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PROGRAMME OF IMO MEETINGS FOR 2013 IMO PRESS BRIEFINGS

IMO NEWS (Issue 3, 2013)

NEW IMO PUBLICATIONS Speeches by IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu World Maritime Day - Symposium on a Sustainable Maritime Transportation System. To celebrate World Maritime Day on Thursday 26 September 2013, the Secretary-General arranged a symposium on a Sustainable Maritime Transportation System at IMO Headquarters and provided an opportunity for a discussion on a global agenda for a sustainable maritime transportation system. The symposium reflected the world Maritime Day theme: “Sustainable Development: IMO's contribution beyond Rio+20”. Symposium Programme Panel discussions covered The Human Component of Sustainable Maritime Development; The Role of New Technology and Innovation in Sustainable Maritime Development; and Supporting a Sustainable Maritime Transportation System. Presentations from the symposium are available from the IMO website

World Maritime Day 2013: Sustainable Development: IMO's contribution beyond Rio+20 A message from the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization, Mr. Koji Sekimizu

World Maritime Day Parallel Event will be held in Lima, Peru (2 to 3 October 2013). The programme for the event comprises a technical seminar held throughout the day on 2 October and a working visit by participants to the facilities of APM Terminals Callao on 3 October.

Deadline looms for public input on shipping’s administrative requirements Maritime stakeholders and other interested parties are reminded that they have just one month in which to provide input to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on the administrative burdens that may result from compliance with IMO instruments. A six-month consultation period will end on 31 October 2013.

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ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION Green fury at failure to tighten offshore rules “Environmental groups have vowed to fight US government approval of Shell‟s Arctic oil spill contingency plans in the face of their claims that the plans fall short in promoting offshore seafarer safety and protecting the environment. ” FAIRPLAY, 5 September 2013, p 19

Kenya cracks down on illegal waste shipping – By Stephen Spark “Kenya has opened a port office at Mombasa harbour that will focus on the movement of dangerous substances and hazardous wastes. This development follows the discovery in mid-July of containerised waste that had been illegally shipped from the United Kingdom into Mombasa.” FAIRPLAY, 19 September 2013, pp 18-19

Shipowners face fuel and emissions monitoring – By Adam Corbett “Shipowners are set to face mandatory reporting and verification (MRV) measures for fuel consumption and vessel emissions in the next five years, delegates at the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) conference in London were told. ” TRADEWINDS, 20 September 2013, p 35

ICS calls for cost/benefit analysis of green rules - By David Osler "The International Chamber of Shipping has issued a World Maritime Day demand that all future proposals for environmental regulation that impact on ships be subjected to a full cost/benefit analysis before adoption by the International Maritime Organization." LLOYD'S LIST, 26 September 2013, p. 2

Ballast Water Management Update – By Konstantinos Stampedakis “BMW Convention was constituted in 2004, but still is not in force as criteria have not been fulfilled. Only the 30.32% of the global fleet consisting of 37 countries – IMO members has ratified the convention..” SAFETY 4SEA, Autumn 2013, pp 10-11

Brief Overview of Revised MARPOL Annex V “Earlier this year (in 01/01/2013) the Revised MARPOL Annex V entered into force setting new regulatory requirements regarding the disposal of garbage from ships. The new requirements prohibit the disposal of almost all kinds of garbage at sea with the exemption, and under specific requirements, of food waste, animal carcases, cargo residues contained in wash water and environmental friendly cleaning agents.” SAFETY 4SEA, Autumn 2013, p.12

New EU system of the MRV of shipping emissions “The European Commission has identified that a robust system for monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) of greenhouse gas emissions from maritime transport is a prerequisite for any marked-based measure or efficiency standard, whether applied at EU level of globally.” SAFETY 4SEA, Autumn 2013, pp 20-21

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IMO IMO to implement convention theme “The IMO Council has endorsed a proposal by IMO secretary-general Koji Sekimizu to adopt “IMO Conventions: Effective Implementation” as the World Maritime Day theme for 2014. ” MER, September 2013, p 7 IMO launches sustainable maritime transport system initiative - By Hal Brown "The International Maritime Organization yesterday announced its new drive to promote a sustainable maritime transport system, without compromising the needs of future generations." LLOYD'S LIST, 13 September 2013, p. 2

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IMO must approve good faith compromise on container checks - By Christopher Koch "The International Maritime Organization is on the verge of addressing a recognised and documented safety problem - that of misdeclared container cargo weights. The collective work and agreement of 15 governments and 13 industry groups have forged a compromise solution for consideration by the IMO's sub-committee on dangerous goods, solid cargoes and containers (DSC) at its next meeting (DSC 18) being held in London next week." LLOYD'S LIST, 13 September 2013, p. online

ESC says shippers excluded from IMO container-weighing talks - By Damian Brett "The ESC, which opposes the proposals, claimed there was a lack of shipper representation at the discussions." LLOYD'S LIST, 20 September 2013, p. 3

Opinion: IMO should close its ears to whining shippers “This week, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is considering whether to press ahead with mandatory weighing and verification of containers prior to shipment. It is to be hoped the members of the Sub-Committee on Dangerous Goods, Solid Cargoes and Containers ignore the latest whining by the European and Asian Shippers‟ councils.”” TRADEWINDS, 20 September 2013, p 10

Shippers welcome IMO's compromise on container weight checks - By Roger Hailey "Shippers have welcomed the decision by the International Maritime Organization to support compromise proposals for the verification of container weights." LLOYD'S LIST, 23 September 2013, p. 2

