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Hartmann Group News
ISSUE 12 | 2016
Quality
EDITORIAL 2
MANAGEMENT & COMPANY NEWS 5
WH: Dr. Hartmann, Mr. Hoppe,
QUALITY 17 there was a change in the Hartmann
Group this spring. Feederlines has
LIFE ON BOARD 25 been sold…
Yes, the Dutch ship management
company Feederlines changed
TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCE 33 ownership on March 21. Jan van
der Laan, Managing Director of
Feederlines since 2010, acquired
ENTERTAINMENT 39 the management company. He will
Photo Contest 40 lead it together with a co-operation
partner, Navigia Shipping.
Puzzles 48
Activities next issue 50
WH: What does this mean for future
operations?
Feederlines will change its business
model and act as a ship manager,
not as ship owner any longer. Still,
the co-operation between the
Hartmann Group and Feederlines
will continue, though under
different conditions.
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Concerning the fleet, Feederlines
continues to manage its remaining
Hartmann-owned vessels, as well as
the 5 “MCP” vessels for a transition
period. 7 vessels will be sold to a
third party toward the second half
of 2016.
Feederlines will also keep its
company name, but adopt a
new, non-Hartmann-related
logo to display that it operates
independently.
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V.i.S.d.P.: Anke Borkott · news@hartmann-ag.com · www.hartmann-ag.com
Editorial
Interview with Dr. Niels Hartmann (CEO)
and Michael Hoppe (CFO)
WH: Which advantages do you WH: So it’s good-bye to Feederlines commitment and the loyalty. We
expect for Feederlines and for the now… wish them every success for the
Hartmann Group? We would like to thank Jan van der future and we look forward to a
Feederlines has been part of the Laan for his achievements and his long, prosperous cooperation.
Hartmann Group for more than dedication to the Hartmann Group.
20 years now, and selling a long- He has been with Feederlines since
established company is a new, 2001, when he started as the Head WH: What do you expect for the
unfamiliar situation for all of us. of the Financial Department. On Hartmann Group in 2016?
On the other hand, this step offers the occasion of a new start for In the first months of this year the
new opportunities to Feederlines the company, we would like to bulker markets hit record lows,
and its employees, due to changing express our sincere thanks to him, while the container segments have
its business model to sole ship as well as to the whole Feederlines not recovered yet. Therefore, 2016
management. team: for the good work, the will –again- become a challenging
year for the Hartmann Group, as
well as for the whole shipping
industry.
But there is good news for us, too.
Starting autumn 2016, we will take
delivery of the first of the three
36k ECOSTAR ethane carriers, as
well as the first of three Lakers
are due towards the end of the
year. All in all, eleven new vessels
will join the Hartmann fleet until
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the end of 2017. This is a very
positive development and we look
forward to the new vessels. They
will enhance our reputation as
innovative ship owners all over the
industry.
Thank you for the interview.
Editors’ Note
tas”, which
The word “quality” derives from the Latin „quali
ore, “Qual-
means consistence or character of something. Theref
that a
ity Management” in an organization intends to ensure
product or service is consistent.
companies
Our Hartmann Group corporate philosophy says: “The
the highest
of the Hartmann Group offer excellent services and
is a promise
quality in all spheres of maritime shipping.” This
ties and goals.
to customers and a clear statement on our priori
services - if
Changing the name, but keeping the quality of the
Philippines,
not improve them further – is what Hartmann Crew
Read all about
the former ASM, implements after the re-naming.
of this issue,
it on page 9. As “quality” is the general topic
s aspects of
you can find a complete section dealing with variou
quality, starting on page 17.
page 30/31 for
But, of course, there is more in this issue. On
shares amazing
example, Capt. Theodor Hinrichs of UBC SALAVERRY
pictures of a Bosporus passage by night.
d a new series
In the section “Technology & Science”, we starte
e “What is
4 which explains vessels types in detail. In the articl
er from Hart-
an Anchor Handling Tug Supply vessel?”, a seafar
on board this
mann Offshore presents the working of and the work
very special type of ship (page 34-36).
Wheelhouse
We hope you enjoy some quality time with this latest
issue.
