TODAY’S BULLETIN OF MARITIME NEWS
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- First View : POLONIA
- Mombasa to acquire new harbour tug capable of deepsea salvage work
- Tema port security personnel undergo special training from military police
- Assurances that Dar es Salaam port can handle neighbouring traffic
- Eleven rescued after boat capsizes at Knysna Heads
- Felixstowe disruptions set to continue indefinitely
- US congressman views Chinese actions in Djibouti and Africa with suspicion
- New Transnet appointments & amendments at Ports of Durban & Ngqura
- Exercise RIMPAC 2018 under way to 2 August
- NATO’s oldest allies unite
- BLTWORLD SAMSON Eco Hoppers double throughput at Port of Mombasa
- Expected Ship Arrivals and Ships in Port
- Cruise News and Naval Activities
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The container ship POLONIA (IMO 9219379) seen at Cape Town during June this year. The 41,850-dwt Polonia is a reminder that container shipping is not all about giant ships with mega cargo capacities and that there is still a place for ships with smaller tonnage and less container capacity. This ship is 220 metres in length and 32m wide and was built in 2003 at the Stocznia Szczecinska S.A. or New Szczecin Shipyard in Szczecin which with that name and spelling can only be in Poland. Flying the flag of Liberia she has operated previously with the names KATHARINA at launch until February 2003 followed by LIBRA RIO until June 2012 when her current name was given. With a German owner the ship is managed by Hammonia Reederei GmH of Hamburg, Germany. The ship’s container capacity is 3,104 TEU. This picture is by Ian Shiffman
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MOMBASA TO ACQUIRE NEW HARBOUR TUG CAPABLE OF DEEPSEA SALVAGE WORK IF NECESSARY
The Port of Mombasa is to acquire and new harbour tug capable of handling the bigger ships expected in the port as well as any deepsea operations as necessary.
Announcing this the head of marine engineering at Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), Stephen Toya said in a statement that the Azimuth stern-drive tug was in line with KPA’s equipment modernisation and maintenance programme which is aimed at enhancing efficiency at the port.
Mombasa is sub-Saharan Africa’s second busiest port and container terminal after Durban (although Lagos would be in second position if Apapa and Tin Can Island were combined).
The statement also said the tug would be used for operations at sea as required.
“This new equipment will cost Sh1.7 billion to acquire and will provide rescue services, fire suppression at sea, maritime pollution control and marine salvage operations,” Toya said.
“We have three capital projects; key among them is acquisition of the salvage tug boat and we are working very closely with global renowned designer Robert Allan to develop the specifications.”
Toya advised KPA board chairman, Gen (Rtd) Joseph Kibwana that the acquisition of the tug boat was necessary because the KPA was incurring huge expenses in hiring salvage services.
He referred to the running aground of the vessel THERESA ARCTIC last year near the Kilifi Creek as the ship was approaching Mombasa.
See related report TANKER THERESA ARCTIC AGROUND OFF KENYA COAST in our edition of 28 June 2017.
“We hired the services of an international firm to salvage the vessel and the daily costs were found to be very high,” Toya said, adding that by having such a tug on duty at Mombasa would enhance Kenya’s status as only the second country on the continent after South Africa with such salvage equipment.
Pilot Boat for Lamu
According to Toya plans are well advanced for the purchase of a pilot boat costing KSh600 million which would be deployed at the Port of Lamu.
“The pilot boat is earmarked for Lamu and it will go to tender before July this year,” he said.
The KPA is also looking at the acquisition of a floating dock at Mombasa to compete with existing floating dock facilities. This would cost in the region of KSh1 billion.
Floating dock facilities at Mombasa are presently provided by African Marine and General Contractors and Southern Engineering Company Limited.
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TEMA PORT SECURITY PERSONNEL UNDERGO SPECIAL TRAINING FROM MILITARY POLICE
Thirty members of the security personnel at Ghana’s Port of Tema have been undergoing training in specialist matters from the Ghana Military Police.
The security personnel received training in criminal law, police operations, bomb threats, incident management, security management concepts and operations, workplace violence and other vital security management skills.