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LAW AND POLICY Europe’s changing winds - By Nicholas Finney “The headwinds against the European Commission‟s newly proposed Port Services Regulation are a leading indicator of the anti-establishment forces now at work in European politics.” LLOYD‟S LIST, 5 September 2013, p 8 Insurers fear integrity issues – By Jon Guy “Marine underwriters have been told in no uncertain terms they need to focus on technical underwriting to ensure they have resilience to meet industry needs of growing levels of exposure.” FAIRPLAY, 5 September 2013, p 22 Hull claims drop from record high – By Jim Mulrenan “Insurance claims for damage to the hull and machinery of ships dropped dramatically through the first half of this year. The reason was partly that there was not another extraordinarily expensive claim like the Costa Concordia.” TRADEWINDS, 6 September 2013, p 30 Five found guilty in Costa Concordia trial “The Italian judiciary has sentenced five people involved in the Costa Concordia incident on charges of multiple manslaughter, negligence and shipwreck. Two officers, the head of cabin service, the helmsman and also the head of the crisis team pleaded guilty to charges in exchange for shorter sentences.” MER, September 2013, p 8 Class NK: MOL Comfort investigation update “Class NK has revealed that its casualty investigation team has determined that the damage leading to the loss of the MOL Comfort did not originate from the vessel‟s upper deck area or hatch side coaming. The team, headed by ClassNK executive vice president Toshitomo Matsui, expected to consolidate its preliminary findings by early September 2013.” MER, September 2013, p 24 ICS blasts growing cost of compliance with environmental regulations - By Hal Brown "There must be no more stringent environmental regulations brought in for shipping without a proper cost benefit analysis and study of the available technology, according to the secretary-general of the International Chamber of Shipping Peter Hinchliffe." LLOYD'S LIST, 16 September 2013, p. 2

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Reinsurers call for wreck removal pillar in excess of loss contract - By Christopher Munro "Move gains support as costs increase for Costa Concordia and Rena removals. Removal of the wreck of Costa Concordia is nearing $1bn and could go higher." LLOYD'S LIST, 16 September 2013, p. 8

Willis launches insurance product linked to labour convention - By Liz McMahon "A new insurance product designed to cover crew repatriation obligations under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 has raised the question of whether shipowners should take out individual cover or if the responsibility lies with the flag state that registers them." LLOYD'S LIST, 16 September 2013, p. 9

HNA cruiseship detained in South Korea - By Jing Yang "A cruiseship owned by China's HNA Group, the parent company of Grand China Logistics, has been detained in South Korea with more than 2300 people stranded on board. HNA needs to submit Won3bn ($2.7m) bank guarantee for the release of the ship, according to a source close to the matter.." LLOYD'S LIST, 16 September 2013, p. online

Insurance prices lag behind rising ship values - By Christopher Munro “Marine insurers must do more to monitor increasing ship values as the exposure to extreme losses has increased significantly in recent years but has not yet reflected this in pricing. The global marine insurance market received premium of $8.5bn in 2012, an increase of 3.1% year on year, figures from the International Union of Marine Insurance show.” LLOYD‟S LIST, 18 September 2013, p.5

Wreck-removal memorandum tackles the cost of meddling governments - By Liz McMahon "The International Group of P&I Clubs has drawn up a Memorandum of Understanding to put to the UK government to address the issue of state intervention as the costs associated with wreck removal continue to soar." LLOYD'S LIST, 19 September 2013, p. 3

IUMI pledges to step up marine lobbying - By Liz McMahon "The International Union of Marine Insurance has pledged to go beyond a plea from the International Maritime Organization to forge closer contact, saying it has already taken a stand on several key issues that are driving up the cost of claims. Issues on which IUMI is taking a stand include places of refuge, use of low-sulphur fuels and cat-fine damage to engines." LLOYD'S LIST, 19 September 2013, p. 7

Insurers highlight the risks attached to salvaging larger tonnage - By Christopher Munro "The International Union of Marine Insurance is missing an excellent opportunity to tackle the industry's mounting concerns over larger ship sizes by not backing initiatives designed to keep down salvage and general average costs." LLOYD'S LIST, 19 September 2013, p. online

Insurers urged to press for better firefighting systems - By Christopher Munro "Woefully out of date firefighting systems on board older container vessels are threatening to hit insurers hard, and underwriters have now been called upon to promote the installation of more effective systems to tackle this growing problem." LLOYD'S LIST, 19 September 2013, p. online

Limiting liability for wreck removal is not the answer - By Liz McMahon "Capping or limiting liability for removal of wreck would be a mistake, says UK Secretary of State's Representative for Maritime Salvage and Intervention Hugh Shaw, as it would make it even harder for stricken ships to secure places of refuge." LLOYD'S LIST, 20 September 2013, p. 4

Counting the cost - By Christopher Munro "Marine insurers, already fearful over what losses they may incur in the future from the giant containerships currently being launched, have been handed a timely reminder of their existing exposure to cargo claims following the MOL Comfort casualty. By today's standards, the Mitsui OSK Lines-owned 8,110 teu boxship is fairly modest, especially when compared with the recent launch of the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller, which leads Maersk's new Triple-E class." LLOYD'S LIST, 20 September 2013, p. 5

Cruiseship arrest exposes Grand China troubles to Chinese public – By Bob Rust “The arrest of China‟s first cruiseship in South Korea suddenly propelled the maritime legal battles of Grand China into the mainstream of Chinese publicity this week, with local financial journalists raising questions about the reputation of parent HNA Group and the sustainability of its highly leveraged finances.” TRADEWINDS, 20 September 2013, p 6

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Costa Concordia removal sparks demand for $1bn limit on payouts – By Jim Mulrenan “A move to limit insurance cover for wreck removal is on the agenda following this week‟s spectacular righting of the Costa Concordia. There is considerable support for putting a limit of $1bn or even significantly less on wreck removal, as underwriters who will help pay the bill watched the parbuckling on screens at the annual conference of the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI.” TRADEWINDS, 20 September 2013, p 21

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MARINE TECHNOLOGY UASC may choose gas to power 18,000 teu vessels - By Janet Porter "Adopting LNG would be an industry first for big containerships UASC says the vessels will be some of the most technologically advanced and environmentally friendly yet built. " LLOYD‟S LIST, 3 September 2013, p 2