Your Editorial team
ann Offshore) -
Anke Borkott (Hartmann AG) – Hermann Haun (Hartm
ou (Inter-
Julia von Leliwa (Hartmann Reederei) - Mario Evgeni
Philippines) -
ship Navigation) – Michaela Gomez (Hartmann Crew
(MTL)
Silvia Tolle (Hartmann Reederei) - Stephanie Ernst
Management &
Company news
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UBC TILBURY:
rescuing a yacht in distress
Coming from Santa Marta, Colombia, and
bound for Tampa, Florida, UBC TILBURY was
requested by a USCBP air patrol plane to render
rescue assistance to a sailing ship on March 11.
The sailing ship with one person on board had
a fully disabled engine, a damaged mast and a
breached seaworthiness, as water entered her
watertight spaces. The operation would have to
take place under heavy weather – with heavy
seas, swell and near gale force wind.
As the nearest ship in the vicinity (about
25 NM off the scene), UBC TILBURY deviated
and arrived near the yacht at 20:08 hrs local
time. Weak red strobe light flashes were visible. After Between 21:23 and 21:45 the yacht could be heaved
a couple of minutes, UBC TILBURY managed to make alongside ship successfully, and the person aboard
contact with the yacht in distress and discuss the the yacht boarded UBC TILBURY. The yacht was left
rescue operation. abandoned and made to sink by opening a sea cock.
The rescued man was of Swedish nationality, a
Doctor by profession and a seasoned yachtsman. He
had started his trip on March 10 in Port Antonio,
Jamaica and was bound for Cartagena, Colombia.
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He disembarked UBC TILBURY on March 17 in Tampa,
Florida.
Several attempts to put the vessel leeside failed
due to heavy seas – almost 4 meter waves and 2.5-3
meters swell. In the end it was decided to keep hold
of the yacht in the leeside with a safe distance – by
firing a line-throwing gun which successfully landed
on the yacht – in order not to endanger the person in
distress.
Management & Company News
It was amazing to watch how you maneuvered big TILBURY in
the rough seas in order to get me on your leeside. A performance
of skillful seamanship! And then to see most of the crew lined
up on the bulwark ready to receive me, these are the images
that come flashing in my mind. Attaching my yacht alongside and
make it over to TILBURY and finally being hauled onboard are
probably the most exciting moments I have experienced in my
life!
To captain Edwin L Dalisay, officers and crew,
I wish to convey my most heartfelt thanks to you
all for rescuing me on the 11th March at 21:45, some
130 NM off Cartagena, Colombia.
I left Port Antonio, Jamaica, 7 March on my 23 ft
sailing boat. Heading for Cartagena, on the evening of
the 10th of March my mast suddenly broke. Something
blocked the propeller and I was left to drifting
helplessly. Imagine my sense of relief when I was
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Since coming on board I have received
the greatest attention and respect and
heartwarming hospitality and friendliness!
I must visit the Philippines, the country
that has produced such genuinely good and
nice and able people!
Thank you all!
found by an airplane in the afternoon
on the 11th of March and over the
VHF could hear that you were coming
to my rescue!
Dear Readers,
We all expect to get ‘top quality’ when we shop for
our daily needs, or at least ‘value for money’. Nobody
would accept ‘substandard’ products if he doesn’t
have to. We expect ‘top quality’ in our private lives -
shouldn’t it also be something that our customers can
expect from us?
I think we all agree that the ships in the Hartmann
Group are generally of high standards, and we aim to
maintain the technical and safety standards at a level
that ensures least possible incidents. In many cases
the ships were designed by us, we supervised the
construction, manned the ships with ‘our’ crew which
was trained at our training center, and operated the
ships with highest efficiency.
Our commercial offices GasChem, HSA, MTL, UBC,
UOS and UPT have established excellent customer
relations over many years, and ships of the Hartmann We have seen seafarers getting hurt and
Group are known in the market to be of highest quality unfortunately we have even had crew members who
– including the shipboard operation. have paid with their lives for mistakes and unsafe
practices.
