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Brittany Ferries BARFLEUR, which normally links Poole-Cherbourg, is currently operating out of Portsmouth during
overhaul season. Photo : Gary Davies www.maritimephotographic.co.uk

The CSC CREATOR arriving in Taichung – Taiwan Photo : Titus van der Wal (c)
Release KNRM jubileumlied: 'Wat als de storm komt'

Geplaatst door Westlanders.nu
Ter ere van het 200-jarig jubileum van de KNRM presenteerden Stef Bos en FLEUR zaterdagochtend de single 'Wat Als
De Storm Komt' bij de KNRM aan de Berghaven in Hoek van Holland
Zaterdagochtend lagen 4 reddingboten in de Berghaven van Hoek van Holland. De JEANINE PARQUI van de Hoekse
opstappers en te gast waren de KNRM boten met bemanning ANTOINETTE uit Stellendam, de GEORGE DIJSKTRA uit
Ter Heijde en de KITTY ROOSMALE NEPVUE uit Scheveningen.

Het indrukwekkende lied gaat over alle gevaren die de redders van de KNRM trotseren om ons allemaal hier in Nederland
veilig te houden, op en rondom het water. De productie van de pakkende song werd verzorgd door Jochem Fluitsma en
Eric van Tijn.
Het was gezellig druk in en rondom het gebouw. De sfeer was goed en er was veel media op de uitnodiging gekomen
van de release door Stef Bos en FLEUR.
Stef vertelde hoe ze na gesprekken met
de opstappers inspiratie kregen voor
het lied waarvoor hij de KNRM bedankt.
Maar hij kon het niet nalaten te
eindigen met de opmerking; Het is
eigenlijk jullie lied dus als je het niets
vindt dan ligt het aan jezelf,' waarna de
aanwezigen in lachen uit barsten
(klik op de foto rechts om video van de toespraak te bekijken)

Op YouTube staat de videoclip, die op indringende wijze het heldhaftige werk
van de
medewerkers
en vrijwilligers
van de KNRM
in beeld
brengt. Stef
Bos en FLEUR
vonden het
bijzonder om
een nummer
voor dit mooie
moment uit te
brengen. Stef
Bos zegt
hierover:
"Niets is
mooier dan
een song te
schrijven over mensen die in stilte hun handen uit de mouwen steken." FLEUR weet als schoondochter van een kapitein
hoe belangrijk de rol van de KNRM is en voegt toe: "Wat een supergrote eer. Als je als artiest gevraagd wordt om een

nummer te maken als eerbetoon voor al die redders, die met gevaar voor eigen leven de zee op gaan, is dat het minste
wat wij terug kunnen doen
Samenwerken met Stef voor dit 200-jarige jubileum is het bijzonderste

avontuur uit mijn carrière tot nu toe. Hij weet als geen ander hoe je
een verhaal muzikaal kunt vertellen en ik vind dat de combinatie van
onze stemmen waanzinnig uitpakt op deze single."
Klik Links om de video clip van WAT ALS DE STORM komt te
bekijken !
Zowel voor de
artiesten als de
redders van de
KNRM is de song
een eer. “Het is
voor ons heel
‘gewoon’ om iedere
dag ons werk op
en rond het water
uit te voeren. Het
is daarom extra
bijzonder dat er op
deze manier
aandacht wordt
besteed aan de
KNRM, en
trotsmakend dat
zulke mooie namen
zich verbinden aan
onze 200e verjaardag. Ik hoop dat we ons met het lied en alle
activiteiten in het jubileumjaar nog sterker kunnen verbinden aan alle
Nederlanders!”, aldus Erik (32) van KNRM Neeltje Jans, redder sinds
2014.De 45 reddingstations van de KNRM hebben een sterke regionale
en lokale binding. Om deze reden maken Stef en Fleur van 12 t/m 14
januari een tour langs alle regio’s waar de KNRM actief is. Op deze manier willen ze niet alleen laten zien dat het nummer
voor de hele KNRM en haar bemanning geschreven is maar ook de lokale en regionale pers in de gelegenheid te stellen
interviews, foto’s en video’s te maken met Stef Bos, Fleur en de lokale KNRM'ers rondom de lancering van de KNRM 200
Jaar anthem. Foto’’s en Video van het event : Cees Kloppenburg – Maritimephoto Maassluis ©
Russia sets new record for daily gas deliveries to China

Gazprom says deliveries via Power of Siberia made under terms of bilateral long-term agreement with
China National Petroleum Corporation
By : Elena Teslova

The Russian energy giant Gazprom announced on Saturday that it set a new record for daily gas deliveries to China on
Jan. 12."The supply via the Power of Siberia gas pipeline has again exceeded the company's daily contractual
obligations," the company said in a statement, without specifying how many hydrocarbons were supplied. Gazprom said
deliveries via the Power of Siberia are made under the terms of a bilateral long-term agreement with Chinese energy
company CNPC (China National Petroleum Corporation). The Power of Siberia pipeline, built by Gazprom in Eastern
Siberia between 2015 and 2019, transports natural gas from Russia's Yakutia region to China. Source : AA
YACHT EXPRESS berthed at ports of Auckland Photo : Derek Cowan (c)
The Majuro-registered bulk carrier CENTURION LUCILLA arriving at Lyttelton NZ from Singapore on January 13 with
a cargo of urea. Photo: Nick Tolerton (c)
Euroseas Ltd. Announces Time Charter Contract for

its Fuel-Efficient 2,800 teu Feeder Containership,
M/V Tender Soul, to be delivered in February 2024