Still many steps to take in the march of LNG as fuel - By Craig Eason “The use of LNG, transported in pressurised insulated tanks, as a marine fuel has become the most talked-about environmental development in shipping. The Norwegian experience and the growing number of vessels using LNG shows that it works. LLOYD‟S LIST, 5 September 2013, p. 9 Preparing for 2015 Sulphur rules – By Malcolm Latarche “As the date for the 0.1% sulphur limit enforcement in ECAs approaches, ship operators are being forced to choose between employing scrubbing technology or switching to different fuels.” FAIRPLAY, 5 September 2013, p 27 SAILOR 800 VSATantenna sets standard “Vessel operators or maritime very small aperture terminal (VSAT) service providers can now utilise a 20% smaller and lighter antenna following the release of the SAILORVSAT antenna, which has the radio performance of a 1m antenna.” FAIRPLAY SOLUTIONS, September 2013, p 8 Emsys selected for scrubber monitoring “Emsys, the laser-based emissions monitoring system from US technology firmWRSystems, has been selected as the compliance monitor mechanism on five scrubber types. The company, which has secured contracts into 2015 for Emsys, said that shipowners were impressed by its ability to measure multiple gases, including NOx, SOx,CO2, CO,CH4.” FAIRPLAY SOLUTIONS, September 2013, p 10 Shippers call over level BWTS playing field “A number of shipowners have expressed frustration that they are being „effectively penalised‟ for being early adopters of ballast water treatment systems. “We believe that Ballast water treatment is a key component of demonstrating our positive environmental policy, but now we are competing with vessels and companies that have not installed this expensive technology,” Hanna Lee Behrens, safety environment and innovations director of the Norwegian Shipowners association told MER.” MER, September 2013, p 6 Cost-competitive eco ships could make or break operators - By David Osler "„ECO‟ designs will make or break operators in the future, as shipping becomes a more normal industry with cost-competitiveness the key driver, a Germanischer Lloyd representative has claimed." LLOYD‟S LIST, 10 September 2013, p 9 The age of the e-bill “A port‟s commitment to e-bills of lading can be beneficial across the supply chain, says Tom Rahder, VP product strategy, Bolero International.” PORTS AND HARBORS, September/October 2013, pp 26-27 Automatic for the people - By Roger Hailey “Labour costs and workforce availability, rather than the arrival of mega boxships, are the key drivers behind container terminal automation. That statement, from a leading ports operator who asked not to be named, found resonance among industry experts.” LLOYD‟S LIST, 18 September 2013, p.8

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Emission battle warms up “Scrubbers, as reported in last week‟s Fairplay, are gathering strong support. So, it seems, is LNG as a fuel, as the shipping world begins to separate into two camps ahead of the 2015 and 2020 deadlines for stricter SOx limits under MARPOL AnnexVI.” FAIRPLAY, 19 September 2013, pp 26-27

Opinion: We’ve seen the future: and it’s fuelled by gas “It is not just the price advantage of LNG over traditional marine fuels and the incoming emission regulations that is driving the switch. Cleaner engines require less maintenance, produce less pollution, and require smaller engine-room crews.” TRADEWINDS, 20 September 2013, p 10

LNG fuelling heads for mainstream – By Lucy Hine “Despite the number of LNG-fuelled vessels in operation set to double to 130 to 140 by the end of this year and rocket to 1,000 by 2020. Many of the speakers onboard the Viking Grace detailed how the new prospect of cheap shale gas-backed LNG supply from the US is acting as a prime driver towards LNG fuelling, alongside environmental factors such as the introduction of emission control areas (ECAs) and other greenhouse gas legislation.” TRADEWINDS, 20 September 2013, p 56

Operators must take responsibility for cat fines damage to engines - By Liz McMahon "Insurers have been told to urge shipowners and operators to take responsibility for engine damage caused by catalytic fines in fuel oil, with individual claims likely to exceed $1m." LLOYD'S LIST, 23 September 2013, p. 5

Gas power makes economic sense - By Craig Eason "The use of liquefied natural gas as a marine fuel is on the cusp of extending beyond the coastal ferry and offshore vessel markets into other shipping sectors. The key factors have been the development of suitable technology. MAN Diesel has launched a slow speed, dual-fuel engine and Wartsila is not far behind." LLOYD'S LIST, 23 September 2013, p. 6

What price alternative fuel? - By Craig Eason "Taking an assumed South Korea to Rotterdam voyage, the voyage costs range from $3.75m-$6.34m for a conventional modern vessel, of between 8,500 teu and 18,000 teu, and are between $3.47m and $5.86m for the same vessel size range when fuelled by gas." LLOYD'S LIST, 23 September 2013, p. 6

Time to address LNG bunkering rules - By Craig Eason "Key uncertainties remain over bunkering regulations for vessels powered by natural gas. This is best highlighted by the gas-powered Fjord Line vessel Stavangerfjord, now in service running between Norway and Denmark. Refuelling during the vessel's short stay in Denmark is apparently perfectly accepted by the Danish regulators, but not by the Norwegian authorities." LLOYD'S LIST, 24 September 2013, p. 5

Use of LNG as shipping fuel has been 'oversold' - By Hal Brown "The notion that liquefied natural gas fuel will soon power the global shipping fleet is an 'oversold'• concept and is unlikely to happen within the ambitious timeframes that some predict, according to a leading marine fuel expert. "LLOYD'S LIST, 26 September 2013, p. 1

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NAVIGATION/CASUALTIES Russian strategy treads on thin ice – By John Helmer “The expense of plans to develop Russia‟s northern waters could outweigh the benefits. As larger cargo volumes and more international vessels move through Russia‟s Arctic waters, known in Russia as the Northern Sea Route (NSR), the Kremlin‟s strategy is to fund construction of the most powerful nuclear icebreakers in the world and ensure they dominate future navigation and convoys. But these vessels are very expensive to build and to operate.” FAIRPLAY, 5 September 2013, pp 8-9

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North America could pay for lack of polar vision “The lack of a common vision between the US and Canada may be leaving North America‟s maritime sector perilously unprepared to compete for resources in the Arctic. The US and Canada risk losing the Arctic‟s economic prize to rivals. It additionally risks failing to gain the experience needed to safely navigate the Northwest Passage as a viable trade route.” FAIRPLAY, 5 September 2013, pp 18-19 A serious Suez alternative “Escalating conflict in Egypt could cause North America and other countries to take a harder look at the polar route as a serious alternative to the Suez Canal. The canal transports about 3% of the world‟s daily oil supply and accounts for 8% of global trade, said Wells Fargo Securities transport analyst Michael Webber. The risks to the Suez [route] are higher than they‟ve been since the war between Israel and Egypt.” FAIRPLAY, 5 September 2013, p 18 Navigating the unknown – By Girija Shettar “Charting the Arctic is an important need that was raised at the last IMO safety committee meeting in London this year. But equally important are challenges faced by communications technologies, for it is not only compasses that don‟t work at the top of the world.” FAIRPLAY, 5 September 2013, pp 20-21 LNG carriers get fatigue notation “Structural fatigue is common in the Arctic. One of the unique challenges thrown up by ice shipping is structural fatigue. Case studies for existing ships show that some have strong fatigue performance, while others have a high risk of fatigue issues and need structural improvement” FAIRPLAY, 5 September 2013, pp 24-25

