservation in Singapore. A new 230-metre-long Ocean Network Express Coastal Forest Trail will be built,
supported by a donation of $1 million from Ocean Network Express (ONE), through NParks’ registered charity and IPC,
Garden City Fund. The trail will bring visitors through coastal habitats on Big Sister’s Island, one of the islands within
Sisters’ Islands Marine Park in Singapore. Habitat enhancement will also be carried out in the area surrounding the trail
through the planting of critically endangered coastal species such as Putat Laut (Barringtonia asiatica) and Penaga Laut
(Calophyllum inophyllum), which provide shelter for bird species such as the critically endangered Great-billed Heron
(Ardea sumatrana) and Spotted Wood Owl (Strix seloputo). The trail will culminate in a hilltop view deck, which will offer
visitors scenic views of the neighbouring offshore islands and a vantage point for birdwatching. This will help enhance
visitors’ experience of the island and create greater awareness of the importance of the various coastal and marine
habitats in Singapore. In addition, it will help highlight the important ecosystem services like shoreline protection these
habitats provide. The trail will be opened to the public when the enhancement works to Sisters’ Islands Marine Park are
completed in early 2024.
Novatek's new 400 meter long LNG storage vessel is

entering Arctic waters
By : Atle Staalesen
The floating unit will be based in Ura Guba near Murmansk and serve as reloading hub for Russia's export of liquified
natural gas. After four months of towing from the Korean shipyard, the Saam FSU this week reached the Norwegian
Sea.The floating storage unit that is built by the Daewoo Shipping & Marine Engineering (DSME) this week sailed into the
Norwegian Sea en route to its destination in Ura Guba, the Russian fjord located to the west of Murmansk City. The unit
is 400 meter long and 60 meter wide, and is expected to reach Russian waters and the Ura Bay in the course of next
week.The SAAM FSU set out from South Korea on the 22nd of February. For most of the voyage around Africa, the
vessel has been accompanied by tugs and support ships VENGERY and VENIE. At the moment, three more ships take
part in the escort of the unit.
The Saam FSU is built for Russian natural gas company Novatek and will significantly facilitate the company’s export of
LNG. Ice-class tankers will shuttle from the company’s production plants in the Yamal and Gydan Peninsulas and reload
the LNG to the FSU, whereupon conventional carriers will pick up the natural gas and bring it to buyers across the
globe.Until now, the ice-class carriers have mostly shipped the LNG all the way to markets themselves. The new logistical
scheme will also enable Novatek to apply its existing fleet of 15 ice-class tankers for both the Yamal LNG and the Arctic
LNG 2. The latter project is due to launch production in early 2024 and includes the construction of a separate fleet of
carriers.However, the construction of the Arctic LNG 2 fleet is significantly delayed. The Zvezda shipyard was originally to
deliver the first carrier in March 2023, and the subsequent ships in September, October, November and December that
same year. But the yard that is located near Vladivostok in the Russian far east is at least one year behind schedule.
The first tanker will not delivered until 2024 at earliest. Similar delays will apply to another four vessels. The ZVEZDA is
owned by oil company Rosneft and was granted a contract to build a total of 15 Arc7 carriers for the Arctic LNG 2. It
launched construction of the first of the 300 meter long ships in June 2021. ZVEZDA has no previous experience in
building this kind of ships. Following the introduction of international sanctions, the yard today also has major problems
with obtaining needed technology. Another six carriers were originally to be built by the South Korean DSME. But in May
2022, the Koreans pulled out of the deal with Novatek following Russia’s full-scale attack on Ukraine. A FSU similar to the
Saam is under construction and is later this year to be deployed in the far eastern peninsula of Kamchatka. According to