Euroseas Ltd., an owner and operator of container carrier vessels and provider of seaborne transportation for
containerized cargoes, announced today it has entered into a time charter contract for M/V TENDER SOUL, a
newbuilding fuel-efficient 2,800 teu feeder containership currently under construction, for a minimum period ofeight to a
maximum period of ten months at the option of the charterer, at a gross daily rate of $17,000. The new charter will
commence within February 2024, upon delivery of the vessel from the shipyard. Aristides Pittas, Chairman and CEO of
Euroseas commented: “We are pleased to announce that we have chartered our upcoming newbuilding vessel, the third
in a series of nine, with one of the largest liner companies, at a profitable rate level in a period when new vessel
deliveries are at a historical high and, as a result, containership rates are under pressure. This charter is expected to
contribute about $2.4 million of EBITDA for the minimum contracted period; it boosts our 2024 charter coverage to about
70%. “We continue working in chartering out the remaining of our newbuildings and completing their debt financing
arrangements. Our strong cash position and contracted cash flow provide us with comfort and flexibility in not only
funding the equity portion of our newbuilding program but also continuing to return funds to our shareholders via
dividends and share buybacks.” Source: Euroseas Ltd
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Suez Canal Denies Suspension of Transits Rumor
After Red Sea Attacks
The Suez Canal Authority issued a statement on Friday, January 12, denying rumors that its operations had been
impacted by the overnight strikes by U.S. and UK forces and the resumption of attacks by the Houthi rebels. The
statement came as the military forces have advised ships to avoid the area around Yemen and trade associations and
security consultants have warned that the situation was likely to remain unsettled and very dangerous for the next few
days “There is no truth to the suspension of navigation in the canal as a result of developments in the situation in the
Red Sea region,” the Suez Canal Authority Chairman Lieutenant General Osama Rabie was quoted as saying in the
statement. “Navigation is regular in both directions.” In an attempt to highlight stability, the Suez Canal Authority reports
that tomorrow, January 13, 44 ships are scheduled to transit the canal representing 2.3 million tons. That, however, is
down more than 40 percent compared to mid-December. The canal reported on December 18, a month into the conflict
and as carriers including Maersk and Hapag announced suspending transits after their vessels had been targeted, that 77
vessels with a total net tonnage of 4 million tons made the transit. Tomorrow’s scheduled transits in both directions are
equal to the northbound transits on April 21, 2023, when the Suez Canal set a record for daily volume. Eight months ago,
without the geopolitical situation, the Suez Canal achieved a total of 95 ships in one day, 43 northbound representing 2.8
million net tons and 52 southbound also representing 2.8 million net tons. The 95-ship record was a total of 5.6 million
net tons The authority has said it is closely monitoring the situation while also communicating with its customers. They
highlighted discussions between the chairman and Maersk as well as with CMA CGM. The French carrier has said that it

would continue transits of the Suez and the Red Sea on a selective basis and the SCA said the company told them in a
call yesterday, January 11, that it was closely monitoring developments. The SCA said the French carrier remains “keen
to maintain the continuity of transits,” but confirmed that some ships are resorting to detouring around the Cape of Good
Hope.While not commenting on the strikes against the Houthi positions, both Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk told reporters
today that they appreciate efforts to restore safety to the Red Sea passage. Maersk said it welcomes the naval presence
hoping that it would reduce the threat while CEO Vincent Clerc speaking with the Financial Times prior to the strikes
warned it could take months to stabilize the region.The majority of boxships, 500 of 700 scheduled to make the transit
have rerouted according to Container xChange. The rerouting is playing havoc on shipping schedules and the cost of
shipping. Drewry reports its widely followed World Container Index increased by 15 percent this week with 40-foot
containers surpassing $3,000. Rates on the Shanghai-Europe route topped $3,100 for a 20-foot container while on the
routes to the U.S. West Coast 40-foot box rates are just under $4,000 according to Clarksons. Source : MAREX
Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas to Feature Chief

Dog Officer
The new ICON OF THE SEAS will feature a Chief Dog Officer when it enters service later this month.
According to Royal Caribbean International’s social media profiles, the golden retriever will live onboard while serving as
“family dog” of Icon’s crew.
The new crew member, Rover, boarded the ship in Puerto Rico, along with its Chief of Staff Alison Hubble. “As a crew
member on the Icon, Rover’s job is to bring joy and happiness to her fellow crew and guests onboard,” Royal Caribbean
said in a social media video. Among its activities onboard, the Chief Dog Officer is poised to hang out on the bridge
with the captain, and also perform daily walks across the ship, the company added.The five-month-old golden retriever
will also be able to “explore the Caribbean shores and beautiful ports,” Royal Caribbean said. The ICON OF THE SEAS is
currently undergoing final preparations ahead of its maiden voyage. Starting on Jan. 27, the vessel is set to offer a series
of week-long cruises to the Caribbean and the Bahamas. During its inaugural season, the ICON OF THE SEAS will visit
several destinations in the region, including Costa Maya and Cozumel in Mexico; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Thomas,
U.S. Virgin Islands; Basseterre, St. Kitts, and Roatan, Honduras. Delivered to Royal Caribbean International in late
November, the LNG-powered cruise ship recently arrived at its homeport in Miami for the first time. Taking over the title
from its fleet mate WONDER OF THE SEAS the Icon will serve as the world’s largest cruise ship.
At 250,800 tons, the 365-meter-long ship was built by the Meyer Turku in Finland, and can accommodate over 5,610
guests at double occupancy, in addition to 2,350 crew members.A sister ship, the STAR OF THE SEAS is currently

