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More than
250 000 loggerhead and 60 000 leatherback turtles are estimated to
be inadvertently snared each year by commercial longline fishing, with
up to tens of thousands dying, according to the Duke Study, which is
first global assessment of the problem. The researchers from Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences
who conducted the assessment said that, although their numbers are estimates,
they are firm enough to warrant the development of rules for fishing
equipment and practices to reduce or avoid such losses. The research
was funded by the Pew Charitable Trusts.
Longlines can stretch for 40
miles and dangle thousands of individually baited hooks. They are set
at optimal depths and times to catch tuna and swordfish. Because the
environmentally protected loggerheads and leatherbacks turtles frequent
the same zones where these longlines are strung, many are either hooked
attempting to swallow the bait or are entangled in the fishing gear,
the study noted. Such unintentional captures are classified as ‘bycatch’.
The study located four ‘primary hotspots’ for longline fishing:
in the central and southern Pacific Ocean, the southern Atlantic and
the Mediterranean Sea. It estimated that longline fleets from 40 different
countries set about 1.4 billion hooks in the studied year of 2000 – the
equivalent of about 3.8 million hooks each day.
It has been discovered that sea surface temperatures and sea level pressure in
the North Pacific have undergone unusual changes over the last five years,
according to a study by Nicholas Bond, JE Overland and P Stabeno of the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Pacific Marine Environmental
Laboratory, and M Spillane of the University of Washington. These changes to
the North Pacific ocean climate system are different from those that dominated
for the past 50-80 years, which has led scientists to conclude that there is
more than one key to the climate of that region than previously thought, highlighted
the study.
Using satellite and other data, the results show that during the last four winters from 1999-2002 – ranging from November to March – sea surface temperatures were cooler than normal along the US west coast and warmer than normal in the coastal Gulf of Alaska. These conditions differ from those of the Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO), thought to be the primary key that causes the climate of the North Pacific to change. As a result, the scientists believe that the conditions that have occurred since 1999 are independent of the PDO.
The Pacific Decadal Oscillation is a basin-wide oceanic pattern similar to El Niño and La Niña but much larger, said NOAA. It lasts a couple of decades rather than a year or less like El Niño and La Niña. These results show that a single index such as the PDO is incomplete for characterising the state of the North Pacific climate system. The change throughout the last five years in the North Pacific climate may also be having considerable impacts on the marine ecosystem, said NOAA. It explained that, for example, during the recent period, ocean conditions were favourable to salmon and allowed them to return in greater numbers and reproduce more.
In a classic PDO scenario, the salmon fisheries would collapse in Alaska and boom in Pacific Northwest, but they’re booming in both places. ‘During the winters from 1999 through 2002 the North Pacific Ocean was subject to unusually or anomalously low sea level pressure in the Bering Sea and anomalously high sea level pressure north of Hawaii,’ Mr Bond said. Sea level pressure is the weight of the air pressing down at sea level, and is on average 14.7 lb/in2. ‘At the same time, a broad band of unusually warm water extended eastward from the coast of China and a band of unusually cold water curved from off the coast of the lower 48 to north of Japan,’ he said. ‘The best sea surface temperature data we get are from satellites. We couldn’t do this kind of research with ships and buoys, because they just don’t have that kind of coverage,’ Mr Bond explained.
The research was supported by NOAA’s National Centre for Environmental Prediction analysis of sea surface temperatures. These temperatures are derived from the Polar Operational Environmental Satellite system, of which NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Centre is responsible for their construction, integration, and launch. ‘In the future, NOAA plans to include in their analysis, sea surface temperature data from NASA’s Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission satellite, and the Aqua satellite’s Advanced Microwave Radiometer and Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer instruments,’ said Richard Reynolds, research oceanographer with NOAA’s National Climatic Data Centre.
Lloyd’s underwriter Simon Beale, chairman of the ocean hull committee
of IUMI (International Union of Marine Insurance), did not beat about
the bush when he told the 350 underwriters at this year’s talkfest
that shipowners were making lots and lots of money. The trouble was
marine insurers were the poor relations. He estimated the earnings of
ship owners at US$110bn and their profit at $80bn last year resulting
from the best-ever trading conditions, but they were still paying 30%
less in insurance premiums than a decade ago, despite the world fleet
increasing in size and value.
