TODAY’S BULLETIN OF MARITIME NEWS
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- First View : CANOPUS LEADER
- Musical chairs as port harbour masters are rotated
- Death of CMA CGM’s founder, Jacques R Saadé
- Ferry Safey, IMO Advice – Overcrowding is dangerous
- Minister gives thumbs up for sea-based Aquaculture Development Zone
- South African research ship SA Agulhas II visits Dar es Salaam
- DP World joins World Ocean Council
- MSC diverts ships from Felixstowe due to ongoing congestion
- MSC Cruises continues on expansion path with order for fifth Meraviglia class
- MAIB Report: mv Ruyter Grounding 10 October 2017
- Expected Ship Arrivals and Ships in Port
- Cruise News and Naval Activities
- Pics of the Day : ZUMAYA DOUS
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Not the first time that we’ve featured the NYK RoRo car carrier CANOPUS LEADER (IMO 9367607) – the last time was in October last year as the ship was departing from Durban. On this occasion we show her arriving in the South Island New Zealand port of Lyttelton at the recent weekend. The NYK RoRo ships always stand out with their bold striking livery, maybe more so than most other car carriers of other lines. The 51,917-gt) Canopus Leader is 180 metres in length and 32m wide and has a car carrying capacity of 5,100 units. She was built in 2009 at the Tsuneishi Shipbuilding shipyard in Fukuyama, Japan and is owned and managed by United Ocean Shipmanagement of Singapore where the ship is registered. This picture is by Alan Calvert
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MUSICAL CHAIRS AS PORT HARBOUR MASTERS ARE ROTATED
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is about to implement several inter-port transfers within its complement of Harbour Masters, effective 1 July 2018.
According to TNPA, this will allow ongoing development of the Harbour Masters through their exposure to other ports within the Ports Authority’s network of complementary ports. This is despite all of these personnel having been exposed to other ports while rising through the ranks to their present positions.
The transfers will also enable TNPA to fill the vacancy in the role of Harbour Master at the Port of Cape Town following the promotion of Captain Vernal Jones from Cape Town Harbour Master to Port Manager at the Port of Saldanha last year, which left Cape Town Harbour in the hands of an acting harbour master for 15 months.
“The complexities in the Harbour Masters function…[restrict] necessitated the strategic movement of Harbour Masters to ensure that we maintain the high standard of service delivery to our clients and meet customer expectations,” says TNPA’s Chief Operating Officer, Nozipho Mdawe.
The changes in the Harbour Master portfolio from 1 July 2018 are as follows:
The role of Harbour Master at the Port of Cape Town will now be filled by Captain Alex Miya, most recently Harbour Master at the Port of Durban.
Miya has been in his recent role here in Durban since March 2014 when TNPA underwent another major reshuffle of harbour masters. Before that he was harbour master at Saldanha.
Captain Sabelo Mdlalose is transferring from the Port of Richards Bay to succeed Captain Miya at the Port of Durban. Prior to 2014 Mdlalose was the man in charge at Cape Town.
Captain Mdlalose will be succeeded by Captain Precious Dube, who transfers from the Port of East London to Richards Bay.
The Port of East London’s Harbour Master role will be filled in an acting capacity by the port’s Marine Operations Manager, Mzukisi Nqwata.
Other Harbour Masters remain as is: Captain Quenton Brink in Saldanha, Captain Vania Cloete in Mossel Bay, Captain Brynn Adamson in Port Elizabeth and Captain Thulani Dubeko at the Port of Ngqura.[/restrict]
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DEATH OF CMA CGM’S FOUNDER, JACQUES R SAADÉ
The death of Mr Jacques R. Saadé, Founding President of the CMA CGM Group, has occurred yesterday, Sunday 24 June 2018. Mr Saadé was aged 81.
Jacques R. Saadé whole life was dedicated to CMA CGM. An extraordinary visionary and entrepreneur, he made the Group into a world leader in the maritime transport of containers, developing the company in more than 160 countries, while maintaining the family dimension with its values.
After having left Lebanon 40 years ago to protect his family during the civil war, Jacques R Saadé founded the Compagnie Maritime d’Affretement (CMA), on 13 September 1978, anticipating major developments in world trade and convinced that the container would have a determining role in world maritime transport.
He began with four employees, a single ship and only one maritime service between Marseilles and Beirut. Then began the company’s extraordinary development. In 1983, he sent his first ships beyond the Mediterranean and had them cross the Suez Canal. In 1986 he launched a service linking North Europe to Asia. In 1992, convinced that China would become the world’s factory, he opened CMA’s first office in Shanghai.