But sometimes, this reputation of quality is
negatively influenced by incidents on board of the Let’s work together and make incidents and
vessels. Cargo gets damaged by water ingress, crane accidents a thing of the past. Let’s ensure that
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wires break, ships stop because of engine trouble, shipboard operations are safe! Speak up if you see
ships are detained by Port State Control. In most cases, unsafe practices! It is your health and your life that
these incidents and accidents are directly related to matters most!
human error, lack of maintenance, inadequate training
– and lack of safe culture. And these incidents and If we all work together, I am confident we can
accidents do not only cost money to the company – achieve incident free operations. This will be a major
much more importantly, they often result in physical step towards TOP QUALITY operations, but more
harm to persons on board, and they definitely tarnish importantly – it will ensure a high QUALITY of life for
the reputation of the ship owner. everybody on board!
At Intership our declared goal is ZERO INCIDENTS. We count on you
For this, we must all pull in the same direction – the
office must ensure that the crew is given the necessary Dieter Rohdenburg
tools to run the ships safely, efficiently and incident
free, and the crew should ensure that the tools are CEO
used correctly, and that the ships are maintained and Intership Navigation
operated safely and incidents are avoided.
Management & Company News
ASSOCIATED SHIP MANAGEMENT
changes name to
HARTMANN CREW PHILIPPINES
Sea-based human resource company Associated Ship
Management (ASM) officially changed its corporate
name to Hartmann Crew Philippines (HCP) on
December 4, 2015.
The new name was launched at the annual ASM and
Intership Navigation Training Center (ISNTC) Christmas
Party, where stakeholders of the company were
present. An unveiling of the new office façade was also
conducted in the morning of the launch following the official and sole crewing company of Hartmann AG in
First Friday Mass. the Philippines with earlier relations dating as far back
as 1989.
The change in name is an initiative to align the
local company with its principal company in Germany: Hartmann Crew Philippines CEO and President
Hartmann AG and to reaffirm its membership to the Alberto L. Gomez confirms that there has been no
Hartmann Group, one of Germany’s largest privately change in the composition of the management or
owned shipping companies. Since 2002, ASM— now in the company’s policies and values. Further, Mr.
known Hartmann Crew Philippines— has been the Gomez states that “The shipping industry has evolved
and its changes are the new
normal. We are re-orienting
our strategies in order to
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innovate alongside these
current realities and we
begin by branding. We assure
all our stakeholders that
they can expect the same,
if not better service from
Hartmann Crew Philippines.
We will, as always, be
devoted to caring for all our
crew and their dependents
as well.”
The new name is effective
immediately with the entire
company moving in transition
until the end of 2016.
A PIECE OF ADVICE: My Story
Everyone has a story to tell, a piece of advice to
give. We interviewed various members of our staff at
Hartmann Crew Philippines to give us a few insights on
how they got to where they are today and useful tips
that came along the way. These answers have been
translated from Filipino to English.
CAPTAIN LOUIE BALADJAY
You have to be ready anytime. Take all the
trainings, prepare your documents, so that
when the time comes, you’re ready to grab that
opportunity! This was the advice I received from
a German Captain of mine when I was still a
cadet. That’s what I did and all my promotions
ALPHA LYN ANIEZ, Crewing Officer were given onboard. To those seeking to advance
I didn’t think I would become a crewing officer, but in their career, especially the young ones and our
I received so much encouragement. My former superior ratings that’s my advice.
Jun Mortera once told me that you won’t know if
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you’re capable of anything if you don’t try it. When
I received the position, the best advice I got was to
work to the best of my abilities. Don’t be arrogant and
pretend to know everything. Ask questions and always
stay humble and level-headed.
3/E JOSE ANTONIO PECSON
Be committed to the profession you’ve
chosen. If this is something you’ve decided on for
yourself and your future, pursue it with ambition.
It’s not simply a matter of getting on a vessel.
Aim for the highest rank and have a passion for
your career.Management & Company News
JANE RELUCIO, Corporate Communications
and Family Center (CCFC) Specialist
When I joined the company, I was a fresh
graduate and I worked really hard. I made
a promise to myself that when I get a job,
especially my first job, I will love it. I’ve
experienced different interviews and it’s very
difficult to apply and land a job these days.