At the end of the two weeks training program, the…[restrict] Commanding Officer of the Ghana Military Police, Lt Col Francis Kojo Bannerman called on the trainees to be extra alert in order to identify threats to security since this was the essence of the two week course.
Deputy Port Security Manager of Tema Port, Kingsley Darko said the threats to security in the sub region and the world as a whole were real.
“There is therefore the need for us to remain professional, vigilant and extra alert. It is in the light of this that the high command of the port management has made it possible for you to undergo this course,” he said.
“I believe that it would not be long before this institution starts enjoying the payoff of this course.”
Darko said security has moved from a position of obscurity to the necessary standard devoid of any misconception that security is reserved for people of lower repute.
He said modern concepts of security are being pursued to lift the image of the entire Port Authority in security dealings.
“It is a statement of fact, that the cardinal principle upon which security hinges is crime prevention and if it is so, security must strive to ensure that we create an enabling environment for the workforce to operate for management or the company to achieve its stated objectives,” he said. source: GPHA[/restrict]
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ASSURANCES THAT DAR ES SALAAM PORT CAN HANDLE NEIGHBOURING TRAFFIC
The Tanzanian Government says that service delivery at the Port of Dar es Salaam has been improved while maximum security is now assured to the port’s customers and other stakeholders.
Meanwhile, the digitalising of the port systems is underway and proceeding well.
That’s the message from the deputy minister for Works, Transport and Communication, Mr Atashasta Nditiye, in response to a number of customers from Tanzania’s neighbouring countries that have stopped using…[restrict] the port over what they say are unfavourable conditions.
Nditiye said that considerable improvements have been made at the port including the upgrading and improvements to berths 1 to 7, the strengthening of safety systems and the introduction of an e-payment system to reduce delays.
“We are now expanding the port to be in a position to handle more cargo for countries using the port for their exports and imports,” he said, adding that this would take the port capacity beyond the 15 million tonnes being handled currently.
In addition the government has removed non-tariff barriers that used to hinder business, with only three remaining out of 54, while the digitalising of systems is saving further time on behalf of customers.
Nditiye said the government would continue to work tirelessly to make it attractive for foreign customers to continue using the port and invited recommendations on challenges facing the port and how the TPA can address them.
He was speaking at a meeting called by the Tanzania Ports Authority and attended by local and foreign customers from the DRC, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda and the Comoros.
TAZARA
Turning to the TAZARA railway connecting Dar es Salaam with Zambia, the Southern DRC and the main Capegauge railway network to the south, Nditiye said the government was in the initial stages of a process to enable the private sector to become involved in the business. This would be in the form of a public private partnership agreement involving the day-to-day business of the railway.[/restrict]
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ELEVEN RESCUED AFTER BOAT CAPSIZES AT KNYSNA HEADS
Eleven people have been rescued after the boat they were travelling in capsized in strong swells at Knysna Heads yesterday.
The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) and National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) report that at approximately 13h20 local time yesterday (4 July 2018), the MRCC in Cape Town received a report via Cape Town Radio informing that NSRI Knysna had launched to assist a small boat that had capsized in the Knysna area leaving an unknown number of people in the water – all wearing lifejackets.
The weather conditions experienced included waves of up to 4 metres and wind speeds of up to 10 knots.
MRCC Cape Town immediately initiated a MAYDAY relay broadcast for vessels in the area to assist.
Subsequent reports indicated that the charter boat Spirit of Knysna had sighted the capsized Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RIB) and had called NSRI Knysna to assist. The radio call was intercepted by Cape Town Radio.
MRCC informed Mossel Bay Port Control, SAMSA Mossel Bay and NSRI Mossel Bay to activate and assist.
The NSRI at Knysna reports that following the initial report of people in the water the duty crew responded with the launching of three NSRI craft and had arrived on the scene within seven minutes of being activated. Two NSRI station doctors meanwhile responded to the sea rescue base to be on stand-by.
Other personnel to respond included ER24 ambulance services, WC Government Health EMS, SA Police Services, Knysna Fire and Rescue Services and SA National Park rangers.
On site the rescue team discovered 11 people in the water and reported that all had been rescued. SAMSA meanwhile had made contact with the operator of the capsized boat named Moonraker – a 9-metre RIB with twin 300HP – to confirm information.