Mikhelson, the two reloading facilities will promote price stabilisation in the market. “We hope that the presence of
permanent volumes of LNG at these sites will lead to price stabilisation in the market: we hope that both futures and
speculative hedging in the LNG market will stabilise,” he told news agency Finmarket. The Ura Bay is today first of all
known for its nuclear submarine base. The fjord has deep waters and does not freeze in wintertime. Source :
Barentsobserver
NAVY NEWS
The Greek navy Elli class F 465 THEMISTOKLIS moored in Limassol- Cyprus Photo : Cor Vermeer ©
The Elli-class frigates are a series of frigates operated by the Hellenic Navy. The ships are of Dutch origin and are also
known as Kortenaer-class or Standard-class or S-class frigates. The first two ships (ELLI and LIMNOS), which have
lengthened hangars and different armament were built specifically for the Hellenic Navy. The remaining ships are ex-
Royal Netherlands Navy S-frigates of the Kortenaer class transferred to the Hellenic Navy in the 1990s and early 2000s.
These robust and reliable ships constitute the backbone of the Hellenic Navy. Elli, for which the class is named, is itself
named after two famous Greek cruisers, one of which was sunk during World War II. Above seen is the F 465
THEMISTOKLIS which was built as the F 823 PHILIPS VAN ALMONDE which frigate was built at the Wilton
Fijenoord yard in Schiedam and delivered in 1981 and transferred to Greece in 2002 There was a mid life modernization
programme for six of the ten Greek ships which started in 2004 and was completed in 2009. The program was performed
at Hellenic Shipyards and the upgraded frigates were the following: KOUNTOURIOTIS (F-462) (ex Kortenaer F 807) ,
ADRIAS(F-459), (ex Callenburg F 808) NAVARINON (F-461) (ex Van Kinsbergen F 809) , LIMNOS (F-451), ELLI
(F-450), and AEGAEON (F-460) (ex Banckert F 810)
The main modernization work included the following:
Ø Replacement of the combat management system with the Thales TACTICOS
Ø Installation of new sensors, like the Thales Mirador electro-optical target tracker
Ø Installation of Thales Scout MkII LPI navigation radar
Ø Overhaul and improvement of radars (WM25 and LW08 long range air-search radar)

Ø Installation of EDO (now part of Harris Corporation) CS-3701 ESM system[1]

Ø Replacement of navigation systems and upgrade of communications systems
Ø Replacement of propulsion control system and of defined platform systems.
BOUBOULINA (F-463) (ex : Pieter Florisz (F826) was decommissioned on 18 February 2013. And used as a source for
spare parts.
The L 762 LACHS returned from her farewell tour at the River Rhine and is seen homeward bound again
Photo : Arie Boer (c)
US Navy to receive fifth T-ATS towing and

salvage vessel
By Richard Thomas
The contract award to Austal USA offers a slight reduction in unit costs compared to preceding deals and appears to
accommodate an expediated delivery schedule.Austal USA has been awarded a contract to build and delivery a fifth T-
ATS platform to the US Navy. Credit: AustaAustal USA has been awarded a $71.7m contract for the manufacture and
delivery of a fifth Navajo-class towing, salvage, and rescue ship (T-ATS 15) to the US Navy (USN), which will conduct a
range of fleet operations including the towing of heavy vessels, where necessaryThe document includes detailed
information on the manufacturers and suppliers and their products, along with contact details, to inform your purchasing
decision.The Australian shipbuilder describes the T-ATS as an ocean-going tug, salvage, and rescue ship, formed around
a multi-mission common hull platform. The ships can support a variety of missions, including oil spill response,
humanitarian assistance, search and rescue, and surveillance. With the award, announced on 18 June, the Austal USA is
now under contract for five T-ATS, having received awards for T-ATS 13 and 14 in July 2022 and T-ATS 11 and 12 in
October 2021.The $71m contract for the fifth T-ATS vessel represents a slight reduction in unit costs compared to T-ATS
13 and T-ATS 14, which were awarded in a combined deal valued at $151.1m.
Construction is due to commence on T-ATS 13 and 14 in the second half of 2023, while T-ATS 15 is scheduled to
commence build in the first half of 2024, with the delivery planned in late 2027. The build will begin at the company’s
steel production facility in Mobile, AlabamaAccording to the contract announcement for T-ATS 13 and T-ATS 14, it
appears that the programme timelines has been sped up, with the T-ATS 15 build now taking the slot of T-ATS 14, which
in turn has moved from H1 2024 build commencement to H2 2023. Delivery of T-ATS 13 is scheduled to take place in H2
of 2025, while the second vessel will be handed over by H1 2026.In addition to T-ATS, Austal USA is currently
constructing the USN’s Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ships and Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport
ships and has commenced construction of a 211m Auxiliary Floating Drydock (Medium).In May 2023 Austal USA was
awarded a contract for the detail design and construction of up to 7 steel T-AGOS ocean surveillance ships worth up to

