New Delhi (NVI): The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Bakamla RI (Indonesian Coast Guard) have signed an agreement on ‘Maritime Safety and Security’ to boost maritime relations amid the Covid-19 pandemic, despite limitations of travel and physical meetings.

The MoU between Vice Admiral Aan Kurnia, Head of Indonesian Coast Guard and Director General, ICG, K Natarajan through video conference.

Pradeep Kumar Rawat, Ambassador of India to Indonesia & Timor-Leste’ was also present on the occasion at Jakarta. A token ceremonial handing over of the MoU to the respective Defence Attache’ was undertaken – Captain Amitabh Saxena at Jakarta and Captain Asdi Yasin at New Delhi being the recipients, as per an official release.

India and Indonesia are historically connected through the Indian Ocean and it has been the resolve of both nations to ensure safe and secure sea passage for all seafarers in the region. This is also enshrined in PM Narendra Modi’s vision of SAGAR i.e. Security And Growth for All in the Region.

Relations between the two countries were elevated to a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ in May 2018 during the visit of Hon’ble PM of India to Indonesia. The focus on maritime security was re-iterated with the Shared Vision of India-Indonesia Maritime Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. The logical step of an MoU between the two Coast Guards was also conceived at this stage.

This MoU will strengthen cooperation by augmenting information exchange mechanisms. This real-time Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) will then be the foundation for controlling and responding to incidents of piracy, smuggling, drug trafficking, illegal migration and other such maritime crimes which will bring safety and security to the region and also result in protection of our precious marine environment.

The MoU will also provide avenues to improve our interoperability and carry out joint search and rescue when required. There is also an immense scope of jointly working towards capability and capacity building through closer involvement of all stakeholders.

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The Vessel Traffic Management system is open, flexible, and contains modular architecture, which gives a scope to upgrade the system by utilizing computer and communication systems. The VTMIS system is evolved on the basis of client-server architecture, where the server offers services to clients who are disconnected from the server. The client and server are independent of each other.Additionally, the VTMS is comprised of various information system, which is integrated, processed, and correlated with each other. Various information system includes radars, automatic identification system, direction finders, port management & information system, electro-optical systems, and surveillance networks sharing radar and AIS data. These system requires frequent solutions and services to remain operative in maritime transports.The market for telecom order management has generated approximately USD xx million in 2017 and it is expected that the market will grow at xx% CAGR, the market size by 2027 will be USD xx million.

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Market Dynamics:

Increasing demand for the implementation of technologies, such as Global Navigation Surveillance Systems (GNSS), e-navigation, cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT) in busy commercial ports is one of the key factors driving the vessel traffic management market. High cost of the Vessel Traffic Management (VTM) equipment and instalment is a factor restraining the exponential growth of the VTM market.

Key Players:

The Vessel Traffic Management System market is dominated by a few global players, and comprises several regional players. Some of the key players operating in the Vessel Traffic Management System ecosystem are Kongsberg, L3 Communication, Transas, Saab AB, Thales, Rolta India, Japan Radio Co. Ltd., Frequentis, TERMA, Tokyo Keiki Inc., Indra, Leonardo Finmeccanica, and Kelvin Hughesand other.

Market Segmentation:

Vessel Traffic Management System market is segmented based on Component, End-user, Systems and geography.Vessel Traffic Management System market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Middle East & Africa, Latin America. By region, Europe is expected dominated the Vessel Traffic Management System market. The United Kingdom, France, Italy, and Germany are expected to be the leading countries in the region. This is attributed to the presence of large number of manufacturers in the region. Asia Pacific is also anticipated to be the fastest growing region in the vessel traffic management system market over the forecast period. India, Japan, and China are the leading countries in the vessel traffic management system market, owing to the rise in number of defence deals with the European market.