When I first got to CCFC, it coincided with the
back-to-back tragedies of 2013 (Zamboanga
Siege, Bohol Earthquake, Haiyan). We barely
slept that time, especially during Haiyan.
And when I did manage to sleep, I would
still be talking about my job. Haiyan was so
overwhelming that it took over my dreams.
But despite that, it’s been very fulfilling.
I’ve always believed that one must always learn something from their
jobs. You must also be fearless. If you face your fears and take the
opportunity to face it head on — achieving what you thought wasn’t in
you — that’s where your morale and confidence will be boosted. Maybe
I’m really thick skinned but that’s it! If there are bad comments, use
it as a way to improve. It can’t always be happy, there will be days
where you ask yourself “oh no, why is it like this?” but at the same
time, there will also be positive, happy experiences to go with it.
GLENN LINDOG, Junior Crewing Officer
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While working here, I’ve learned
to be flexible while on the job, and to
be creative in the way I do things. My
attitude has also grown and improved.
I’ve recently been promoted to Junior
Crewing Officer and I’m happy about
that. I treat it as a challenge and a
blessing that I’m entrusted to do this
job. I’ve got a lot to prove — to find
out what I can contribute, and how to
innovate and do things more efficiently.
As for advice, I’ve always held on to
the saying that “time is gold” and “a
thousand miles begin in a single step”.
Before you get to the top, always remember that
the other steps will have their trials and tribulations.The youngest crew of HCC
Recently, we at Hartmann Crew Consultants Today we would like to share with you photos of
“decided” to go against a current: A general decrease the youngest crew of HCC.
of the population in our country we answer with More on the way!
demographic explosion. �
Greetings – Team of HCC
Agatka Stawarz
Olga Hutman
Antek Szlachta
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Hanna Hutman Julek Kramek
Julka Sobczuk
Janka KramekManagement & Company News
Kuba and Jas
Nowoswieccy
Kasia Tubaja
Maja Ozga
Natalka and Dominik Lasek
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Natasza Chynowska
Oliwia Deska
Pola Stolarczyk
Weronika ZarzyckaISNTC celebrates
its 17th anniversary
ISNTC celebrated its anniversary on February 25 5 Years in Service
through a simple gathering which aimed to recognize GUARINO, JR., DOMINADOR B.
its presence in the maritime industry for 17 years. MAÑO, DANILO L.
ISNTC also awarded its longest serving employees: TUAPIN, GIOVANNI A.
6 Years in Service
JELUA, JOSELYN A.
BALTAZAR, SARAH MAE M.
DE JOSE, ROBERT S.
GUTIERREZ, RHOMA D.
7 Years in Service
BATIANCELA, GENALYN R.
BRIÑAS, ARLENE Y.
DELA CRUZ, ARCHIE L.
MORO, MA. LEINE S.
NAVARRO, RJ
9 Years in Service
FERRO, FIDEL V.
10 Years in Service
RATA, SUSAN V.
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Congratulations
to our new member of the board
We would like to congratulate and at the same the Deck Section Head.
Capt. Robert De Jose as the To Capt. De Jose, welcome and we
new member of the Board of wish you success in your endeavor!
Trustees. Capt. De Jose will serve
as the Board Secretary. He has ISNTC would also like to thank Mrs.
been active and loyal to the Wilma Paguntalan for her 7 years of
Hartmann Group from the start service as Board Secretary of ISNTC. She
of his seafaring career. He was resigned in December 2015 to enjoy her
a graduate of the 1st batch of retirement.
Pre-Sea Cadet training and devoted his
time in teaching at ISNTC during his vacation. To Mrs. Paguntalan, we wish you a happy
He is currently serving as the Training Director retirement.Management & Company News
ISNTC Joins Transas User Conference
Mr. Giovanni Tuapin and Mr. Kristoffer Aaron 2 Issues on new ECDIS regulation and developments
Gerongco, ISNTC simulator engineer, attended the that will come in to force by Jan 1st 2017 with the
Transas Simulator User Conference in Singapore last new ECDIS guideline S-65
January 26-28. The “Simulation
and Training without New development in
boundaries” theme embraced ice navigation training
the most trending subjects that is expected to comply
such as e-Navigation and Cloud with the POLAR CODE was
Simulation; Human Element, discussed but most of the
Leadership & Management discussion is on the crucial
(HELM) training; STCW topic of Human Element
requirements for engineer Training.
