TODAY’S BULLETIN OF AFRICA MARITIME NEWS
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- First View : ARUANGWA
- Quayside collision in Abidjan as Chinese ship damages gantry crane
- Launch today of the African Economic Outlook 2017
- Aden Port news
- DP World marks start of Somaliland concession
- Chinese naval ship Deng Jiaxian to call at Cape Town
- Wilhelmsen to turn to drones for shipboard deliveries
- DP World and Indian National Investment and Infrastructure Fund sign MoU
- PRESS RELEASES: Peace Boat showcases its plans for Ecoship
- Expected Ship Arrivals and Ships in Port
- Cruise News and Naval Activities
- Pics of the Day : STOLT PONDO
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Africa maritime news: An unusual sight in Durban was this trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) named ARUANGWA (1715-gt) which arrived from the Port of Beira where she normally operates. Making it even more unusual is that a second Beira-based TSHD dredger named MACUTI is also in Durban at this time – the latter is completing repairs after being rammed by a container ship in the approaches to Beira port which resulted in her sinking, fortunately mostly onto a sandbank. After having been raised (in which Subtech Salvage played a leading role), Macuti was eventually brought to Durban to be dry docked and permanent repairs carried out. Now her consort, the hopper dredger Aruangwa has arrived, seemingly for maintenance repairs. Both vessels are owned and managed by the Mozambique state-owned dredging company, Emodraga. Aruangwa is a relatively small dredger, with a 1000m3 capacity hopper but was considered perfectly adequate for her duties at Mozambique’s second port, although Emodraga subsequently acquired the bigger Macuti in addition. The 68.7 metre long by 14m wide Aruangwa was built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries / Kobe Shipyard and Machinery Works in 1999. This picture is by Keith Betts
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QUAYSIDE COLLISION IN ABIDJAN AS CHINESE SHIP DAMAGES GANTRY CRANE
Another quayside collision in an African port has resulted in damage to a gantry crane.
Several weeks ago, on 30 April a bulker named JULIAN collided with the quayside at Durban’s Bulk Connections, a dry bulk cargo terminal near the port entrance. The collision took out the legs of a giant ship loader, sending it backwards into a conveyor gallery that also took damage, estimated at the time at roughly R100 million.
In the more recent incident on…[restrict] last Thursday (18 May) at the West African port of Abidjan in Ivory Coast, the Chinese ship DA ZHI (29,496-dwt) collided in a similar manner to that of the Julian, striking the quay wall and taking away the legs of a gantry crane alongside the berth.
The crane fell backwards and collapsed on top of a number of containers that were standing below. There were no injuries reported but the crane and several of the containers have been badly damaged.
The two incidents reported here are not in isolation. There have been several other similar accidents that have taken place elsewhere in recent weeks, including one in the Dubai port of Jebel Ali, which was also reported here, and more recently a similar collision involving the 192 metre long ro-ro passenger ferry KYDON (6987 dwt) which collided with the quay at the port of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Several containers and vehicles on the quayside were destroyed but no injuries were reported.[/restrict]
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LAUNCH TODAY OF THE AFRICAN ECONOMIC OUTLOOK 2017
The African Development Bank (AfDB), the OECD Development Centre and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will release their joint African Economic Outlook (AEO) 2017 Report today, Monday 22 May 2017.
The flagship report will be presented on the first day of the 52nd AfDB Annual Meetings which will take place from 22 – 26 May in Ahmedabad, India.
This annual report contains projections and analysis on macroeconomic, finance, trade, social and human development trends and statistics for the continent. It also includes in-depth country profiles which look at recent economic development and highlights the main policy issues facing each of the 54 African countries.
This 16th edition of the AEO focuses on Entrepreneurship and Industrialisation in Africa by an in-depth analysis of the role of entrepreneurs in Africa’s industrialisation process. It proposes practical steps that African governments can take to carry out effective industrialisation strategies.
The African Economic Outlook 2017 and 54 country notes will be available in English and French from 6:00 AM GMT for immediate release on the African Economic Outlook website CLICK HERE
The presentation will be webcast live www.afdb.org/am – join the debate on Twitter: #AEO2017 and #AfDBAM2017.