$3.2bn and in 2022, the company was awarded a contract for up to 11 Offshore Patrol Cutters for the United States
Coast Guard, worth up to $3bn. Source : naval-technology
The Italian frigate CARLO MARGOTTINI (F 592) departed from Rotterdam-Merwehaven and is seen passing
Maassluis-West with a good speed Photo : Reinier van de Wetering – Skyphoto Maassluis (c)
CARLO MARGOTTINI (F 592)is a Carlo Bergamini-class frigate of the Italian Navy. Which in turn were developed by
the FREMM multipurpose frigate program
Planning assumptions for the Italian Navy are 10 FREMM-IT (4 ASW variants and 6 GP variants) at a cost of €5.9 billion.
FREMM-IT will replace the Maestrale and Lupo-class frigates in service with the Italian Navy. In the 2013 Italian budget,
the Italian government laid out the necessary financing for two more GP variants (FREMM-IT 7 & 8) and the contract was
awarded in September 2013. On 15 April 2015, the Italian Parliament confirmed the deal between OCCAR and Orizzonte
Sistemi Navali Spa (Fincantieri and Finmeccanica, since 2017 Leonardo) to begin building units 9 and 10, for 764 million
Euros. As of 16 April 2015, the Italian government has approved funding for all ten FREMM-IT to be delivered to the
Italian Navy (4 ASW variants and 6 GP variants).FREMM-IT 9 & 10 will have undisclosed enhanced capabilities. All 10
Italian FREMM-ITs have extended AAW capabilities, with SAAM-ESD CMS, Aster 30 and Aster 15 missiles for extended
area defence. SAAM-ESD CMS use Leonardo MFRA, a 3D active radar (AESA), an evolved version of the Leonardo EMPAR
PESA radar (previously embarked on Horizon-class destroyers and the aircraft carrier Cavour). Since the 7th FREMM-IT,
there will be updates, such as new conformal IFF antenna and much more stealth response. Since the 9th FREMM-IT,
SCLAR-H replaced with Leonardo ODLS-20. In 2017 the Italian FREMM refit started with the installation on each of 2
SITEP MS-424 acoustic guns.In 2020 it was reported that Italy would sell its last two FREMM-class frigates in the current
production line (Spartaco Schergat and Emilio Bianchi) to Egypt. Spartaco Schergat was in the final stage of her sea trials
while Emilio Bianchi would follow within one year. The deal reportedly also involved other military equipment and was
worth 1.2 billion Euros.[3] It was reported that Italy would then order two additional FREMM frigates to replace those
transferred to Egypt with the anticipated delivery of the replacements by 2024.
SHIPYARD NEWS
Fincantieri wins 400-million-euro order for luxury
cruise ship
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri (FCT.MI) said on Monday it had signed a contract worth more than 400 million euros ($437
million) to deliver a second luxury vessel for Four Seasons Yachts.
Fincantieri had won a first order from Four Season Yachts last year.
"Today's result also bears witness to the start of the orders recovery for the sector, at the same time reinforcing
Fincantieri's leadership in the new extra-luxury segment based on haute hotellerie," Fincantieri CEO Pierroberto Folgiero
said in a statement. Four Seasons Yachts, jointly owned by Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings and Four Seasons Hotels, is due
to launch its services in 2025. The two ships it has ordered from Fincantieri are due for delivery in 2025 and 2026
respectively. Source : Reuters Reporting by Federica Urso, editing by Alvise Armellini and Toby Chopra

