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The Damen Hardinxveld built Shoalbuster 2309 YN 571799 commenced yard trials
Photo : Willem Holtkamp (c)

Boskalis’ Causeway busy dredging in Stornoway, UK

by Zlatan Hrvacevic
Boskalis’ hopper dredger CAUSEWAY has begun dredging operations to deepen the new main quay and approaches in
Stornoway, UK.The Stornoway new deep water harbour project includes construction of a new quay, berthing dolphin and
foundation works for a new linkspan as well as the removal of two shipwrecks, dredging and reclamation works including
rock blasting.According to Stornoway Port Authority, the harbour depth must be increased to ensure it is able to
accommodate larger vessels. Up to 500,000 cubic metres of material will be removed from the seabed, the majority of
which will be placed behind the blasted stone bunds. The dredging is being done by TSHD CAUSEWAY along with the
assistance of two workboats, the MC FENNA and the MC ARAMIS. Once complete, the new Deep Water Terminal will
provide modern facilities for a variety of sectors, including the energy and transport industries, and its design will enable it
to be adapted for a wide range of future uses. As well as being able to accommodate on and offshore wind farm vessels
and support other energy sector activity, its main berth will be suitable for the largest cruise liners, which will help boost
the islands’ important tourism industry. Source : Dredging today
Tug grounds in Texas after striking bulk carrier

by Martyn Wingrove
Bay Houston Towing Co’s 2018-built tugboat MARK E KUEBLER grounded near the South Texas Gateway refinery in
Corpus Christi, 22 January, resulting in mobilisation of emergency responders

The US Coast Guard’s command centre in Corpus Christi was alerted at 16:00 from the agent G&H Towing when the 411-
gt, 30-m tug became stuck in the mud and started taking on water. It had reportedly been in a collision with bulk carrier
Nisalah outside the terminal. Coastguard watchstanders issued a safety marine information broadcast and directed the
launch of a 14-m response vessel from the US Coast Guard’s Port Aransas station to assist with dewatering this tug. There
were no reports of injuries and no observed signs of pollution at the scene. Salvors are at the site attempting to refloat
MARK E KUEBLER and the US Coast Guard has pollution responders monitoring these operations.
SAL’s GRIETJE enroute from Zhangjiagang the the Suezcanal made a bunkerstop in Singapore
Photo : Piet Sinke www.maasmondmaritime.com (c) CLICK at the photo to view and/or download the photo !
Baltic index hits fresh 2-1/2-year low as larger vessel

rates slip
The BERGE TAI SHAN anchored off Singapore receiving bunkers Photo : Ole Petter Dahl (c)
The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index extended losses to a sixth straight session on Tuesday to touch a fresh 2-
1/2-year low, dragged down by a dip in capesize and panamax rates. The overall index, which factors in rates for
capesize, panamax and supramax shipping vessels, fell 19 points, or about 2.6%, to 721, its lowest since early-June 2020.
The capesize index (.BACI) lost 50 points, or 6.8%, to 685, its lowest since mid-September 2022. Average daily earnings
for capesizes (.BATCA), which typically transport 150,000-tonne cargoes such as iron ore and coal, were down $410 at
$5,684. The panamax index (.BPNI) was down 13 points, or about 1.2%, at 1,035, also a more than two-year low.
Average daily earnings for panamaxes (.BPWT), which usually carry coal or grain cargoes of about 60,000 tonnes to
70,000 tonnes, fell by $115 to $9,313.Among smaller vessels, the supramax index (.BSIS) snapped its more than a month
long losing streak, gaining four points to 649. Source: Reuters
Japan insurers to hike war-coverage premiums for

ships
Japanese insurers are planning to hike premiums for coverage of war damage to ships in waters around Russia and
Ukraine. The move comes as Russia's drawn-out invasion of Ukraine prompts reinsurance companies to increase their
ratesSources say three non-life insurers will raise their premiums by about 80 percent from late January.The companies
are Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance, Sompo Japan Insurance and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance. Last month the firms
said they would stop offering war-risk insurance in waters around the conflict zone because reinsurers were withdrawing

their coverage But they later backtracked, and said they would extend their protection until March. Ship owners need war-
risk insurance because standard insurance doesn't cover them for damage from military conflicts.Japan uses ships to
import liquefied natural gas from the Sakhalin-2 oil and gas project in Russia's Far East. The government is concerned
that the suspension of war-risk insurance could impact the stable supply of LNG. Source : NHK
11 tug crewmen jailed for oil theft

Eleven crew members on two tugs were jailed between six weeks and four months last Friday for stealing 4,200 litres of
gasoil from one of the vessels in Singapore.
Photo : Piet Sinke www.maasmondmaritime.com (c)

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The incident occurred on 21 December 2022, when the tugs, Singapore-flagged PW IOTA, owned by PACC Offshore
Services Holding, part of Malaysian conglomerate Kuok Group, and Mongolia-flagged BANYU, were docked next to each
other at Inparco shipyard in Singapore. Around 8 pm, Pareng Budiman, the master of BANYU, shouted at PW IOTA’s
crew, enquiring if they had any gasoil to sell. Tempted, PW IOTA s chief engineer, Yohanis Baturapa, conveyed the

request to his vessel master, Aswar Mansyur. Following negotiations, Aswar agreed to sell some excess gasoil on PW
IOTA for US$600/tonne. The errant crewmen decided to execute the fuel transfer at 2a.m. local time on 22 December, as
the shipyard would be deserted at that time. PW IOTA and BANYU were fastened together with rope. However, just 30
minutes later, as the gasoil was being transferred through a fuel hose, they were caught red-handed by patrolling officers
from the Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA). The crewmen frantically disconnected the fuel hose, resulting in
some oil spillage on PW IOTA PACC’s subsidiary, Pacific Workboats, which owns PW IOTA, conducted tests showing
that 4,208 litres of gasoil were stolen, and the siphoned fuel was valued at US$3,261. The 11 men pleaded guilty to
criminal breach of trust and receiving stolen property. The tug master, Aswar Mansyur received the heaviest sentence,
four-month imprisonment. Source : Lagos - Ships & Ports
Shipping investment: Will higher steel values mean

dry bulk carriers hold their value?
The BUDVA departing from the Eastern Anchorage in Singapore heading for Esperance in Australia
Photo : Piet Sinke www.maasmondmaritime.com (c)
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Investors in middle aged dry bulk tonnage may be cheered by the impact of sustained higher recycled steel values,
according to research commissioned by the Baltic Exchange. Analysis of the dry bulk carrier values undertaken by
consultancy Zuoz Industrial looks at the potential impact of longer-term higher ship recycling values on five year old
tonnage. With recycled steel an increasingly popular choice, thanks to its lower carbon footprint when compared with
virgin steel, the paper discusses whether higher steel recycle values are a longer-term trend. Although down 20% since
its April 2022 high, the price of lightweight steel is ~$520/ldt and more than double the historic average since 2009.
“Should the current multi-year higher cycle value turn out to be a fundamental risk trend supported by some of the
evolving demand factors, the fundamental risk of investing middle aged dry bulk tonnage, particularly in softer freight
markets, will have decreased,” says report author Urs Dür. The Baltic Exchange publishes a set of investor indices for the
major dry bulk sectors which includes the Baltic Residual Risk Index, a ratio of the residual value of the vessel against its
recycling value, and the Baltic Residual Value Index, which calculates the value by taking the written down cost of a five

year old vessel by fixing the earnings on the basis of a five year timecharter and adding back the operating costs. The
Baltic Exchange Investor Indices (BII) are an easy to use online analytical dashboard displaying data relevant to vessel
investment decisions, residual value, health of earnings, spot and five-year timecharter earnings, purchase & recycling
values, and running costs.They offer a high level of clarity and transparency for investors in capesize, panamax, supramax
and handysize vessel types.
The UNITY ENDEAVOUR in Rio Grande Photo : Marcelo Vieira ©