Arctic hydrocarbon uncertainties “The bulk of the Arctic‟s expected hydrocarbon riches are located offshore. The availability of offshore drilling equipment and rigs fit for working in challenging Arctic environments is therefore a crucial factor in determining the speed at which oil and gas explorers will be able to lift the enormous resource potential of the region.” FAIRPLAY, 12 September 2013, pp 16-17

Backing up for safe navigation “The UK‟s Department for Transport (DfT) approved in July the implementation of seven eLoran stations along the UK coastline. GPS will still be the primary tool for navigation for ships‟ masters, said the DfT, with the eLoran service serving as a backup in case of deliberate or accidental „gamming‟.” PORTS AND HARBORS, September/October 2013, p 8 Danes set out to conquer the Northwest Passage - By Craig Eason "Danish dry bulk operator Nordic Bulk Carriers has sent a vessel into the Northwest Passage in Canada's Arctic waters in an industry first - the 2011-built, Panama-flagged Nordic Orion en route from Vancouver to Finland." LLOYD'S LIST, 23 September 2013, p. 2

Galileo faces potential late running – again “Galileo, the planned European Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), is no stranger to uncertainty or missed deadlines. Recently though, all has been positivity and optimism in the world of Galileo. The Galileo programme is under political pressure from the EC to conduct at least one of the original 2013 planned launches – and to conduct enough launches by late 2014 to declare Initial Operational Capability (IOC). This would require 18 satellites (including the four already in orbit).” NAVIGATION NEWS, Sept/Oct 2013, p 4

Baltic players could be exempt from ballast-water convention - By Craig Eason "Owners of vessels operating exclusively in the Baltic Sea could be exempt from installing expensive ballast-water technologies. The next ministerial meeting of the Helsinki Commission, an international agreement between countries surrounding the Baltic Sea focused on environmental improvements, will address exemptions, which will be good news for some owners." LLOYD'S LIST, 24 September 2013, p. 6

ClassNK delays MOL Comfort investigation report - By Tom Leander "ClassNK‟s investigation into what split and sank the containership MOL Comfort will be delayed to the end of October, the Japanese classification society announced on Friday.." LLOYD‟S LIST, 2 September 2013, p 6

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PIRACY Comment: Drama out of a crisis - By Hal Brown "The Middle East and North Africa is never a region of gentle tranquillity, but the latest events are dramatic for the shipping markets, even by the Middle East‟s standards of extreme drama. Egypt and the Suez Canal stand out as having the potential to disrupt shipping more than other events. The canal accounted for 7% and 13% of seaborne trade of oil and liquefied natural gas in 2012, according to McQuilling Services." LLOYD‟S LIST, 6 September 2013, p 2 Cosco Asia RPG hit confirmed - By Liz McMahon "Lloyd's Agents have confirmed the Suez Canal Authority‟s initial line that Cosco Asia was the victim of an attempted terrorist attack. Earlier reports claiming the explosion had been caused by a gas cylinder in a container have now been discounted. Cosco has said it will not make an official statement about the incident until the Panama-flagged containership docks in Hamburg." LLOYD‟S LIST, 6 September 2013, p 3 Terrorist organisation claims responsibility for Suez RPG attack - By Liz McMahon "A teerrorist organisation called al-Furqan has claimed responsibility for the rocket-propelled grenade attack on Cosco Asia this week and has posted a video, which it claims to document the incident, on the internet. The group has written a letter claiming responsibility, which is posted on Middle Eastern independent blogger Samy Qaid‟s website.." LLOYD‟S LIST, 6 September 2013, p 3 Owners spared premium hike from Suez Canal scare - By Liz McMahon "Fears that the alleged terrorist attack on a Cosco containership in the Suez Canal would result in a sharp rise in insurance premiums remain unfounded, according to Lloyd‟s Market Association underwriting senior executive Neil Roberts. Reports from a Lloyd‟s Agent emerged late Monday that the incident may have been the result of an exploding gas cylinder onboard, rather than a terrorist attack." LLOYD‟S LIST, 3 September 2013, p 1 Port Sudan offers security firms an alternative base - By Liz McMahon "Private maritime security companies have welcomed a new maritime hub at Port Sudan that may provide an alternative operating base if unrest in Egypt forces Port Suez to close.." LLOYD‟S LIST, 3 September 2013, p 5 Maersk discounts talk of attack as cause of boxship blaze - By Tom Leander and Janet Porter "Maersk Line does not think the blaze on board one of its containerships that broke out as the vessel approached the Suez Canal was the result of an attack. The Danish line was commenting shortly after initial news reports that Cosco Asia may have been fired on as it transited the canal." LLOYD‟S LIST, 3 September 2013, p 5 India and Iran still squabble over SCI tanker – By Pinaki Routray “An amiable solution to the tussle between India and Iran over an arrested Indian suezmax tanker remains elusive, despite hectic negotiations. The 158,000-dwt Desh Shanti (built 2004) was arrested on 13 August in the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas amid claims that it was responsible for pollution.” TRADEWINDS, 6 September 2013, p 13 Iran releases Desh Shanti 21 days after it was seized - By Liz McMahon "Desh Shanti is carrying 140,000 tonnes of Iraqi crude for Hindustan Petroleum Corp. The vessel had been detained by Iran for 21 days. It was seized by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps for suspected pollution on August 17." LLOYD‟S LIST, 11 September 2013, p 6 Our maritime security: strategic lessons and future prospects "In an exclusive article commissioned by Lloyd's List, the Royal Navy explains its role in the modern world, keeping open international trade lanes that underpin globalisation. Protection of the UK's extensive commercial interests demands an international and interagency approach." LLOYD‟S LIST, 12 September 2013, p. 12 Piracy: protection at anchor and alongside “Up until the end of July just over 150 acts of piracy had been reported in 2013 to the International Maritime Bureau (IMB). Of these 53 had been attempted whilst the target vessel was under way. The majority, 83 in total, occurred when vessels were anchored, arguably the point at which they are most vulnerable.” PORTS AND HARBORS, September/October 2013, p 42

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UK must allow armed guards to train with appropriate firearms - By Liz McMahon "The UK government has been criticised for its inaction in amending current firearms regulations, which prevent private maritime security companies from training with appropriate weapons anywhere in the UK." LLOYD'S LIST, 16 September 2013, p. 5