training, onboard simulation
solutions, R&D applications During the course of
of the simulators; innovative the event, Mr. Tuapin took
HW approach; naval time to visit MacGregor
simulation and training, office in Singapore to discuss
automated assessment improvement of ISNTC
advances, ECDIS and crane that would cater to
navigational skills training, electricians and engineers for
cargo handling training, training on MacGregor control
offshore and DP simulation, CC3000 and CC2000, general
polar code introduction and manufacturer’s maintenance
many more. There were of ISNTC’s crane which shall
more than 480 participants be scheduled every 5 years.
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coming from 30 different MacGregor shall be ISNTC’s
countries. partner in training provider for
seafarers. With this in view,
Overall, the conference brings more ideas and MacGregor Singapore office is committed to consult
concept in simulator training and research that its head office to come up with a proposal for ISNTC.
would help in developing or improving competency of Though Mr. Tuapin’s meeting with MacGregor was time
seafarers. The following important issues were also limited, hopes for better future development will be
discussed: discussed in the following month.
1 Existing ERS simulator issues of ISNTC on how to Mr. Tuapin also had a meeting with Georg Haase,
implement individual Simulator Exercise Evaluation Nautitec Managing Director, and plans to have more
and Grading on Engine Room Management group joint project between Nautitec and ISNTC was
exercise were addressed and explained by Transas. discussed.C/E Zingapan Visits MacGregor Cement
Handling Operations
C/E Felicito Zingapan Jr., ISNTC Engine Section Fred Tabujara during his familiarization with MacGregor
Head, made his visit to Colombo, Sri Lanka on 26 Cement Handling Systems.
January to 01 February and was accompanied by C/E
The MacGregor Cement Handling Systems was
designed for maximum performance and flexibility that
enables Hartmann bulk carriers including UBC Cyprus,
UBC Canada, and UBC Chile to perform at high capacity
rates.
C/E Zingapan was given a tour by Mr. Fred Tabujara
of Intership Navigation (ISN – Cyprus) Technical
Department, and Capt. Danilo Bacalla, and Chief
Engineer Vicente Teofilo Parmisano of UBC Cyprus.
Based on the visit and discussions, valuable input
was noted that would help to address issues that can
be reinforced through ISNTC engine training.
Class NK Prime M anagemen t
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and MARINA Seminar
In February 2016, Mr. Tuapin and
Capt. Mr. Satoru Yanase, Manager of Safe
De Jose were among those in the ty
maritime Management Dept. - Class NK, discu
industry who were invited to atte ssed the
nd the implementation and updates of
Seminar on Prime Management orga Maritime
nized Labor Convention, 2006 including
by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, also know PSC
n by the deficiencies on MLC matters.
brand name ClassNK.
Training Requirements on High Volta
The event was graced by the pres ge
ence which is set out in Section A/III-I,
of Mr. Koichi Fujiwara, Executive A/III-2, A/
Vice III-6 & BIII/2 of the STCW Code 2020
President of ClassNK. MARINA STCW Manila
Amendments was presented by
Office Division Chief Samuel Bata Capt. Naoki
lla Saito, Manager of Certification Serv
who presented the basis for mon ice
itoring Department, Class NK.
of Maritime Education Training (MET
)
in the Philippines. Mr. Yoshinori
Kozeki, One of the highlights of the sem
GM of Safety Management Dept. inar is a
- Class workshop on how company transitio
NK, published the recent trends n their
on Port existing ISO management system
State Control (PSC) Inspection, to ISO
whereas, 9001:2015.Quality
The Nine Dimensions of Quality
Quality is definitely one commonly used word that Quality (ASQ). According to the ASQ, quality is a
people in general have difficulty explaining in their subjective term for which each person or sector has
own words. Before you continue with this article, try its own definition. In technical usage, quality can have
to define the word “quality” using layman’s terms. two meanings:
Then, try to describe why The characteristics of a product
you prefer your favorite barber (including services) that bear on its
over others. Or perhaps, relate ability to satisfy stated or implied
your definition of quality to your needs, and
reasons for getting your suit
from a particular tailor. Or at A product free of deficiencies.