Tanker and gas carrier assets will also be added to the service at a later date.
Subscribers to the Baltic Exchange Investor Indices are offered a health of earnings index which compares spot income
with daily running costs; a residual value index which provides an implied write-down value of the vessel over five years;
and an implied residual risk assessment which gives the recycling steel value of the vessel as a ratio of its residual value.
Source: The Baltic Exchange
CORAL PRINCESS at Port Arthur in Tasmania, Australia on 21 & 22 January 2023

Photo : Glenn Towler Hobart, Tasmania Australia ©
China Eases COVID-19 and Crew Change Restrictions

Crew Changes
Since early December 2022 China has been easing COVID-19 restrictions and on 26 December 2022 an Overall Plan for
Measures Against COVID-19 Infection was issued which cancelled the following restrictions which had been in place:
· Isolation of infected cases
· Tracking of close contacts

· Classification of at-risk areas

· Control measures for people arriving in China including COVID-19 testing
· Control measures for imported cargoes arriving in China
On 27 December 2022, the Ministry of Transport together with other administrative bodies including the National
Administration of Disease Prevention and other Control, issued the Notice on Effectively Conducting Crew change for
International Vessels after Management of the COVID-19 Disease Downgraded to Class B (“The Notice”).
The Notice, which came into effect on 8 January 2023, made the following alterations, effectively lifting COVID-19
restrictions for crew changes:
· Examination and approval procedures for crew changes of ships sailing on international voyages at domestic ports
removed
· Ban on entry permits and disembarkation for foreign crew lifted
· Nucleic tests and isolation in designated facilities no longer implemented for crew members signing off in China
However, the following prevention measures are required:
For ships sailing on international voyages and scheduled to change crew at Chinese ports, nucleic tests of crew members
required 48 hours prior to leaving the last overseas port
· If crew members are unable to declare the results of the nucleic acid test within 48 hours prior to entry into China
due to travel reasons, antigen results may be accepted instead
· If the health declaration of crew members is abnormal or crew members have a fever or other symptoms,
Customs will impose measures they see fit, depending on the individual situation
Ship requirements to enter ports
On 8 December 2022, the Ministry of Transport of the PRC issued Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of COVID-19
in Ports and Their Frontline Personnel (the 12th edition). The guidelines state:
Seafarers’ COVID-19 test information no longer required to be submitted to port Authorities before berthing
However, ships are still required to provide the following:
· Ports of call, berthing/unberthing information within the preceding 14 days before the vessel’s arrival
· Crew’s general information and health condition, information on crew changes, embarkation and disembarkation
personnel, materials and supplies deliveries, and personnel contact during berthing
· Ship’s quarantine and epidemic prevention measures
· Information on sewage treatment plant and ballast water management system
· Information on reefer containers and refrigerated cargo in bulk
· Information on disinfection and transfer of garbage from ships
While the above changes have been announced, members will no doubt be aware that ports in China have sometimes
imposed different restrictions and requirements from one another.
With the assistance of Shanghai P&I Services Ltd and their contacts the club has provided the below summary of COVID-
19-related measures in place at Chinese ports. We would like to thank Shanghai P&I Services Ltd for their assistance.
Please be aware that the following is a guide only and is accurate as at 13 January 2023. Members are advised to contact
the local agent or correspondent for the latest port requirements before their ship calls at a Chinese port.
Source: Standard Club
Allseas receives contract to install converter platforms

forDolWin4 and BorWin4 wind projects
Allseas has been selected to install the high voltage direct current (HVDC) converter platforms for the DolWin4 and
BorWin4 offshore grid connection projects in the German North Sea, according to the company's release.
Awarded by Dragados Offshore, the contract covers the transport and single-lift installation by Pioneering Spirit of two
900-megawatt converter stations for the transmission of wind-generated power. With a total transmission capacity of 1.8
gigawatts, the two converter stations are among the most important energy transition projects in Germany. The combined
power will be sufficient to meet the power demands of a major city like Hamburg with 1.8 million people. DolWin4 and
BorWin4 are the first offshore grid connection systems to be developed by German transmission system operator Amprion
Offshore GmbH. Dragados Offshore is responsible for delivering the two platforms, with partner Siemens Energy providing
the HVDC technology. This contract continues the strong collaboration between Dragados and Allseas, following transport
and installation awards for HVDC converter platforms for the DolWin6 and BorWin5 offshore wind farms. Both the
DolWin4 and BorWin4 platforms will be built in Cadiz, Spain, and transported by Allseas cargo barge IRON LADY to
Rotterdam for transfer to PIONEERING SPIRIT The structures comprise topsides weighing approximately 12,500
tonnes, supported by 7,000-tonne (DW4) and 8,000-tonne (BW4) jackets. Installation is scheduled for 2027. Source :
Portnews
‘COASTGUARD 06’ hovers over Dutch lifeboat JOKE DIJKSTRA. KNRM lifeboat station DEN HELDER exercises winching
and hi-line procedures with the Coast Guard SAR helicopter. Bristow Group now provides SAR services for the Dutch Coast
Guard with their three Leonardo AW-189 helicopters and trains with the alternating KNRM lifeboat stations on almost a
daily basis - Photo : Roel Ovinge Fotografie © https://www.roelovinge.nl
Eneti announces contract awards for Seajacks

Eneti Inc. has signed two new contracts in NW Europe for between 75 and 102 days of employment for one of its
NG2500-class vessels that will generate between approximately $5.7 million and $7.1 million of revenue in 2023.
Furthermore, additional extensions were negotiated for another NG2500-class vessel which will generate an additional
EUR 2.9 million of revenue, according to the company's release. In addition, an existing contract for its NG14000X-class
vessel has been extended which has generated an additional EUR2.6 million of revenue. Eneti Inc. is a provider of

installation and maintenance vessels to the offshore wind sector and has invested in the next generation of wind turbine
installation vessels. The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NETI.
Vroon’s Bitumen tanker IVER BEAUTY in Rio Grande Photo : Marcelo Vieira (c)
Independent International Offshore Towage & Salvage Consultants and Brokers,

Chartering of Tugs, Offshore Support and Specialised Vessels (offices in London and Singapore)
Telephone : +44 (0) 20 8398 9833
Facsimile : + 44 (0) 20 8398 1618
E-mail : tugs@marint.co.uk
Singapore : +65 62263084 tirthak@marintoffshore.com.sg
Internet : www.marint.co.uk
Announcement "change of company name"

We have changed the company name "Hans Schramm & Sohn Schleppschifffahrt GmbH & Co. KG" to "H.
Schramm Towage GmbH & Co. KG" with immediate effect. This change became nesessary to meet our increasing
international developing market. All contact persons etc. remain unchanged, same company but different name :-) We are
looking forward to continuing our good cooperation.
Van Oord appointed main contractor as progress