under construction at the same shipyard. Set to debut in 2025, the vessel will offer cruises departing from Port
Canaveral. Source : cruiseindustrynews.
The BOKALIFT 1 transiting the Ijmuiden lock

Photo : Machiel Kraaij www.machielkraaijfotografie.com ©
Suez Canal tolls rise by 300% - Sky News

RT.com
Houthi attacks from Yemen on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf have generated major disruption across key
shipping artery
The cost of transporting cargo through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal, a major waterway for global shipping, have
surged over 300% since November, amid Houthi attacks on commercial vessels thought to be Israel-linked, Sky News
reported on Friday, citing data analyzed by global logistics company DSV. The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index
(SCFI), the most commonly used measure of such costs, reached $3,101 per 20-foot container from $2,871 last Friday.

The data shows that the overall price of a container being shipped from Shanghai to Europe was reportedly 310% up
from prices at the beginning of November.The Houthis, who have pledged to support Gaza amid fighting in the enclave
between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas, have since mid-October launched multiple drones and missiles
targeting commercial vessels in the Red Sea, as well as warships patrolling the vital channel. They have carried out more
than two dozen attacks, forcing major freight giants like MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd, to divert cargo
around the southern tip of Africa, avoiding the Gulf of Aden and the Suez Canal. This rerouting adds more than ten extra
days to the journey and sends insurance bills surging. At the same time, the cost of staff wages has increased, while
longer journeys also force the transportation companies to burn additional fuel.Despite the major increases, shipping
costs remain below levels recorded in March 2021 when the grounded 400-meter-long Ever Given container ship blocked
the Suez Canal, leaving the crucial trade route impassable for six days. That incident left hundreds of ships stuck in
mooring and reportedly held up $9 billion of global trade for each day of stoppage.Earlier this week, the US and UK
began carrying out airstrikes on Houthi militias in Yemen in response to the group's actions in the Red Sea and the Gulf.
The move has garnered mixed international reactions, with many warning that it would lead to escalation of conflict in
the Middle East.
Agencies respond to oil discharge near Venice, LA

The Coast Guard and Texas Petroleum Investment Company (TPIC) are responding to an oil spill near Venice,
Louisiana.An overflight first observed a sheen Wednesday, and the source of the spill was later identified as a TPIC
crude oil pipeline.
On Thursday, TPIC secured the pipeline, organized response resources for the company’s estimated 1,008-gallon
discharge through local oil spill removal organizations including Environmental Safety & Health Consulting Services Inc.
and Clean Gulf Associates. An overflight by U.S. Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans aircrew reported a broken 13-mile

sheen with streaks of recoverable oil Thursday. TPIC repaired the pipeline late Thursday. After confirming successful
repairs, the pipeline was brought back into operation on Friday with no further reported discharge. An overflight on
Friday with a Coast Guard Sector New Orleans pollution responder onboard and a follow-on overflight today reported no
oil observed. There have been no reports of injuries, wildlife or shoreline impacts.Mariners are encouraged to report any
observations of oil to Coast Guard Sector New Orleans Command Center at 504-365-2200. The incident is under
investigation. Source : USCG
The cruise ship MAJESTIC PRINCESS leaving Lyttelton NZ on January 13, with the vehicle carrier POSITIVE
CHALLENGER working in the foreground. Photo: Nick Tolerton ©
Canadian Coast Guard rescues four people near Port

Hardy
By Dean Recksiedler and Emma Crawford
The crew of the Port Hardy Lifeboat Station managed to rescue four people after a 25-foot vessel issued a mayday
call Wednesday. (Canadian Coast Guard)
A Canadian Coast Guard crew out of Vancouver Island is getting some kudos for a wild rescue earlier this week. The crew
of the Port Hardy Lifeboat Station managed to rescue four people after a 25-foot vessel issued a mayday call Wednesday.
The vessel was taking on water after being swamped by high waves, which smashed its windows out. By the time the
crew got there, the people were in the water. “Our crew in an open fast response craft found four people huddled
together in the water,” the service posted on X. “They’d been in the water for 45 minutes.” They were quickly rescued,
despite the challenging conditions. All four were treated for hypothermia.“The quick response by our Port Hardy crew and
the MV Coastal Server, and the safety equipment employed by the people on the workboat, gave this incident a happy
ending,” the Coast Guard said. “Thank you to everyone involved!” Source : vancouver.citynews

The SA AMANDLA waiting the cutting torch at the beach of Alang – India Photo’s : Unknown author