least reason out why you are
a fan of iOS phones and not That definition is based on
android phones, or vice versa, earlier definitions by Joseph Juran
irrespective of price. and Phil Crosby. Juran said that
quality is fitness for use while Crosby
If you think that the first exercise feels believes that quality is conformance
like a walk in the park, I hope the next exercise would to requirements. In both definitions, “use” and
not feel like traversing through the remote rainforests “requirements” are driven by the customers.
of the Amazon.
To make it easier to understand the subjective
Look for someone who prefers a different barber needs and wants of people, David Garvin and others
and convince him why your barber is the best. developed the Nine Dimensions of Quality. The
Persuade your boss or your colleagues to get their suit dimensions are summarized as follows:
from your favorite tailor. Convert all your friends to be
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android users if they are using iOS, or vice versa. P – Performance refers to the primary
characteristics of the product. If we talk about our
For sure, the day will not pass by without getting ships, we should be able to explain to our customers
yourself into a lengthy, exhausting, and I hope, that our ships can transfer goods from one point to
friendly argument with someone who would defend another economically. For our seafarers, it means that
their favorite barbers, tailors and mobile phones our seafarers are competent based on the ranks that
operating systems. they have onboard.
If you agree with me with this headache, how A – Aesthetics is the representation of the
about convincing the world that we are the best individual’s personal preference. Our ships have to
shipping organization in terms of quality? In a world look well maintained and our seafarers prim and
where people are free to pursue their individual needs proper to have a visual display of professionalism and
and wants, it is impossible to get everyone all in trustworthiness.
the same boat, same barber, tailor, mobile phone or
shipping company. S – Safety is freedom from harm or danger. Safety
of life, property and the environment are paramount
The reason for this is explained in the modern in the shipping industry.
definition of quality by the American Society forQuality
S – Special features are additional characteristics of other companies? Are the seafarers accepting
that enhance the product. What additional value longer contract durations to maximize the costs of
adding products do we offer to the customers of deployment and repatriation?
the Hartmann Group that differentiates us from our
competitors? C – Conformance is the precision and consistence in
meeting established standards. The companies, ships
D – Durability refers to the length of the product’s and seafarers comply with international standards and
life. This is providing longer product life of our conventions.
products versus the products of our competitors.
Due to proper usage and maintenance, are the ships P – Perception is the mental image of a product
kept at their optimum performance longer than ships that is instantly recalled in memory. It can also mean
the company’s reputation. For
example, when Volvo comes up, the
concept or idea of safety instantly
recalled. Safety is Volvo’s unique
promise of value to its customers. Do
Quality > Quan tit y you know what the Hartmann Group’s
unique promise of value is?
Which would you rather choose? A – After sales service is the speed
and accuracy at which a company and
That one friend who is always there personnel reacts when one of their
for you,
Or lots of peers who wouldn’t even call products breaks down after delivery. This
you when you’re blue?
Lots of suitors saying false promises, includes the companies, ships and seafarers
Or that one true love who’s not like the response to near misses and catastrophic
rest?
A thousand comforting lies told, maritime disasters.
Or a painful truth that will unfold?
Immortality; more than hundreds of R – Reliability – is the likelihood or
years to live,
Or happy and fruitful years definitive probability that the product will not
?
Expensive but lasting material, break down within the products lifetime.
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Or the one that’s cheap yet detriment It also includes consistent high levels of
al?
A wealthy family where every one’s aloof performance throughout a contract with the
,
Or a family who’s not that rich, but conte charterer. Seafarers are also expected to
nted under one roof?
The quality which is how something’s perform at their peak from start to finish of
good or bad,
Or the quantity which the amount of their stay on-board.
what you had?
No matter how much you apologize, Knowledge of the nine dimensions helps
When it’s not sincere, it’s not recognized organizations in analyzing and strategizing
.
No matter how many words of promises to build competitive advantage over others.
you say,
It’s still the things you do that matter It also helps us understand quality in a more
at the end of the day.