SNP Ministers spent £620k of taxpayer cash on ferry

report - only to ignore it
The nationalist government has elected to press on with the construction of hull 802 despite a study
suggesting it would be cheaper to scrap the project and start again
Scotland's nationalist government spent £620,000 on a report into the ferry fiasco at Ferguson Marine - only to ignore its
findings. The study concluded that it would be cheaper to scrap work on the unnamed hull 802 and that continuing with
the project was not value for money.However, SNP Ministers decided to press on with the project anyway despite the
cost to the public purse. The spend came to light in a written answer from Wellbeing Economy Secretary Neil Gray to
Scottish Conservative MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston.
Mr Gray announced last month that work would continue on hull 802, as well as the Glen Sannox which is nearer
completion, despite the report concluding it would be cheaper to build a completely different vessel at a different yard.
Mr Johnston, his party’s spokesman for tourism and enterprise, said the Government continues to "haemorrhage" money
in relation to the ferries "on an industrial scale".He added: "It’s a shameful testament to SNP mismanagement that their
‘due diligence’ revealed that completing 802 at Ferguson Marine did not represent value for money, and that it would be
cheaper to scrap it and start all over again. On balance, ploughing on at Ferguson was probably the least worst option –
as the alternative was even longer delays."But for an eye-watering £620k to have been spent on a so-called value for
money report establishing it is not cost effective is the latest kick in the teeth to taxpayers and betrayed islanders in a
never-ending scandal."Mr Johnston said the minister should publicly lay out how much cheaper commissioning another
vessel from a different yard would be compared to continuing at Ferguson, although final costs for the ships are not yet
known. "It’s typical of the SNP’s secrecy and lack of accountability throughout this national scandal that he has so far
refused to do so," the Tory added.Neil Gray responded: “Our island communities deserve to be supported by two new,
energy efficient vessels with the capacity and reliability required to support vibrant island economies. In setting out my
decision to issue a written authority last month to enable work on vessel 802 to continue, there was clear, cross-party
acknowledgement that this was the appropriate course of action – not least as it presents the fastest possible route to
getting vital new lifeline services into service. “It is right and proper that appropriate due diligence was undertaken to
inform this decision. I also made it clear to Parliament that the narrow value-for-money assessment does not take into
account the impact added delays would have on our island communities, nor the broader social and economic benefits of
continuing the vessel’s build at Ferguson Marine.”The building of the ferries has been a running sore for the Scottish
Government, with costs potentially running to three times more than the original £97 million contract, delays of five years
and questions over the propriety of the awarding of the contract. Source : scottishdailyexpress
K-Shipbuilding Accelerates Development of

Ammonia, Methanol Vessels
South Korean shipbuilders are accelerating the development of next-generation eco-friendly vessels driven by methanol
and ammonia, moving beyond the conventional liquefied natural gas (LNG) ships. Amid the tightening maritime
environmental regulations by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the race to develop vessels to increase
market share in the next-generation fuel ship market is in full swing. According to industry sources on the 15th, Samsung
Heavy Industries recently received manufacturing approval for demonstration equipment for commercialization of
ammonia-driven ships and started construction at its Geoje shipyard. Samsung Heavy Industries will evaluate the

performance, reliability, and safety of the technology for ammonia-driven ships here. The demonstration equipment will
be completed by the end of this year, and scenario-based testing will begin after test driving. They will also apply a real-
time leak detection and alarm system and a toxin neutralizer on a pilot basis to develop optimal solutions for the toxicity
issues of ammonia.Ammonia, which does not contain carbon in its molecular structure, does not emit carbon dioxide
when combusted, and thus is considered a carbon-neutral fuel to be used in zero-carbon vessels along with hydrogen.
There are no real-life applications on ships yet, but all three major domestic shipbuilders are preparing to commercialize
ammonia-driven ships around 2025.
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries leads in the field of methanol-powered ships. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is set to deliver
the world’s first methanol-powered ship, ordered from MAERSK in 2021, within this month. As of March, it received
orders for 54 out of 101 methanol-powered ships ordered worldwide, holding more than half of the market
share.Methanol can reduce sulfur oxides by 99%, nitrogen oxides by 80%, and carbon dioxide by 10% compared to
conventional heavy oil. It emits less carbon than LNG, which is considered a typical eco-friendly fuel. Especially, ‘green
methanol’ produced from renewable energy quickly dissolves and biodegrades in water when discharged into the sea,
causing no marine pollution.The reason for domestic shipbuilders to focus on the technology of ammonia and methanol-
driven ships is the strengthening of ship environmental regulations. The IMO plans to hold a Marine Environment
Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting next month and discuss amendments to raise the international shipping
greenhouse gas reduction target. If this amendment passes, the target to reduce greenhouse gases by 50% compared to
2008 by 2050 is expected to be adjusted to 100%. Source: Business Korea
ROUTE, PORTS & SERVICES
The Hoek van Holland based KNRM Lifeboat JEANINE PARQUI met the German Cuxhaven based lifeboat HERMANN
MARWEDE off Hoek van Holland upon arrival and both lifeboats sailed together into the Nieuwe Waterweg towards
Rotterdam Photo : Dirk Nootenboom (c)
SOLENT FREEPORT’S CUSTOMS SITE IN

