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DNV has awarded the Norwegian technology provider HAV Group ASA preliminary approval for its hydrogen-based energy system.
The Port of Valencia has begun the installation of the hydrogen generator with the assembly on the north quay of the tank and compressor of the station that will supply hydrogen to the machinery that forms part of the H2Ports project.
HMM Co Ltd, South Korea’s largest container shipping company by sales has said it plans to invest 15 trillion won ($11.46 billion) over the next five years to sharply increase its capacity.
The crew unsuccessfully attempted to extinguish the fire and abandoned along with two passengers using the vessel’s tender boat. They were then picked by two U.S. Coast Guard boats without injury. The fire, however, resulted in the total loss of the $3.9 million yacht which sank a day later. An unknown quantity of diesel fuel oil was released, causing a small sheen.
The vessel was chartered for hire four to six times a year, including at the time of the casualty. Under the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry, a vessel certified for commercial use of La Dolce Vita size would have been required to meet the UK Large Commercial Yacht Code (LY2) requirements for commercial use yachts. But investigators found the La Dolce Vita did not meet LY2 requirements, including having a way to remotely stop the engine room’s intake and exhaust fans and the capability to close off natural ventilation to the space. Contributing to the severity of the fire and total loss of the vessel was the inability to secure ventilation to the engine
room, which reduced the effectiveness of the yacht’s fire extinguishing system and allowed the fire to spread beyond the engine room.
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CHECK THAT ALL EQUIPMENT PARTS ARE MOVABLE AND OPERATIONAL AFTER MAINTENANCE PROCESS
Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum, the legal entity behind Marine Energy Test Area project, has named Jetske Germing as its new managing director.
International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has published details of two incidents in which something went wrong owing to failures in the maintenance process. There were no reported injuries in either incident.
The first incident relates to the lowering of a lifeboat when a small shackle broke. The shackle held the upper sheave guiding the brake release wire, resulting in the sheave falling down on top of the lower sheave. This caused the brake handle not to fall into brake position with the consequence that the lifeboat did not stop lowering but kept on going down.
Families of the victims of Beirut port’s blast have filed a $250 million lawsuit against an American-Norwegian firm suspected of bringing explosive materials to the port.
In the second incident, the main hoist hook block overshot the highest position alarm and ran into the sheaves from the main runner under the jib. The jib was lifted by the force of the main runner and the crane stopped automatically when the slack wire alarm of the topping wire was activated.
IMO reports that the agreement to establish the International Maritime Research Board (IMRB) and the proposed $5 billion International Maritime Research Fund (IMRF) was not achieved at MEPC 78.
Explora Journeys and Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri have signed a memorandum of agreement for the construction of an addi- tional two hydrogen-powered cruise ships.
Sustainable Marine has officially powered up its next-gen floating tidal energy platform PLAT-I in Nova Scotia, making it the first to deliver in- stream tidal power to the grid in Canada.
Probable cause Investigation showed that one of the runner sheaves underneath the jib was bent slightly and unable to move freely. During the inspection of the high hook alarm, it was discovered that the flat bar in front of the sensor was not moving. It was stuck in place because of dry paint from maintenance that morning. The crane operator did not pay sufficient attention when working near the limits of the crane, not looking up to the hook.
Lessons learned In light of these incidents, IMCA has said that the following actions have been in order to ensure that similar situation will not happen in the future:
– The damaged sheave was reshaped. Thorough examination of the sheave surface and inspection by means of dye penetration testing showed that there were no cracks;
– Ensure close monitoring the crane movements after each order given and when working near any of the crane limits;
– Test alarms after maintenance on the crane; – After maintenance process/painting check that all equipment parts are still movable and fully operational.
26 | The Report • September 2022 • Issue 101
Safety Briefings
MDL Marinas’ Hamble Point Marina is adding new yacht building tenants to its existing marine manufacturing repertoire.
New Zealand’s Ports of Auckland has welcomed the world’s first full size, ship- handling electric tugboat, named Sparky.
Swiss engine developer WinGD and Engine Machinery Division of the South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries have decided to collaborate on delivering the first WinGD engine capable of running on ammonia.
Members of the $689-billion outdoor recreation industry have established a blue-ribbon commission to stop and reverse the spread of aquatic invasive species in the U.S.
After using flax to build a small trimaran in 2013, Roland ‘Bilou’ Jourdain has now extended the concept to partially build a 60ft Outremer 5X.
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