INTERNATIONAL Marine News
IMO’s commitment to the preservation of the marine environment underlined on World Maritime Day 2023. This year sees the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), the primary global treaty for the prevention of pollution of the marine environment by ships from intentional, operational or accidental causes.
To mark IMO’s dedication to the objectives of this landmark treaty, the theme of World Maritime Day 2023 is “MARPOL at 50 – Our commitment goes on”. IMO is calling on Member States to build upon the positive impacts MARPOL has brought. IMO’s work towards a sustainable future with enhanced protection of our planet and ocean continues.
Embracing the future by building on the past In his message on the World Maritime Theme for 2023, the IMO Secretary-General, Kitack Lim, noted achievements already made in regulating to protect ocean health, but made it clear that significant work still faces the shipping industry:
“Shipping must embrace decarbonization, digitalization and innovative technology, including automation – while ensuring the human element is kept front and center of the technological and green transition to ensure a sustainable planet for future generations. MARPOL has made a difference to shipping – and to the health of our ocean – and will continue to do so, as we look ahead to the next 50 years,” Secretary-General Lim said.
On World Maritime Day, the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, called for “all-hands-on-deck” to realize a just and equitable transition to a greener, decarbonized shipping industry. Mr. Guterres said: “Through the decades, MARPOL has made important contributions to protecting our planet and ocean by making shipping safer and cleaner. Looking ahead, let us build on the legacy of this convention and together steer towards a more sustainable and prosperous future for this critical industry – and a safer future for humanity.”
Photo credit: Bernard Biger
Royal Caribbean’s second largest cruise ship floated out
Royal Caribbean International’s giant new cruise ship, the sixth in the Oasis class and soon to be the world’s second- largest cruise ship, has been floated from the building dock in France. Named Utopia of the Seas, the cruise ship, which will be 236,860 gross tons when completed will enter service in July 2024.
Unlike the five prior ships of the class, Utopia of the Seas was redesigned to be able to operate on liquified natural gas, only the second ship for the cruise line to use LNG following the end-of-year introduction of the Icon of the Seas, which will also be larger and the largest cruise ship in the world. The Oasis class began in 2009 and after building two ships in Finland, Royal Caribbean decided to expand the class ultimately ordering four ships from Chantiers de l’Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire, France.
Yamaha Marine wins safe boating award
Yamha’s US marine business unit was the recipient of the National Boating Safety Award in the marine manufacturer category, granted by the Sea Tow Foundation and the Boating Safety Advisory Council.
Established in 2019, the National Boating Safety Awards recognise the top recreational boating industry companies for their commitment to safe boating initiatives.
Yamaha US Marine is based in the state of Georgia offering outboard motors from 2.5 to 450 horsepower, fibreglass jet- drive sport boats from 19ft-27ft and PWCs and is a division of Yamaha Motor Corporation USA, based in the state of California.
Royal Caribbean reports it took 17 months to reach the float out with the first steel having been cut in April 2022. They marked the beginning of assembly in July 2022. The cruise ship is made up of 74 unique blocks which were pre- assembled by the yard and then joined in the dry dock as assembly progressed. The ship is now structurally complete and the interior outfitting will proceed. The massive ship will be propelled by three 20 MW Azipods and have six engines producing 96,000 kW of power.
The float-out process took nearly 15 hours. Progressing overnight, the dry dock required more than 46 million gallons of water to float the cruise ship which is 1,188 feet in length and 211 feet wide. Tugs were used to reposition the vessel to the outfitting berth where she will remain until sea trials next year.
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