Amasus EEMS TJONGER inbound for Amsterdam Photo : Marcel Coster ©
SINGAPORE REGISTERS RECORD YEAR FOR BUNKER

SALES
Written by Rhys Berry
A total of 51.82 million tonnes of bunker fuel was sold at the Port of Singapore in 2023, surpassing the previous record of
50.64 million tonnes set in 2017.Last year's total marked an 8.2% increase on the 47,880,300 tonnes recorded in
2022.The news was announced by Chee Hong Tat, Singapore’s Acting Minister for Transport, at today’s (12 January)
Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) New Year Conversations event. Of last year’s total, alternative fuels accounted for
1.2%. This, noted Tat, is ‘expected to continue with good growth prospects in the coming year.’Bunker sales of biofuel
blends increased to 520,000 tonnes, which more than tripled from 140,000 tonnes in 2022. Biofuel blends of up to B30

are commercially available, while trials of up to B100 are on-going. LNG bunker sales amounted to 110,000 tonnes in
2023, up from 16,000 tonnes in 2022.As previously reported, in July, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)
successfully conducted its first ship-to-containership methanol bunkering operation, where about 300 tonnes of green
methanol was supplied for the first time at the port. Moreover, new fully electric 200-pax passenger ferries and supply
vessels were deployed in 2023.The annual vessel arrival tonnage in the Port of Singapore crossed three billion Gross
Tonnage (GT) for the first time, increasing by 9.4% over 2022 and setting a high of 3.09 billion GT in 20231.‘This reflects
growth in all segments of our port ecosystem, including container ships, dry bulk carriers, liquid bulk and chemical
tankers, ferries and specialised vessels, amidst a global trade slowdown,’ said Tat.Container throughput in 2023 grew by
4.6%, reaching a new high of 39.01 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), compared to the previous record of
37.57 million TEUs in 2021.A total of 591.70 million tonnes of cargo was handled in 2023, up from 578.22 million tonnes
in 2022. The average monthly frequency of regional ferry trips has recovered to about 70% of pre-COVID levels. Source
: Bunkerspot
The tug SURANIMALA operating in the port of Colombo – Sri Lanka Photo Tim de Klerk (c)
Isle of Man welcome to mark start of RNLI’s 200th

anniversary year
‘The rich nautical heritage of the Island cannot be better summed up than the lifesaving and fundraising
work the RNLI carries out in Manx seas...'
By Courier Reporter
The start of a worldwide institution’s 200th anniversary year has been officially recognised in the island’s
capital.

Mayor of Douglas, Councillor Natalie Byron-Teare, J.P. hosted senior officials of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution
(RNLI) in the Council Chamber before its annual service at St George’s Church (RNLI)
The start of a worldwide institution’s 200th anniversary year has been officially recognised in the island’s capital.Mayor of
Douglas, Councillor Natalie Byron-Teare hosted senior officials of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) in the
council chamber ahead of its annual service at St George’s Church on Sunday to launch a year of events commemorating
the milestone.They included Mark Dowie, the CEO of the RNLI, Robin Middleton the Vice-President of the RNLI, and
several regional and district managers of the charity. They were joined by Lieutenant Governor Sir John Lorimer and Lady
Lorimer and Deputy Chief Minister Jane Poole-Wilson.
Dedicated to saving lives at sea with a 24-hour search and rescue service, the Isle of Man is the birthplace of the RNLI
which was founded by Sir William Hillary in 1824.
As a Douglas resident, he saw first-hand the treacherous nature of the sea, witnessing dozens of shipwrecks around the
Manx coast and saved many lives with the help of locals. Ever since, the island – which is also base to the first ever
lifeboat station in the British Isles – has had an inextricable link to saving lives at sea.In 2022, island lifeboat crews went
to sea on numerous occasions and there were 49 call-outs to those in distress, with five lives saved. Currently, there are
around 200 volunteers island-wide and, on average, each of the crew spend 30-40 hours at sea between training and
rescues.
The mayor said it was important to acknowledge the invaluable work of the charity in both Manx waters and further
afield.‘It really was a pleasure to welcome Mark Dowie and colleagues into the Mayor’s Parlour and Council Chamber at
the start of such a landmark year and, specifically, in Douglas where it all began and where the origins of the charity
were formed,’ she said.‘The rich nautical heritage of the Island cannot be better summed up than the lifesaving and
fundraising work the RNLI carries out in Manx seas and the countless hours given by dedicated volunteer lifeboat crews
in our Island community.’ Councillor Peter Washington, who is the Lifeboat Operations Manager for Douglas and a
member of the IOM200 organising committee which is arranging events to mark the RNLI’s 200th anniversary in the
island, was among those who attended the service and the reception.‘The island’s links with the RNLI are well known, as
is the level of commitment from a dedicated bunch of volunteers across the Isle of Man’s five lifeboat stations.‘At such a
significant time in its history and where Sir William Hillary’s vision for a dedicated service became a reality, it was a fitting
start to the RNLI’s bicentenary year.’Following the Church Service, Councillor Washington, in his role as Lifeboat
Operations Manager, was presented with the RNLI long service medal for two decades of service. Source Isle of Man
today
Putin’s oil tankers sail through Red Sea unscathed

By : Melissa Lawford
Russian ships are continuing to travel through the Red Sea despite escalating Houthi attacks on commercial vessels.