He combined vigorous internal growth with strategic acquisitions allowing him to strengthen the company’s presence on key markets : CGM in 1986, ANL in 1998 and Delmas in 2005. In 2006, the company became the third largest container shipping company in the world.
With strong ties to the city of Marseilles, where the Group was founded, Jacques R Saadé built the CMA CGM Tower in 2006, the new headquarters of the Group and now a symbol of the city of Marseilles.
He was always attentive to strengthening the ties between France and Lebanon.
Jacques R Saadé was a recognized industry leader with a worldwide reputation. In 2013 he received one of the highest decorations of the City of Hamburg, the Admiralitäts-Portugaleser. He also received an Honorary Doctorate from the American University in Lebanon, as well as Lebanon’s National Order of the Cedar. In 2014 Jacques R Saadé received an award from the Association of the Mediterranean Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ASCAME) for encouraging the economic development and conveying a positive image of the Mediterranean Basin, as well as promoting peace and tolerance worldwide.
In 2015, he was conferred the title of Commander of the French Legion of Honour by the President of France. The following year he was named Commander of the Ordre National du Mérite Maritime.
On 7 February 2017, on his 80th birthday, Jacques R Saadé, appointed Rodolphe Saadé to the position of Chief Executive Officer of the CMA CGM Group and then appointed him Chairman of the Board of Directors on 24 November, the same year.
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FERRY SAFETY, IMO ADVICE – OVERCROWDING IS DANGEROUS
video: [1:09]
Ferry Safety, IMO advice
* Overcrowding is dangerous.
* Listen to crew.
* Follow instructions.
* It could save your life.
These simple but key messages to ferry passengers are included in a new one-minute animated IMO safety video, to be shown in ferry terminals across the Asia and Pacific region and on national TV channels.
Perhaps it should be shown across Africa as well, where overcrowding of ferries and small passenger boats is chronic.
This was introduced by IMO on 22 June.
The video was commissioned following a series of IMO-sponsored regional discussion forums on ferry safety held in the Asia and Pacific region. Overloading and overcrowding were highlighted as common and potentially deadly problems for passenger ships plying inland waterways or on domestic and inter-island services.
Domestic ferry operations play a crucial role in the movement of people and goods in the region and sometimes represent the only possible or reasonably affordable means of transport.
“Safety standards on domestic passenger ferries should be as stringent as those on international vessels,” said Bekir Sitki Ustaoglu, Head Asia-Pacific of IMO Technical Co-operation Division who added: “We hope that this video will help raise awareness amongst passengers, crew and ferry operators. This should contribute to safer sea journeys for everyone.”
The video is being provided free-of-charge to national maritime authorities across the Asia and Pacific region.
It can also be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ni1DaRidOrY&feature=youtu.be
IMO, in collaboration with partners including the international ferry industry association, Interferry, has been working with countries and partners in the Asia-Pacific region for a number of years to address the safety of domestic ferries, through regional fora and workshops.
A set of guidelines (known as the Manila Statement) on the safe operation of coastal and inter-island passenger ships not engaged on international voyages was adopted in 2015, by an international Conference, held in the Philippines and organized by IMO in collaboration with the Government of the Philippines, the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS), Interferry, and the World Maritime University.
Regulations for passenger ship safety in IMO’s International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) do not generally apply to passenger ships on domestic voyages, but many countries base their regulations on the IMO standards.
Edited by Paul Ridgway
London
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MINISTER GIVES THUMBS UP FOR SEA-BASED AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT ZONE
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Senzeni Zokwana has welcomed the green light received on the proposed sea-based Aquaculture Development Zone (ADZ) in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape, saying this enhances sustainable aquaculture expansion in the bay.
Zokwana said this will further contribute towards the realisation of the aquaculture aspirations of Operation Phakisa: Oceans Economy in terms of job creation, increased primary production, increased GDP (Gross Domestic Product) contribution and…[restrict] inclusive growth of the sector.
“Aquaculture development can significantly contribute towards alleviating poverty, empowering local communities and enhancing food security. The Saldanha ADZ has the potential to meet the Operation Phakisa production target, increase local employment in the area by unlocking up to 2,500 permanent direct jobs which can contribute up to 25% towards current local unemployment figures.
“It has the potential to increase investment into the area by over R400 million and the estimated direct revenue at full production could result to over R800 million per annum. In addition, increased local production can meaningfully assist with the substitution of seafood imports and therefore realise social and economic impacts on a municipal, regional and national level,” Zokwana said.