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On 27 February Stephen O’Brien, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations for Humanitarian Affairs visited to the governorate of Aden and other Yemeni governorates. He inspected Ma’alla Wharves where he was received by the Executive Chairman of Yemen Gulf of Aden Ports Corporation (YGAPC) Mohammed Alawi Omzarbah and his deputy as well as a number of officials and specialists based there.
The aim of the UN high official visit was to…[restrict] observe conditions in the Port of Ma’alla and to look closely at the possibilities available to receive commercial ships and provide the necessary services to different agencies, international organizations, traders and importers of goods to Aden and the other Yemeni governorates. O’Brien was briefed by experts of the port that Ma’alla is fully operational and serves all governorates of Yemen. The Under-Secretary-General praised the aspects of stability and security that surrounds the port in particular and Aden in general. The UN official also visited the tug VOS APOLLO of the World Food Program, which is currently berthed at Ma’alla RoRo berth.
On 15 April the Gibraltar-flagged car carrier PASSAMA berthed at the Port of Aden, for the first time in more than twelve years with a discharge of 549 cars and other vehicles for the local market. Such an advance marks the birth of a new era for the revitalization of the port cities industrial and warehousing area known as Free Zone – Aden. This impact on commercial activity with the importation and re-export of vehicles reflects upon Aden as a regional centre for Toyota cars and other vehicles as represented by its agent in the Middle East and thus creating a commercial automotive centre.
This month, May, the volume of container activity reported in the Port of Aden increased by 50% in April, compared to the same month last year, with a total of 33,000 TEU handled. This is evidence that the Port of Aden is witnessing a remarkable increase in its various activities, especially with regard to containers, the most prominent aspect of the port’s activities and services. Increase in port activities comes at a time when Aden Port Management is financing the modernization plans for port equipment, receiving two full container-reach stackers recently and expecting another batch of twelve tractors and trailers capable of carrying fully laden containers.
Container berths at the Port of Aden are considered ideal for local markets by their location at the entrance of one of the most important sea routes linking world markets ’twixt the Mediterranean Sea, the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean.
Aden port is the largest of the Yemeni ports and competed with the ports of New York and Rotterdam in the early 1960s. What distinguishes Aden port in the region today is its capacity to handle all types of cargoes and ship types, the only port in Yemen with this capability.[/restrict]
Paul Ridgway
London
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DP WORLD MARKS START OF SOMALILAND CONCESSION
$442 million project to develop Port of Berbera underway
It was announced from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 11 May that global trade enabler DP World had celebrated its 30-year port concession for the management and development of a multipurpose port project at Berbera, Republic of Somaliland which started on 2 March 2017.
HE President of the Republic of Somaliland, Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud and DP World Group Chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem were present at a ceremony to mark the occasion and thanked attending government officials and partners for their support at the start a new phase of development for the country.
DP World Berbera complements…[restrict] the company’s investment in Djibouti and will also serve land locked countries in the Horn of Africa. Investment of up to $442 million will consist of two phases, the first being the building of a 400 metre quay and 250,000 square metre yard extension as well as the development of a free zone to create a new regional trading hub.
DP World Group Chairman & CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem (illustrated), said: “This is part of our vision to act as an enabler of trade and to facilitate growth by helping African countries develop their infrastructure that connects them to global markets. These are exciting times for our industry and for Africa, and we are grateful for the opportunity to be an integral part of Somaliland’s development. Investment in this natural deep-water port and free zone will act as a catalyst for the growth of the country and the region’s economy. I would like to thank the Government and the People of Somaliland for having the vision to take the necessary steps to allow us to invest in the Port of Berbera. I would also like to thank the Mayor of Berbera and the Governor of Sahil for welcoming the DP World team and making them feel at home.”
President of Somaliland Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud Silanyo, replied: “This DP World investment in the Port of Berbera will strengthen the relationship between the Republic of Somaliland and the UAE which existed for many centuries in the past. Additionally, it will bring back and highlight the commercial position and importance of the Port of Berbera as a Red Sea gateway for the Middle East and Africa.”