Shipowners warned over West Africa cover for PMSCs - By Liz McMahon "Providing cover for private maritime security companies subcontracting to local navies in West Africa is possible, but involves underwriters being prepared to think outside the box when it comes to contractual liability, something they are finding difficult to do." LLOYD'S LIST, 19 September 2013, p. 6

West African pirates could hit cargo market as hard as those in Somalia - By Liz McMahon "Piracy in West Africa is the "perfect crime"• and one that has the potential to hit the cargo market as hard as Somali piracy, according to Gray Page's head of intelligence Jim Mainstone." LLOYD'S LIST, 19 September 2013, p. 6

Demand better from security, owners told – By Girija Shettar “Shipowners have been urged to demand higher standards from maritime security (marsec) companies. The call came at a recent meeting of UK government-backed maritime security standards organisation SCEG (Security in Complex Environments Group).” FAIRPLAY, 19 September 2013, p 24

Violence in West Africa on the increase “Somali piracy has fallen to its lowest levels since 2006, focusing attention on violent piracy and armed robbery off the coast of West Africa. In the Gulf of Guinea, in addition to a rise in piracy and armed robbery – 31 incidents so far this year, including four hijackings – IMB reports a surge in kidnappings at sea.” SAFETY 4SEA, Autumn 2013, p. 26

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PORTS AND HARBOURS

Antwerp eyes 2015 LNG bunkering launch - By Damian Brett "The Port of Antwerp has formed a strategic alliance with shipowner Exmar to develop liquefied natural gas bunkering services at the port.'" LLOYD'S LIST, 20 September 2013, p. 9

Asian port developers grasp Panama Canal opportunity - By Roger Hailey "The landmark joint venture by Asia-based port groups PSA International and ICTSI to develop Colombia's Pacific Ocean port of Aguadulce near Buenaventura hopes to capture increased container volumes through a widened Panama Canal from 2015." LLOYD'S LIST, 20 September 2013, p. online

Singapore secures central role in LNG shipping developments - By Hal Brown "The growth of Singapore LNG imports is expected to create exciting opportunities for employment of gas ships as it develops as an Asian gas trading and shipping hub." LLOYD'S LIST, 24 September 2013, p. 4

Valencia runs trial of LNG-powered tractor - By Roger Hailey "Spanish container port Valencia will be the launch hub for a pilot scheme using a tractor unit powered by liquefied natural gas. The LNG fuelled unit, used to move container-handling equipment, will work alongside a diesel tractor unit applying the latest available emission-control technologies." LLOYD'S LIST, 24 September 2013, p. 8

Paris/Tokyo MoU 2012 Analysis of Deficiencies “The Paris MoU & Tokyo MoU have released earlier this summer their annual reports for 2012 including data from Port State Control inspections during year 2012. Total number of deficiencies is decreasing despite an increasing number of inspections, leading to a deficiency per inspection figure of 3.09 on 2012.” SAFETY 4SEA, Autumn 2013, p 8

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London Gateway steps up rail services to clear boxes "London Gateway plans to provide additional rail freight services as it continues to clear containers unloaded from the fire-damaged Zim Rotterdam boxship. The 10,062 teu Zim Rotterdam berthed at the Thames terminal on September 13, after bypassing several ports after fire spread to 20 containers as the vessel approached the southern gateway of the Suez Canal on August 23. The vessel departed from London Gateway on September 22, having replaced its CO2 canisters." LLOYD'S LIST, 30 September 2013, p. online

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SAFETY Maersk Kampala flames extinguished - By Damian Brett "A fire on board the Maersk Kampala has been extinguished after containers on the ship burnt for almost a week. The fire began when two containers caught alight on Thursday, August 29, while the vessel was heading towards the Suez Canal." LLOYD‟S LIST, 6 September 2013, p 5 Comment: Decision time for container weighing - By Peregrine Storrs-Fox "The IMO will this month debate the future of container weighing. How will historians judge the supply chain industry‟s conclusion?" LLOYD‟S LIST, 6 September 2013, p 6 Shippers urge governments to support container weight checks - By Janet Porter "Shippers from around the world are urging governments to support proposals to verify the weights of containers before they are loaded on to a ship.." LLOYD‟S LIST, 6 September 2013, p 7 Alaska issues rule for double-hull tankers – By John Gallagher “A rule is to enter force on 18 September that will require double-hull tankers of more than 5,000gt to be escorted by two tugs when travelling through Prince William Sound, Alaska. The US Coast Guard (USCG) expects this change will reduce oil spills and increase vessel safety.” FAIRPLAY, 5 September 2013, p 25 Box blazes add fuel to cargo safety concerns – By Adam Corbett “Recent fires have sparked fears over the effects of high temperatures on hazardous containerised cargoes that are wrongly stored or declared. Blazes on the 10,000-teu Zim Rotterdam (built 2010) and 6,800-teu Maersk Kampala (built 2001) in the past few days occurred in the southern entrance of the Suez Canal.” TRADEWINDS, 6 September 2013, p 35 Hyundai Lifeboat admits release hook design fault – By Adam Corbett “South Korean manufacturer advises owners not to lower lifeboats intowater during drills and will replace defective units after safety probe. Protection-and-indemnity (P&I) insurers have been notified about the defect by the International Group of P&I clubs after an in-depth investigation by the manufacturer into a lifeboat accident on an as-yet-unnamed vessel.” TRADEWINDS, 6 September 2013, p 35 Moving forward “It has been 18 months since the case of the Costa Concordia, the largest passenger liner to ever sink and capsize, shocked the shipping industry. Paul Morgan reviews the technical implications from the investigation report.” FAIRPLAY SOLUTIONS, September 2013, pp 14-15

Martha progresses fatigue research “Ships‟ crews are under increasing pressure from competitive voyage schedules and there are rising concerns about incidents and accidents attributed to fatigue. Project Horizon, a €3.4M ($4.5M) European Commission funded study into fatigue at sea, published its report last year with recommendations for continuing the research and taking the work further.” FAIRPLAY, 12 September 2013, p 19

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Sekimizu calls for full and complete Solas review - By Nicola Good "International Maritime Organization secretary-general Koji Sekimizu opened the ICS International Shipping Conference with a call for a „full and complete‟• review of the Safety of Life at Sea Convention. Speaking to a large audience on the third day of London International Shipping Week, Mr Sekimizu said each generation of vessels brings new challenges, but accidents still occur and 'safety must be taken into a new era'.” p. 2