Ship total losses had reduced, he admitted, but serious partial losses, particularly as a result of machinery damage, were rising rapidly, more than outweighing any benefit from the downward trend in total losses. What has really hit underwriters hard in the past two years have been losses arising from shipyard accidents. It was estimated that claims had totalled $750M, with the Diamond Princess and Pride of America accounting for over US$500M, compared to annual premiums of only US$100M. It is not only cruiseships which have come to grief, however, during building or fittingout, though they have topped the insured values involved. For instance, there was very costly fire damage on board a membrane- type LNG carrier under construction in Korea. Luxury megayachts have also featured in large claims. Premium increase As a consequence, building risk insurance rates have rocketed, and the London market is busy tightening terms and conditions.
Thus, the ocean hull committee’s main workshop in Singapore was devoted to ‘Building Risks — is there a market?’ The principal noninsurance participants were Tim Huxley of Clarkson’s, Hong Kong, Patrick Jessens from Exmar, John Curley from Lloyd’s Register, and Richard Leslie of IACS. But perhaps the most interesting and detailed comments came from John Lillie, managing director of the Salvage Association (BMT Salvage), someone with long and wide experience of building and repair in many parts of the world. Lillie was a key person in helping to draw up the new JH143 warranty, or shipyard risk assessment form, introduced by the London marine insurance market. In Singapore he argued that, in light of the Diamond Princess disaster, in a yard regarded as being in the top echelon for correctly handling construction risk, there was a necessity to judge all yards on a worldwide scale and not just on a local level. ‘The moderate underlying claims are still there and will recur, but we have entered a new world where huge claims are the norm,’ he said. Before the Diamond Princess , he continued, risk assessments carried out on behalf of underwriters looked at fire, flooding and all other aspects of ship safety, but relied heavily on information and reassurances given by yard managements.However, this was not the case any longer.
Some of Lillie’s criticisms levelled at shipyards were trenchant. For example, he said that yards always overestimated their ability to fight fire. ‘Their general training and reaction to emergencies are never what one expects and managements are always complacent. I have watched a shipyard-produced training video that featured the yard safety director smoking while standing under a No Smoking sign.’ Increasingly sophisticated designs and innovative construction methods led to loss of basic principles such as vessel safety, stability and integrity during construction, he said. The use of sub-contractors, he admitted, was the only way a yard could survive economically; but why should they be a less well-trained workforce than the yard’s men? Risk mapping should be a daily task, he argued. And there must be no exceptions to controlling hot work permits. The Diamond Princess fire resulted from a welder working on a fire sprinkler — a small, unauthorised job. Smoking should not be allowed in high-risk areas.
Viewpoint is the first in an occasional series of
contributed opinion articles from members. The views expressed do not necessarily
reflect that of the Institute. Future submissions are invited via email.
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The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) and NPower Renewables (NRL)
on the 18 th November 2004 published the results of trials undertaken
earlier this year to assess the impact of offshore wind farms on marine
radar, communications and positioning systems. The trials took place
at the United Kingdom’s first major offshore wind farm at North
Hoyle, off the coastline of North Wales.
In brief, the report concludes that there is minimal impact by offshore wind farms on
- communications systems (VHF radios and, indeed, cellphones - where there is coverage).
- Automatic Identification System (AIS) of ships.
- reception of Global Positioning System (GPS) data - the satellite navigation system.
- magnetic compasses other than that that could be reasonably expected.
It also concludes that
- the wind
farm may be clearly and readily identified at distance by radar but
that erroneous and spurious radar returns may be generated in closer
proximity to the turbines.
- similar effects may be found on land-based marine radars.
- mitigation measures may be necessary to reduce the impact of the erroneous radar returns.
Some further study will be needed. For example, search and rescue helicopter trials had to be postponed for operational reasons.
The North Hoyle wind farm covers an area of 6 square kilometres and comprises 30 turbines, each with an approximate maximum height of 110 metres above mean sea level and rotors of 78 metres diameter. In terms of energy generation, the farm is capable of meeting the average annual needs of approximately 40,000 homes.