continues on Millport Flood Scheme
North Ayrshire Council has appointed a contractor to carry out the £48 million flood protection scheme for Millport. The
main contractor for the work has been confirmed as Van Oord UK Ltd with support from subsidiary Mackley Civil
Engineering.
Van Oord is a family-owned company with over 150 years of experience. As an international marine contractor, the
company has provided a wide range of innovative flood management solutions for organisations across the globe.The
project will be managed on behalf of the council by global professional services business, Turner & Townsend, with
support from the Principal Designer Royal Haskoning DHV.
Preparatory works will start this month, with construction beginning in mid-March. The Scottish Government will
contribute 80% towards the overall costs with the Council meeting the rest. The offshore breakwaters will be constructed
in autumn and winter 2023 and sheltered water created by the scheme will allow the construction of a marina, which is
an Ayrshire Growth Deal project.The marina proposals are currently being developed and the intention is that the marina
construction will follow on shortly after the completion of the flood protection scheme. Councillor Scott Davidson, cabinet
member for place, said: “We are delighted to confirm the appointment of Van Oord, with support from a range of
partners, as we progress with our flood protection plans for Millport.
“The Millport Flood Protection scheme is an important one and will further protect properties and land on the islands. It is
also important in an economic sense as it will allow us to pursue our ambitious plans for the new marina.” The community
will also be given the opportunity to communicate with the contractor about how the works will be carried out and the
impact the works will have on local people.”Paul Hesk, managing director of Van Oord UK, added: “I am delighted that
North Ayrshire Council has entrusted Van Oord with the delivery of its critical coastal protection works at Millport. We
pride ourselves on working collaboratively with clients in many different countries in their battle against flooding. Our
project team is looking forward to working closely with North Ayrshire Council, the local community, and other
stakeholders, in order to reduce flood risk at Millport.” Steven Jackson, director at Turner & Townsend, said: “It’s a
pleasure to be working alongside North Ayrshire Council and other key partners on The Millport Flood Protection scheme;
a scheme which will not only protect the homes and lives of the local community but help drive local economy by enabling
plans for a brand new marina. “A large part of our consultancy work across Scotland is focused on flood defence and
protection. With the team’s breadth of knowledge and expertise, we look forward to supporting this project and taking it
to the next milestone.”
Van Oord’s CSD ATHENA navigating the Oude Maas near Spijkenisse, heading for Teesside (GB) Photo : Anko Staas ©
Four tugs delivered for Svitzer LNG terminal support

contract
by Martyn Wingrove
Cheoy Lee Shipyards has delivered four 29-m escort tugs to Svitzer to support LNG carriers unloading at the Batangas Bay
terminal run by FGEN LNG Corp in the Phillipines
Hin Lee Shipyard built the vessels to Robert Allan Ltd’s RAstar design with 75 tonnes of bollard pull, an overall length of
29 m and a beam of 13 m. SVITZER APLAYA was the first completed and mobilised to the LNG import terminal and
was followed by sister vessels SVITZER SANTA CLARA, SVITZER KARSADA and SVITZER BOLBOK. According to
automatic identification system data, all four are sailing under the flag of St Vincent and the Grenadines in Batangas Bay,
Philippines. These tugboats have Ibercisa escort winches, Furuno radar and a FiFi1 class fire-fighting system, with two

monitors supplied by Fire Fighting Systems. Svitzer ordered four new tugs for operations at the terminal in 2021 after it
gained a 10-year contract from FGEN LNG, a subsidiary of First Gen Corp.In October 2022, Choey Lee sent 24-m,
RAmparts 2400W design tugboat PSA Tallan, for sea trials, including using its FiFi1 fire-fighting system, before its delivery
to PSA Marine and transit to operate in Peru. According to MarineTraffic AIS, this 264-gt tug arrived in Callao, near Lima,
Peru 19 January 2023. Source : Riviera Maritime media
Trade through the Port of London reached its highest

level in more than two decades last year
The NAOS outbound for Rouen from R.M.C Dagenham Photo : Peter Hollands (c)
Trade through the Port of London reached its highest level in more than two decades last year, with 54.9 million tonnes
handled. Throughput was up by 6%, from the 51.8 million tonnes handled in 2021. Almost half the trade was in
containers and unitised cargo, which was by up 4% to 24.2 million tonnes. Aggregates/cement volumes fell by 5% to
12.4 million tonnes, as construction slowed. The largest increase was in oil products, up by 27% to 11.7 million tonnes
with travel returning to more normal levels, post pandemic lockdowns.
The TOREADOR built 2008 seen on Tilbury Ro Ro 08/09/2022 after arriving from New York
Photo : David Berg http://ukshippinglog.blogspot.co.uk/ (c)
Long term growth in the port is expected to continue, with investment at terminals along the Thames. Work is underway
on the £300 million development of the Berth 4 at DP World London Gateway Port.
TT Club supports NaVCIS to help combat freight

crime
The National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS) is a police unit with a freight team that collates, analyses and
disseminates Road Freight Crime information across England and Wales. The unit has been recently tasked by the UK
Government’s Home Office with delivering a Problem Profile on freight crime. TT Club is supporting NaVCIS Freight and
its report with the aim of obtaining increased public funding to address the situation.
The ten-thousand-word report entitled ‘Profile of HGV, Freight & Cargo crime across England & Wales 2022’ (Freight
Crime) now completed, is extensive in detailing a range of aspects from types of crime to varied methodologies and from

locational analysis to direct and indirect costs to cargo owners and the economy overall. It also has an number of
recommendations on how such crimes can be combatted.
The report and other NaVCIS Freight analysis estimated the value of losses across England and Wales in 2022 amounted
to £66.6 million. There were 4,995 HGV and cargo crime notifications received last year (with data on reports still coming
in) and NaVCIS Freight participated in 284 arrests, supporting a further 43 crime operations involving this type of crime.
The unit’s work has in part been responsible for the reduction in the indirect cost to the national economy from an
estimated £700 million in 2019 to £428 million in 2021. “This is still an alarmingly high level of loss despite the excellent
work of the NaVCIS unit,” says Mike Yarwood, Managing Director, Loss Prevention at freight transport insurance specialist
TT Club. “Recognition by the UK Government of the need for action to combat such crime is welcomed and we are
hopeful that the NaVCIS Freight Crime problem profile will instil some urgency into such action and elicit financial support.
In the meantime, the unit relies entirely on funding from industry including the insurance community. TT urges entities
that don’t yet support NaVCIS Freight to proffer their support as we do ourselves.”
Key conclusions outlined in the Freight Crime report are:
· Freight crime is committed by Organised Crime Groups (OCGs), prepared to travel hundreds of miles; highly
skilled, determined and mobile criminals, aware of police tactics.
· This is a low risk and high reward crime, regrettably low on police priorities due to available resources.
· Supply sector under intense pressure from effects of crime, which causes disruption and delay, impacting the
viability of companies, retention of staff, and investment in the UK.
· Lack of a central crime category or tag means crime largely hidden, lenient criminal justice outcomes following
prosecutions and low priority for action by government.
· Lack of investment in infrastructure, particularly in improvement of parking security standards, to be sufficient to
deter criminals.
· Direct public health risk may arise from stolen medicines and food stuffs.
“Our report contains wide-ranging recommendations in order to rectify, or at least reduce the effects of what we believe
is a damaging situation at all levels – to individuals, consumers, retail and manufacturing sectors, logistics and transport
companies, insurers and the national economy as a whole. We have put forward this advice to Government by way of
this report,” DCI Brett Mallon, Head of unit at NaVCIS . “Investment in, and legislation surrounding secure parking is not
the least of these. There are law enforcement and policing reforms regarding freight crime that are also urgently required
and, of course through the recognition of the seriousness of the issue, a significant increase in resources as well.”
A recent example of NaVCIS’ effectiveness in combatting these crimes and bringing the perpetrators to justice is provided
by Operation Luminary involving eighteen months work as a result of which three criminals were jailed for a range of
offences related to the theft of lorries and trailers containing cargo to the value of over a million pounds.* The methods
used were sophisticated and included the use of advanced technology such as scanners, key cloning equipment and
tracker radios to trace vehicles and block communication signals. With NaVCIS’ help further successful prosecutions are
anticipated surrounding serious freight offences across the country.
For its part TT Club will continue to support the work of NaVCIS Freight, participating in information sharing, investment
and publicising the excellent work of the unit. “Policing authorities and central Government must be brought to
understand the extent of both the direct and consequential losses sustained as a result of this less recognised trend in
freight crime,” concludes Yarwood.” Source : TTclub
The NI launches a navigational survey into shipping

traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
As one of the most important strategic maritime passages in the world, linking the Indian and Pacific Oceans, the Straits
of Malacca and Singapore are already carrying more than 100,000 vessel movements per year. That number is certain to
increase in the future with the rapid economic growth in Asia and the development of ports along the Straits. The Nautical
Institute (NI) survey will gather data that can be used to improve safety for ships and mariners operating in the region.
Launched by The NI’s Singapore Branch, the survey sets out to identify the heavy demands facing ships’ crew as they
negotiate the busy Straits, with particular emphasis on entering and leaving the port of Singapore. The survey also invites
respondents to share their views on how the situation could be improved.
Capt Yves Vandenborn FNI, Honorary President of the Singapore Branch of The Nautical Institute, said: “The NI is
constantly striving to improve safety for shipping around the world, particularly in regions where the challenges are
greatest. There has already been a marked increase in shipping movements in the STRAITREP Sector 7 and it is
anticipated that this will increase in coming years. Furthermore, the vessels transiting the Straits are becoming larger and
faster adding to the challenges faced by crew. “We are seeking feedback from the shipping community in order to
enhance navigational safety in this region which supports the bulk of maritime trade between Europe and Pacific Asia.”