Tankers carrying Russian oil and container ships bound for Russian ports have not changed their paths through the Bab
El-Mandeb Strait since attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels began in October. The Russian response is in stark contrast
to that of Western shipping companies, many of whom are redirecting ships around the Cape of Good Hope at significant
extra cost and time. Danish fuel tanker company Torm became the latest company to halt all transits through the Red
Sea on Friday.It followed earlier decisions from oil and gas giant BP, as well as container shipping giants Maersk, Hapag-
Lloyd and MSC. Experts said the Russian response suggested they believed they had immunity from the Houthis.
Simon Johnson, professor at MIT’s Sloan School of Management and former chief economist at the International
Monetary Fund (IMF), said: “The Russians are quite closely aligned with the Iranians on various issues. It would make a
lot of sense that Iran would not want the Houthis to attack the Russians.” Eight tankers loaded in Russia were travelling
through the Red Sea on Friday, according to Byron McKinney at S&P Global Market Intelligence. A likely “shadow fleet”
tanker, used by Vladimir Putin to ship Russian oil above the Western price cap, was also about to transit.Just one tanker
loaded in Russia between December 1 and January 12 has been diverted, Mr McKinney added.
Michelle Bockmann, principal analyst at Lloyd’s List Intelligence, a maritime data business, said there has also been little
impact on container ships travelling to Russia. She said: “China-controlled container ships destined for Russian ports
continue to use the Suez Canal.”
Overall container freight through the Red Sea has plunged by 66pc compared to normal levels, according to the Kiel
Institute for the World Economy. Western ships are avoiding the key waterway as attacks on commercial vessels ramp
up.One tanker travelling from Russian ports was targeted by the Houthis in December, but this may have been a
mistake, Ms Bockmann said.She said: “What we are discovering with the Houthis is that their capabilities in terms of
accuracy are not that great.Mr Johnson said: “Iran and Russia are closely aligned primarily because they both really don’t
like the West, including the United States and Europe at this point. “They’re both significant oil exporters subject to
sanctions or restrictions on what they can sell, and they’re both closely aligned with China.”He added: “I think the
Russians are only going to take a calculated risk. The people driving the ships wouldn’t want to put themselves in the line
of fire, and if one of them goes down then that would be very expensive.” Source : The Telegraph
The 2028 built 11923 TEU MSC SIYA B (ex Kota Petani) handling boxes at the port of Colombo
photo : Tim de Klerk (c)
Viking announces first-of-their-kind China voyages

Bookings now open for three exclusive itineraries exploring China in 2024
Viking announced three new, first-of-their-kind itineraries that will provide guests with exclusive access to China in 2024.
The new voyages range from 10 to 20 days and explore iconic cities, such as Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. Each
itinerary also includes a domestic sailing of China’s coast that highlights rarely-seen destinations and ports to which only
Viking has access—something that has never before been offered for international visitors. The new voyages will operate
from September to November on the ZHAO SHANG YI DUN—formerly the VIKING SUN—a sister ship featuring the
same award-winning design and service as all other ocean ships in Viking’s fleet. The Chinese-flagged ZHAO SHANG YI
DUN will be the first ship dedicated specifically to the foreign market to operate domestic sailings in China. Each voyage
will offer The Viking Way® of exploration, with immersive experiences to introduce guests to the people, history and
culture of China, including insightful lectures, Chinese-inspired cuisine and destination experts. Dedicated specifically to
exploring destinations in China, with an onboard experience that complements guests’ discoveries ashore, the ZHAO
SHANG YI DUN is a sister ship in Viking’s award-winning ocean fleet. Classified by Cruise Critic as “small ships,” Viking’s

ocean vessels have a gross tonnage of 47,800 tons, with 465 staterooms that host 930 guests; the ships feature all
veranda staterooms, Scandinavian design, light-filled public spaces and abundant al fresco dining options.
Photo : Cor Vermeer (c)

Viking was founded in 1997 and provides destination-focused journeys on rivers, oceans and lakes around the world.
Designed for curious travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman Torstein Hagen often says
Viking offers experiences for The Thinking Person™. Viking has more than 450 awards to its name, including being rated
#1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards. Viking
is also rated at the top of its categories for rivers, oceans and expeditions by Travel + Leisure. No other travel company
has simultaneously received the same honors by both publications.
PAX. inlandvessel( dim-37.45 x 6.32 x 2.24- cargocap-339 ton. ) navigating on the Maximakanaal near `s-
Hertogenbosch Netherlands. Photo : Joost Roeland (c)
Diamond Offshore announces new drillship contract