Moonraker is a private ‘adventure harbour cruise’ boat operating from Knysna, according to the NSRI.
Those rescued were suffering from shock and cold but no injuries. On arrival back at the NSRI base additional medical support was provided by the doctors and medic crew on standby. Two of those rescued were in need of medical care – a husband and wife from The Netherlands, who were treated for non-fatal drowning symptoms. They were transported to hospital as a precaution and were expected to be released later.
The full crew rescued included the boat’s male skipper and seven male and three female tourists, six of whom are from the Netherlands and four from Germany. After assessing that the remainder were not injured the tourists were transported to their respective lodgings in Knysna.
The NSRI reports that the sea conditions were 3 to 4 metre swells. The Moonraker had not been recovered but the NSRI dispatched two rescue boats to attempt its retrieval as well as any debris in the water but later reported that the boat remained in rough waters at the Western side of Knysna Heads.
SAMSA will conduct an investigation into the incident.
Jeffrey’s Bay Medivac
In a separate incident the NSRI St Francis Bay duty crew was activated yesterday following a request for medical assistance from the chokka (squid) fishing boat THE ROBBERG, reporting a 33 year old Port Elizabeth fisherman onboard suffering a foot injury.
NSRI Jeffrey’s Bay was placed on alert and the NSRI St Francis Bay sea rescue craft Spirit of St Francis II was launched. This rendezvoused with the casualty vessel 1.5 nautical miles off-shore of Super Tubes, Jeffreys Bay.
A NSRI rescue crew boarded the casualty boat to find that the injured fisherman had sustained what was believed to be an amputated toe and injuries to his foot. He had been well taken care of by his shipmates and was already bandaged and found to be in a stable condition.
NSRI medics applied additional bandaging and the injured man was taken onboard the sea rescue craft and transported to Port St Francis where he was given into the care of Private Care ambulance services paramedics and in a stable condition was transported to hospital for further medical care.
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FELIXSTOWE DISRUPTIONS SET TO CONTINUE INDEFINITELY
The Port of Felixstowe, which is used by several shipping lines operating between South Africa and the UK and Northern Europe, is continuing to experience delays and disruptions as a result of an operating system introduced by the container terminal operator.
See our earlier report dated 25 June MSC DIVERTS SHIPS FROM FELIXSTOWE DUE TO ONGOING CONGESTION
According to shipping lines and freight forwarders, problems are still…[restrict] being experienced with the port’s Terminal Operating System (TOS) and some lines are continuing to divert their ships to other nearby ports including Southampton and London Gateway.
MSC said in its latest note to customers this week that “The Port of Felixstowe (PoF) continues to experience service interruptions following the implementation of a new terminal operating system. These issues are impacting all associated shipping lines and vessel arrival times and collection/delivery slots. We continue to utilise the breadth of our UK port and intermodal network to maintain service levels and minimise the impact on your bookings. In the short-term this means that selected vessels will be diverted when it is necessary to do so for the continuity of service.”
Maersk is another shipping line affected by the delays. Maersk advised customers of operational challenges at the Port of Felixstowe. “This is causing reduced productivity of the container terminal, which in turn impacts operations on vessels expected to berth at Felixstowe over the coming days, as well as landside operation at the terminal itself.”
Maersk said it was working to find alternative solutions to operations involving Felixstowe.[/restrict]
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US CONGRESSMAN VIEWS CHINESE ACTIONS IN DJIBOUTI AND AFRICA WITH SUSPICION
The Government of Djibouti recently seized control – illegally it is claimed – of the Doraleh port terminal by presidential decree, and some reports indicate Djibouti plans to gift the facility to the Chinese government – US fears
US Congressman Bradley Byrne, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, recently expressed his concerns about actions by China in Africa, specifically actions in the Republic of Djibouti.
Africa PORTS & SHIPS has reported extensively on this matter giving the views and responses of DP World and the Djibouti authorities. Djibouti is of great strategic and economic importance in North East Africa, and what transpires there has the potential of affecting not only the immediate region but world trade as well, given that the port sits alongside one of the busiest trade choke points. We present the following report and letter representing US concerns.