The Nautical Institute would like to hear from navigating officers with actual and recent experience navigating in the
Straits of Malacca and Singapore. The survey is online and only takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. The survey
can be completed by clicking here or visiting: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/STRAITREP_7.
The SOUTHERN STAR alongside is alongside in PNG and the team is fired up for the new job. Safe sailing all for the
project ahead.As the region's leading Diving and Survey company the Shelf Subsea Group has had busy start to the year
with five diving operations underway in four countries and several survey projects from the Middle East to the pacific
region.The secret sauce? Providing a service with dedicated vessels, ROVs, Diving systems, Survey personnel and
equipment, Hyperbaric Rescue Facilities, project management and engineering teams.
DEME, Jan De Nul: Oosterweel project enters next

phase
by Eldin Ganic

The Oosterweel infrastructure project is entering the next phase, DEME Group announced. The official starting signal was
given for the construction of the eight tunnel elements for the Scheldt Tunnel, which will be built in a dedicated drydock
in Zeebrugge. Once the tunnel elements are ready, the dock will be filled with water so they start to float. The tunnel
elements will then be towed to Antwerp via the North Sea and Westerschelde.The Flemish Minister of Mobility and Public
Works, Lydia Peeters, launched the construction work during a press event this week, hosted by project developer Lantis,
and attended by Dirk De fauw, Mayor of Brugge, Port Alderwoman Annick De Ridder and representatives from the
consortium, including BESIX, Jan De Nul Group and STADSBADER NV. Known as the jewel in the crown of this crucial
infrastructure project, the Scheldt tunnel will be the most important connecting element in the Oosterweel link and closes
the Antwerp Ring Road on the north side.The tunnel has a total length of 1,800m and will be built according to the
‘immersed tube’ method.Eight tunnel elements of approximately 60,000 tonnes each will be built in the inner port of
Zeebrugge and then towed to Antwerp via the North Sea and the Western Scheldt, where they will be immersed in a pre-
dredged trench in the River Scheldt.This technique, in which gravity and the upward force of water are constantly
competing with each other, is one of the most ingenious building methods in concrete and hydraulic construction. Source
: Dredging Today
What does "offshore" mean to FAIRPLAY?

First of all, with the integration of Bugsier Reederei into the structures of FAIRPLAY TOWAGE Group, offshore jobs play an
even more significant role to us. We endeavor to ensure that this process goes as seamlessly as possible from our
customers' perspective.
Where is "offshore" for FAIRPLAY?

You can see our tugs operating in various geographical locations, mainly in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. Every now
and then, we visit the Mediterranean and the Black Sea as well and could also work overseas for long-term employments.
What are the essential tasks in the offshore sector for Fairplay?
Oil rigs provide us with most of our offshore jobs, but we can also see the rise of the offshore wind sector. Most of the
time, we provide assisting tugs for various rig towages from A to B. In the Baltic, we are involved in ship-to-ship
operations and rig positioning jobs. Moreover, we are ready to tow almost any kind of floating object, with or without own
propulsion.
The keel section of a cruiser vessel (a very big one, indeed) needs to be delivered from Poland to France in less than 14
days? No problem for FAIRPLAY A vessel in distress or in need of emergency towage and possible salvage? We are on

duty 24/7, always ready to respond and help even in the worst possible weather conditions (yes – vessels usually break
down on weekends, at nighttime, and during heavy storms)!
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What makes the offshore sector special?
Our tugs and their crews can be deployed anywhere, and we need to provide them with the right tools and information,
so they can carry on with their duties. Moreover, each job is different in this business and requires tailored solutions and
out-of-the-box thinking. Large-scale projects can keep the adrenaline level high for everyone involved, but we all enjoy
the thrill of a complex and challenging assignment!
Allseas picked to play ‘key role’ in North Sea gas

development
by Melisa Cavcic
Offshore contractor Allseas has been hired by ONE-Dyas, a Dutch E&P company, to provide its offshore engineering
expertise for a gas field development in the Dutch sector of the North Sea.
Allseas reported last week that it will play “a key role in the largest Dutch investment in a natural gas development in the
last 15 years,” thanks to a new deal with ONE-Dyas for the N05A gas field development in the Dutch North Sea. Following
the final permits for the development of the N05-A gas field from 3 June 2022, ONE-Dyas, together with partners EBN
and Hansa Hydrocarbons, made a final investment decision in September 2022 for the development of this field, revealing
an investment of more than EUR 500 million (about $482 million).A few months later, HSM Offshore won a contract to
build the N05-A gas production platform, which will run entirely on renewable energy from the nearby Riffgat offshore
wind farm in the German North Sea.
Allseas explained that this project will utilise its pipelay expertise to meet the tight timeframe, as the first natural gas from
the N05-A platform is expected to be delivered to Dutch and German households by the end of 2024.
With natural gas being considered one of the mainstays of global energy and a critical component in a stable transition
from fossil fuels to cleaner energy to reduce CO2 emissions and improve air quality, Allseas outlined that its first vessel,
Lorelay, will execute the pipeline installation and burial scope, “36 years after her North Sea debut. In that time, she’s laid
9,000 kilometres of pipe – half in the North Sea.”
With the production hub expected to be powered by offshore wind, this project aims to accelerate the production of
reliable Dutch energy in the North Sea, underlined Allseas, while adding that this makes the project “the cleanest gas
production development in the North Sea.”
Pieter Heerema, Allseas’ President, remarked: “It’s great to be involved in an energy project with such strategic
importance for the Netherlands. With the installation of this pipeline, Allseas contributes to the still growing need for safe,
reliable and affordable energy supply in the Netherlands. We’re always happy to work in Dutch waters with Dutch
parties!”
The N05-A project is part of the so-called GEMS area, an area approximately 20 to 100 kilometres north of the Ems
estuary. The expected volume to be produced from the N05-A field and surrounding prospects is 4.5 to 13 billion Nm3.
Regarding Allseas’ recent activities, it is worth noting that the firm secured a contract in December 2022 with Aker BP for
the delivery of offshore transport and installation (T&I) services for a new processing platform topsides facility. Source :
offshore-energy.biz