Asian shippers in U-turn on container weight checks - By Janet Porter "Shippers and forwarders are split on the issue of whether the weight of a container should be verified before it is loaded on to a ship, with Asian cargo interests apparently having a change of mind. The division has emerged on the eve of a crucial meeting of the International Maritime Organization's Sub-Committee on Dangerous Goods, Solid Cargoes and Containers in London this week." LLOYD'S LIST, 16 September 2013, p. 1

Opinion: When safety fails to improve – By Michael Grey “At a symposium at IMO just recently, DNV‟s Tor Svensen showed a graph which perhaps ought to give us cause to worry. It showed quite clearly, that while there have been spectacular reductions in the amount of oil we spill, the past 30 years have seen virtually no improvements in the incidence of navigational accidents. At a time when clever equipment manufacturers have been stuffing our wheelhouses with all manner of navigational devices.” SHIPPING WORLD AND SHIPBUILDER, July/August 2013, p. 4 Costa Concordia blame remains with bridge crew “The Italian Marine Casualties Investigative Body (MIT) has finally published its much-delayed report into the Costa Concordia disaster, with the root cause of the accident laid firmly at the door of Captain Schettino and his navigation officers.” SHIPPING WORLD AND SHIPBUILDER, July/August 2013, p. 11

Hyundai warns on lifeboat safety “A safety warning has been issued by Hyundai Lifeboats following an incident with one of its TALON boats during a drill. The notice refers to the TALON II 4.0 and 6.0 versions. Hyundai Lifeboats has now modified the design of the hook‟s self-closer and those modifications have undergone testing and been approved by Lloyd‟s Register.” FAIRPLAY, 19 September 2013, p 27

A question of balance “The week began with IMO secretary-general Koji Sekimizu saying the time had come for SOLAS, which is at the root of so many technical requirements for shipping, to be revisited and changed from a prescriptive regime to a goal-based and risk-assessed framework. There are very few in shipping who would argue against that and it would almost certainly trigger a growth in innovation from equipment makers.” FAIRPLAY, 26 September 2013, p. 31

Accidents at Sea “The waters around the British Isles are home to one of the highest numbers of shipping accidents in the world, according to a new study released by WWF for World Oceans Day. The busy shipping lanes around the British Isles, North Sea and Bay of Biscay had the fourth largest number of shipping accidents in the world, with 135 reported incidents between 1999 and 2011 including fires, collisions and leakage of toxic waste.” SAFETY 4SEA, Autumn 2013, p. 14

Probe into MOL Comfort loss puts loaded condition in the spotlight – By Adam Corbett “After the IMO agreed to mandatory weighing of containers, the probe into MOL Comfort is delayed until the end of next month as doubt emerges over what made it break in two.” TRADEWINDS, 27 September 2013, p. 36 Asian shippers reject IMO box weight proposals - By Damian Brett "The Asian Shippers' Council has reacted angrily to the International Maritime Organization giving its backing to container-weight verification proposals. In a strongly worded statement, the Asian shippers' organisation said it 'rejected'• the container weight verification agreement and that the decision was taken without proper representation from the shipper community." LLOYD'S LIST, 30 September 2013, p. 4

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SALVAGE Righting Costa Concordia – By Paul Morgan “As the largest passenger vessel in history to capsize and sink, the recovery of the Costa Concordia wreck is the most audacious and expensive salvage operation ever – costing up to $1 billion.” FAIRPLAY SOLUTIONS, September 2013, pp 12-14 Step up innovative”salvaging solutions The shipping industry desperately needs to invest in salvaging technology to respond quickly to handling mega ships as casualties or wrecks, urges Mark Hoddinott, general manager of the International Salvage Union.” FAIRPLAY SOLUTIONS, September 2013, p 16

Salvors outline campaign plans – By Girija Shettar ““The ISU does not see merit in pursuing additional international legislation, which will be a lengthy process and will consume resources. Instead, ISU will work with other interested parties, notably shipowners, to campaign for better application of, compliance with, and enforcement of existing rules and guidance,” the organisation told Fairplay.” FAIRPLAY, 19 September 2013, p 25

Philippines ro-ro collision leaves many dead “A collision between a passenger ferry and a cargo ship off Cebu in the central Philippines has left over 100 dead and several others missing. Of the total 870 passengers and crew of St Thomas Aquinas, 733 were rescued, 114 were confirmed dead, and 23 were reported missing, according to figures available from the Philippine Coast Guard.” SAFETY AT SEA, October 2013, p 6

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SHIPBUILDING AND SHIPREPAIR/RECYCLING OF SHIPS The art of balance: China’s path to developing ultra-large containerships “The 16,000teu containership model developed by MARIC (Marine Design & Research Institute of China, No.708 Institute of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) has recently gained recognition from the international market, Hu Yu reports.” NAVAL ARCHITECT, September 2013, pp 28-29

India’s new pride “The general perception is that a good south Asian recycling yard is as rare as the Asiatic lion. But the northwestern state of Gujarat, which successfully resuscitated its ailing lion population, is also nursing a potentially world-class recycling industry.” FAIRPLAY, 12 September 2013, pp 24-25

The time is right to order ultra large eco boxships, says DVB Bank chief - By Damian Brett "It is the ideal time for boxship operators to order ultra large eco-ships, despite the current overcapacity that blights the market. DVB Bank managing director Richard Horton-Jansen said the price of ship assets is currently at rock bottom, so it could be the right time to place orders - especially if it is an order for ultra large eco-ships." LLOYD'S LIST, 13 September 2013, p. 7

Scrap ship arrests in India spark attack on Hong Kong convention – By Pinaki Routray “The sources say that with the global shipping markets in crisis, shipowners are selling tonnage for demolition before clearing outstanding dues, creating legal problems for cash buyers and scrappers involving loss of earnings because of delays in breaking.” TRADEWINDS, 20 September 2013, p 12

Chinese green scrapyard targets world after import licence win – By Adam Corbett “A newly completed shipbreaking yard in China that could be set to revolutionise the demolition business is ready to acquire around 10 ships in the coming months. Dalian-based DSIC Ship Recycling Co, part of the China Shipbuilding Industry Corp (CSIC), has been awarded an import licence from the Chinese government.” TRADEWINDS, 27 September 2013, p. 6