PORTSMOUTH GETS THE GO-AHEAD
Portsmouth can now operate as a fully functioning Freeport, following approval for a customs site at Portsmouth
International Port, complementing the tax site at Portsmouth City Council’s Dunsbury Park business development.
Portsmouth met HMRC’s designation order conditions, which means Freeport customs site activities can be carried out
within a specified area at the port.Authorised businesses will be able to import certain goods to the port’s customs site
with simplified customs documentation, and without paying tariffs. Also, authorised businesses operating inside the

customs site can store or manufacture goods using imported raw materials. By doing this, they can add value before
exporting them again and, where certain conditions are met, they don’t need to pay import duties. Domestic goods can
also be held in the customs site and used in any processing activity.
The port’s customs site will be run by cargo terminal operator and trade experts Portico Shipping Ltd, which has
extensive experience managing specialist customs requirements through their Portico Logistics operation. Cllr Steve Pitt,
Portsmouth City Council’s Leader said: “Following news we can officially operate a customs site at the port, alongside an
approved tax site already up-and-running at the council’s Dunsbury business park, Portsmouth now has both
requirements for businesses to take advantage of Freeport benefits. This means more reasons to consider Portsmouth as
a location, providing opportunities for employment and economic growth. “Our city has the advantage of being located in
a thriving marine and maritime region, and we’re proud to be able to kick start the Solent Freeport’s ambitious plans as
the UK’s global gateway.“Mike Sellers, Portsmouth International Port’s director said: “Getting the go-ahead for the
customs site from HMRC is the last piece needed to provide a fully functioning Freeport. “We’re grateful for the expertise
of our partners at Portico, who as Customs Site Operator (CSO) are critical to overseeing the complex arrangements
required to make sure all compliances are met.
“We are fortunate to have a range of experts involved in the Solent Freeport, which highlights why the region is an
attractive area for businesses looking for a location that can provide them with the very best skills and opportunities.”
Benjamin Harraway, Head of Portico Logistics said: “As the Customs Site Operator (CSO) we have experts in the fields of
customs, freight forwarding and logistics on hand to deal with complex arrangements daily. “We are delighted to be part
of the team kick-starting the Solent Freeport’s newest customs site and would encourage companies to contact us to find
how we can help support them make the most of this opportunity.” Brian Johnson, Chair of Solent Freeport said: “The
Solent’s location makes it one of the UK’s most important gateways to European and global markets, and customs site
designation of Portsmouth International Port is great news for the Solent Freeport and our region.“Along with Solent
Gateway on Southampton Water, this means the Solent Freeport now has two customs sites offering simplified processes
for importing and exporting goods which will attract trade and investment, cementing our position as a global
gateway.”Levelling Up Minister Dehenna Davison MP said: “It’s great to hear that the Solent is taking full advantage of
the benefits Freeports can bring by becoming the first UK Freeport to get a second customs site. “Freeports are at the
core of our Levelling Up agenda and give places like the Solent a much-needed boost by driving new investment into the
area and creating jobs for local people, as well as bolstering their position as a gateway to global trade.” To find out how
businesses can benefit from Portsmouth’s customs site, contact benjamin.harraway@porticoshipping.com or
ian.palacio@portsmouth-port.co.uk or visit www.portsmouth-port.co.uk and search ‘freeport’.

the Stena operated RoRo ferry JUTLANDIA SEA with IMO number 9395355. Departing Immingham in UK.
In this picture she seen in the Immingham Docks. Photo : Sten Williams – Chief Engineer (c)
Climate activists target ports on anniversary of raid