Cargo ship sinks between South Korea and Japan

South Korean and Japanese coast guards were searching for crew members of a cargo ship that sank early Wednesday in
waters between South Korea and Japan, South Korean officials said Wednesday, according to AP. Ships searching have
picked up at least 14 of the 22 crew members from a cargo ship that sank early Wednesday. South Korean officials said
nine of them remain unconscious, but they did not immediately confirm any deaths. They said the crew members would
be airlifted to Japan for treatment. South Korean and Japanese coast guard vessels and aircraft as well as two commercial
cargo ships were continuing to search for the eight missing crew members but the efforts were being slowed by strong
winds and waves, South Korean officials said.The Japanese coast guard confirmed the rescue of at least 13 crew
members and said five of them – all Chinese nationals – were still alive.
The 6,551-ton JIN TIAN sank about three and a half hours after it sent a distress call at around 11:15 p.m. Tuesday in
Japan’s exclusive economic zone, Japanese coast guard spokesperson Shinya Kitahara said.
The vessel, which was Hong Kong registered and carrying lumber, sank about 160 kilometers (100 miles) southwest of
Nagasaki, Japan, and about 150 kilometers (93 miles) south of South Korea’s Jeju island. The captain last communicated
with the coast guard through a satellite phone around 2:41 a.m., saying crew members would abandon the ship, minutes
before it sank, Jeju island coast guard officials said.Six crew members were picked up by South Korean coast guard
vessels, while a cargo ship picked up five and Japanese aircraft picked up three, according to Jeju’s coast guard.
According to South Korean and Japanese officials, 14 crew members are Chinese and eight are from Myanmar. According
to maritime transport websites, the vessel left Malaysia’s Port Klang on Dec. 3 and was headed for South Korea’s Incheon
port.The ship is owned by Long Bright Shipping Limited, a Hong Kong-registered company that is a subsidiary of
Shenzhen Shekou Shipping Transportation Co., Ltd., according to a July 2022 filing made by the parent company to
China’s National Equities Exchange and Quotations. The filing says the JIN TIAN was used as collateral for a loan that
was later repaid.Calls to a number listed for Shenzhen Shekou Shipping Transportation in mainland China went
unanswered on Wednesday during the weeklong Lunar New Year holiday.
South Korean officials didn’t immediately say whether the nine who were unconscious were likely to survive their injuries
if they weren’t already dead. They said the five other crew members who were rescued were either conscious when found
or regained consciousness after being rescued. Kitahara said the cause of the ship’s sinking was not immediately known
and there were no signs that it collided with another vessel. He said the arrivals of Japanese patrol boats and aircraft
were delayed by difficult weather following the sinking. Officials at Jeju’s coast guard say a strong wind warning was
issued for the area earlier on Wednesday but was later lifted. Winds were blowing at around 16 meters (yards) per
second in the area as of 7 a.m., creating waves that were 3 to 4 meters (yards) high. The Japanese coast guard said the
water in the area remained rough and its temperature was around 14 degrees Celsius.
Maersk and MSC to discontinue 2M alliance in 2025

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and Maersk A/S, an entity under A.P. Moller - Maersk, have mutually agreed
to terminate, effective in January 2025, the present 2M alliance.
In a joint statement, CEO Vincent Clerc of A. P. Moller - Maersk, and CEO Soren Toft of MSC say: “MSC and Maersk
recognize that much has changed since the two companies signed the 10-year agreement in 2015. Discontinuing the 2M
alliance paves the way for both companies to continue to pursue their individual strategies. We have very much
appreciated the partnership and look forward to a continued strong collaboration throughout the remainder of the
agreement period. We remain fully committed to delivering on the 2M alliance’s services to customers of MSC and
Maersk.” Today’s announcement has no immediate impact on the services provided to customers using the 2M trades.

Each company’s customer teams will communicate with their respective clients to support during, and beyond, the phase-
out of the 2M alliance.2M is a container shipping line vessel sharing agreement (VSA). It was introduced in 2015 by
Maersk and MSC with the aim of ensuring competitive and cost-efficient operations on the Asia-Europe, Transatlantic and
Transpacific trades. The 2M agreement has a minimum term of 10 years with a 2-year notice period of termination.
Shipping company Veteran-Mortrans to have its financial
and economic activities examined under court decision
Veteran-Mortrans says this decision threatens the existence of the shipping industry
On 12 January 2023, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Court of the Kamchatka Territory satisfied the claim of Kamchatka
Transport Prosecutor’s Office to oblige shipping company Veteran-Mortrans LLC obtain the state environmental approval
of its financial and economic activities in internal sea waters and territorial sea of the Russian Federation. According to the
court decision (IAA PortNews has obtained a copy of it), the approval is to be obtained by 30 January 2023. The activities
to be approved include handling of oil products involving operation of sea-going vessels Alisa and Hermes in the water
area of the Kamchatka Territory. The company’s license for loading/unloading of dangerous goods is valid from 16
September 2013.
The claim was supported by the Far East Department of Rosprirodnadzor.
The claim of the Transport Prosecutor's Office and Rosprirodnadzor is based on the norm described by Article 34 of the
Federal Law dated July 31, 1998 (155-FZ) “On internal sea waters, the territorial sea and the adjacent zone of the Russian
Federation” and demanding “all types of economic and other activities in internal sea waters and the territorial to be
carried out only if there is a positive conclusion of the state environmental review conducted at the expense of the user of
the natural resources of internal sea waters and the territorial sea.”
Veteran-Mortrans considers the requirement to be unnecessary, since the shipping company is not a recipient of natural
resources. The company complies with the applicable transport legislation and requirements on handling of dangerous
goods. The Company has an approved Oil and Oil Product Spill Prevention and Response Plan (OSP Plan) for its oil tanker
fleet and emergency oil pollution emergency plans developed and approved by Russian Maritime Register of Shipping for
each ship in operation - Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan/SOPEP foreseen by the International Convention for the
Prevention of Pollution from Ships, MARPOL 73/78). An important additional measure aimed at preventing and response
to oil spills is compulsory insurance of shipowners' liability for damage caused to the environment and third parties, the
company notes. “The reasons for this court decision in favor of the Transport Prosecutor's Office lie in the incorrect
interpretation of the shipping process itself. A vessel on the water surface is not a "recipient of natural resources on a fee
basis" which is confirmed by Article 11 of the Water Code,” comments the representative of Veteran-Mortrans adding that
this decision threatens the existence of the shipping industry. “None of the shipping companies of Kamchatka have
succeeded in obtaining of the environmental approval from Rosprirodnadzor yet,” said the company representative adding
that the court decision is unenforceable. Veteran-Mortrans has been operating in the Far East for about two decades. It
successfully implements the state defence order and participates in the Northern Deliveery programme. Source :
portnews
Baltic Eagle Offshore Substation Ready, Installation

Scheduled After SSCV Thialf Completes Arcadis Ost 1
Work
by Adrijana Buljan

The offshore substation for Iberdrola’s offshore wind farm Baltic Eagle, being built in the German sector of the Baltic Sea,
has been completed. The substation will sail out to the project site, located northeast of the island of Rügen, after the
installation vessel THIALF completes its work on the Arcadis Ost 1 project. Once installed, the offshore substation (OSS)
will collect the electricity produced by the 476 MW offshore wind farm, which will connect to the onshore transmission
grid in Lubmin. The topside consists of a closed multi-storey module of 5 decks with a total estimated net weight of
around 4,250 tonnes. The topside, which contains all the electrical components, will be supported by a four-legged steel
jacket foundation weighing approximately 2,900 tonnes.
Iberdrola is cooperating on the construction, installation, and commissioning of the offshore substation for the Baltic Eagle
wind farm with the German transmission system operator (TSO) 50Hertz, under an agreement signed back in 2021. After
signing the agreement with 50Hertz, the developer awarded contracts for the offshore substation to the joint venture
between Iemants (a Smulders subsidiary) and ENGIE Fabricom (now Equans) responsible for the manufacturing of all
structural elements of the substation, Siemens Energy, responsible for the delivery of all main electrical equipment for the
low-voltage part of the OSS, and Heerema Marine Contractors, for the transport and installation of the substation at the
Baltic Eagle site.For the installation of the OSS, Heerema Marine Contractors will deploy its crane vessel THIALF, world’s
second-largest semi-submersible crane vessel (SSCV), which entered the Baltic Sea in October 2022 after undergoing
modifications to be able to pass under the Storebaelt Bridge, known as the “gate to the Baltic Sea”. Source :
offshorewind.biz
After fresh incident with China Coast Guard, DFA

