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(EnergyAsia, February 12 2010, Friday) --- The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) said an EU directive requiring vessels to use low-sulphur fuel in European ports took effect on January 1, and has not been postponed as recently rumoured.
IBIA said EU Directive 2005/33/EC prescribes that from January 1, 2010, member states must take necessary steps to ensure that ships at berth in EU ports do not use marine fuels with a sulphur content exceeding 0.1% by mass. There have been rumours that this deadline might have been postponed due to potential safety risks involving the switchover on ships using unmodified boilers.
Ian Adams, IBIA’s chief executive, said: “We have heard various rumours, including one which suggests that the deadline for implementation of the EU directive has been postponed by six months. Nothing could be further from the truth. The directive came into force on January 1 and applies to all ships operating to EU ports.
“Ships are not exempt on the ground that the fuel changeover is unsafe because modifications have not been made to its boilers, or to the ship itself. Clearly in such cases the expectation is not that the ship should engage in an unsafe practice but simply that it will not berth. Similarly, there is no automatic dispensation for ships which have made arrangements to carry out the necessary modifications but have not yet implemented them.
“Although the European Commission has signified its awareness of the potential dangers associated with the switchover to low-sulphur fuel while in port, and has recommended to member states that they enforce the regulations with a degree of flexibility for a transitional period in those cases where there is detailed evidence of the existence of an approved plan for vessel and/or boiler modification, the directive is nevertheless now in force and EU member states are obliged to enforce it. This means that all non-compliant ships are at risk.”
IBIA stresses that operators of vessels bound for an EU port unable to comply with the EU directive should coordinate with the local authorities before entering port to take appropriate control measures while the ship is berthed.
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Monday, February 8, 2010
CHINA: Tianjin shipping summit explored tech advances, outlook for 2010
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(EnergyAsia, February 3 2010, Wednesday) --- More than 100 government officials, international executives, technical directors and maritime industry leaders attended the International Maritime and Shipbuilding Outlook Summit China 2010 was held last January 14-15 in the northeastern Chinese city of Tianjin.
Organised by business conference and professional training provider Noppen Shanghai Co Ltd and supported by the Tianjin People’s Municipal Government, the event was part of the city’s efforts to create an international shipping centre to serve northeastern, central and western Asia. For two days, the delegates networked and exchanged information on the latest issues facing the shipping and shipbuilding industries.
The Port of Tianjin is strategically located at the locus of Bohai Bay Rim, the logistics hub of the Tianjin Binhai New District, which is designated by the central government to become China’s third major economic growth driver after Shenzen and Shanghai. The port is expected to handle the most advanced container ships, bulkers, and ocean liners by mid-2010.
Ren Xuefeng, vice-mayor of Tianjin, welcomed the summit’s participants and encouraged them to strengthen their business relationships with Tianjin.
Opening the event was Zhao Shangwu, director general of Tianjin Municipal Office of Port Service, who provided an introduction to Tianjin as well as north China’s shipbuilding industry outlook.
Discussing dry cargo bulk markets, Philip Williams, Asia-Pacific general manager of The Baltic Exchange, likened the present oversupply of ships to the post WWII shipping market, explaining that this will even itself out in time.
Michael Yuen, general manager of IMC Pan Asia, spoke on the shipping markets, pointing out the industry will always have its ‘peaks and troughs’ which we just need to ride out. Discussing Chinese industrial development policies and a forecast of the shipping market was Sun Wei, vice researcher at Integrated Transportation Research Center, NDRC.
Jean Philippe Roman, technical director at Total Lubmarine, provided an overview of Total lubricants’ environmental contribution in the shipping industry, while Chen Jiaben, director of China Welding Association and secretary general of the National Shipbuilding Industry spoke on the development and innovation of welding technology shipbuilding in China.