DP World Berbera CEO Ibrahim Al Hammadi, concluded by saying: “We have found the people of Berbera to be welcoming and industrious and I would like to thank the staff here for their support and enthusiasm as we start our plans to modernise the port and upgrade its facilities. Our next steps will be to construct a new quay and yard, implement a terminal layout and add new yard equipment. We are also working on a long term strategic plan for sustainability projects. We look forward to working together with the people of Berbera to restore its historical role as a major trade hub on the Red Sea.”
Since beginning operations in early March, DP World has retained all 713 permanent employees and begun training and staff development to prepare them for roles in a modern port.
DP World Berbera supports the local community with visits and engagements to twelve local schools, the Fisheries and Maritime Academy and Berbera Hospital. Meanwhile, DP World is working closely with the local government to invest in sustainable solutions tackling water scarcity, having already delivered 4.5 million litres of water to 15,000 local families.[/restrict]
Paul Ridgway
London
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CHINESE NAVAL SHIP DENG JIAXIAN TO CALL AT CAPE TOWN
Africa maritime news: The Chinese PLAN hydrographic survey ship DENG JIAXIAN (pennant number 874) will call at Cape Town from 19 June 2017 for a short stay.
It is not known how long the ship will remain in Cape Town. Visits by ships of the Chinese Navy are…[restrict] rare although in recent years two small groups of ships have called at Durban and Cape Town/Simon’s Town while returning from counter piracy deployment off the Gulf of Aden.
This may be the first time that one of the survey ships in the Chinese Navy has called at a South African port.
The ship was designed at the Chinese State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), otherwise known as the China Shipbuilding and Oceanic Engineering Design Academy. Designated type 636A as successor to the earlier type 636 hydrographic survey vessels, Deng Jiaxian was commissioned into service from the Wuhu Shipyard in February 2016.
She has an overall length of 129 metres and a beam of 17m. Her top speed is a reported 17.5 knots with a cruising speed of 15 knots at which she has a range of 15,000 nautical miles. Deng Jiaxian displaces 5883 tons and carries a crew of 134.[/restrict]
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WILHELMSEN TO TURN TO DRONES FOR SIPBOARD DELIVERIES
Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) is about to become one of the first shipping companies to turn to the use of aerial drones to deliver parcels to ships offshore or in an inconvenient part of a harbour.
It is a much talked about technology, and one that has obvious applications for the shipping industry. Marius Johansen, VP Business Solutions & Marketing, WSS Ships Agency explains, “Whether it is…[restrict] deliveries of critical documents or vital medical supplies, tank inspections, or monitoring cargo and stockpile levels, we believe semi-autonomous drone flights can support and further enhance what our ships agency team can offer our customers”.
He adds that relied upon by owners, operators, vessels and crew to get spare parts, medicine, documents, or cash to ship’s master where it needs to be at moment’s notice, drone delivery is a natural extension of WSS’ existing agency service portfolio.
Dispensing with the need for launch boats to deliver such essentials to vessels at anchorage, along with cutting delivery times, Johansen estimates drone flights will also slash costs. With launch vessels typically costing on average US$1500, he suggests a drone delivery would eventually come down to costing just $150.
Launching a large scale working pilot project in one of the world’s busiest ports in 2017, in spite of the complexity of global aviation rules and restrictions placed on unmanned aerial vehicles, for WSS drone delivery is very much here to stay.
WSS will be discussing the project for the duration of Nor-Shipping 2017, which takes place in Oslo and Lillestrøm, Norway, from 30 May to 2 June 2017. The WSS agency team will be on the Wilhelmsen stand, A1-7 in the Disruptive Sustainability hall.[/restrict]
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DP WORLD AND INDIAN NATIONAL INVESTMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE FUND SIGN MOU
Earlier in May DP World and the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) signed an MoU to develop the logistics sector in India.
DP World announced that it was seeking opportunities in the country worth over US$1 billion over the next few years.