asserts Ayungin part of Philippines
By : Kaycee Valmonte - Philstar.com
The Department of Foreign Affairs maintained that Ayungin Shoal is part of the exclusive economic zone and continental
shelf of the Philippines, therefore giving Filipino fishermen the right to “take whatever they are due” while in the area.
This comes after the Philippine Coast Guard reported that a Chinese Coast Guard vessel (CCGV) drove away a Filipino
fishing boat while in the area on January 9, just days after President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. went on a state
visit to China from January 3 to 5.
“The department awaits the official reports from the military and our law enforcement agencies on the CCG’s actions to
force Filipino fishermen in Ayungin Shoal to leave the area. The reports will serve as basis for diplomatic action on the
incident,” the DFA said. The department added that the Philippines is “entitled to exercise sovereign rights and jurisdiction
in the area, without any intervention from another country,” citing domestic and international law, particularly the United
Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the 2016 Hague ruling that China continues to ignore.
Ayungin Shoal incident
Over the weekend, the PCG said it is investigating the January 9 Ayungin shoal incident after Filipino fishing boat KEN-
KEN boat captain Lito Al-os reported that CCGV 5204 drove them away while they were fishing in the vicinity waters.
The Chinese vessel maneuvered at around 800 yards and deployed a rigid hull inflatable boat, with personnel aboard
gesturing the Filipinos to leave. The Chinese vessel “continued to shadow” until Boxall Reef. The PCG said it immediately
deployed additional coast guard vessels to strengthen its presence in the West Philippine Sea. The Philippines’ permanent
presence on Ayungin shoal was established in 1996, with BRP SIERRA MADRE. Marcos, in a roundtable with Philippine
media, admitted that what is needed are actions from the Chinese government, noting that the PCG only stay within

Philippine waters. “Let me clarify what we talked about with President Xi. It was very simple. I said we have to raise this
level of discourse between the Philippines and China,” the president added. He also noted that they already have a
bilateral group working on South China Sea issues and he has already proposed to elevate the group to a higher level.
“I said, let’s bring it to a ministerial level and I will ask my foreign secretary to be part of it. I will ask my ambassador to
China to be part of it and I guarantee you that if there is any decision that needs to be made, either of those gentlemen
can pick up the telephone and talk to me, and within five minutes we will have a decision,” Marcos added partly in
Filipino.In a separate statement, fisherfolk group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas
(PAMALAKAYA) has urged the National Task Force - West Philippine Sea to file a protest after the harassment of Chinese
Coast Guard. “The video filmed by the fishermen is enough to prove that Chinese presence in the area and the
intimidation of the Chinese Coast Guard of Filipinos in our own waters are still prevalent. This can be used as a strong
basis for the Philippines to file a diplomatic protest against the Chinese government,” PAMALAKAYA National Chairperson
Fernando Hicap said in a statement over the weekend.
CASUALTY REPORTING
Container ship ANIL capsized and sank in Asaloyeh port, Iran, on Jan 24, during cargo operation. The ship is resting
portside on bottom, alongside pier. A number of containers fell into water, and are afloat in harbor. 12 crew are safe. Last
AIS pos received at 0730 UTC Jan 24. ANIL arrived at Asaloyeh from Bandar Abbas.

NAVY NEWS
Two tugboats attached to a submarine flotilla with the navy under the PLA Northern Theater Command help a submarine
to dock at a port during a combat exercise in January. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by Wu Haodong)
PT Pal Successfully Delivers The Second Hospital Ship

To The Indonesian Navy
PT PAL Indonesia has delivered the second Sudirohusodo-class hospital vessel, KRI dr RADJIMAN WEDYODINING
RAT (992), to Indonesia’s Navy. The most recent milestone comes with the fulfilment of KRI dr RADJIMAN
WEDYODINING RAT (992)’s development procedure with a set of eligibility tests and trials, including sea and harbour
acceptance trials. Per a tweet published by the firm, the delivery of the new vessel was accepted by Muhammad Ali, the
Indonesian Navy’s chief of naval staff, from the CEO of PT Pal, Kaharuddin Djenod, on 19 January.
Muhammad Ali mentioned that the BR’s vessel has a high-benefit value, particularly regarding military operations other
than social care services and war in health services. Equivalent to a ‘Type C Plus hospital’, the new vessel offers a room
for treatment, radiology, isolation, emergency, an ICU, laboratories, operating rooms, blood banks, and other hospital
facilitiesThe dr Radjiman Wedyodiningrat-992 measures 124m in length. It boasts two ambulance boats, two Landing
Craft Vehicle Personnel, and a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat.Through a media release, Djenod mentioned that the construction

of the second BRS vessel has currently hit 100%.The vessel’s whole construction (platform) has been completed, and its
propulsion system has been installed with several advanced medical devices in it.The BR’s vessel has met the parameters
of success by achieving the maximum speed when the complete load condition is an average of 18.3k crossing the target
of 18k and even touching a rate of about 19.7k .KRI dr WAHIDIN SUDIROHUSODO-991, the lead Sudirohusodo-
class vessel, was reportedly handed over to the Navy in January 2022. Reference: Naval Technology, Naval News
SHIPYARD NEWS
The 4th unit of the Edge class the CELEBRITY ASCENT under construction in St.Nazaire, de Celebrity Ascent
iatChantiers de l'Atlantique. The vesse lis 20 mtr longer then the first 2 units and is measuring 140.600 Grt with a length
of 327 mtr anf 39 mtr width the construction started in December 2021 and the vessel is due for delivery end 2023
Photo : Wouter van der Veen ©
Chinese tug builder has hectic start to 2023

Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyards had a busy few months with multiple tug launches and deliveries
The Jiangsu province shipyard idelivered four azimuth stern drive (ASD) tugboats to Lianyungang Xuwei Port Investment
Group January 2023. XU WEI GANG XIAO 3 and XU WEI GANG XIAO 4 have an overall length of 37 m, beam of 11
m and hull depth of 5 m. Their 3,824 kW of propulsion power generates 67 tonnes of bollard pull ahead, a pull of 61
tonnes astern and a speed of 13 knots. XU WEI GANG XIAO 7 and XU WEI GANG XIAO 8 are 41-m ASD tugs with

4,780 kW of power, a beam of 11 m and a depth of 5 m, with bollard pull ahead of 81 tonnes, astern of 73 tonnes and
speed of 13 knots.
On the same day, Jiangsu Zhenjiang delivered one of its most powerful ASD tugs built to date. Jiangsu Bohang Shipping
Co welcomed BO QIANG TUO 8 with 5,360 kW of power to its fleet. This 45-m vessel has a beam of 13 m, a depth of 6
m, a speed of 13 knots and a bollard pull ahead of 91 tonnes and astern of 77 tonnes.
Through January, Zhenjiang Shipyard launched ASD tugboats for Fujian Port, Tangshan Port Caofeidian Tug Co, Suzhou
Ming Shipping Service Co and another for Lianyungang Xuwei Port. In December 2022, Jiangsu Zhenjiang completed
China’s first ASD tugboat with hybrid propulsion and smart systems. QING GANG TUO 1 was delivered to Qingdao Port,
passing a milestone in Chinese shipbuilding. This 39-m vessel is the first tugboat to have intelligent systems and lithium-
ion (Li) batteries on board for electric propulsion and to augment diesel power during towage operations.
Its two main diesel engines, each with 1,912 kW of power and batteries with 2,760 kWh capacity, drive two 600-kW
electric motors. When the diesel engines are engaged, QING GANG TUO 1has bollard pull ahead of 61 tonnes and
astern of 58 tonnes. When using just the batteries and electric motors, bollard pull ahead is 25 tonnes and astern is 23
tonnes.This tug has a beam of 11 m, a depth of 5 m and maximum speed of 11 knots. It can transit for 2.5 hours on
batteries alone at a speed of 10 knots. The Li batteries can be charged fully in around 2.5 hours using shore power and
can be charged by the diesel engines. QING GANG TUO 1is one of the first to have China Classification Society (CCS)
notations i-Ship (N, M, E, I) for autonomous machinery spaces, remote monitoring and intelligent navigation. SOURCE :
Riviera Maritime Media
AL FULK LAUNCHED IN PALERMO
The launching ceremony of the Landing Platform Dock AL FULK L 141 took place at Fincantieri The ship, entirely built in
the Palermo shipyard, touched the water for the first time through the iconic backwards slid on the slipway.
Approximately 143 meters long and 21.5 meters wide, the ship will be able to accommodate about 550 people on board
and will be able to provide extremely efficient land-air-sea connections This order confirms the Group's commitment both
to foreign markets-with major programs under development-and to boosting the sicilian yard, one of the most important
shipbuilding pole in the Mediterranean.
Novikombank to provide USC and Yantar shipyard