Simon Gooder of the Agency’s Safety of Navigation Branch said:
“Although the trials took place at one wind farm, in one location, in one set of weather conditions, they have significantly added to our understanding of the impact of a wind farm on mariners and, as such, contribute to, and complement, similar international studies.
The report will be valuable in informing the consideration of future applications for offshore wind farms and the promotion of navigation safety. In fact, it is already providing us with a better perspective in both these areas of work. This is a natural progression of a proven technology that we are familiar with in an onshore environment.”
For further details contact:
The
Maritime & Coastguard Agency Duty Press Officer
Office
hours: 023 8032 9401
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RNLI Safety at Sea Website Launched
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) in the UK has launched
a new website that promotes safety at sea. By visiting www.rnli.org.uk/seasafety,
users can access free safety information and resources, download
a number of safety-related publications and browse the latest safety
news.
"Our new interactive website means that it's now easier than ever
for sea users to get their hands on the latest safety advice," says
RNLI sea safety manager Peter Chennell. "It's easy to navigate and
offers sea users instant access to a wealth of crucial safety news and
information."
Visitors to the site can book a free flare or sea survival demonstration
online, or arrange for a free Sea Check by a local RNLI sea safety coordinator.
The RNLI's Sea Check programme is a face-to-face safety advice service
that takes place onboard the owner's craft, and is provided free-of-charge
by RNLI volunteers.
Featuring a variety of marine wildlife photography, including dolphins,
whales, and penguins this free pdf of the first issue of the Global Marine
Environment is definately worth a look
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This months selected article is from MER and is entitled: Jumping catfish Batman! ‘Bat-boat’ demonstrator to be tested (PDF, 60kb) AN INNOVATIVE hullform that would not look out of place in a Batman movie is to be tested for its suitability as a high speed military transport vessel under the terms of a contract awarded in late September by the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC), acting on behalf of the Office of Force Transformation in the US Department of Defense. |
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The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) will host the second World Maritime Technology Conference (WMTC) in London in Spring 2006 in partnership with 22 of the world’s leading maritime associations. With its theme ‘maritime innovation – delivering global solutions’ WMTC 2006 is set to give a wake-up call on the maritime challenges facing the world.
Promoting integrated solutions to industry-wide issues while assessing the impact on global economies now and in the future, WMTC 2006 (The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London, 6-10 March 2006) will draw in leading representatives across the full range of maritime disciplines for a week of technical presentations, ideas exchange, networking and business promotion, culminating in the IMarEST Annual Dinner on 10 March.
More comprehensive information is available
at either: http://www.wmtc2006.com/
or http://www.imarest.org/news/wmtc.asp
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JobsShell Marine Products is a major supplier of marine fuels and marine lubricants to the shipping industry throughout the world. This position has been attained through a combination of world class products, good worldwide availability and first class technical support. |
| James
Fisher and Sons Public Limited Company - Technical Manager |
James Fisher and Sons PLC is a leading provider of marine services. To support our growing operations we are now seeking an experienced Technical Manager in our Barrow Head Office. You will be required to deliver high quality technical consultancy in the marine environment. Leading a dedicated design team you will manage projects from successful bid to full implementation. |
| Trinity
House Lighthouse Service - Senior Engineering Manager |
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| BMT
Cordah Limited - Consultancy Manager, Environmental
Information Systems |
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Marine Service Engineers required at large motor yacht sales company working on 20ft – 80ft motor yachts. Candidates should have previous experience with marine service engineering and ideally be qualified by Mercruiser & or Volvo but not essential. Knowledge of marine electronics will also be an advantage. Opportunities for training with mechanical handling and boat handling are also available. Please apply immediately to Marine Resources
on +44 (0) 2380 633399 or at james@marineresources.co.uk |
| Cossack
Pioneer Onshore Support Team (Based in Perth) - Marine
Engineer |