This will be aimed at the development of port infrastructure of the Sagarmala project, creation of the Delhi – Mumbai Industrial Corridor, river transportation and cold chain storage, investing in port-led special economic zones, free trade zones, ICDs and cruise terminals.
Paul Ridgway
London
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PEACE BOAT SHOWCASES ITS PLANS FOR ECOSHIP
Peace Boat has announced it will be showcasing its plans for Ecoship, a unique future-proof concept cruise vessel, at Nor-Shipping 2017.
The Japanese-based organisation, which works to promote peace, human rights, sustainable development and respect for the environment, will be taking one of the largest spaces in the leading maritime event week’s exhibition Hall A, dedicated to the new industry concept of Disruptive Sustainability.
Peace Boat is a trailblazing international non-governmental and non-profit body. It has operated…[restrict] for the last 34 years, chartering cruise vessels to voyage worldwide conducting educational programmes, cooperative projects, advocacy activities and promoting responsible travel.
However, it has now pledged to build its own vessel, the Ecoship, by 2020, utilising pioneering green technology to challenge conventional designs and illustrate new possibilities for cruise and the broader maritime industry.
“Peace Boat is a true disruptor,” comments Sofia Fürstenberg, Nor-Shipping Project manager – Disruptive Sustainability. “From their first voyage in 1983 to promote regional peace and understanding in Asia, through to their 100th trip next year and on to the Ecoship’s launch in 2020, the organisation has chosen radically innovative pathways to work towards the loftiest goals. Their ambitions are big and their commitment absolute. They really are champions of Disruptive Sustainability.
“The new vessel, which is being developed in partnership with DNV GL, alongside a host of global supporters, will be a staggering achievement. With a hull inspired by the naturally aerodynamic form of a humpback whale, the LNG fuelled, bio-fuel ready 55,000t ship will generate 40% less CO2 emissions than conventional vessels. As such it’ll set new standards for cruise and no doubt be a catalyst for positive change throughout shipping.
“It’ll be hugely exciting to find out how the plans and international collaborative process are now developing. I, and the whole of the maritime world, will be following this project with interest.”
Alongside exhibiting details of the ship, which also features retractable wind generators, kinetic floors and ten photovoltaic sails, Peace Boat will be represented by Founder and Director Yoshioka Tatsuya, who will speak to delegates on 31 May as a key contributor in the Fuelling the Future debate, part of the Agenda Ocean programme.
“Yoshioka Tatsuya provides a prime example of someone who approaches challenges from a new direction,” Fürstenberg notes, “rejecting convention to find innovative solutions that create genuine impact. This is the essence of Hall A.”
She continues: “We can promise delegates something unlike anything they’ve ever seen at a maritime exhibition. A place where the boundaries of industry are smashed open and the best ideas are drawn in from new arenas, new actors and new ways of working together. With exhibitors such as Hyperloop TT, Siemens and Kongsberg Digital, and with a truly interactive design experience throughout the hall, this lively space will be buzzing with innovation, energy and the raw potential of discovery.
“The world is changing fast, and shipping has to keep up. Hall A at Nor-Shipping will help set the pace the future demands.”
Nor-Shipping offers a packed programme of events and activities across city centre Oslo and its exhibition facilities in Lillestrøm from 30 May to 2 June. In total, around 35,000 visitors are expected from over 80 countries, with almost 1,000 of the world’s leading maritime companies showcasing products and services to the industry, future talent and shipping value chain stakeholders.
Further details of Nor-Shipping 2017 are available HERE[/restrict]
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Africa maritime news: The oil and chemical products tanker with a strong local connection in her name, STOLT PONDO (33,232-dwt) is seen here at Island View earlier this month, Pondo being the name of the nation living along the Wild Coast just south of KZN. Built in 2007 at the Kitanihon Shipbuilding yard at Hachinohe, Japan, the tanker is owned by Japanese interests – Santoku Shipping of Osaka. The vessel is managed by Stolt Nielsen of Singapore and flies the flag of Panama. This picture is by Ken Malcolm
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