The Ocean BlackRhino was awarded a one-well contract with a minimum duration of 30 days representing $15.4
million of additional backlog, excluding mobilizatio Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (NYSE: DO) announced it has entered
into a drilling contract with an independent operator to utilize the Ocean BlackRhino for work offshore Guinea-Bissau.
The Ocean BlackRhino was awarded a one-well contract with a minimum duration of 30 days representing $15.4 million
of additional backlog, excluding mobilization. Work under the new contract is expected to commence in July 2024 in

direct continuation of the rig’s current contract. Bernie Wolford, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, commented,
“We are pleased to secure this work with a new client in direct continuation of our current contract and look forward to
commencing the campaign next year.”Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc. is a leader in offshore drilling, providing contract
drilling services to the energy industry around the globe with a total fleet of 15 offshore drilling rigs, consisting of 11
semisubmersibles and four dynamically positioned drillships. Source : Portnews
Coming from Bremerhaven the Portuguese fishing vessel SANTA PRINCESA moored in the port of IJmuiden.
Photo: Wim Albers ©
NAVY NEWS
US Navy helicopter crew survives crash into bay in
Southern California
By The Associated Press
An MH-60R Seahawk, like the one seen here, crashed off the coast of San Diego on Jan. 11, the Navy said. (U.S. Navy)
A U.S. Navy helicopter crashed into a Southern California bay during a training exercise Thursday night, a spokesperson
said. All six crew members survived. The MH-60R Seahawk crashed in the waters of San Diego Bay shortly after 6:30

p.m., according to a statement from Cmdr. Beth Teach of the Naval Air Force Pacific Fleet. “Due to the nature of the
training, a safety boat was on location,” the statement said, adding that the crew members were taken ashore for
medical evaluations. There wasn’t any immediate word on their conditions but Navy officials weren’t aware of any critical
of life-threatening injuries.The crash site was in Coronado, across an inlet from San Diego. The local Fire Department and
the U.S. Coast Guard responded to the scene.The cause of the crash is under investigation The aircraft was from
Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 41. The fleet replacement squadron is based at Naval Air Station North Island on the
Coronado peninsula. It trains air crews on the MH-60R Seahawk, according to its website.The MH-60R Seahawk is the
Navy’s main helicopter for anti-submarine warfare but it can perform a wide variety of missions, including reconnaissance
and search-and-rescue operations. Source: navy times
Delivery and commissioning of the Humaitá, the

second Brazilian Scorpène® submarine entirely made
in Brazil
Photo : L. Lemos, SG Coronha, Naval Group

On January 12th, the second of the four Scorpène® submarines of the ProSub program was commissioned by the
Brazilian Navy at the Itaguaí Naval base, in presence of José Mucio Monteiro, Brazilian minister of defence and
Emmanuel Chiva, French General Delegate for Armaments. The HUMAITA has been built entirely in Brazil by Itaguaí
Construções Navais (ICN) thanks to a Transfer of Technology from Naval Group.
The HUMAITA successfully completed its sea trials and has now been delivered and entered into service within the
Brazilian Navy. The first submarine of the ProSub program, the RIACHUELO, was commissioned by the Brazilian Navy in
September 2022. The remaining two submarine of the series, Tonelero and Angostura will respectively be launched in
2024 and 2025.
Pierre Éric Pommellet, CEO of Naval Group said: “Today, with DGA from France, we celebrate the success of our
cooperation with ICN and our long-term relation and collaboration with Brazil. The success of this program is collective
and aimed at strengthening the Brazilian Navy and industry as well as reinforcing the country’s regional and global
influence. We are proud to be part of the ProSub Program with all our partners. Our teams remain committed to keep on
meeting the Brazilian navy expectations.” The delivery of the HUMAITA reflects the success of the technology transfer
achieved by Naval Group with ICN, the group’s joint venture with Novonor, which provides the country with cutting-edge
equipment manufactured in Brazil. This event also demonstrates Naval Group’s solid international presence and its ability
to develop ambitious technology transfers within the framework of international partnerships.
Naval Group, a long-term strategic partner of Brazilian sovereignty In 2009, within the framework of the French-Brazilian
strategic defence cooperation agreement, the Brazilian Navy chose Naval Group for its Programa de desenvolvimento de
Submarinos, the ProSub program. Brazil decided to reinforce its submarine force with four new conventional submarines
(SSK) and the development of an indigenous nuclear-powered submarine (SSN).The Scorpène® submarines of the
ProSub program are manufactured and assembled in the shipyard built in Itaguaí by ICN. Naval Group contributed to this
program by transferring technology, supplying the submarine design file, the equipment that makes up the submarines
and technical assistance. Teams from the ICN shipyard have also been trained in submarine construction techniques in