Climate activists are warning the public to expect more disruptions after simultaneous protests at ports in Newcastle,
Brisbane and Melbourne on the anniversary of a high-profile raid.Three people have been charged over their involvement
in the Monday protests, which were live-streamed to social media.Zelda Grimshaw from Blockade Australia said people
should “stay tuned” for further protests from the group. “You cannot decapitate the climate movement – you cut off one
head and three will come back,” she said.The port protests were held on the same date a rural property in Colo,
northwest of Sydney, was raided last year. Dozens of Blockade Australia members had allegedly been training for future
protests at the site and police said they shoved officers and let down the tyres on a vehicle. Seven activists were later
charged with various offences including affray, damaging property and assaulting, intimidating and obstructing police But
Ms Grimshaw said the group had “come back threefold” exactly a year after the raid. Monday’s protests were aimed at
disrupting ports seen as key to the country’s economic functioning, she added. “We’re hoping that by putting a dent in
that we can … dismantle the resistance that Australia has to climate action,” she said. A 22-year-old woman, identified by
Blockade Australia as Raffi, was removed by police after suspending herself off a bipod above a rail bridge at NSW’s Port
of Newcastle, a major coal terminal.
She was charged with causing an obstruction to a railway locomotive and entering enclosed lands, giving rise to serious
risk to safety. Shipping operations were unaffected by the protest, a Port of Newcastle spokesman said.In Melbourne,
Brad Homewood dangled above the ground for hours at Coode Island, blocking operations at the ports. The 51-year-old
said he took the action because Australia was “extracting coal and exploiting it with a callous disregard for all forms of
life”.
Police rescue crews appeared in the background of his Facebook live feed at 10am, with the picture cut soon after he
was brought down. He was charged with intentionally obstructing police and conduct endangering serious injury, among
other charges, and was due to appear in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Monday evening. In Brisbane, a 23-year-old
woman was charged after causing major disruption at the Port of Brisbane Motorway at Lytton, when she perched atop a
bamboo pole before being removed. Police said the Mount Gravatt East woman was charged with unregulated high-risk
activities, trespass, committing public nuisance and several other charges relating to blocking traffic.
She will face court next month.
Governments in Victoria, NSW, Tasmania and South Australia have recently moved to clamp down on climate protesters,
passing legislation to steeply increase jail time and fines for disrupting major roads and facilities. NSW Premier Chris
Minns said protests that put emergency service workers at risk came with severe penalties and endangering responders
was unacceptable.“We accept that it’s important to have a society where people protest, but to do it on a rail line, when
you’re endangering yourself and the police, is just beyond the pale,” he said. But Ms Grimshaw dismissed claims
emergency service personnel were put at risk. “I can assure you the police look after their own safety very, very well,”
she said.“We’re not putting anyone at risk.” Source: AAP

The P&O TROODOS assisting HAL’s OOSTERDAM in Limassol (Cyprus) Photo : Cor Vermeer (c)
Star International joins forces with Tarmac Marine

Star International has partnered with Tarmac Marine to provide the annual maintenance of the fire, safety, and life-
saving equipment, including the annual hire of the liferafts. The five-year contract covers four vessels: MV CITY OF
WESTMINSTER, MV CITY OF LONDON, MV CITY OF CHICHESTER, and MV CITY OF CARDIFF.
The news comes as the specialist marine and offshore service supplier announced that it will be opening a 5000sqft
state-of-the-art facility in Hillington, Glasgow. The new branch is strategically located the new branch close to the
motorway network to cover the whole of Scotland. The new branch will have a designated, experienced firefighting
equipment (FFE) service team, using the purpose-built workshop capable of hydro-testing and refilling all suppression
gases, as well as maintaining and repairing all FFE equipment including fire extinguishers, breathing apparatus, and EEBD
(emergency escape breathing devices).The Glasgow team will also have the capability to service LSA equipment
including, lifejackets, immersion suits, and rescue boats. Managing Director Matthew Ball said: “We’re delighted to work
alongside Tarmac Marine.“As we continue to grow and expand our UK operations, more developments are planned
before the end of the year. We will be sharing details of these in coming months.”
Havenfestival IJmuiden 2023

Het Havenfestival IJmuiden 2023 staat gepland op zaterdag 24 en zondag 25 juni. Twee dagen lang staat de
Trawlerkade volledig in het teken van kunst, cultuur, de visserij en de havens. Neem een kijkje op de schepen die aan de

