They scheduled a final meeting Friday to approve and sign the pact. The dismantling of ships, so that their steel and other materials can be sold as scrap, is often done on or near beaches in poor countries, notably India and Bangladesh .Both nations have pledged to improve working conditions and environmental practices. But activists contend that the process still kills and maims many workers each year and results in the contamination of shorelines with asbestos, oily waste, toxic paint and other dangerous materials. The new agreement, the International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, requires all vessels to carry detailed, regularly updated inventories of hazardous materials throughout their years of service, and for this information to be provided to recycling facilities. The convention calls for workers at these centers to be equipped with a wide range of protective gear, for the centers to have disposal procedures for hazardous materials and for emergency response plans to be prepared.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Pact Is Close on Regulation of Ship Recycling
After more than five years of negotiations, delegates from 64 countries reached broad consensus here Thursday on a new international agreement regulating the recycling of ships.
They scheduled a final meeting Friday to approve and sign the pact. The dismantling of ships, so that their steel and other materials can be sold as scrap, is often done on or near beaches in poor countries, notably India and Bangladesh .Both nations have pledged to improve working conditions and environmental practices. But activists contend that the process still kills and maims many workers each year and results in the contamination of shorelines with asbestos, oily waste, toxic paint and other dangerous materials. The new agreement, the International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, requires all vessels to carry detailed, regularly updated inventories of hazardous materials throughout their years of service, and for this information to be provided to recycling facilities. The convention calls for workers at these centers to be equipped with a wide range of protective gear, for the centers to have disposal procedures for hazardous materials and for emergency response plans to be prepared.Read More
They scheduled a final meeting Friday to approve and sign the pact. The dismantling of ships, so that their steel and other materials can be sold as scrap, is often done on or near beaches in poor countries, notably India and Bangladesh .Both nations have pledged to improve working conditions and environmental practices. But activists contend that the process still kills and maims many workers each year and results in the contamination of shorelines with asbestos, oily waste, toxic paint and other dangerous materials. The new agreement, the International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, requires all vessels to carry detailed, regularly updated inventories of hazardous materials throughout their years of service, and for this information to be provided to recycling facilities. The convention calls for workers at these centers to be equipped with a wide range of protective gear, for the centers to have disposal procedures for hazardous materials and for emergency response plans to be prepared.
Subsea programs soldier on
HOUSTON, TEXAS: Low oil and gas prices and other economic uncertainties may put a slight damper on the amount of subsea installation activity planned or underway worldwide. At present, 317 subsea projects are known to be underway from now through 2013 and beyond, compared to 321 reported in October 2008.
However, according to a February report from analysts Infield, global spending on the subsea sector through 2013 is expected to exceed US$80 billion. This would be an increase over the US$46 billion spent on subsea equipment, drilling and completion over the previous five years. Infield expects 3,222 trees to be installed over the next five years, with the biggest players being Petrobras, Shell, Total, Chevron, BP, ExxonMobil and StatoilHydro. Infield's analysts anticipate the next two years will see a plateau of activity levels as constraints within the market are realized. Of the projects known to be underway between now through 2013 and onwards, 78 installations are planned for 2009. Ninety-one are scheduled in 2010, 30 in 2011, 50 in 2012 and 58 scheduled in 2013 and beyond, according to data compiled by ODS-Petrodata.Read More
However, according to a February report from analysts Infield, global spending on the subsea sector through 2013 is expected to exceed US$80 billion. This would be an increase over the US$46 billion spent on subsea equipment, drilling and completion over the previous five years. Infield expects 3,222 trees to be installed over the next five years, with the biggest players being Petrobras, Shell, Total, Chevron, BP, ExxonMobil and StatoilHydro. Infield's analysts anticipate the next two years will see a plateau of activity levels as constraints within the market are realized. Of the projects known to be underway between now through 2013 and onwards, 78 installations are planned for 2009. Ninety-one are scheduled in 2010, 30 in 2011, 50 in 2012 and 58 scheduled in 2013 and beyond, according to data compiled by ODS-Petrodata.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Jet Boat Whistler to Launch
Lyman Morse will Launch its newest and largest jet boat on Thursday, May 14 at its facility in Thomaston Maine.