For the rest of Africa there should be concern also at the escalation of rivalry between outside powers onto African soil. – Africa PORTS & SHIPS
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Djibouti recently seized control of the Doraleh port terminal by presidential decree, and some reports indicate Djibouti plans to gift the facility to the Chinese government. Congressman Byrne fears this aggressive expansion into Africa could hinder US military and intelligence efforts to operate in the strategic choke point in the Horn of Africa.
Djibouti is home to the only permanent US base on the entire African continent and hosts roughly 4,000 military and intelligence personnel.
Byrne sent a letter in March to Secretary of Defense James Mattis outlining his concerns, and he also questioned General Thomas Waldhauser, Commander of US Africa Command, about China’s actions in Africa and how it could impact the United States (see video below).
Congressman Byrne said: “I am deeply troubled about recent Chinese actions in Africa and efforts to expand their influence in the region. Reports that Djibouti plans to…[restrict] gift a major port to the Chinese government could negatively impact the ability of US military and intelligence officials to conduct critical counterterrorism operations. I encourage our military leaders to monitor the issue closely to ensure that any actions will not negatively impact our service members or our important economic, military, or diplomatic efforts throughout Africa.”
Djibouti – Doraleh port terminal:
The full text of Congressman’s letter can be found below:
Dear Secretary Mattis:
Last week [writing on 6 March], the Republic of Djibouti illegally seized control of the Doraleh port terminal by presidential decree. According to reports, Djibouti plans to gift the facility to the Chinese government. While Beijing’s aggressive expansion into Africa is not new, I am concerned our military and intelligence assets and ability to operate in this strategic choke point are increasingly under threat due to China’s growing influence with President Guelleh’s government.
As you well know, Djibouti is a key location for U.S. power projection and operations. According to the Department of Defense, Camp Lemonnier is the only U.S. permanent base on the entire African continent and is “essential to U.S. efforts in East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.” The base hosts 4,000 military and intelligence personnel and serves as a key outpost for counterterrorism operations targeting AQIP, al-Shabaab, Boko Haram, the Lord’s Resistance Army and ISIS. Home to Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Djibouti hosts Special Forces, UAVs, helicopters, planes, and a 150-member rapid response force. Established in the wake of the fatal attack on our mission in Benghazi, this unit is tasked to support and protect U.S. diplomatic personnel working in austere environments across the region.
With these sensitive operations based out of Djibouti, I am troubled by President Guelleh’s decision to allow the Chinese to obtain land to build a massive base just miles from Camp Lemonnier. Roughly the size of New Jersey, Djibouti is the only country in the world to host both a U.S. and Chinese naval base. With the completion of Beijing’s first foreign military base, Djibouti is primed to host up to 10,000 troops from China – more than double the U.S. presence. As confirmed by AFRICOM commander General Thomas Waldhauser, this is the closest to a U.S. installation that a rival has been able to build a base, raising significant “security concerns.”
President Guelleh’s willingness to accommodate China is further illustrated in recent reports requesting U.S. forces leave the port town to make way for the Chinese. Many in Congress, the intelligence community, and military have warned of the impact this growing foothold will have in the region. During testimony before the House Armed Services Committee on February 27th, CENTCOM commander General Votel confirmed “the new military base and port allow China to project forces more permanently within the region and influence strategically valuable trade waterways.”
However, China’s purchase of influence doesn’t stop at the port. Beijing has financed two international airports, a rail line linking Djibouti and Ethiopia, and a new presidential palace for Mr. Guelleh – rumored to be “free of charge.” Improper bilateral business dealings in the region represent such a challenge, AFRICOM addressed them in its 2017 posture statement: “Whether with trade, natural resource exploitation, or weapons sales, we continue to see international competitors engage with African partners in a manner contrary to the international norms of transparency and good governance. These competitors weaken our African partners’ ability to govern and will ultimately hinder Africa’s long-term stability and economic growth, and they will also undermine and diminish U.S. influence.” It is becoming clear what Chinese influence has bought today. The concern is what will it buy tomorrow.