Aquaculture has been practiced in Saldanha Bay since the 1980s and is considered as one of the primary locations for the culture of key commercial cold water species including oysters, mussels and salmon.[/restrict]
Access to land and water space
Previous studies indicate that one of the fundamental challenges in realising the potential of aquaculture in Saldanha Bay was the lack of an enabling regulatory environment.
The Operation Phakisa: Oceans Economy programme provides the platform to create this environment through increasing access to land and water space, as well as improving access to markets and funding.
As a result, there is significant interest from industry to expand current operations and to…[restrict] start new projects in the area.
Operation Phakisa aquaculture projects
To date, 15 of the 35 registered Operation Phakisa aquaculture projects are located in Saldanha Bay, with the majority of them being small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in the oyster and mussel subsector.
Zokwana values the active participation of various Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) in the area during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process.
In line with the environmental authorisation received, the Minister said, key mitigation and management measures will be undertaken to alleviate any risks identified.
“One such measure is the establishment of an Aquaculture Management Committee (AMC) composed of the relevant government departments to oversee the management, monitoring and compliance of the environmental authorisation.
“To ensure transparency and accountability, the Consultative Forum (CF) will be established to create a platform for I&APs to engage with government departments and discuss environmental monitoring results,” Zokwana said.
At first, approximately 1, 800 hectares of sea-space was earmarked for aquaculture development in the bay. However, due to stakeholder inputs and other user needs, the initial area was reduced by over 50%.
“This equates to a total of 884 hectares, which is approximately 10% of the bay. Interactions between users will be monitored continuously at the AMC and CF. Other mitigation measures include the placement of buffer areas around sensitive parts including Marine Protected Areas, reefs, wrecks and sensitive visual receptors,” the Minister said.
In terms of increased aquaculture production, Zokwana said a precautionary and phased approach will be followed with regular monitoring and the extensive monitoring of the ADZ will be completed according to the relevant international standards. source: SAnews.gov.za[/restrict]
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SOUTH AFRICAN RESEARCH SHIP SA AGULHAS II VISIT DAR ES SALAAM
The South African research ship and ice-strengthened polar supply vessel SA AGULHAS II has visited the Tanzanian port of Dar es Salaam during her current voyage involving training and capacity building for the Indian Ocean Expedition II (IIOE2).
According to the Department of Environmental Affairs, the IIOE2 is a multi-national programme of the United Nations Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) which emphasises the need to research the Indian Ocean and its influence on the climate and its marine ecosystem.
The IOC recognised that there was a persistent lack of basic long-term environmental information in the Indian Ocean, particularly for countries surrounding the Indian Ocean. As a result, the…[restrict] IOC decided to declare the beginning of the IIOE2, 50 years after the first IIOE.
This renewed interest in the area has brought numerous research voyages with state-of-the-art technology. The data collection will cover physics, chemistry, plankton, biodiversity, large animals such as whales and seabirds as well as geology.
The gathering of basic long-term environmental data and information will place the developing countries of the Indian Ocean in a better position to conserve the integrity of its ocean, find ways to unlock their respective potential Ocean Economies to improve the lives of their citizens; and to better detect and adapt to ocean related threats to coastal communities and infrastructure, says the department.
All this data provides important information in understanding the ocean environment and its links to developing a successful sustainable Ocean Economy.
“South Africa, too, has committed to this very important initiative with research voyages in our own waters of the Indian Ocean,” the department said in a statement. “Within the ocean context and its links to Climate Change, national efforts must be coordinated with regional programmes, as many of the processes occur and impact several countries at once. The impacts of extreme ocean-based events will affect both economic and social aspects of the country.
“This is very relevant in South Africa when considering the Ocean Economy Strategy within the broader NDP-Vision 2030, in addressing economic growth, poverty alleviation and job creation.”
In 2017 South Africa accepted the Chair of IORA and the cabinet approved the utilisation of the DEA’s research vessels, SA Agulhas II and RV Algoa, as research platforms in the region during the IIOE2 period, to not only enhance South Africa’s own information in its own waters but to assist its African neighbours in understanding theirs.
“The scientific expeditions will also contribute towards the establishment of Regional Centres of Competence to build capacity, as contained in the IOC Sub-Commission for Africa (IOCAFRICA) strategy document within South Africa, Mauritius, Mozambique, Madagascar, Comoros, Tanzania and Kenya,” said the department.