Whistler is Lyman Morse’s new C. Raymond Hunt designed 54 ft twin jet cruiser. The Whistler features a dinghy garage. A hydraulic gate and sled extend out over the jets allowing the owner to launch the 10 ft tender from the interior storage compartment with the push of a button. Powered by twin 1001 hp Caterpillar C-18s coupled with Hamilton HJ403 water-jets, Whistler will cruise in the low 30s with a max speed of 35 knots. She features the fly-by-wire Blue Arrow electronic control system with mouse and joystick for steering and docking ease. The interior is finished in mahogany with walnut and white Formica accents. Accommodations include an owner's cabin with en-suite head and an office which converts to a guest cabin, also with its own head. Granite galley countertops, maple soles, a lifting 32 ft television with DirecTV and electric grill are also included. The vessel is Lyman Morse’s first new build to use Alexseal paint; she features a dark gray with Pegasus Gray pilot house and topsides.Read More
Whistler is Lyman Morse’s new C. Raymond Hunt designed 54 ft twin jet cruiser. The Whistler features a dinghy garage. A hydraulic gate and sled extend out over the jets allowing the owner to launch the 10 ft tender from the interior storage compartment with the push of a button. Powered by twin 1001 hp Caterpillar C-18s coupled with Hamilton HJ403 water-jets, Whistler will cruise in the low 30s with a max speed of 35 knots. She features the fly-by-wire Blue Arrow electronic control system with mouse and joystick for steering and docking ease. The interior is finished in mahogany with walnut and white Formica accents. Accommodations include an owner's cabin with en-suite head and an office which converts to a guest cabin, also with its own head. Granite galley countertops, maple soles, a lifting 32 ft television with DirecTV and electric grill are also included. The vessel is Lyman Morse’s first new build to use Alexseal paint; she features a dark gray with Pegasus Gray pilot house and topsides.
RF Government approves ports available for visa-free entry of ferry passengers
The list of Russian ports available for visa-free entry of foreigners includes Big Port of St. Petersburg, Vyborg port and St. Petersburg Passenger Port (Marine Facade complex). Apart from the above ports, preferential regime will be applied in Kaliningrad, Vladivostok, Novorossiysk, Sochi and Korsakov (Sakhalin region).
The corresponding document has been signed by RF Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, Governmental press center reports According to the document; ferry captain is to provide a port with a list of passengers and their sightseeing program in at least 72 hours before ferry arrival. Visa-free tourists are allowed to travel only in a group following the route announced in the program. Not later than after 72 hours after the entry the group is obliged to leave the territory of Russia - border check point in the port. The stay period can be extended in case a ferry departure is delayed because of its damage, natural disaster or other force majeure circumstance. A tourist is also allowed to stay longer in case of emergency treatment or severe disease.Read More
The corresponding document has been signed by RF Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, Governmental press center reports According to the document; ferry captain is to provide a port with a list of passengers and their sightseeing program in at least 72 hours before ferry arrival. Visa-free tourists are allowed to travel only in a group following the route announced in the program. Not later than after 72 hours after the entry the group is obliged to leave the territory of Russia - border check point in the port. The stay period can be extended in case a ferry departure is delayed because of its damage, natural disaster or other force majeure circumstance. A tourist is also allowed to stay longer in case of emergency treatment or severe disease.
Galoc production restarts after tropical storm passes
PALAWAN, PHILIPPINES: Galoc Production Co. (GPC) resumed production at the Galoc field at 10:30 a.m. local time on May 13 following the reconnection of floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) Rubicon Intrepid to the mooring and riser system.
