The world’s oceans generate most of the oxygen we breathe, supply us with food, regulate our climate, clean the water we drink, and offer a pharmacopoeia of potential medicines.
The United Nations (UN) had officially declared June 8 each year as World Oceans Day (WOD). The concept for a WOD was proposed by the Government of Canada in 1992 at the Earth Summit held in Rio de Janeiro. Since then it has been celebrated annually.The theme of 2009 WOD is “One Ocean, One Climate, One Future’’ to emphasize that we live on a blue planet where 70 percent of the surface is covered by ocean waters, and to raise public awareness of the key connections among a healthy ocean, a healthy climate, and our future. Regardless of where we live, we are dependent on the state of health of our shared bodies of water.
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Monday, June 8, 2009
Lloyd's Register: A new 'Essential Dry Docking Course' for the marine industry
The marine industry's first ever course designed to provide all the essential information needed to prepare, plan and execute a successful dry-docking is to be launched by Lloyd's Register's Marine Training Services in Piraeus on June 29, 2009.
The three-day Essential Dry-Docking Course, is aimed at existing marine superintendents, technical managers, fleet managers, senior sea staff and anyone involved in planning a docking. Lloyd’s Register decided to develop the course after market research revealed a shortage of qualified superintendents capable of carrying out dry dockings efficiently. Steve Robson, Lloyd's Register's Senior Technical Training Specialist, says: "A dry docking has huge financial implications for owners, and requires a set of skills, and a need for awareness from those responsible, that cuts across several job specifications.
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Tognum to Supply Engines for New Ferry
The propulsion system and power generation specialist, Tognum, has won a contract for its Engines business unit from the Australian shipyard Austal to supply four large diesel engines.
The 20V 8000 M71L-model MTU engines, each capable of 9,100 kW (12,376 PS), will provide the main propulsion for the new catamaran ferry Jean de la Valetta operated by Virtu Ferries from Malta. The vessel will also use four on-board gensets powered by S60 engines. Virtu Ferries operates high-speed catamaran ferry services between Italy and Malta.The MTU propulsion system will take the twin-hulled, aluminum “Austal Auto Express 107”-Type vessel and its cargo of 800 passengers, 230 automobiles and 342 truck-lane metres up to a service speed of approximately 39 knots. After commissioning in 2010, the ship will be one of Europe’s largest catamaran ferries.Read More
The 20V 8000 M71L-model MTU engines, each capable of 9,100 kW (12,376 PS), will provide the main propulsion for the new catamaran ferry Jean de la Valetta operated by Virtu Ferries from Malta. The vessel will also use four on-board gensets powered by S60 engines. Virtu Ferries operates high-speed catamaran ferry services between Italy and Malta.The MTU propulsion system will take the twin-hulled, aluminum “Austal Auto Express 107”-Type vessel and its cargo of 800 passengers, 230 automobiles and 342 truck-lane metres up to a service speed of approximately 39 knots. After commissioning in 2010, the ship will be one of Europe’s largest catamaran ferries.
Kaohsiung to open bids for terminal lease
Taipei: Taiwan's Kaohsiung port will have an open bid to lease out terminal 75 when current tenant Maersk leaves in August, writes Portworld.
Kaohsiung Harbour Bureau confirmed the move and dismissed speculation that Kaohsiung port had asked China Ocean Shipping (Group) Company (COSCO) to take over the terminal.A senior bureau official was reported as saying that the port authorities would put the terminal out for open bidding rather than carry out private negotiations with individual companies.China's largest shipping firm COSCO has expressed interest in investing in Taiwan as cross-strait relations between Taiwan and China improve.It was reported earlier that COSCO and China Merchants Holdings were each considering taking a 20% stake in the Yang Ming container terminal in Kaohsiung.Read More
Kaohsiung Harbour Bureau confirmed the move and dismissed speculation that Kaohsiung port had asked China Ocean Shipping (Group) Company (COSCO) to take over the terminal.A senior bureau official was reported as saying that the port authorities would put the terminal out for open bidding rather than carry out private negotiations with individual companies.China's largest shipping firm COSCO has expressed interest in investing in Taiwan as cross-strait relations between Taiwan and China improve.It was reported earlier that COSCO and China Merchants Holdings were each considering taking a 20% stake in the Yang Ming container terminal in Kaohsiung.
Port of Los Angeles' Reduced Annual Budget Will Help Facilitate More than 6,000 Jobs
(SAN PEDRO, Calif.) -- The Los Angeles Harbor Commission adopted a budget of $1.1 billion for the Port of Los Angeles' Fiscal Year 2009/10.
A 1.8-percent decrease over the current fiscal year budget, the Ports budget for the year ahead beginning July 1 will enable the Port to advance capital improvement projects, environmental initiatives and security enhancements even as many port tenants and the global maritime industry continue to feel the impact of the worst economic conditions in generations. "Our approved budget reflects the harsh realities of the global economic recession and the financial challenges facing the Port of Los Angeles and our tenants," said Geraldine Knatz, Ph.D., the Port's executive director. "With container volumes expected to fall again in the next fiscal year, we are continuing to advance projects that will produce economic and environmental benefits while preparing us for the eventual economic recovery and the return of higher trade volumes."
Opening of deepwater container terminal in Vietnam
Vietnam’s first deepwater container terminal was inaugurated in the Ba Ria Vung Tau province.
"With this port, the first direct shipping service from Vietnam to North America is possible," said Deputy Minister of Transport Tran Doan Tho during the inauguration ceremony. Importers and exporters now have direct access to the west coast of USA in about 15 days. The opening of the SP-PSA International Port on the Cai Mep-Thi Vai River in Tan Thanh District featured the arrival of the 288-metre-long containership, ‘APL Alexandrite’, the largest ever boxship to call at a Vietnamese port.Read More
"With this port, the first direct shipping service from Vietnam to North America is possible," said Deputy Minister of Transport Tran Doan Tho during the inauguration ceremony. Importers and exporters now have direct access to the west coast of USA in about 15 days. The opening of the SP-PSA International Port on the Cai Mep-Thi Vai River in Tan Thanh District featured the arrival of the 288-metre-long containership, ‘APL Alexandrite’, the largest ever boxship to call at a Vietnamese port.
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