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LNG-powered ships set for orders boom “A spike in orders for LNG-powered containerships and other types of large commercial vessels may be on the horizon, according to TOTE chief executive Anthony Chiarello..” TRADEWINDS, 27 September 2013, p. 16

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SHIPPING New home for P3 boosts London shipping - By Janet Porter "As the UK gears up for London International Shipping Week, which, despite the name will showcase maritime skills and expertise across the country, the capital will have an extra something to celebrate. For the world‟s three largest container lines are planning to establish their joint vessel-operating centre in London and expect to reveal more details in the coming weeks. Maersk Line, Mediterranean Shipping Co and CMA CGM unveiled plans for their groundbreaking P3 alliance in June." LLOYD‟S LIST, 2 September 2013, p 6 LNG shipping set for winter boost as Japan shuts nuclear reactors - By Hal Brown “The liquefied natural gas shipping market is likely to receive a boost this coming winter, as Japan shuts down two nuclear reactors and is forced to import more LNG to keep the lights on.” LLOYD‟S LIST, 4 September 2013, p 5 UK shipping gives London overwhelming vote of confidence - By Liz McMahon "Two-thirds of the UK‟s shipping élite believe that the sector will grow over the next five years, according to a survey released today by Maritime UK, to mark the start of London‟s inaugural International Shipping Week." LLOYD‟S LIST, 9 September 2013, p 1 P3 boost for London as UK seeks to attract more shipowners - By Janet Porter "The choice of London for the headquarters of the joint vessel operations centre that the world‟s three largest container lines are in the process of establishing provides the ideal backdrop for the capital as it prepares to showcase the country‟s maritime industry to the rest of the world. " LLOYD‟S LIST, 9 September 2013, p 2 Stena flags two LNG ships in UK - By Hal Brown "Stena LNG is moving two of its liquefied natural gas carriers from the Bermuda register to the UK register, citing the UK flag‟s stability. Stena LNG‟s chief executive Kim Ullman said in a release that Stena LNG was committed to maintaining high standards of safety and as such, “the UK register is a stable and good haven for our ships”." LLOYD‟S LIST, 9 September 2013, p 8 London must commit to keep its competitive edge - By Richard Greiner "The city can provide a complete range of maritime-related services and expertise in one location, including shipbroking, ship finance, insurance, P&I, accountancy and the law. It is home to the International Maritime Organization, shipping‟s global rule-maker, and English law is still very much the lingua franca in the vast majority of shipping contracts." LLOYD‟S LIST, 9 September 2013, p 12 UK maritime budget set for 25% rise - By Hal Brown "The UK‟s maritime sector will receive a boost of up to £3m ($4.7m) per year to support new trainees and strengthen the UK‟s position in the maritime industry." LLOYD‟S LIST, 10 September 2013, p 2 Favourable German tax regulation would attract shipping investors - By David Osler "Favourable tax regulation such as unlimited loss netting would attract German retail investors back into shipping, but this is unlikely to happen any time soon, according to a partner from the German affiliate of Deloitte & Touche." LLOYD‟S LIST, 10 September 2013, p 9

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UK is a great place to do maritime business - By Stephen Hammond "Shipping is the original global business. By opening up overseas trade routes, shipping effectively created the global economy centuries before the term was coined. Today the industry remains among the most powerful drivers of international growth and prosperity. As capital of a major seagoing nation, London is one of the most important global maritime hubs." LLOYD‟S LIST, 10 September 2013, p 12 A new type of class - By Craig Eason "A new era of classification has begun with the creation of the DNV GL Group. For the first time a classification society can be linked to two national identities as the owners of Hamburg-based Germanischer Lloyd and Oslo-based Det Norske Veritas finally sign a merger contact. GL and DNV announced in December last year their intention to merge, but had to put the proposal before the European, US, South Korean and Chinese competition authorities, four regions where the combined group would could have a dominant market position." LLOYD‟S LIST, 12 September 2013, p. 1 Barrow says ethics is the UK's unique selling point - By Janet Porter "Doug Barrow is confident that the UK has a unique selling point as the country showcases its maritime skills and expertise this week: ethics. Ethics is one of the most important weapons in the UK arsenal, says Mr Barrow, who has been at the forefront of promoting the services it has to offer the global shipping community since taking over as chief executive of Maritime London in 2006." LLOYD‟S LIST, 12 September 2013, p. 2 Fredriksen considering UK fleet move - By Richard Meade "The UK governments current charm offensive aimed at luring major international shipowners to London appears to be paying dividends, after John Fredriksen confirmed he is considering moving vessels under the UK flag." LLOYD‟S LIST, 12 September 2013, p. 5 Shipping downturn 'cost Asian banks hundreds of millions' - By David Osler "Asian banks have lost hundreds of millions of dollars in refund guarantees alone as a result of the shipping downturn, a German shipping banker has claimed." LLOYD‟S LIST, 12 September 2013, p. 6 Cutty Sark quandary - By Janet Porter "The UK Ship Register has grown tremendously over the past 13 years since former deputy Prime Minister John Prescott introduced a tonnage tax system, with 1,393 ships of 16.9m gt on the flag at the end of May. New arrivals include Stena, which is switching two LNG tankers to the UK register, while shipowner John Fredriksen is expressing interest. With the UK flag now ranked number 11 in the world, there are plans to expand further, although no specific targets have been set." LLOYD'S LIST, 13 September 2013, p. 5

Opinion: Ninety per cent of everything... - By Michael Grey "An important book just launched will hopefully set people talking about shipping. With a rare sense of timing, a very important book was launched on September 5, which will hopefully have rather more people talking about shipping in the coming weeks. Deep Sea and Foreign Going - Inside Shipping, the Invisible Industry that Brings you 90% of Everything." LLOYD'S LIST, 16 September 2013, p. 6

IUMI plans to be a political animal - By Liz McMahon "The International Union of Marine Insurance is in a period of transition and while it is unwilling to dictate what the market must do to improve performance, it does want to continue to become more politically relevant." LLOYD'S LIST, 16 September 2013, p. 7

Shipping fears excess ships and costly regulation - By David Osler "Shipping industry leaders harbour doubts over the level of excess tonnage and the likely impact on freight rates, and have expressed growing concern over the increasing cost of regulation." LLOYD'S LIST, 24 September 2013, p. 1

Dangerous times for German shipping - By David Osler "Observers urge the industry to consolidate to avoid giving up further ground. Germany has rightly been regarded 'along with Greece and Norway' as one of Europe' foremost maritime nations but the longer the shipping crisis continues, the more its position remains under threat." LLOYD'S LIST, 30 September 2013, pp. 6-7