with a loan worth RUB 7.6 billion
The resources will be used for construction of civil vessels and warships
Novikombank, basic bank of Rostec intensifies its support of shipbuilding projects. The bank has provided a loan of RUB
7.6 billion to United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) and Baltic Shipyard ‘Yantar’. According to the bank’s press center the
value of the loan agreement with USC is RUB 2 billion, with Yantar – RUB 5.6 billion. The resources will be used for
construction of civil vessels and warships.
The bank has been in cooperation with USC from 2012. Thanks to efficient combination of bank loans and state support
measures USC obtains resources for implementation of its obligations in time and with high quality. In the framework of
its cooperation with the shipbuilding industry Novikombank provides finances for construction of icebreakers, special civil
ships, maritime equipment for offshore projects and manufacture of export products. Novikombank is among 20 largest
banks of Russia. Its priority is to support domestic industries.

Kaliningrad-based Baltic Shipbuilding Plant “Yantar” (Yantar Shipyard) was founded on July 8, 1945 on the basis of a
Koenigsberg unit of German’s Schichau Werft. Yantar Shipyard specializes in building and repair of warships and civil
boats. Throughout the years the Shipyard has built 160 warships and more than 500 merchant vessels. The Russian
Government holds majority stake in the shipbuilding firm through Western Center of Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of state-
owned United Shipbuilding Corporation.United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC OJSC) is the largest shipbuilding company in
Russia. It was set up in 2007 with 100% federal ownership. The holding comprises about 40 companies and organizations
(major shipbuilding and shiprepairing companies as well as leading design bureaus). Currently, USC consolidates about
80% of the domestic shipbuilding complex. The Russian market is the main focus of the state corporation though it also
exports its products to 20 countries worldwide. Source : PortNews
ROUTE, PORTS & SERVICES
Alfa Laval introduces the marine industry’s first

biofuel-ready separators
Biofuels are a current and accessible fuel option that can help marine customers decarbonize. Yet while biofuels reduce
CO2 footprint, they also pose new operational challenges. Alfa Laval is first in the market to address them with biofuel-
optimized separators and separator upgrades.
Assured compatibility with prominent biofuels
Biofuels like HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and FAME (fatty acid methyl ester) can be used by diesel engines without
major engine modifications. They can be a carbon-neutral alternative if produced from the right biomass, but they must
still be cleaned effectively to prevent performance issues and expensive engine wear. In a marine industry first, Alfa Laval
high-speed separators are now compatible with HVO (EN15940) and with FAME (EN14214 or ASTM D6751) blends
comprising residual fuel and/or distillate.
“We are proud to support our customers’ decarbonization journey, no matter which fuel path they take,” says Markus
Hoffmann, Global Sales Manager, Marine Separation & Heat Transfer Equipment, Alfa Laval. “Biofuels will be the choice
for many marine vessels, but customers must be certain that their equipment is prepared for them. With biofuel-ready
separators and cost-efficient biofuel upgrades, Alfa Laval can provide that certainty.”
Prepared for biofuel complexity
Biofuels are already in widespread use, and ISO is looking to incorporate them into the 2024 revision of ISO 8217.
Nevertheless, they can be prepared in various ways and differ widely in their characteristics – both from conventional
fuels and from each other. Because of differences in density, moisture absorption and more, they demand additional care
when it comes to fuel storage and treatment.To ensure optimal biofuel separation, Alfa Laval has modified both internal
bowl components and the separator software. This makes setting up for HVO, FAME blends or conventional fuels a simple
parameter change. Incorporated into new Alfa Laval separators for purchase, the developments are also available as
upgrades for existing separators. Alfa Laval is first in the market to address them with biofuel-optimized separators and
separator upgrades “Optimizing for biofuels is nothing that occurs overnight,” says Hoffmann. “Our biofuel-ready
separators build on deep fuel insights, extensive research at the Alfa Laval Test & Training Centre and long cooperation
with ISO and CIMAC. As biofuels continue to evolve, customers can count on Alfa Laval for efficient engine protection,
just as they have with conventional marine fuels.” Source: Alfa Laval

Maersk's extra insurance offer for boxes just 'another

money-spinner'
By Mike Wackett
Maersk has rolled out a new insurance product for its liner shippers that provides cover for container cleaning expenses,
as well as offering protection against damage.
“One in three containers globally sustain damage or require a clean-up, leading to avoidable delays and costs for
shippers,” claims Maersk. Maersk is promoting a two-tier level of insurance cover with a Container Protect Essential (CPE)
policy, offering “limited coverage for container damage and cleaning costs”, and the more expensive Container Protect
Unlimited (CPU). providing “unlimited coverage for container damage and cleaning costs, across all commodities”.
However, a straw poll of The Loadstar’s contacts this morning showed shippers were not convinced of the need for the
additional cover because most major damage to containers occurs during ship-to-quay discharge and loading or onboard
the vessel.Reactions ranged from “another money-spinner for Maersk”, to “its a clever way to cut down on the billing for
damage repair”. Several contacts queried Maersk’s “one in three” claim of containers damaged or requiring a significant
clean, which the carrier extracted from its global equipment report. “It depends on what you mean by damaged,” said
one contact. “I think it’s much lower than a third, unless you include all the minor dents and scratches that are normal
wear and tear for a box.” Moreover, it is often difficult to establish where minor damage to a container (such as “dented
and scratched”) has occurred, as inspections in the intermodal chain can be limited to a brief visual check by a truck
driver in the middle of the night.However, when the container is returned to the depot, charges are normally incurred for
“sweep-outs” and for removing hazardous labels. Depending on their authority, depots may decide a repair is necessary,
and would have the latitude to carry out the repair up to a certain cost level, whereafter the carrier’s surveyor would need
to approve work. At first glance, the price for Maersk’s CPE or CPU insurance across its network appears quite random.
Vespucci Maritime CEO Lars Jensen identified inconsistencies in the countries where the extra insurance is being offered.
“In Poland, the (CPU) insurance premium is $170, but you are only covered up to $300,” noted the analyst, who added
that Maersk’s local site was showing a container cleaning fee of just €25, suggesting taking out the insurance might be
expensive in comparison.No doubt Maersk will need to iron out anomalies in its pricing as they push the product and it
definitely needs to be available online, which at the moment it is not. It is currently only available within contracts, or to
add to spot business – “you can reach out to your Maersk sales representative”, it says. Meanwhile, another contact
suggested it was the wrong time to launch the product. “It might have been more successful last year when Maersk had
the whip hand, but now shippers are back in the driving seat and it will be difficult to bill them for extra container fees
anyway,” said the contact. Source : The Loadstar
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Nigeria's President commissions ‘West Africa’s
deepest sea port’ in Lagos - The Africa Report
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday officially commissioned the Lekki Deep Sea Port, Nigeria's biggest -- and one of
Africa's largest -- deep sea ports in Lagos, according to The Africa Report. The Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise Limited (LPLEL)
is the Special Purpose Vehicle that was awarded the concession agreement for the development and operations of the
deep sea port by the Nigerian Ports Authority. LPLEL was created to develop, build, and operate a standard use
multipurpose port that sub-concessioned the container terminal operations to Lekki Freeport Terminal, a subsidiary of
CMA-CGM.Phase One of the multipurpose port covers an area of 50 hectares, with two container berths and a total
capacity of 1.2 million TEUs annually. Upon completion of the final phase, the port will have three container berths, one
dry bulk berth, and three liquid berths, the operators say. Du Ruogang, the chief executive officer of Lekki Ports
Enterprise, said the operators are “working tirelessly” to ensure port operations begin “in the next few months”. The
approach channel of the seaport measures about 11km long and 16.5m deep.The Lekki Port Investment Holding Inc.