In order to facilitate cooperation and strengthening of capacity the centres were defined, based on existing initiatives within the selected country:
* Cape Town, South Africa: Operational Oceanography
* Port Louis, Mauritius: Satellite Remote Sensing
* Zanzibar, Tanzania: Biodiversity
* Mombasa, Kenya: Data and Information Management
These centres will also act as regional training facilities, collaborative areas and to allow for regional and international experts to run hands-on training workshops, etc.[/restrict]
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DP WORLD JOINS WORLD OCEAN COUNCIL
First company in sector to become a full member
It was announced from Dubai, UAE, on 7 June that DP World has become the first company in its sector to join the World Ocean Council (WOC) as part of its leadership effort to actively engage in the protection of the world’s oceans.
By becoming a member of the growing international multi-industry alliance on Corporate Ocean Responsibility DP World will commence, enhance…[restrict] and advance its role as a responsible leadership company.
The WOC is a global, cross-sectoral business leadership alliance with a network of over 35,000 stakeholders addressing corporate ocean responsibility. Developed by and for the private sector, this addresses issues affecting ocean sustainable development, science and stewardship. It brings together representatives from shipping, oil and gas, tourism, fisheries, aquaculture, mining, renewable energy, ocean technology and financial services sectors.
The WOC is a registered not-for-profit organisation in the US, the UK and Europe.
DP World Group Chairman and CEO, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, said: “We recognise the value and need in establishing partnerships to undertake robust ocean stewardship and combat marine pollution. Our experience and expertise across our network in marine environments will contribute to the alliance and its work in areas such as sustainable ocean development, science and stewardship. The Council will support our commitment to protect the ocean’s natural resources and our intention to become a leader in this area of environmental stewardship which forms part of our sustainability programme, Our World, Our Future.”
Paul Holthus, the World Ocean Council’s Founding President and CEO, added: “We are extremely honoured and pleased to welcome DP World on board as the first global trade enabler to join the World Ocean Council. Ports are an essential component to ocean sustainable development and the company has a key role in the movement of cargo, with 78 marine and inland terminals in over 40 countries. The WOC and DP World will work together to promote sustainable development in ocean protection and conservation.”
Ocean facts and figures provided by the United Nations
• Over three billion people depend on marine and coastal biodiversity for their livelihoods.
• Globally, the market value of marine and coastal resources and industries is estimated at $3 trillion per year or about 5% of global GDP.
• The ocean contains nearly 200,000 identified species, but actual numbers may lie in the millions.
• The ocean absorbs about 30% of carbon dioxide produced by humans, buffering the impacts of global warming.
• The ocean serves as the world’s largest source of protein, with more than 2.6 billion people depending on the oceans as their primary source of protein.
• Marine fisheries directly or indirectly employ over 200 million people.
• Subsidies for fishing are contributing to the rapid depletion of many fish species and are preventing efforts to save and restore global fisheries and related jobs, causing ocean fisheries to generate US$ 50 billion less per year than they could.
• As much as 40% of the world’s ocean is heavily affected by human activities, including pollution, depleted fisheries, and loss of coastal habitats.
• The ocean covers three quarters of the Earth’s surface, contain 97% of the Earth’s water, and represent 99% of the living space on the planet by volume.[/restrict]
Edited by Paul Ridgway
London
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During a unique ceremony at the STX France Saint-Nazaire shipyard MSC Cruises and the ship builder signed an order for a fifth Meraviglia class cruise ship.
Due for delivery in 2023, this fifth vessel of the class of 172,000 gross tons will be equipped with a new generation of dual-fuel engines designed to run on liquefied natural gas (LNG). This represents for MSC Cruises an additional investment of €900 million (US˜$1.06 billion).
She will also feature other innovative environmental technologies, notably including an advanced wastewater treatment system compliant with the world’s most stringent regulatory standards, including the provisions enshrined in Resolution MEPC.227 for the Baltic Sea.
What made the ceremony unique was that STX Franca and MSC Cruises were celebrating three major ship building milestones: the Steel Cutting Ceremony of the 4th Meraviglia class vessel where MSC Cruises announced that the ship will be named MSC VIRTUOSA; the Coin Ceremony of MSC GRANDIOSA; and the Float-out of MSC BELLISIMA.
Video Highlights of MSC Bellisima [3:15]
For the first time in Saint-Nazaire’s history, three cruise ships belonging to a single cruise brand are under simultaneous construction at the shipyard.
Speaking before opening the valves to flood the dry dock where MSC Bellissima has been assembled, Pierfrancesco Vago, MSC Cruises’ Executive Chairman, said: “With the announcement of yet another new vessel, the 13th under our 10-year investment plan, we are affirming our commitment to sustainable growth for our Company. I say this while three more next-generation MSC Cruises are now simultaneously under construction.”