kade liggen en geniet van lokaal en professioneel entertainment. Beleef de haven, maak een rondvaart, geniet van
Noordzeevis uit IJmuiden en laat je verrassen door rauwe kunst.
IJmuiden is een rauwe bezoeklocatie waarbij de omgeving en dynamiek van de haven een uniek decor vormt. Tijdens het
gratis toegankelijke festival zetten we centraal waar we in IJmuiden trots op zijn en een van de aspecten dat IJmuiden
symboliseert; de rauwe, iconische kunst.
Het Havenfestival IJmuiden is hét podium van de regio voor de
scheepvaart, visserij, energietransitie en lokale kunst en cultuur. Traditioneel
trekt het evenement over 2 dagen gemiddeld 30.000 bezoekers uit de IJmond
en ver daarbuiten. Een familie evenement waar je de veelzijdigheid van onze
regio kunt ontdekken, proeven en beleven.
Vanaf het ponton ter hoogte van het Ymuiden Stores vinden op zaterdag en
zondag tussen 12.00 en 17.00 uur gratis rondvaarten plaats door de
maritieme dienstverleners in IJmuiden. Er wordt gevaren door het
Loodswezen, Vletterlieden en het Maritiem College IJmuiden. Ook het
stoomschip de ADELAAR ook enkele rondvaarten verzorgen. De lange
wachtrijen in het verleden hebben aangetoond dat de rondvaarten zeer
populair zijn. Bezoekers kunnen gewoon in de rij gaan staan. Het Loodswezen
werkt met time slots. Er worden voldoende hekken neergezet om de wachtende passagiers te kunnen scheiden van
eventuele andere activiteiten op de kade.
Rondvaart op De morgenster
Op zaterdag 24 en zondag 25 juni kan er om 10.00 uur een zeiltocht worden gemaakt met het Tallship de
MORGENSTER Meevaren kost 35 euro voor volwassenen en 20 euro voor kinderen tot 16 jaar. Let op: Er kan alleen
met cash worden betaald. Er is plaats voor maximaal 90 opvarenden per vaart. Aan boord is het mogelijk om tegen
betaling (cash) een drankje aan de bar te bestellen. Aanmelden voor de rondvaart is noodzakelijk.
FAMOUS SA AMANDLA TO LEAVE THE AMSOL FLEET
Photo : Glenn Käsner ©

The iconic ocean-going Emergency Towing Vessel ‘SA AMANDLA’, owned by South African marine solutions company
AMSOL, is 48 years old and has delivered nearly five decades of service to the maritime industry both regionally and
internationally since she was built in Durban in the 1970’s. Brought into service as the ‘JOHN ROSS’, together with her
sister tug the ‘WOLRAAD WOLTEMADE’, the timeous actions of the Masters, Officers and Crew who sailed on her have

saved many lives, prevented countless marine casualties from occurring and also tonnes of marine fuel from polluting the
South African coast. Initially both stationed here, they represented the first government subsidized emergency response
capability in the world.
The tugs’ custom-design for the severe sea and weather conditions experienced off of South Africa earned them a place
in the record books and, for a very long time, they were regarded as the most powerful of their kind in the world; the ‘SA
AMANDLA’’ still achieving 20 knots in good weather conditions.
Now at the end of the ‘SA AMANDLA’’s’ working life, which also included many years conducting long distance tow jobs
around the world as part of the Global Towing Alliance, a decision has been made to recycle her hull and machinery.
For former and current seafarers as well as maritime industry enthusiasts, the tug holds a very special place in many
hearts and was a home away from home for hundreds of mariners over the years. To honour this legacy and those
involved in the ‘SA AMANDLA’s’ story through the years, and to celebrate the tug’s iconic place in maritime history, a
number of events including a public Open Day will take place in August in Cape Town. The ‘SA AMANDLA’’ will depart
South Africa on her final voyage during September. For more details of upcoming tribute activities, please follow AMSOL
on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or Instagram.
Boluda Towage Expands Presence in Asia through

Strategic Investment in Hongkong Salvage & Towage
Services
Boluda Towage (“Boluda”), the world's largest tugboat operator, announces its strategic investment in Hongkong Salvage
and Towage Services Limited (“HKSTS”), a new joint venture formed as a member of CK Hutchison Holdings. HKSTS’
principal services include salvage and towage and marine project management business. Through this collaboration,
Boluda will be able to expand its business portfolio into Asia and enhance HKSTS service offerings of salvage and towage
services, benefiting both companies, business customers and the maritime industry.
A signing ceremony has been held to commemorate the special occasion and attended by the senior management teams
of Boluda and Hutchison Ports.Vicente Boluda said: “Boluda's entry into the Hongkong Salvage and Towage Services
Limited partnership has been a unique and formidable opportunity to strengthen Boluda Towage in the Asian continent
and especially in one of its main ports, Hong Kong. We thank our new partners for the trust they have placed in the
Boluda family to be associated with the towage business in Hong Kong.”
Commenting on the partnership with Boluda, Eric Ip, Group Managing Director of Hutchison Ports, said, "We are very
pleased with this major strategic and complementary partnership. Boluda is recognised as a global leader in maritime
services. Its extensive experience in tugboat services will boost our salvage and towage capabilities, creating a strong
alliance that will benefit our customers in terms of integrated service offerings. HKSTS is excited to join the Boluda
family. We look forward to working with our partner throughout our network of ports."
The collaboration signifies both companies will join forces to develop business opportunities with innovative solutions,
supported by Boluda's fleet of over 700 vessels and Hutchison Ports’ network of 54 ports in 25 countries.
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HHLA and CSPL finalise minority shareholding in CTT