If Djibouti is willing to confiscate a port terminal operating under a legal 30-year agreement, what is to stop President Guelleh from reneging on the twenty-year lease the U.S. signed in 2014 for Camp Lemonnier? The growing correlation between the billions spent by Beijing and actions taken by Djibouti harmful to the interests of the U.S. and our allies raises serious questions. In his 2015 Foreign Affairs piece “China Comes to Djibouti: Why Washington Should be Worried”, China scholar Dr. John Lee provides a prescient answer: “Money talks, especially in small and underdeveloped states run by authoritarian governments such as Djibouti—and soon Beijing, not Washington, may have the strongest voice.”
Your April 2017 visit to Djibouti sent a strong signal about the strategic significance and need for a robust U.S. presence. I appreciate your statements highlighting the need for long-established international norms to be followed in and around the increasingly congested country. As you engage your Djiboutian counterparts, I respectfully request you continue to ensure our presence and ability to operate unimpeded are respected.
Thank you for your steady leadership of the Department and continued selfless dedication to our country.
Bradley Byrne
Member of Congress
Click here https://goo.gl/4Aj4JJ to watch Congressman Byrne’s questioning of General Waldhauser.
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NEW TRANSNET APPOINTMENTS & AMENDMENTS AT PORTS OF DURBAN & NGQURA
Transnet has announced changes of personnel at the Ports of Durban and Ngqura, necessitated by other recent amendments and appointments.
At Durban, David Goliath has been appointed as Acting Executive Manager for Operations, taking over the role most recently filled by Nokuzola Nkowane who is currently serving as Acting Port Manager at the Port of Durban.
Goliath’s position as Senior Manager: Port Operations at the …[restrict]Port of Ngqura will in turn be filled in an acting capacity by Yolisa Tibane, Ngqura Deputy Harbour Master.
Both these appointments became effective from 1 July 2018.
Goliath has been with Transnet for 26 years, initially with Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) at Kimberley and later at Port Elizabeth, and since 2001 with Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) in marine operations at Durban and Port Elizabeth and then as Senior Manager: Port Operations at Ngqura since 2012. He has degrees in Philosophy, Business Administration both from Stellenbosch University, Economic Honours from the University of the Western Cape and a Harbour Master’s certificate from STC in the Netherlands.
Tibane who now becomes Acting Senior Manager: Operations at Ngqura is a qualified marine pilot with Open Licence for the Ports of Ngqura and Richards Bay. Her qualifications include Management Development Programme from Stellenbosch Business School and BCom Management from UNISA.[/restrict]
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Many navies participating
Our photograph shows, at centre, Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Alan Sinner, left, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 2, at work with Republic of Korea Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Kim Dunhee, assigned to Special Warfare Brigade Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit One.
Here the ROK senior rate prepares to rappel off a…[restrict] simulated building during a Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise in rappel and fast rope evolution.
The evolution sees sailors from the Republic of Korea, Royal Canadian, Royal New Zealand and US navies deployed. Twenty-five nations, 46 ships, five submarines, about 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from 27 June to 2 August in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California.
This is said to be the world’s largest international maritime exercise.
RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security of the world’s oceans.
RIMPAC 2018 is the 26th exercise in the series that began in 1971.[/restrict]
Reported by Paul Ridgway
London
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On 3 July the United States Navy reported that aircraft from Carrier Air Wing One (CVW-1), embarked aboard USS Harry S Truman (CVN 75), would be conducting integrated flight operations from 2 to 6 July with French Naval aviation aircraft as part of French Air Defense week.
The purpose of the exercise is to increase readiness and demonstrate…[restrict] the ability to operate together by practicing air warfare and strike techniques, to include dissimilar air combat training.
In the words of Commander, Carrier Strike Group 8, Rear-Admiral Gene Black: “France is our oldest Ally and a vital partner in ensuring security and stability in the region and across the globe. The opportunity to integrate with French Naval Aviation helps us enhance our interoperability as we work to achieve common objectives.”
CVW-1 aircraft participating in the exercise will include F/A-18s and E-2D Hawkeyes, which will integrate with French Dassault Rafale M Fighters.
Black added: “When we operate together we’re stronger than just the sum of our parts, and this training continues our investment in that cooperation.”
Throughout the duration of the exercise flight operations are being conducted over France and French territorial and international waters in the Bay of Biscay.