An opportunity has become available for a suitably qualified Marine Engineer within the Cossack Pioneer Onshore support team whose primary responsibility is to ensure that all technical aspects of the marine systems operations and maintenance are efficiently executed for a disconnectable FPSO. |
| Trinity House Lighthouse Service - Technical Marine Specialist |
Trinity House Lighthouse Service is the General Lighthouse Authority for England, Wales and the Channel Islands and a world leader in the provision of Aids to Navigation. Currently undergoing a major organisational restructure, we are seeking an ambitious individual to join our friendly and enthusiastic team. |
| Electronics/Electrical Engineer with Marine Engineering background |
Electronics/Electrical Engineer with Marine Engineering background required on 78 metre private yacht. Immediate opening, excellent salary and benefits. Ideal candidate should have knowledge of bridge navigation and communication equipment, entertainment systems and PC servers. Knowledge of engineroom operations is essential as candidate would be required to stand watches. Please reply to chiefengineer@princessmariana.com |
International company is Looking for 2 lead engineers to project manage design team and customer interface for the design and make of aircraft re-fuelling / de-fuel system. The candidates would need to have excellent project management experience and have considerable experience of working on similar projects. Good communication skills enabling technical discussion with customers, colleagues and suppliers and a clear report writing ability. Strong commitment and self-motivation to complete tasks with minimal supervision and innovative in developing solutions to meet demanding requirements. Payment will be on a contract rate. If you would like to be considered for this role please forward your CV to recruitment@imarest.org |
| The Woolwich Ferry - Marine Maintenance Manager, Assistant Marine Maintenance Manager, Marine Fitter |
The Woolwich Ferry, managed by the London Borough of Greenwich on behalf of Transport for London, opened in 1889 and continues to provide an invaluable service to the people of Woolwich and surrounding areas. We are currently seeking key staff to manage the maintenance and repairs of the ferry vessels and associated shore based structures. |
Large Tanker Operator requires Team Leader Health and Safety, to be based in outer London. Successful applicants must have Degree or equivalent professional safety qualifications , a minimum of 3 years experience in a management position, with major HSE accountability.Position will involve development and implementation of programs to deliver high level safety for the tanker fleet. Monitoring and review of the fleet safety performance. Development and delivery of training programs such as Advanced Safety Auditing , Root Cause Analysis and encouragement of their use.An excellent remuneration package is on offer. To be considered for this position please send cv and covering letter to recruitment@imarest.org |
Major tanker operator requires an Engineer Superintendent reporting directly to the Fleet Technical manager.A number of years sea service in a senior engineering rank on crude or product tankers and / or relevant experience ashore in a marine engineering superintendency role would be an advantage. Applicants should have HND/Degree in Marine or Mechanical Engineering and carry Class 1 combined Marine Engineer DOT Certificate or relevant degree or professional qualification. An excellent remuneration package is on offer for this position. To be considered for this position please forward your
cv and covering letter to recruitment@imarest.org |
The position of Ship
Inspector (reporting to the Director of Loss Prevention)
is now being actively recruited as a supplement to an
existing team of five. The position exists to provide
a broad range of inspection and loss prevention services
to Members and Masters around the world. |
Based
at British Waterways’
Watford Headquarters, you’ll provide the technical
support, advice and reporting on which major strategic
and operational decisions will be made. You’ll
offer advice to boat owners, BSS Examiners, navigation
authorities and the marine industry on the application
and interpretation of BSS requirements and keep abreast
of any changes in legislation, standards and regulations
to ensure a continual improvement in our services to
customers. |
We
require a Technical Sales Consultant to promote and
sell support to the full range of MAK products to
UK customers. Covering the UK and Ireland, you will
provide a technical link between customer requirements & our
Kingston Office. |
We
require a Technical Sales Consultant to promote and
sell support to the full range of MAK products to
UK customers. Covering the UK and Ireland, you will
provide a technical link between customer requirements & our
Kingston Office. |
| (Senior) Project Manager - with experience in marine/offshore industry |
A
Dutch based Marine division of a multi-national
company have created two vacancies for project managers
to resource the company's contribution to a Navy building
program |
| (Senior) Electrical Installation Engineer for ships - with experience in marine/offshore industry |