Both of the Galoc 3 and Galoc 4 wells are online and flowing with combined flow rate of approximately 13,000 b/d of oil. The FPSO was forced to disconnect due to adverse conditions associated with the recent severe tropical storm, Chan-Hom (Emong), which passed to the north of the Galoc field on May 7. The reconnection operation was initiated over the weekend once conditions had subsided sufficiently. The work was concluded with integrity testing of the system prior to recommencement of production. Connection of the secondary hold back mooring will be undertaken over the coming day or so.This completes the first disconnect and reconnect cycle of the enhanced mooring arrangements that were installed in January and February of this year. Such operations are likely to be undertaken on several occasions over the coming southwest monsoon and typhoon season, which lasts from June to November in a typical year.Read More
Both of the Galoc 3 and Galoc 4 wells are online and flowing with combined flow rate of approximately 13,000 b/d of oil. The FPSO was forced to disconnect due to adverse conditions associated with the recent severe tropical storm, Chan-Hom (Emong), which passed to the north of the Galoc field on May 7. The reconnection operation was initiated over the weekend once conditions had subsided sufficiently. The work was concluded with integrity testing of the system prior to recommencement of production. Connection of the secondary hold back mooring will be undertaken over the coming day or so.This completes the first disconnect and reconnect cycle of the enhanced mooring arrangements that were installed in January and February of this year. Such operations are likely to be undertaken on several occasions over the coming southwest monsoon and typhoon season, which lasts from June to November in a typical year.
DNV: Action needed now on maritime labour convention
DNV Maritime is encouraging ship owners, managers and crewing agents to take action now on the imminent entry into force of the Maritime Labour Convention.
The convention stipulates common rights for seafarers with respect to conditions of employment, accommodation, recreational facilities, food, accident prevention, welfare and medical care. “Some people in the industry say that it makes sense to wait and see on this issue but this is a mistake,” says Georg Smefjell, project responsible for DNV’s Maritime Labour Convention team. “Hesitation will only decrease a ship owner’s ability to handle the requirements effectively. One of the two criteria for the convention’s entry into force has now been met. Five countries (Liberia, Marshall Islands, Bahamas, Panama and Norway) have ratified so the target of at least 33% of the world’s gross tonnage has been met. Another 25 countries are needed and the EU target date for ratification by December 2010 makes it very likely that the convention will enter into force in 2011.DNV has delivered customer training on the new requirements in Oslo, Hamburg and Athens. The Norwegian company, Høegh, and the Greek company, Thenamaris, have already taken advantage of DNV’s gap analysis services. “Feedback has been positive and we believe the impressive procedures these companies have in place will enable them to handle the new requirements efficiently,” said Mr. Smefjell.
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The convention stipulates common rights for seafarers with respect to conditions of employment, accommodation, recreational facilities, food, accident prevention, welfare and medical care. “Some people in the industry say that it makes sense to wait and see on this issue but this is a mistake,” says Georg Smefjell, project responsible for DNV’s Maritime Labour Convention team. “Hesitation will only decrease a ship owner’s ability to handle the requirements effectively. One of the two criteria for the convention’s entry into force has now been met. Five countries (Liberia, Marshall Islands, Bahamas, Panama and Norway) have ratified so the target of at least 33% of the world’s gross tonnage has been met. Another 25 countries are needed and the EU target date for ratification by December 2010 makes it very likely that the convention will enter into force in 2011.DNV has delivered customer training on the new requirements in Oslo, Hamburg and Athens. The Norwegian company, Høegh, and the Greek company, Thenamaris, have already taken advantage of DNV’s gap analysis services. “Feedback has been positive and we believe the impressive procedures these companies have in place will enable them to handle the new requirements efficiently,” said Mr. Smefjell.
CNOOC signs Australian gas deal with BG
Beijing: China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) this week announced that they had signed a Project Development Agreement (PDA) with BG Group for liquefied natural gas (LNG) from BG Group’s Queensland Curtis LNG Project in Australia (QCLNG).
The agreement calls for CNOOC to purchase 3.6 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of LNG for a period of 20 years from start-up of QCLNG, which is being developed by QGC – a BG Group business. QCLNG will come on line in 2014 with 7.4 mtpa capacity of its two trains. CNOOC will also purchase a 5% interest in the reserves and resources of certain of BG Group’s tenements in the Queensland Walloons Fairway of Surat Basin, and participate in 10% of the equity in one QCLNG liquefaction train at the Gladstone plant in Queensland. BG Group and CNOOC will jointly participate in a shipping consortium formed to construct two LNG ships in China that will be owned by the consortium. CNOOC and BG Group intend to negotiate and execute fully-termed transaction agreements prior to BG Group’s final investment decision for QCLNG.
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