owns 75% shareholding of the deep sea port (CHEC 52.5%, Tolaram 22.5%), the Lagos State government 20%, and NPA
5%. Source : PortNews
UNIQUE BOOK: 150 YEARS OF HOLLAND AMERICA

LINE
This year, 2023, it is 150 years since the Netherlands-American Steamship Company – later named Holland America Line -
was founded in the port-city of Rotterdam.
The enthusiasm about that impressive anniversary and the international character of the shipping company calls for a
unique, beautiful book: “A Chronicle Of 150 Years” subtitled: “To the New World and Beyond – Emigrants, Cargo,
Passengers and Guests”. A very versatile and informative publication with a richly illustrated content. Authors Albert
Schoonderbeek and Nico Guns are experts in the field of HAL history.
The book has 17 chapters on 376 pages, is printed on premium paper and covers the complete history (and a glimpse
into the future) of HAL. With a foreword by HAL President Gus Antorcha.
When you are interested in the fascinating history of this shipping company, then this current and
completely up-to-date book is an absolute must!
The NL-retail price is € 35.-. You can order simply with an e-mail via info@gbooksinternational.nl
During the course of the jubilee year 2023 a five-volume ‘deluxe’ set of books (in a storage cassette) will be published,
presenting the complete HAL history in texts and very rare images:
I A Chronicle of 150 Years (376 pages full color) January 2023
II Particular HAL History Topics (376 pages full color) April 2023
III Pictorial HAL History 1 (376 pages full color) June 2023
IV Pictorial HAL History 2 (376 pages full color) September 2023
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( info@gbooksinternational.nl ) . Or visit the website www.gbooksinternational.com

Eurogate orders Konecranes' Agilon warehouse

solution
Eurogate Technical Services GmbH has ordered Konecranes' Agilon warehouse solution to give around-the-clock, easy and
safe access to materials in an energy-efficient and fully trackable way, according to Konecranes's release. The solution is
utilized in Eurogate’s Bremerhaven harbor at their terminal for vehicle maintenance operations. The order was booked in
the third quarter of 2022, according to the company's release.Konecranes' Agilon automated material handling system
gives customers broad insight and quick access to their materials. This is the first Agilon warehouse solution in a German
port, and Eurogate will use automatization to deliver constant and reliable availability of port handling equipment in a
safer and more timely way, while also reducing the size of their storage space.
The order and delivery included interconnected Agilon system units with 2 robots and 2 user access points. The system
will be integrated into Eurogate’s SAP system. The delivery and installation took place in September 2022 with a full-
service agreement included for the system and technical support that provides predictive maintenance and 24/7 remote
customer service.Konecranes is one of the world-leading groups of Lifting Businesses, serving a broad range of
customers, including manufacturing and process industries, shipyards, ports and terminals. Konecranes provides
productivity enhancing lifting solutions as well as services for lifting equipment of all makes. In 2021, Group sales totaled
EUR 3.2 billion. The Group has approximately 16,500 employees in around 50 countries. Source : portNews
Сarrying capacity of Oboronlogistics' vessels meets

growing needs of Kaliningrad Region
Currently, the Kaliningrad Region is one of the actively developing subjects of the Russian Federation. Despite the
sanctions from the European Union and the United States, the construction of infrastructure facilities is actively underway
in the region. The carrying capacity of Oboronlogistics vessels operating on the line between St. Petersburg and
Kaliningrad meets the growing needs of the region.The universal bulk carriers Oboronlogistics Sparta and Sparta II of the
RO-RO/LO-LO class, relocated in 2022 from Novorossiysk to Baltiysk to work on the container line between St. Petersburg
and Kaliningrad, transport not only containers and rolling equipment, but also bulk industrial cargo for the region. This
type of delivery is optimal for transporting heavy machinery and equipment, metal structures, pipes for drilling, wind
turbines, etc. Universal bulk carriers of LLC Oboronlogistics, thanks to their design, can carry loads of various purposes.
The vessels have holds and cargo decks, and the presence of ship cranes and a stern cargo ramp allows cargo handling
both vertically and horizontally.Operation and organization of loading of vessels SPARTA and SPARTA II is carried out
by specialists of LLC Oboronlogistics.
OLDIE FROM THE SHOEBOX
FAIRMOUNT GLACIER towing BORGNY DOLHIN in 2017 as spotted outside Aliaga with in the background OHT’s
HAWK with the grounded TRANSOCEAN WINNER on deck both rigs arrived at Aliaga for scrapping Photo : Ole
Petter Dahl ©

…. PHOTO OF THE DAY …..
Rendezvous with DAMEN YACHTING 7512 aka WINGMAN 24/01/2023 at the Westerschelde when returning from
seatrials.
Photo : Wim Kosten – www.maritimephoto.com (c)

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DAILY COLLECTION OF MARITIME PRESS CLIPPINGS 2023– 027

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EVENTS, INCIDENTS & OPERATIONS

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Boskalis’ Causeway busy dredging in Stornoway, UK

Tug grounds in Texas after striking bulk carrier

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Baltic index hits fresh 2-1/2-year low as larger vessel

Japan insurers to hike war-coverage premiums for

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11 tug crewmen jailed for oil theft

Photo : Piet Sinke www.maasmondmaritime.com (c)

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Shipping investment: Will higher steel values mean

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The UNITY ENDEAVOUR in Rio Grande Photo : Marcelo Vieira ©

CORAL PRINCESS at Port Arthur in Tasmania, Australia on 21 & 22 January 2023

China Eases COVID-19 and Crew Change Restrictions

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· Classification of at-risk areas

Allseas receives contract to install converter platforms

Eneti announces contract awards for Seajacks

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Independent International Offshore Towage & Salvage Consultants and Brokers,

Announcement "change of company name"

Van Oord appointed main contractor as progress

Four tugs delivered for Svitzer LNG terminal support

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Trade through the Port of London reached its highest

TT Club supports NaVCIS to help combat freight

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The NI launches a navigational survey into shipping

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DEME, Jan De Nul: Oosterweel project enters next

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What does "offshore" mean to FAIRPLAY?

Where is "offshore" for FAIRPLAY?

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Allseas picked to play ‘key role’ in North Sea gas

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Cargo ship sinks between South Korea and Japan

Maersk and MSC to discontinue 2M alliance in 2025

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Baltic Eagle Offshore Substation Ready, Installation

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After fresh incident with China Coast Guard, DFA

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PT Pal Successfully Delivers The Second Hospital Ship

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Chinese tug builder has hectic start to 2023

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AL FULK LAUNCHED IN PALERMO

Novikombank to provide USC and Yantar shipyard

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ROUTE, PORTS & SERVICES

Alfa Laval introduces the marine industry’s first

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Maersk's extra insurance offer for boxes just 'another

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UNIQUE BOOK: 150 YEARS OF HOLLAND AMERICA

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Eurogate orders Konecranes' Agilon warehouse