INTERNATIONAL Marine News
International Fund for Fishing Safety announces first funding round The International Fund for Fishing Safety, a grant giving programme
providing financial support for on-the-ground safety initiatives that aim to improve safety standards in the global fishing industry has announced its first open funding call.
The announcement was made at the International Fishing Industry Safety and Health (IFISH6) Conference 2024, held at the UN FAO Headquarters in Rome. This international conference is one of the only opportunities for researchers, safety and health professionals, instructors, workers, and experts from across the global fishing industry to come together and share information to improve safety in one of the world’s most dangerous occupations. The Fund will target areas where there is the most need for improved safety outcomes, particularly Asia – which is home to 80% of fishers and some of the most hazardous and unregulated working environments.
Applications to the Fund will be managed by The Seafarers’ Charity, and decisions made by a steering committee comprising industry experts from across the fishing ecosystem.
IACS launches new recommendation to promote shipbuilding quality of machinery piping systems
The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has launched a new recommendation, 177, to enhance the quality of machinery piping systems in shipbuilding.
Piping systems convey different fluids at various temperatures and pressures to all parts of the ship, including to nearly every enclosed space on a vessel. As such, and because these systems are a means through which many of a ship’s control systems operate, it is crucial that these systems are designed to meet high quality standards. In recognition of the need for uniform quality standards to be implemented across the shipbuilding industry, IACS has developed Rec.177 which provides comprehensive guidance on shipbuilding quality standards for machinery piping systems for use during a ship’s new construction phase.
The recommendation is designed to improve the quality of fabrication, installation, commissioning and function tests as well incorporating remedial standards to address situations where the prescribed quality standards have not been met.
Caterpillar announces marine batteries and shoreside charging solutions
Texas, US-based engine builder Caterpillar Inc has confirmed a commitment to introduce a new line of marine class-certified batteries and shoreside charging solutions aimed at bringing greater ecological sustainability to the marine sector.
The company’s electrification initiative is aimed at enabling operators to connect their vessels to shoreside energy supplies when in port to reduce diesel fuel consumption. The system targets commercial vessels and large yachts.
“Marine batteries and shoreside charging are key components to help lower emissions in the maritime sector,” said Caterpillar Marine vice president and general manager, Brad Johnson. “This offering supports our customers’ sustainability efforts and positively impacts the industry’s energy ecosystem.”
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Rec.177 focuses primarily on machinery piping systems covered by classification society rules which address critical functions such as ship propulsion, electricity generation and navigational safety. The recommendation builds upon and complements Rec.47 which sets down guidance on ship-building quality standards for the hull structure itself.
Key highlights of the Rec.177 include:
• Terminology: Clear and precise definitions related to machinery piping
• Qualification of welders/operators and Non- Destructive Testing (NDT) operators
• Welding procedures (for metallic pipes) and plastic coating or lining procedures (for steel-plastic composite pipes), Procedures for bonding, NDT, and installation
• Requirements for Quality Management Systems of shipyards
• Detailed quality standards for materials, cutting, bending, edge preparation, assembly and installation.
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