Shi Renming, managing director at ESAB, presented a paper on cutting machine applications in shipyards, while Lin Xiandong, executive deputy secretary general of The Chinese Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineering, discussed technical advances in the shipbuilding industry.
The event also heard Mao Boke, vice secretary general of Shanghai International Shipping Institute, Li Zhonggang, deputy general manager of China Ship Design & Research Center Co Ltd, and Philipho Yuan, director of Asian sales at The Maritime Executive. Other topics discussed included the use of digital shipbuilding technology in ship construction, energy-saving and emission-reduction technologies, and the outlook for the shipping industry for 2010.
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(EnergyAsia, February 3 2010, Wednesday) --- More than 100 government officials, international executives, technical directors and maritime industry leaders attended the International Maritime and Shipbuilding Outlook Summit China 2010 was held last January 14-15 in the northeastern Chinese city of Tianjin.
Organised by business conference and professional training provider Noppen Shanghai Co Ltd and supported by the Tianjin People’s Municipal Government, the event was part of the city’s efforts to create an international shipping centre to serve northeastern, central and western Asia. For two days, the delegates networked and exchanged information on the latest issues facing the shipping and shipbuilding industries.
The Port of Tianjin is strategically located at the locus of Bohai Bay Rim, the logistics hub of the Tianjin Binhai New District, which is designated by the central government to become China’s third major economic growth driver after Shenzen and Shanghai. The port is expected to handle the most advanced container ships, bulkers, and ocean liners by mid-2010.
Ren Xuefeng, vice-mayor of Tianjin, welcomed the summit’s participants and encouraged them to strengthen their business relationships with Tianjin.
Opening the event was Zhao Shangwu, director general of Tianjin Municipal Office of Port Service, who provided an introduction to Tianjin as well as north China’s shipbuilding industry outlook.
Discussing dry cargo bulk markets, Philip Williams, Asia-Pacific general manager of The Baltic Exchange, likened the present oversupply of ships to the post WWII shipping market, explaining that this will even itself out in time.
Michael Yuen, general manager of IMC Pan Asia, spoke on the shipping markets, pointing out the industry will always have its ‘peaks and troughs’ which we just need to ride out. Discussing Chinese industrial development policies and a forecast of the shipping market was Sun Wei, vice researcher at Integrated Transportation Research Center, NDRC.
Jean Philippe Roman, technical director at Total Lubmarine, provided an overview of Total lubricants’ environmental contribution in the shipping industry, while Chen Jiaben, director of China Welding Association and secretary general of the National Shipbuilding Industry spoke on the development and innovation of welding technology shipbuilding in China.
Shi Renming, managing director at ESAB, presented a paper on cutting machine applications in shipyards, while Lin Xiandong, executive deputy secretary general of The Chinese Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineering, discussed technical advances in the shipbuilding industry.
The event also heard Mao Boke, vice secretary general of Shanghai International Shipping Institute, Li Zhonggang, deputy general manager of China Ship Design & Research Center Co Ltd, and Philipho Yuan, director of Asian sales at The Maritime Executive. Other topics discussed included the use of digital shipbuilding technology in ship construction, energy-saving and emission-reduction technologies, and the outlook for the shipping industry for 2010.
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Thursday, February 4, 2010
SINGAPORE: Kelvin Yeo appointed managing director at KPI Bridge Oil subsidiary
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(EnergyAsia, February 2 2010, Tuesday) --- UK-based marine bunker broker and trader Bridge Oil has named Kelvin Yeo as managing director of its Singapore operations.
A bachelor of commerce degree holder with double majors in accounting and finance from the University of Western Australia, Mr Yeo has over 13 years professional experience in the marine, shipping and offshore oil & gas industries.
Mr Yeo’s most recent assignment was serving as vice-president for commercial & business development of a Singapore public-listed offshore engineering firm. He also served as commercial director of a towage business in Singapore, managed an oil tank terminal in Australia, and built an integrated supply chain solution in Indonesia with barges and bulk carriers.