Harry S Truman is deployed in the US 6th Fleet area of operations, supporting maritime security operations in support of US national security interests.[/restrict]
Edited by Paul Ridgway
London, based on material kindly provided by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Thomas Gooley.
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BLTWORLD SAMSON ECO HOPPERS DOUBLE THROUGHPUT AT PORT OF MOMBASA
The recent delivery of four new SAMSON Eco Hoppers, for the discharge of dry bulk materials at Kenya’s Port of Mombasa, is set to significantly improve port facilities, also minimising the environmental impact of bulk handling operations at the harbour.
The delivery of these hoppers were first reported in Africa PORTS & SHIPS on 5 June 2018 CLICK HERE. Here is more detail.
Kenya Port Authority (KPA), in conjunction with TradeMark East Africa (TMEA), has embarked on a port improvement initiative – the Mombasa Resilient Infrastructure Programme (MRIP) – which involves the development of resilient infrastructure at the Port of Mombasa, aimed at creating a modern regional hub to support growing trade in the area, at the same time protecting important natural resources.
This programme to transform the Port of Mombasa into a ‘green’ facility, is in line with new regulations from global maritime authorities, which state shippers will be required to adopt new measures to address the negative impact of their operations on the environment.
“Implementation of the MRIP has involved a substantial investment in new equipment, selected to improve efficiencies of dry bulk cargo handling and to mitigate environmental damage from fugitive dust. SAMSON Materials Handling was awarded the contract – with the support of BLTWORLD, covering Africa and Indian Ocean Islands, in conjunction with Artlantis Investments of Kenya – to supply four Eco Hoppers,” says Ken Mouritzen, managing director, BLTWORLD.
“These SAMSON Eco Hoppers, which are manufactured to withstand tough conditions, are the first dust filtration import hoppers to be provided with ATEX certification. This important classification gives KPA the assurance that these ecological hoppers can be used safely in potentially explosive atmospheres.
“These robust hoppers – which are designed to handle the characteristics and flow properties of bulk materials, including cement clinker, coal and gypsum – provide dust and spillage-free unloading through a dust control system that minimises the escape of dust during the grab discharge cycle.
“Peak rates of 700 tph per hopper, are expected to considerably improve the import capabilities of the port.”
Fully mobile SAMSON hoppers, with powered travel and crabbing functionality for easy positioning alongside the vessel during unloading, can be manoeuvred off the quay, freeing up space when they are not in use.
These hoppers have an upper and lower section, separated by a dust retention feature, the ‘Flex-Flap’. This divider, which comprises a series of pressed steel sections and vertical rubber flaps, opens to allow the free flow of material into the hopper and closes to prevent the flow of air out of the hopper.
When bulk material is released by the grab, it falls through the Flex-Flap and accumulates in the inner hopper below. The hopper system automatically closes as a result of the newly created pressure differential between the hopper and the atmosphere, forming a seal to contain the dust contaminated air. Integral reverse jet filters are positioned around the hopper inlet to extract and clean the dust laden air. Collected dust is then re-cycled into the mainstream of material.
The Flex-Flap feature reduces the volume of exhausted air necessary to control fugitive dust and requires the use of small, compact filters rather than a large de-dusting system.
A team of engineers is currently working on commissioning these hoppers and a comprehensive operator training programme is in place for Kenya Port Authority.
BLTWORLD’s SAMSON-AUMUND range of bulk handling equipment includes link conveyors, grab hoppers, surface feeders, radial boom stackers and mobile shiploaders. Also in the range are conveyors and wagon tipplers, heavy-duty apron feeders, silo and hopper discharge systems and inclined bucket conveyors.
Custom-designed bulk handling solutions, that suit specific application requirements, are also available.
BLTWORLD offers a technical advisory, parts and maintenance support service in Africa and Indian Ocean Islands.
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QM2 in Cape Town. Picture by Ian Shiffman
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Oil and chemical products tankers from BW Group/BW Tankers are appearing frequently in Durban at present and the latest was the 49,999-dwt BW SWIFT (IMO 9713844), seen here arriving in port on 26 June. The tanker, one of several sister ships in the fleet, is 183 metres in length and has a beam of 32m and was built in 2016 at the SPP Goseong Shipyard in Donghai, South Korea. These pictures are by Trevor Jones
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