A Dutch based
Marine division of a multi-national company have
created two vacancies for (senior) electrical construction
engineers to resource the company's contribution to
a Navy building program |
| (Senior) Electrical Construction Engineer for ships - with experience in marine/offshore industry |
A Dutch based
Marine division of a multi-national company have
created two vacancies for (senior) electrical construction
engineers to resource the company's contribution to
a Navy building program |
| Senior Electrical Design Engineer for ships - with experience in marine/offshore industry |
A Dutch
based Marine division of a multi-national company
have created a vacancy for a senior electrical design
engineer to resource the company's contribution to
a Navy building program |
Major Class society seeks Surveyor to perform classification and statutory surveys. Candidates should have background in Marine engineering or Naval architecture and be living in the Dublin area or prepared to re-locate there. For more information on the salary package
and benefits and to be considered for this position
please send your cv to recruitment@imarest.org |
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Hunter (Tyneside) Ltd is seeking to recruit an experienced
Ship Manager / Construction Manager, to manage and
supervise the construction of Naval and Commercial
vessels at its Wallsend Yard. |
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Applications
are invited for the position of Risk Manager. All
applicants need to be a recognised authority in risk
management or have specialist high level qualifications
in risk management. |
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| Superintendent Fleet Engineer - Kuwait Oil Tanker Co. S.A.K. |
The
Kuwait Oil Tanker Co. S.A.K. is one of the largest
Shipowner, Tanker Management plus Oil and Gas transportation
and distribution companies in the world. |
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We are looking for a salesman with substantial experience (approx 5 years) in selling technical solutions (products and services) to the marine (preferably naval) markets in the South of England. Professional must have considerable insight in the electrical discipline of ships (naval or commercial marine background; a degree in electrical engineering is an advantage). Last but not least candidate must be able and willing to work from home... |
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We are looking for a team leader project control with substantial knowledge of E/I design and construction processes in the marine/offshore (preferably naval) markets. The candidate must have considerable insight and skills in the following areas: • Insight
of costs; It is a pre-requisite that the candidate is able and willing to work across Europe. |
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Events
Listing | 30/11/2004 | The Conservation of the S.S. Great Britain | Lecture Theatre, National Maritime Museum, Greenwich. London. |
| 30/11/2004 | Deep Offshore Technology | Hilton Riverside Hotel, New Orleans, LA, USA |
| 01/12/2004 | OES 5th Annual Film Evening | Institution of Civil Engineers, 1 Great George St., London SW1P 3AA |
| 01/12/2004 | 22nd Annual International Law Seminar | LLoyd's Maritime Academy Suite, London EC2A |
| 01/12/2004 | Electric Ship Technology Demonstrator (ESTD) | IMarEST HQ, 80 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5BJ |
| 01/12/2004 | International Workboat Show | New Orleans, USA |
| 02/12/2004 | Teesport and Its Future Challenges | Armstrong Building, Newcastle University |
| 02/12/2004 | Royal Navy Presentation Team | HQS Wellington, Temple Stairs, Victoria Embankment |
| 02/12/2004 | SMIX Bash 2004 on board the James Craig | Sidney |
| 06/12/2004 | Healthcare at Sea | Crowne Plaza St James Hotel, London |
| 06/12/2004 | Mega-Float Technology | City Conference Centre at IMarEST Headquarters, 80 Coleman Street, London EC2R 5BJ |
| 06/12/2004 | Seatrade Middle East Maritime | Dubai |
| 07/12/2004 | The Evidence and Effects of Freak Waves | National Maritime Museum, Falmouth |
| 07/12/2004 | Internal Combustion Engine Performance and Emissions | One Birdcage Walk, London |
| 07/12/2004 | Tank Corrosion in Deep Sea Vessels | Glasgow College of Nautical Studies, Glasgow |
| 08/12/2004 | Major Hazards Offshore and Onshore 2004 | London Marriott Hotel Regents Park |
| 09/12/2004 | Sea Launch - Cruising to Orbit | IMarEST, 80 Coleman Street, London EC2R 5BJ |
| 09/12/2004 | 7th Annual Salvage & Wreck Removal Conference 2004 | The Crowne Plaza, St James' Hotel, London |
| 09/12/2004 | Offshore Activities in the Space Race | IMarEST, 80 Coleman Street, London |
| 13/12/2004 | HMS Belfast | Bath, University of Bath, Building 3-East, Lecture Theatre 2-1 |
| 14/12/2004 | 1st International Maritime Arbitration Seminar | Lloyd's Maritime Academy, London |
| 16/12/2004 | Coral Reef Conservation | Zoological Society of London, Regents Park, London |
| 17/12/2004 | IMarEST Annual Conversazione and Dance | Grosvenor House, London |
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