France, as part of a vast training programme for Brazilian welders, formers, pipe fitters and electricians. This training,
along with technical assistance, enables ICN to master the entire production process, from sheet metal forming to
commissioning and testing of onboard systems.Naval Group has also selected and qualified many local suppliers who
have joined its supply chain for the ProSub contract but also for other business opportunities. In this way, the company’s
partners can have access to new markets by putting forward the know-how and experience acquired through the
program. Naval Group thus contributes to the development of a robust Brazilian naval industrial ecosystem. Hundreds of
Naval Group employees are also working in the back office on all French sites. Naval Group also supports the Brazilian
Navy in the design and construction of the first Brazilian nuclear-powered submarine and will provide support beyond the
construction of the submarines over the entire life cycle of the ships.
Scorpène®, a key reference of conventional attack submarines for navies
Scorpène® is a modern, high-performant, and stealthy submarine. Robust and enduring, it’s an ocean-going submarine
also designed for shallow waters operations. Multipurpose, it fulfils the entire scope of missions such as Anti-Surface and
Anti-Submarine Warfare, special operations, and intelligence gathering. Extremely stealthy and fast, it has a level of
operating automation that allows a limited number of crew, which reduces its operating costs significantly. Its combat
edge is highlighted by the fact that it has 6 weapon launching tubes, 18 weapons (torpedoes, missiles).
Scorpène® is equipped with the latest generation of combat system, SUBTICS®, which addresses the growing
challenges of modern submarines missions in blue and shallow waters in the entire domain of submarine warfare. Highly
modular and scalable, SUBTICS® can be integrated either on new platforms or as part of modernisation programmes for
existing submarines In addition to these four Scorpene® submarines, ten other units designed and adapted by Naval
Group for the export market are in operational service or under construction around the world: two for the Chilean Navy,
two for the Malaysian Navy and six for the Indian Navy. These successes demonstrate both Naval Group’s ability to
supply best-in-class submarines and to transfer technology successfully.The final configuration of the submarine is
adapted to meet the specific needs of navies and incorporate new technologies. For example, the Brazilian Scorpene®
will be slightly longer than the conventional model to carry a larger crew and more food and fuel. These modifications will
enable it to patrol longer and cover greater distances.All of the Brazilian Scorpène® submarines will be equipped with
Naval Group’s new-generation F21 heavy-weight torpedo, for which Brazil is the first international client. Source : EDR
Magazine
SHIPYARD NEWS
Launch date announced for first Scottish ferry from

Turkish shipyard
By Xander Elliards
THE first of four new ferries ordered for Scottish routes from a shipyard in Turkey has an official launch date.
The new MV Isle of Islay ferry, which is being built by the Cemre Marin Endustri shipyard east of Istanbul, will be
launched on March 16, Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has announced. The contract for two ferries was
awarded to the shipyard in March 2022. The MV ISLE OF ISLAY, which will serve Islay and Jura, is expected to be
delivered in October of this year.In December 2022, it was announced that the Cemre Marin Endustri shipyard would also
be building two more ferries for Scottish routes, bringing the total to four. After the launch of the MV ISLE OF ISLAY,
the MV LOCH INDAAL is estimated to be ready by February 2025, followed by two as-yet-unnamed vessels in June and

October next year. CMAL owns 12 major vessels, six of which are being replaced. The final two are being built at the
Ferguson Marine Shipyard on the Clyde.The two ferries at the Scottish shipyard are already six years late and hundreds
of millions of pounds overbudget. Initial cost estimates for the two boats were around £97 million, but they now sit closer
to £360m. Jim Anderson, director of vessels at CMAL, said: “Work at the Cemre shipyard continues to progress well, with
the project coming in on time and on budget. We look forward to witnessing the launch, which is a major milestone in
the vessel’s construction.
An artist's impression of the MV ISLE OF ISLAY after launch (Image: CMAL)

“We look forward to celebrating with the community towards the end of the year, where the vessel will be officially given
its name, MV ISLE OF ISLAY.”
Transport minister Fiona Hyslop said: “I’m pleased that the MV ISLE OF ISLAY will be launched at the Cemre shipyard
in March. “Delivering six new major vessels to serve Scotland’s ferry network by 2026 is a priority for this Government
and this is an important milestone as part of that commitment. “Ahead of entering service later this year, I look forward
to joining the community as we celebrate and officially name the new vessel. “People will welcome a more resilient and
modern ferry service for Islay and Jura, and further vessels will soon bring similar and highly anticipated improvements
for island communities across Scotland.” The Isle of Islay, along with its sister vessel the LOCH INDAAL, will have
capacity for up to 450 passengers and 100 cars.An official naming ceremony will take place on Islay towards the end of
the year, where community representatives and stakeholders will be invited to board and tour the vessel to celebrate its
arrival.Source : thenational.scot
European, Asian firms interested in bidding to build

major Peru shipyard
Written by Marco Aquino for Reuters ->
The head of Peru's state-run shipping company on Thursday said nine foreign firms have shown interest in bidding to
build a major shipyard next to the country's bustling Callao port, part of a push to attract more Pacific trade across Latin
America.
The mostly European and Asian shipbuilding companies that have demonstrated interest in the auction to construct the
project must submit bids on Feb. 14, with the winning offer set to be announced on Feb. 20. Vice Admiral Ernesto
Colunge, president of the SIMA state shipping company which is part of the Navy, said the interested firms include South
Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries 329180.KS, Italy's Fincantieri FCT.MI, Spain's Navantia, France's Naval Group,
Germany's Thyssenkrupp TKAG.DE, Britain's BAE Systems BAES.L and Damen Shipyards of the Netherlands. "The call for
bids has been launched to pick a strategic partner to develop the shipyard alongside SIMA," Colunge told Reuters, shortly
after speaking at a shipping industry event in Lima. He described the potential bidders as all "first class" shipyard
builders. He said the new shipyard should improve the capacity of SIMA's existing infrastructure and also foment
technology transfers to boost productivity. Colungue did not offer an estimated cost for the new infrastructure project
next to the Callao port, Peru's largest. Peru's upgraded port infrastructure aims to attract more shipments, especially
from Asian markets, as well as serve as an low-cost export hub for South American businesses, including from
Brazil.China's Cosco Shipping 1199.HK is building the massive Chancay port, located about 70 kilometers (44 miles) north
of Callao and set to come online later this year, while SIMA aims to renovate its fleet by building 23 new ships as well as
a new dock that would host cargo ship repairs from Chancay's future operations.
Source : Reuters (Reporting by Marco Aquino; Editing by David Alire Garcia and Rosalba O'Brien)