Market segmented on the basis of systems:

– Port Management Information Systems
– Global Maritime Distress Safety System
– River Information Systems
– A to N Management & Health Monitoring System

Market segmented on the basis of End-user:

– Commercial
– Defense

Market segmented on the basis of component:

– Hardware
• Marine radar sub-system and automatic identification sub-system
• Communication and computer networks
• Operator consoles
• Servers
• Databases
• Video walls
– Solution
• Sensor integrators
• Routing monitor
• Multi-sensor tracker
• Electronic navigation charts.
– Services
• Maintenance
• Operating services

Market segmented on the basis of region:

– North America
• US
• Canada
• Mexico
– Europe
• UK
• Germany
• France
• Rest of Europe
– Asia-Pacific
• China
• Japan
• India
• Australia
• Rest of Asia-Pacific
– Latin America
• Brazil
• Rest of Latin America
– Middle East and Africa (MEA)
• South Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• Rest of MEA

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South Korean shipbuilders Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) have gained Approval in Principal (AiP) for the application of the “solvent free 1 coating system” for ballast water tanks from both the Korean Register of Shipping (KR) and the Liberian Registry.

The eco-friendly (solvent free) 1 coating system has been verified for excellent coating quality when compared to the traditional double coating system and has passed quality standards for alternative specifications as laid out in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) PSPC regulations.

An award ceremony in honor of the approval was held at KR headquarters in Busan, Korea on Wednesday. Senior officers from the stakeholders were present for this momentous occasion, including Oh Min Ahn, Senior Vice President of HHI; Yeong Jun Nam, Executive Vice President of HMD; Yean Tae Kim, Executive Vice President of KR; and Jung Sik Kim, Managing Director of the Liberian Registry in Korea.

“This acquisition of AiP will be a foundation to secure competitiveness in the shipbuilding industry also following global eco-friendly trends, eventually maximize the satisfaction of our clients, ship owners,” Ahn said.

Nam added, “We can lay the groundwork for dramatically improving the shipbuilding process with the eco-friendly 1 coating system, which has an excellent protective coating performance. And we believe it will contribute to increase of coating productivity and enhance the coating quality in the near future”

KR’s Kim said, “We are very pleased to be working on this project with the Liberian Registry, which has long contributed to maritime safety and environmental protection, and Hyundai Heavy Industries and Hyundai Mipo Dockyard, which are leading global shipbuilding technology. This project will provide an opportunity to decisively enhance the prestige of the Korean shipbuilding industry by leading eco-friendly shipbuilding technology.”

Liberian Registry’s Kim delivered a message from Alfonso Castillero, Chief Operating Officer of the Liberian Registry in HQ: “On behalf of the Liberian Registry, and our entire global team, I want to thank all stakeholders for making Liberia a part of this important project. We are proud to have been able to use our experienced Technical in-house experts to work with HHI, HMD and KR closely to reach this Approval in Principal.”

Source: https://www.marinelink.com/

Ten weeks after the USS Theodore Roosevelt arrived in Guam during what would become the U.S. Navy’s worst outbreak of COVID-19, the carrier has returned to active duty.

According to the U.S. Navy, the carrier departed Naval Base Guam and entered the Philippine Sea manned and ready to continue her scheduled deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

“Returning to our mission in the Indo-Pacific after completing carrier qualifications is a significant milestone in Theodore Roosevelt’s conditions-based recovery plan,” said Capt. Carlos Sardiello, Theodore Roosevelt‘s commanding officer. “Our mission was to recover the ship and recover the crew. We did not give up the ship and now our focus is on combat readiness, safety, and wellness of the crew.”

In March, the carrier suffered an outbreak of the virus that would generate worldwide attention. After a scheduled call at Danang in early March, the carrier returned to Guam were more than 4,000 of its approximately 5,000 crewmembers would be moved into quarantine and isolation on shore. All of the crew was tested for the virus with approximately 1,100 reported positive. One sailor died from the virus.

In a highly controversial action, the carrier’s captain was relieved of his command after letters he sent to superior officers criticizing the Navy’s handling of the outbreak of the virus were published in the media. The resulting controversy also resulted in Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly resigning after a recording of his speech to the crew of the Theodore Roosevelt was made public.

USS Theodore Roosevelt flies a replica of Capt. Perry’s “Don’t Give Up the Ship” flag, June 3, 2020 – US Navy photo by Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Will Bennett

After successfully recovering the ship and the crew, the carrier in recent weeks had proceeded through a series of exercises and tests to requalify the air wing via carrier qualification. According to the Navy, the Roosevelt then recovered the remainder of the crew from Guam.