Jan Obel, KPI Bridge Oil CEO, said: “We are very pleased to have such a seasoned marine professional joining our team. Kelvin has a proven track record of success in the marine industry, and an in-depth knowledge of the Asia market. This will serve him well as he works toward building our business in Asia.”
Bridge Oil Far East Pte Ltd is a fully owned subsidiary of KPI Bridge Oil Group. With a dedicated global team of 60 experienced professionals worldwide including more than 40 bunker brokers and traders, London-headquartered KPI Bridge Oil supplies bunker and lube oil to more than 2,800 harbours worldwide for the international shipping industry.
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(EnergyAsia, February 2 2010, Tuesday) --- UK-based marine bunker broker and trader Bridge Oil has named Kelvin Yeo as managing director of its Singapore operations.
A bachelor of commerce degree holder with double majors in accounting and finance from the University of Western Australia, Mr Yeo has over 13 years professional experience in the marine, shipping and offshore oil & gas industries.
Mr Yeo’s most recent assignment was serving as vice-president for commercial & business development of a Singapore public-listed offshore engineering firm. He also served as commercial director of a towage business in Singapore, managed an oil tank terminal in Australia, and built an integrated supply chain solution in Indonesia with barges and bulk carriers.
Jan Obel, KPI Bridge Oil CEO, said: “We are very pleased to have such a seasoned marine professional joining our team. Kelvin has a proven track record of success in the marine industry, and an in-depth knowledge of the Asia market. This will serve him well as he works toward building our business in Asia.”
Bridge Oil Far East Pte Ltd is a fully owned subsidiary of KPI Bridge Oil Group. With a dedicated global team of 60 experienced professionals worldwide including more than 40 bunker brokers and traders, London-headquartered KPI Bridge Oil supplies bunker and lube oil to more than 2,800 harbours worldwide for the international shipping industry.
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010
CHINA: Yantai Raffles Shipyard marks first ship delivery for 2010
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(EnergyAsia, February 2 2010, Tuesday) --- Leading Chinese rig-builder Yantai Raffles Shipyard Ltd has delivered its first vessel for the year with the completion of a new-built Jebsens ‘Vestnes’ self-unloading bulk carrier.
The handy-size vessel measures 175 meters in length and is designed for loading 30,000 tonnes of heavy materials such coal and rocks.
Brian Chang, Yantai Raffles’ deputy chairman, said: “We are very proud to announce our first delivery of 2010. This is a very memorable day for both Yantai Raffles and for Jebsens who have worked tirelessly over the past few years on this project. We are confident we can continue to build a long last relationship with Jebsens in the future.”
On its maiden voyage delivering cargo from northern China to Vietnam, the state-of-the-art vessel will be operated by Jebsens Management AS, a complete ship services provider offering technical management, crew management, dry-docking services, conversion/repair supervision and consulting, new-building supervision, safety and quality assurance inspections and other services to international ship owners.
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(EnergyAsia, February 2 2010, Tuesday) --- Leading Chinese rig-builder Yantai Raffles Shipyard Ltd has delivered its first vessel for the year with the completion of a new-built Jebsens ‘Vestnes’ self-unloading bulk carrier.
The handy-size vessel measures 175 meters in length and is designed for loading 30,000 tonnes of heavy materials such coal and rocks.
Brian Chang, Yantai Raffles’ deputy chairman, said: “We are very proud to announce our first delivery of 2010. This is a very memorable day for both Yantai Raffles and for Jebsens who have worked tirelessly over the past few years on this project. We are confident we can continue to build a long last relationship with Jebsens in the future.”
On its maiden voyage delivering cargo from northern China to Vietnam, the state-of-the-art vessel will be operated by Jebsens Management AS, a complete ship services provider offering technical management, crew management, dry-docking services, conversion/repair supervision and consulting, new-building supervision, safety and quality assurance inspections and other services to international ship owners.
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