Mr Vago said that the fifth Meraviglia class cruise ship will bring a new generation of cutting-edge environmental technology to the market, benefiting from a new generation of LNG-powered engines.
This will help us further reduce our environmental footprint and advance in our journey of constant improvement.
Then he added that she will be joined at sea by up to four World Class LNG-powered ships, as part of MSC’s overall commitment to environmental stewardship.
The agreement for the additional Meraviglia-Plus ship represents an additional investment of €900 million (˜$1.06 billion USD).
MSC Grandiosa and MSC Bellisima video tour [2:16]
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MSC DIVERTS SHIPS FROM FELIXSTOWE DUE TO ONGOING CONGESTION
MSC has become the latest container shipping line to divert vessels away from Felixstowe in favour of London Gateway and Tilbury and elsewhere.
This follows ongoing IT terminal operating problems at Felixstowe that are leading to severe congestion.
Other shipping companies to divert their vessels include Hamburg Süd and Seago.
Hamburg Süd is diverting two of its vessels to Southampton instead of Felixstowe, while Seago, a Maersk owned company said it would refrain from accepting export cargoes from the London terminal.
According to MSC it has diverted vessels to…[restrict] the ports of Tilbury and London Gateway because of the congestion.
“Please be advised that the Port of Felixstowe’s (PoF) service to all associated shipping lines has been significantly delayed, due to the implementation of a new operating system,” MSC said in a statement.
It added that it expected the delays to last for the rest of the week, which will affect vessel arrival times and collection and delivery slots.
The problems at Felixstowe began to manifest soon after the installation of a new IT Next Generation Terminal Management System (nGen) Terminal Operating system earlier in June, resulting in lengthy delays outside the gates for waiting lorries. Hutchison, which runs the terminal has successfully installed the nGen terminal operating system at other terminals in other parts of the world, but at Felixstowe problems have caused delays and resultant congestion at the gates.
These are however considered to be minor teething problems that will quickly be solved. Hutchison apologised to customers and port users who have suffered delay and disruption.
Felixstowe handles about 3,000 ships a year with approximately 30 shipping lines involved which connect with 400 ports around the world. These include several services to and from South Africa.[/restrict]
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MAIB REPORT: MV RUYTER GROUNDING 10 OCTOBER 2017
Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) report
In summary, the MAIB report (No11/2018 published on 20 June 2018) indicated that at 23h11 on 10 October 2017, The Netherlands registered general cargo vessel Ruyter (89.99m loa; 2528gt; built 2006) on passage from Skagen, Denmark to Warrenpoint, Northern Ireland, ran aground on the north shore of Rathlin Island. It was found that the master who was the watchkeeper had left the bridge unattended.
The bridge navigational watch alarm system, which…[restrict] could have alerted the chief officer to the fact that the bridge was unmanned, had been switched off. Consequently, no action was taken to correct a deviation from the ship’s planned track.
There was extensive damage to the forward third of the hull. No pollution was reported.
It was found that the master had been consuming alcohol prior to taking over the watch but the chief officer, who had previously warned the master against excessive consumption of alcohol, had been satisfied that the master was fit for watchkeeping duties.
Report and safety lessons
The MAIB report into the grounding of Ruyter is available in PDF format by CLICKING HERE
Analysis of the incident has delivered the following safety lessons:
• When the sole watchkeeper left the bridge unattended and the bridge navigational watch alarm was turned off, there was no means to alert the chief officer to the fact that the bridge was unmanned.
• The consumption of alcohol prior to taking over the watch had an adverse effect on the master’s ability to maintain a safe navigational watch.
• Although the chief officer had concerns about the master’s excessive alcohol consumption, he did not feel sufficiently empowered to raise the matter with the company.
As for recommendations, in view of the actions taken, none are made.[/restrict]
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London
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QM2 in Cape Town. Picture by Ian Shiffman
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The well-looked after Spanish fishing trawler ZUMAYA DOUS (IMO 9306603) seen sailing from Durban at the weekend. The little vessel has long been a regular caller in Durban from where she operates out to the fishing grounds. The trawler is just 30 metres in length (about the same as the harbour tugs) with a 7.2m beam and a gross tonnage of 148 tons. She was built in 2003 at the Astilleros Armon shipyard in Vigo, Spain and is owned and managed by Zumaya Pesqueras of Guards (Pontevedra) in Spain. Zumaya Dous flies the Spanish flag. These pictures taken by Keith Betts
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