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2nd Feb, 2010NEW EDITION OF ICS/ISF GUIDELINES ON THE ISM CODE
2nd Feb, 2010New Low-Wavelength Cyclops-7 Submersible Fluorometer
23rd Dec, 2009SOLAS, Consolidated Edition 2009
23rd Dec, 2009Latest Container Market Forecasts
23rd Dec, 2009Crude Oil Tanker Basics: The Theory & Practice of Crude Oil Cargo Operations
23rd Dec, 2009Guide to Manufacturing and Purchasing Hoses for Offshore Moorings
14th Dec, 2009BMT Defence Services appoints Rob Steel as Head of Marketing
3rd Dec, 2009BMT Wins $2.1 Million Contract with U.S. Navy Energy Awareness Program
1st Dec, 2009BMT wins further European defence contracts


NEW EDITION OF ICS/ISF GUIDELINES ON THE ISM CODE 02/02/2010
Marisec Publications will shortly publish a 4th edition of the ICS/ISF Guidelines on the Application of the IMO International Safety Management (ISM) Code. The ICS/ISF Guidelines are being fully updated to take account of the latest amendments and guidance agreed by IMO, and experience gained since the ISM Code became fully mandatory in 2002.
The expanded new edition will also include additional guidance on risk management, safety culture and environmental management. It will supersede and replace the previous 1996 edition (which has sold in excess of 50,000 copies). To provide additional value and utility, this new edition will be accompanied by a CD version of the text with a “search” function. The CD will also include various reference documents and a Model Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
Demand for this publication is expected to be significant, and orders will be treated on a “first come first served” basis. The Guide will be available from April 2010 from maritime booksellers or direct from Marisec Publications, priced at UK £105 inclusive worldwide airmail postage.
If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Shantel Ryan (Mrs.), Publications Manager
Marisec Publications
12 Carthusian Street
London EC1M 6EZ
Tel: +44 (0)20 7417 2855 (Direct Line)
+44 (0)20 7417 8844 (Switchboard)
Fax:+44 (0)20 7417 8877
email: Shantel Ryan
Publications
Web-site: Marisec
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New Low-Wavelength Cyclops-7 Submersible Fluorometer02/02/2010
Turner Designs announces a new low-wavelength Cyclops-7 Submersible Fluorometer for detection of Refined Oils and Fuels. Recent developments in LED technology allow for excitation wavelengths down to 260nm. These new Deep UV LEDs enable detection of a broad range of refined oils and fuels. Using BTEX as the standard, the C7 is able to detect as low as 0.1ppm over a dynamic range >250ppm.
In the standard C7 package, the Refined Oils (Fuels) version offers the same features – small size (4.3” x 0.9” and only 5oz), analog data output, submersible to 600m, and stainless or titanium housings. The C7 is easily integrated into any third-party platform that supplies power and datalogging. It can also be used with the Turner Designs DataBank, a handheld datalogger that supplies power to the sensor and enables logging of up to 9,999 records for easy downloading to a PC.
New optoelectronic technology allows Turner Designs to introduce this new C7 as the lowest-cost solution for detecting refined oils and fuels available today.
Contact Information:
Turner Designs
Tom Brumett, Sales Engineer
Phone: (408) 212-4046
E-Mail: Tom Brumett
Website: Turner Designs
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SOLAS, Consolidated Edition 2009 23/12/2009
The SOLAS Regulations, Consolidated Edition 2009, is now available.
SOLAS, Consolidated Edition 2009 IE110E
Price £75
ISBN 978-92-801-1505-5
Published: 16 November 2009
Also available:-
SOLAS on CD (V7.0), 2009 DG110E
Price £75
ISBN 978-92-801-7029-0
Published: 18 November 2009
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Latest Container Market Forecasts23/12/2009
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Now in its tenth year, Drewry’s Annual Market Review & Forecast is the liner industry’s leading report and forecasting tool for both global and individual trade lane supply, demand and pricing analysis.