ROUTE, PORTS & SERVICES
Hubel Marine reaches milestone in Panama ship

registrations and performance
Erik A. de Koning
Managing Director / Founder
Hubel Marine B.V. , a leading consultancy firm based in Rotterdam, is proud to announce the successful registration of
22 vessels with the Panama Maritime Authority in the year 2023. This significant achievement has resulted in a
cumulative gross tonnage of 875,580.
In recognition of its commitment to excellence, Hubel Marine B.V. has achieved the impressive ranking of number 8
among the highest contributors in the field of ship registration with Panama. This achievement underlines the company's
commitment to providing top consultancy services within the maritime industry.“We are pleased to have registered 22
ships in the Panama Ship Registry in 2023, strengthening our position as a major player in the maritime sector,” said Erik
de Koning , Managing Director at Hubel Marine. “Reaching the No. 8 highest contributor position reflects the continued
dedication and expertise of our team. We remain committed to providing unparalleled advisory services to our clients
while contributing to the continued growth and efficiency of the maritime industry. "
For more information and media inquiries please contact:
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Managing Director
Hubel Marine B.V.
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Innovation opens new doors for country’s exports
Early last month, work began on closing the hull of an offshore wind turbine installation vessel at a shipyard owned by a
company in Yantai, Shandong province.Yantai CIMC Raffles Ocean Technology Group has seen a notable increase in
orders for this type of vessel since last year, with six of them currently under construction, accounting for one-third of its
total orders.
Wei Chuntao, director of the company’s supply chain management center, said: “These vessels, which can each lift 3,000
metric tons, are being built for a Dutch shipowner. They are high-end ships and cost much more than bulk ships and
small and medium-sized container vessels.”
The technical specifications for these vessels, such as lifting capacity and operational water depth, have been upgraded
to meet clients’ demands, Wei added.
Chen Bin, deputy director of the expert committee at the China Machinery Industry Federation, which is based in Beijing,
said that Chinese products have benefited from continued improvements in technological capabilities and the
advancement of industrial transformation and upgrading.
In particular, technology-intensive green products and those with long industrial chains, such as electronics, liquefied
natural gas carriers and construction machinery, will drive the nation’s exports this year, Chen added.
For example, there has been a significant increase in global demand for offshore wind installation vessels, with Chinese
shipyards securing nearly 90 percent of the resulting manufacturing orders. As of October, 37 orders had been placed
worldwide for such vessels, with Chinese shipyards responsible for building 33 of them, data from the China Association
of the National Shipbuilding Industry show. Source: China Daily
Sif, Ballast Nedam make plans for offshore wind

decommissioning
by David Foxwell
Monopile foundation fabricator Sif and offshore operator Ballast Nedam have signed an agreement marking the next step
in forming a joint venture, BNS Decom, that will specialise in decommissioning offshore windfarms The companies said
BNS Decom “intends to revolutionise the decommissioning process for offshore windfarms, serving as a turnkey solution
provider for asset owners.” Ballast Nedam will be responsible for offshore operations and Sif will be responsible for
receiving and processing decommissioned components for re-use and recycling. The companies said all offshore and
onshore work “will be carried out safely, efficiently and in an economically viable manner” and their ultimate goal “is to
deliver the best value to the asset owner.” In a statement, Sif and Ballast Nedam said, “Although it will be several years
before a substantial number of windfarms are due for decommissioning, Ballast Nedam and Sif believe they need to
prepare for this market.“The repurposing of steel from decommissioned windfarms is an important step towards a
sustainable and circular future, converting old monopiles into steel plate for new monopiles for the offshore wind
market.” Source : Riviera Maritime Media
China’s largest offshore crude oil base sets new

annual output record
China’s largest offshore crude oil producer, Bohai Oilfield, saw its annual oil and gas output top 36.8 million tonnes of oil
equivalent in 2023.This milestone includes record highs 34 million tonnes of crude oil and 3.5 billion cubic meters of
natural gas, according to the Tianjin branch of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) on Friday.The increase
of crude oil output from the year before neared 2.3 million tonnes, accounting for about half of the total increase of
crude oil in China.Since the construction of the base in 1965, more than 50 oil and gas fields and nearly 200 production
facilities have been developed, making Bohai Oilfield the main oilfield with the highest output and the largest scale in

Chinese waters. Its daily oil and gas output has exceeded 100,000 tonnes of oil equivalent.According to Yan Hongtao,
general manager of CNOOC Tianjin, Bohai Oilfield has played an important role in China’s offshore oil and gas supply.
The oilfield aims to achieve annual oil and gas output exceeding 40 million tonnes by 2025. This year will be crucial in
achieving this endeavor, Yan said. Source: Xinhua
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