Following the completion of the investment screening process, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) and COSCO
Shipping Ports Limited (CSPL) have signed the agreement for CSPL’s minority shareholding in Container Terminal
Tollerort (CTT) today.This agreement provides CSPL with an interest of 24.99 percent in HHLA’s Container Terminal
Tollerort in Hamburg. CTT will now be developed into a preferred handling location for HHLA’s long-term customer
COSCO, where freight flows between Asia and Europe are to be concentrated. The collaboration between the partners

thus strengthens the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg’s position as a logistics hub in the North Sea and Baltic region
as well as Germany’s position as an industrial nation. Source: HHLA
…. PHOTO OF THE DAY …..
Dutch Lifeboat Association KNRM organises and hosts this year's quadrennial World Maritime Lifeboat Congress
(WMRC), which was held at Rotterdam from 18th to 20th of June. The WMRC itself was held on the s.s. ROTTERDAM;
several active and historic lifeboats are present, such at units from the RNLI United Kingdom, Seenotretter Germany,
Sjörrädning Sweden, Reddingdienst Belgium, several lifeboat plus lifeguard stations from the KNRM, the Dutch Coast
Guard (both flying and sailing) and several museum and historic boats are present there. During this first day WMRC-
participants and the general public were presented SAR-demonstrations; between the demonstrations lifeboats were
open for the public - Photo : Roel Ovinge Fotografie © https://www.roelovinge.nl

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DAILY COLLECTION OF MARITIME PRESS CLIPPINGS 2023– 174

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EVENTS, INCIDENTS & OPERATIONS

The JEWEL OF THE SEAS at Geiranger Photo : Gijs Dijkdrenth ©

Bangladesh bows to UN ban on beach recycling,

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INTRODUCING THE SEA EIDUM – A POWERFUL

Photo : Wim Kosten – www.maritimephoto.com (c)

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CLICK st the banner to see the Shoretension in action https://shoretension.com/

LCL shippers to benefit from DP World and CP World

Titanic Exploration Submersible Missing, Rescue

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Brazil-bound FPSO Sepetiba Departs BOMESC

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Muller pusher tug SIRIUS with the Van der Wees

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The COSTA FIRENZE moored at the Seawalk in Geiranger (Norway)

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When not all freight rates have “normalised”

French shipping group to launch new service

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New plough tug added to South African fleet

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Construction works on Canada’s first LNG export

PLEASE MAINTAIN YOUR MAILBOX, DUE TO NEW POLICY OF THE

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400TH LOAD OUT AT ANGOLA LNG

A visit was arranged for terminal personnel which was wonderfully

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Finnlines and NAPA to deploy electronic logbooks on

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DNV acquires Nixu to safeguard maritime sector from

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Miros Mocean introduces novel platform to validate

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THREE60 Energy wins multi-million dollar

P&O FERRIES’ HYBRID NEWBUILD STARTS

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ONE commits $1 million to NParks’ Garden City Fund

Novatek's new 400 meter long LNG storage vessel is

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Ø Installation of EDO (now part of Harris Corporation) CS-3701 ESM system[1]

US Navy to receive fifth T-ATS towing and

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SNP Ministers spent £620k of taxpayer cash on ferry

K-Shipbuilding Accelerates Development of

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ROUTE, PORTS & SERVICES

SOLENT FREEPORT’S CUSTOMS SITE IN

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Climate activists target ports on anniversary of raid

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Star International joins forces with Tarmac Marine

Havenfestival IJmuiden 2023

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FAMOUS SA AMANDLA TO LEAVE THE AMSOL FLEET

Photo : Glenn Käsner ©

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