This latest Review shows that 2009 was every bit as bad for the global container industry as was predicted as recession ravaged one economy after another. But there are a few pieces of good news from which to take heart. For example:
  • Global traffic should recover a little in the second half of 2009
  • And we should see some minor recovery in trade flows for 2010, up by around 2.4%
  • Freight rates have been improving recently but rates, as we know, tend to be counter-cyclical. We are also projecting that average all-in East-West rates will climb encouragingly by around 18%
  • Costs have also been held in check and spiralling wages driven by a shortage of skilled mariners have also been halted
  • Some ocean carriers have quite effectively micro-managed supply at the individual trade route level and, since July this year, there have been positive signs of increased container flows and freight rates on certain key routes.
  • To achieve this services have been cancelled, vessels have been cascaded and effective capacity switched into laid-up or off-hire inactive capacity
But, all this is offset by the, now, critical issue of over-capacity. Managing over-capacity and keeping costs contained needs some clear management focus if container businesses are to survive the challenging market conditions that will prevail until at least 2014.
You will find the answers to key questions and more in Drewry’s Annual Review - unique in its breadth and detail providing all those engaged in the liner shipping industry with comprehensive analyses and forecasts to help them align strategies.
PDF only: £1,195.00 PDF and Printed Copy: £1,290.00
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Crude Oil Tanker Basics: The Theory & Practice of Crude Oil Cargo Operations23/12/2009
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Today, more than ever, Deck Officers are faced with increasingly intricate cargo loading systems at a time when an ever reducing period of required seatime for their first certificate of competency, creates increased pressure on the available time they actually do have for learning the basics of crude oil tanker practice.
What precious time is spent on cargo duties is often used in learning how to use the automated cargo control systems and therefore not covering the basics of operating crude oil tankers (whether they be Suezmax, VLCC or ULCCs) and their related activities such as venting, purging, understanding the operation of cargo pumps and the fundamentals of Inert Gas and Crude Oil Washing Systems.
All of these operations, and more, are explained in this new 192 page book, which is supported with photographs taken onboard a new build VLCC.
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Guide to Manufacturing and Purchasing Hoses for Offshore Moorings 23/12/2009
This Guide, supersedes the 4th edition of the ’Guide to Purchasing, Manufacturing and Testing of Loading and Discharge Hoses for Offshore Moorings’, published in 1991, has been prepared by OCIMF with the purpose of providing technical recommendations and guidance to ensure the satisfactory performance of hoses commonly used at offshore moorings.
Although hose manufacturers may choose to continue to be guided by 4th edition until it is withdrawn in June 2012, this 5th edition reflects a major review and enhancement of the 4th edition for the purpose of providing technical recommendations and guidance to ensure the satisfactory performance of elastomer reinforced, smooth bore, oil suction and discharge hose commonly used at offshore moorings.
GMPHOM 2009 consolidates:
  • Guide to Purchasing, Manufacturing and Testing of Loading and Discharge Hoses for Offshore Moorings 4th Ed (Publ 1991)
  • SPM Hose System Design Commentary (Publ 1993)
The new or significantly changed topics that are included in this latest edition:
  • The guidance for Reeling Hose Systems are addressed for the first time with particular attention being given to the potential for hoses being subjected to crush loading
  • the Safe Working Loads guidance for hose lifting lugs have been re-assessed based on the weights of Double Carcass Hoses equipped with typical fittings
  • the design specification for Double Carcass Hoses has been clarified, together with the guidance for leak detection
  • acceptance tests include new guidance for material tests and the process for stiffness testing has been revised
  • the circumstances that prompt prototype tests have been clarified and new tests addressing materials, torsion, tensile loading, crushing and lifting lugs have been introduced into the prototype test program. This program now also includes guidance for the dynamic testing of prototype
Author: OCIMF
Published: 2009
No. pages: 94
Colour format
ISBN: 9781905331888
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BMT Defence Services appoints Rob Steel as Head of Marketing14/12/2009
BMT Defence Services Ltd, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, has appointed Rob Steel as Head of Marketing. He will promote BMT’s products, services and capabilities, as well as attracting new business, focusing on growth for the future maritime defence platform market and the company’s increasing presence in land defence systems acquisition support. His insight, creativity, original thinking and leadership further strengthen the BMT marketing team, which centres on developing existing and new markets in the UK and overseas.