Underway, the carrier is now operating under a newly implemented COVID-19 standard operating procedure that established guidelines, responsibilities, and procedures for the prevention and mitigation of COVID-19. The crew has modified numerous procedures, including how they transit through the ship, expanded meal hours, and created new social distancing procedures for almost every at-sea evolution.

“The crew humbly prepared to go back to sea, they had a job to do, and they did it without hesitation,” said Sardiello. “We have returned Theodore Roosevelt to sea as a symbol of hope and inspiration.”

When the Theodore Roosevelt departed from Naval Base Guam, the sailors manned the rails as a gesture of gratitude and thanks honoring the people of Guam, the service members, and civilians who supported the recovery of the crew during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Theodore Roosevelt, the U.S.’s fourth Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, departed San Diego on January 17 for a scheduled Indo-Pacific deployment.

Source: https://www.maritime-executive.com/

HONOLULU — The U.S. Coast Guard, in partnership with U.S. Embassy Koror and with the support of the Department of the Interior, provided further aids-to-navigation infrastructure improvements in the waters of Koror, Palau in late May and early June.

“The exceptional work of the U.S. Coast Guard here in Palau is both long-standing and greatly appreciated. Together with the Government of Palau, the U.S is committed to a free and open Indo Pacific. The assistance provided by USCGC Sequoia – despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic – in servicing and updating the navigation aids in Palau’s waters is an important contribution to our shared commitment to safe and peaceful navigation in the region.” said John Hennessey- Niland, U.S. Ambassador to Palau.

Over the last few weeks, The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Sequoia (WLB 215) has established ten new floating aids to navigation known as buoys and established or substantially rehabilitated 43 fixed aids to navigation in Palau’s main shipping channel. This work took place in Toachel Mlengui – the West Passage, Malakal Harbor, where the commercial port is located, and Malakal Pass.

In order to safely conduct these operations in a COVID environment, the Coast Guard and Embassy worked closely with the government of Palau to meet stringent quarantine requirements. Prior to sailing from Guam, the crew of Sequoia sequestered themselves aboard the ship for 14 days before entering Palauan waters. Each of the 50 crew also tested negative for the illness. All precautions were coordinated with and ultimately approved by Palau’s Emergency Operations Committee.

The navigation aids exist at various points along the coast and navigable waterways as markers and guides to enable mariners to determine at all times their exact position with relation to land and to hidden dangers. Palau is a collection of volcanic islands with uplifted reef structures of coral and limestone at sea level. Palau also receives up to 160 inches of rain per year, which can impede visibility. The aids enable maritime commerce by helping mitigate these navigation challenges.

“I am proud of the work that the crew of Sequoia has conducted in Palau,” said Lt. Cmdr. Ryan Adams, Commanding Officer, cutter Sequoia. “Their grit, resilience, and determination enabled us to accomplish this challenging mission safely and efficiently and deliver an excellent product to the Republic of Palau. Our Palauan partners were on the scene nearly every day to observe our work and assist. We deeply value this partnership with Palau and are very happy with the outcome – enhanced maritime safety in Palau.”

This work follows improvements made in May 2019, in support of maritime safety and security development. The crew set four buoys marking the main waterway in the Port of Koror officials from Palau’s Ministry of Transportation aboard to observe and participate in the operations. The effort is part of a longer-term effort to assess and improve Palau’s maritime navigation system.

“As a team, we continue to make progress with the improvement of waterways infrastructure in and around Palau,” said Rear Adm. Kevin Lunday, Commander, U.S. Coast Guard 14th District. “This could not be accomplished without the funding provided by the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs, and our longstanding relationships with U.S. Embassy Koror and the Republic of Palau. Strengthening the Palauan maritime transportation system to ensure safe navigation is vital to improving regional maritime governance and ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific.”

Commercial, military, and private vessels utilize the Port of Koror, a deep-water port that is essential to maritime commerce and U.S. defense readiness. The Republic of Palau consists of 340 islands, with a population of more than 22,500 people. Infrastructure improvement is but one of many areas of collaboration that the U.S. and Palau enjoy under the Compact of Free Association relationship. The Sequoia is a 225-foot seagoing buoy tender homeported in Guam.