Masters under pressure - By Michael Grey "Is risk-taking in the maritime industry now taken for granted? Today, the money men tend to be in charge and shipmasters are expected to tremble and obey." LLOYD‟S LIST, 2 September 2013, p 8

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Economies of scale - By Damian Brett "The new scale model containership steaming around Timsbury Lake near Southampton may look like something straight out of a shipping theme park for adults, but in fact it is one of the world‟s most advanced training tools for mariners. The containership and lake are owned and run by the Warsash Maritime Academy, which has provided education and training for the maritime industry for almost 70 years." LLOYD‟S LIST, 2 September 2013, p 9 Comment: The next generation - By Michael Grey "UK Chamber of Shipping president MacLeod pushes for more training opportunities at sea. As the UK celebrates London International Shipping Week, it is time to focus on the future of the industry and the recruitment of seafarers." LLOYD‟S LIST, 9 September 2013, p 4 ECDIS trainer goes live “Ship crew can further enhance their ECDIS training with the latest online training course for the Imtech SeaGuide ECDIS, which has been released by Safebridge, the Hamburg-based training company.” FAIRPLAY SOLUTIONS, September 2013, p 6 Turning individuals into teams “Warsash Maritime Academy claims to be “the world‟s premier maritime education and training provider”. It‟s a claim likely to be challenged by a handful of training providers, all of which offer high levels of education in the classroom, in simulators, and in practical application at sea. But this UK-based academy benefits from its affiliation to a degree-awarding university, and that brings access to the softer skills of management and, crucially, leadership in a maritime environment.” FAIRPLAY, 12 September 2013, p 6

More sea time needed “Widespread anecdotal evidence suggests that shipping companies are increasingly dissatisfied with the quality of the officers manning their ships. In an effort to raise competence and to prove compliance with standards, a multitude of checklists has appeared both on board ship and in the training institutions..” FAIRPLAY, 12 September 2013, p 18

Crew abuse rife in Indonesia – By Zoe Reynolds “Violence towards crew is so institutionalised in Indonesia that some seafarers agree to accept beatings. Perhaps the most telling and damning clause in a „contract‟ some Indonesian seafarers are signing is the one that says: “I agree to follow the orders of the captain and my superiors, even if they lose their temper and beat me.”” FAIRPLAY, 19 September 2013, p 22

Employers and unions maintain silence on upcoming wage talks – By Adam Corbett “Talks to decide shipping‟s largest collective wage agreement are set to kick off again for the first time in two years, with employers and unions playing their cards close to their chest as a fragile market recovery places uncertainty over the strength of their relative negotiating positions.” TRADEWINDS, 20 September 2013, p 14

ITF to challenge Panama over exclusion of cadets from MLC – By Adam Corbett “The Panama flag is heading for a clash with unions over its recent note informing shipowners that cadets are not covered by the minimum welfare and labour standards as set out under the recently enforced Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006.” TRADEWINDS, 20 September 2013, p 35

Employers' council numbers boom as shipowners seek help with crew rights - By Liz McMahon "The International Maritime Employers' Council has grown by 65% in the last five years - a sign, it says, that shipowners, managers and crewing agents are increasingly looking for support when negotiating seafarers' wages and rights." LLOYD'S LIST, 23 September 2013, p. 5

Gibraltar pays to repatriate IMTC crew - By David Osler "Gibraltar Ship Registry has confirmed it has financed the repatriation of the crews from Maersk Valletta, Maersk Vigo and Maersk Vancouver, three boxships stranded off Germany for several weeks after V.Ships cancelled shipmanagement contracts with Morocco's International Maritime Transport Corp. Surveyor Rob Cumbes. said the flag state was acting to fulfil its obligation under the Maritime Labour Convention that entered into force earlier this year." LLOYD'S LIST, 26 September 2013, p. 3

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Campbell backs Bahamas push for seafarer training “As the world searches for more seafarers, Handymax bulker operator Campbell Shipping is spearheading a push to bring more Bahamians to the table.” FAIRPLAY, 26 September 2013, p. 25

UK manning agents under pressure “The initiative for a voluntary licensing and certification scheme for manning agents was discussed by law firm Clyde&Co at a seminar in London last week. Lawyer Paul Newdick, who led the seminar, said the move came in response to a demand from agents who complained they were losing business due to requirements under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC).” FAIRPLAY, 26 September 2013, p. 29

Work and Rest Hours: Problems, Best Practices and KPIs “ILO MLC has come into force on 20th of

August and one of the key problems that would like an extra effort to implement is the issue of the Work and Rest Hours. Rest hours defined in STCW are the same with those of MLC however many industry insiders are confused with the work period issue that according to a 77 hour rest week leaving 91 hours‟ work week (7x24-77=91).” SAFETY 4SEA, Autumn 2013, p 4

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Percy,S. Shortland,A. (2013). Contemporary Maritime Piracy: Five Obstacles to Ending Somali Piracy. Global Policy 4:65-72. OA ReCAAP (2013). Piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia Half-Yearly Report: January - June 2013. ReCAAP (2013). ReCAAP Report for August 2013: 1 August 2013 - 31 August 2013.

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SPECIAL REPORTS Arctic Sea Route: PORTS AND HARBORS, September/October 2013, pp 32-34 Cargo Handling: NAVAL ARCHITECT, September 2013, pp 78-89 China: NAVAL ARCHITECT, September 2013, pp 34-54 Environmental Legislation: NAVAL ARCHITECT, September 2013, pp 56-64 Fire-fighting systems: SHIPPING WORLD AND SHIPBUILDER, July/August 2013, pp 36-38 German Marine technology: FAIRPLAY SOLUTIONS, September 2013, pp 27-33 Germany: LLOYD'S LIST, 30 September 2013, pp. 1, 2, 6,-7 Germany: NAVAL ARCHITECT, September 2013, pp 90-102 Green technology: MER, September 2013, pp 12-16 Heavy Lift: FAIRPLAY SOLUTIONS, September 2013,pp 18-24 India: FAIRPLAY, 19 September 2013, pp 30-37 Noise and vibration: SHIPPING WORLD AND SHIPBUILDER, July/August 2013, pp 34-35 Offshore power supply: PORTS AND HARBORS, September/October 2013, pp 28-30

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