Since joining BMT Defence Services in 2003, Rob has held senior management positions in marketing, business development and engineering. His move to BMT followed a 19 year career in the Royal Navy during which time he worked in several key roles in engineering logistics and marine engineering, serving on ships, submarines and shore bases. Rob served as Head of the Royal Navy Fire-fighting School between 1997 and 1999. He is a Chartered Engineer, Member of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology, and Member of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects.
Rob Steel commented: “I see great opportunities for the company, from continuing to provide top-class naval design and acquisition support for the Ministry of Defence, to building links and securing contracts with overseas shipyards and government agencies. “Even in the current difficult economic climate, I know we are responsive, agile and robust enough to capitalise on the many opportunities available.”
Eugene Morgan, Business Development Director at BMT Defence Services’ said: “I welcome Rob’s new role as Head of Marketing. His energy and inventive approach will instigate improvements in how we engage with our customers and better understand and meet their needs.”
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BMT Wins $2.1 Million Contract with U.S. Navy Energy Awareness Program03/12/2009
BMT Designers & Planners, Inc., a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, today announced it has won a $2.1M firm fixed priced contract to support the Department of the Navy (DON) Energy Awareness Program over a five year period.
The contract was awarded by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), Engineering Service Center (ESC) to provide public relations support for the Navy Energy Awareness Program.
Under this contract, BMT will publicise the goals and accomplishments of the DON Energy Program, increase DON military and civilian employees’ knowledge of energy efficiency and conservation, develop programs that will change the behavior of DON personnel resulting in decreased energy use and assist DON activities in meeting energy reduction goals through awareness education.
Projects in this contract will include:
  • Developing and publishing four issues of the Navy’s Energized newsletter. This newsletter is the primary tool for communication and information within the Navy about energy awareness activities, media placement, legislation and success stories;
  • Providing outreach services, which include developing Public Service Announcements, E-Flashes, and an overall Communications Plan containing additional recommendations for outreach tactics;
  • Organising and supporting the annual DON Energy Program Awards Ceremony held at the Navy Memorial in Washington, DC;
  • Procuring awareness items containing slogans and themes related to the DON Energy Program;
  • Assisting the Navy to prepare award submittals for the annual U.S. Department of Energy and Presidential Energy Management award programs;
  • Providing support to high-level energy planning meetings in Washington, DC;
  • Researching and writing articles regarding DON Energy Program news, developments, and innovations.
Stephen Leavy, Acting President at BMT Designers & Planners, commented: “BMT is looking forward to assisting DON in achieving the ambitious goals recently set out by the US Secretary of the Navy for the Energy Program. BMT has particular experience in developing awareness projects which produce positive behaviour change to promote cost savings and is confident that this will provide invaluable insight into delivering on these challenges.”
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BMT wins further European defence contracts01/12/2009
BMT Defence Services Ltd, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd has announced that it has secured further contracts with the European Defence Agency (EDA). Following the successful completion of the Overall Platform Energy Efficiency Study for the EDA in August, three contracts have been won in competition.
The contracts were awarded by the Research & Technology (R&T) and Capabilities Directorates of the EDA. The first is a study into Electric Armour for Armoured Vehicles, placed by the CapTech GEM3 area (Ground Systems and their environment) of the R&T Directorate. The second contract requires the development of reference scenarios to provide a European vision of how unmanned vehicles can support future European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP) operations. This contract is under ESM 02 management (Aerial Systems and their environment)
The contract awarded most recently is entitled “Personnel Recovery Equipment”; for this Capability Study, BMT will elaborate technical solutions suitable for implementing an inter-operable Personnel Recovery System usable in support of ESDP operations.
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