“We at the Department of the Interior are proud of this collaboration with the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Embassy on this important maritime navigation safety project that strengthens and protects commerce and economic security for the Republic of Palau,” said Doug Domenech, U.S. Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary, Insular and International Affairs. “Such projects stand as a testament to the unique and special relationship that the United States shares with the people of Palau through the Compact of Free Association.”

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Two Walk to Work vessels have switched projects in what is a first for their owner.

Acta Marine’s Acta Centaurus has been working on the Borssele I,II wind farm, supporting Van Oord during the inter-array cable campaign since the end of 2019. It will now work on the Borssele III and IV Offshore Wind Farm project for MHI Vestas Offshore Wind (MHI Vestas).

Here, Acta Centaurus will assist MHI Vestas with the commissioning of their 77 V164 9.5 megawatt turbines through Q1-2021.

Consequently, Acta Marine’s Acta Orion has taken over the scope of Acta Centaurus to provide Van Oord with the Walk to Work services it needs.

Through careful planning and coordination, the vessels were able to change out seamlessly whilst making ActaCentaurus available for MHI Vestas’ commissioning work.

Substantial support

Acta Marine said its CTV’s have supported the Borssele OWF projects by assisting with the UXO campaign prior to construction. Starting this year, the company has been supporting the inter-array cabling with crew transfers.

The company’s DP Multicat workboats have assisted with cable trench dredging and the installation of export cables.

This year, Acta Marine’s Walk to Work vessels started assisting both the inter-array cable campaigns as well as supporting the turbine commissioning.

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Navy disaster relief vessels and other large ships will no longer rely on old fashioned plumb lines and charts measuring in fathoms to enter some of Tonga’s waters, as they have done since the 1800s.

A partnership between Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Pacific governments is coming to fruition with the publication of new electronic navigational charts for the Kingdom of Tonga.

The new charts, created using hydrographic surveys of the undersea world around Tonga, will be vital if large ships are to navigate the reefs and hidden rocks safely. They also ensure compliance with international maritime regulations.

Ms Kelela Tonga, Director of the Marine and Ports Division at Tonga’s Ministry of Infrastructure, says the charts are of great importance for the safety of navigation of all vessels.

“The production of these charts is a milestone for the future of safe shipping within Tongan waters,” she said.

As well as opening up economic benefits for Tonga, the new ENCs will greatly assist New Zealand’s Pacific aid efforts. For the Royal New Zealand Navy (which surveyed Nuku’alofa in 2015 for the project), the ability to assist Pacific Island neighbours in a natural disaster requires significant pre-planning and an up to date knowledge of harbour approaches, port facilities and other potential landing sites.

“Transporting humanitarian aid, personnel and equipment from New Zealand across the expanse of the South West Pacific to the Islands is the easy part,” said Maritime Component Commander, Commodore Mat Williams.

“It is often the last few miles that pose the greatest challenges. To deliver assistance from the sea to those in need means we need complete trust in all the navigational tools at our disposal.

He said getting disaster relief to the right people, at the right time is a key role of the New Zealand Navy in the Pacific.

“If the worst was to happen, the new ENCs now give us increased confidence in accessing other locations around Tonga for the delivery and distribution of aid.”

In 2019, New Zealand’s High Commissioner to Tonga Her Excellency Ms Tiffany Babington delivered thirty thousand gigabytes of data from the survey work to the Tongan government. The data featured never-before seen images of the sea floor, previously uncharted rocks and reefs along with a number of interesting geological features including a small underwater volcano.

New Zealand, through LINZ, is responsible for the production and maintenance of nautical charts for the Kingdom of Tonga, Niue, Tokelau, Cook Islands and Samoa through the Pacific Regional Navigation Initiative (PRNI), which helps these nations to meet their international maritime obligations.

The Port of Los Angeles, North America’s leading container seaport, has adopted a $1.5 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2020/21.

The port said the budget was based on expectations of slower cargo volumes in the near term and a continued slowdown in the worldwide economy, due to market uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the lingering impacts from the 2019 trade war.

“Given the unprecedented issues facing the world today and the immediate impact they have had on the economy, we are taking a decidedly conservative approach to formulating this year’s Harbor Department’s budget,” said Jaime Lee, President of the Los Angeles Harbor Commission.

“To best manage through these uncertain times, we focused this year’s revenues and expenditures on the port’s most urgent priorities—keeping the supply chain moving and investing in port infrastructure that will assure our competitiveness over the long term,” said Marla Bleavins, the Port’s Deputy Executive Director of Finance and Administration, and Chief Financial Officer.

With cargo volumes projected to be relatively soft through the first six months of FY 2020/21, the approved budget forecasts that cargo volumes will decrease by approximately 15.6% over the previous fiscal year’s adopted budget to slightly over 7.9 million TEUs.

The budget also projects a corresponding year-over-year decrease of 7.9% in operating revenues, with projected receipts totaling $460.1 million. Operating expenses are forecast at $277.8 million.

The $163.6 million assigned for port capital improvement projects for FY 2020/21 includes funding for key terminal upgrades, such as $38.1 million in improvements at the Everport Container Terminal and another $4.8 million designated for the Pasha Terminal.

Among key LA Waterfront public access projects in the approved budget are the San Pedro Public Market at $42.3 million and $9.7 million for related projects at the Wilmington Waterfront Promenade. Security-related projects are funded at $7.8 million, which include development of a Port Cyber Resilience Center and an upgraded Port Police Radio System.

The Port of Los Angeles remains open with all terminals operational during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABB partners with Vigor to pave the way for Washington State Ferries’ shift towards zero-emission fleet

The new ‘Olympic Class’ ferries, which will have the capacity to carry 144 cars and 1,500 passengers each, herald a new era for the Washington State transport operator in the shift toward technologies that enable significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and fuel use.

Upon delivery in 2024, the initial vessel of the series will be the first newbuild in Washington State Ferry’s fleet to feature hybrid-electric propulsion and a high capacity energy storage system. The new vessels will be able to fully operate on battery power and will have the capability to revert to hybrid mode, if required.

“This landmark project supports Washington State’s goal for 2050 to reduce emissions by 57.5 percent below the emissions level in 2019, utilizing a hybrid and electric propulsion solution that is space-efficient, easy to install and flexible in operation,” said Jay Hebert, Vice President – Marine Fabrication, Vigor. “Vigor is delighted to partner with ABB in this remarkable work prompted by the commitment of Washington Governor Jay Inslee, the state legislature and Washington State Ferries to replace aging ferries with clean technology in alignment with the state’s commitment to environmental stewardship.”

Leveraging ABB’s Onboard DC Grid™ power distribution system and proven drive technology, the new ferry design will optimize energy use, whether drawing on main engine power, battery power or a combination of the two. The battery power can also extend zero-emissions capability along the supply chain by using renewables and hydroelectric power.

“Moving towards a zero-emission future relies on technologies that meet the environmental and cost needs of today – and offer flexibility to integrate future energy sources in the years ahead,” said Juha Koskela, Managing Director, ABB Marine & Ports. “ABB is delighted to support this milestone project demonstrating the way that electric, digital and connected solutions can deliver shipping’s zero-emission future.”

Washington State Ferries is the largest ferry system in the U.S. By 2040, the Washington Ferry System plan is to replace 13 existing diesel ferries with hybrid-electric newbuilds and to convert six other ferries to plug-in hybrid, with recharging capacity installed at many ferry terminals. All hybrid vessels will be capable of charging at the terminal, and some of the vessels will be capable of operating in fully electric mode on shorter routes. With the addition of newer-built, clean energy ferries to the fleet, fuel consumption is projected at 9.5 million gallons in 2040, compared to 19 million gallons in 2018, with CO2 emissions expected to fall below 2050 reduction targets by 2034.

Figures from trade association Interferry indicate that ferries transport 2.1 billion passengers and 250 million vehicles worldwide every year. As numbers increase, the sector is under pressure to meet International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) targets to reduce annual emissions by 30 percent by 2025.

Source: https://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/