No matter how much you say “I love human perspective. The next time someone
you”,
It will not make sense when it’s not true. asks you about quality, you can start your
conversation piece with PASS-D-CPAR.
Avy Gaile L. Maglalang Oliver F. Aborque
Career Development Assistant Head of Safety, HR & Admin, and Quality
Hartmann Crew Philippines Hartmann Crew PhilippinesQuality in our life -
private and business way.
Every person being introduced to the quality
system, which is new in the company, gets totally
lost between regulations, which are now formatted
and required to follow up. It usually makes everybody
surprised how difficult it can become to live as per
rules, which are not fitting to our daily business,
somehow. It gets name and even number to become
more and more sophisticated… horrible. Additionally
requirements, which appear in written way gets so
much high that it seems to be very hard to work and
deliver proper product to the Client.
What to do now? Maybe it could be easier just to
try to see it your own “private life” way to understand
better. Do we have a quality system in the family; do
we have requirements and expect quality products,
when we become the clients making shopping or
requesting services? Would anybody agree to employ
an ex-carpenter to become babysitter for their own
children, just because he is in the right time and
right place to get the position, avoiding all checkouts behaviors and life standards and it would be very hard
including training, experience and references and to keep all processes to be the same in such situation
additionally agree for highest possible salary just without clear and stable procedures. Additionally
because he wants it? Would we agree to buy milk clients, who are interested in cooperation with a
or butter without at least a visual checkout of the company can easily verify the way of the production
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state and taking a look at its expiry date? Don’t we process and choose it or request some changes in
like to ask our friends about recommended services advance. Every process can be easily controlled by
in case of the failure at home instead of checking outsiders called auditors, who need to get familiar with
advertisements? a description of the system, similar to new employees,
Maybe now it seems to be more visible that who are urged to deliver products the same way as
everybody creates his own (or follows up others or other workers.
family) quality system, making standard daily decisions Last part is the worst, but the most important as
and having title of client in daily routines most of well… It is always the most important that we follow
the time. We never write it down, because system the quality system at least in the way how we want
availability is normally restricted to 1-4 persons only. others to follow our family regulations or even better,
It is always to be approved, otherwise family members having in mind how hard is to satisfy our own daily
could send us a remarkable non-conformity notice or demands. System of quality is built in the way to guide
we could lose valuable resources… of course it is much us and make all delivery process easier.
easier to become a demanding client than follow his
procedures. Rafal Robaszkiewicz
Coming back to company needs in view of quality, Quality and Training Manager
all workers are like a big family, who has different Hartmann Crew ConsultantsQuality
THE QUALITY OF CHOICE
Quality is the commonality in this era of dogma that being practiced by many. But nowadays
globalization and competition. It is a broad concept it is slowly displaced by low standard trademark. And
depending on what it denotes for. This is the benchmark the end user which is the crew are the front liners in
of individuals, groups or companies that represent their dealing the dangers, troubles, problems, difficulties,
names, products and distinction. delays, detention and not to mention
the financial loss it may incur.
Producing or manufacturing equipment
that is worthy, reliable, durable and It has also a chain effect for the
helpful means quality. suppliers and ship chandlers to deliver
and supply low quality or sub-standard
If it is quality certainly trusted names materials. People on board are coerced
or brands who are illustrious in their fields to accept otherwise you have nothing
of expertise that proven by the people who especially you need it urgently and you
is fond of it. are engaged in a longer voyage. The
request is clearly specified but they
In the shipping industry quality is essential in supply or deliver differently albeit they are the same
constructing a ship that would last in many years. But equipment but different model or manufacturer but the
nowadays it is somewhat a compromise and quality price would be the same to the one what is needed.
becomes vague and obscured. There are ships that Verily they are the lowest quality! Profits really matters
are built in lower quality because of the lower prices. whatever the outcome would be.
Of course if you are looking for low price it will
commensurate to the amount of money that you want There are organizations for standardization why
to spend. You cannot expect that it would last longer still unscrupulous & bogus equipment are being
although they are approved to do so, but do you think produced and passed with less scrutiny. What would
the standard would still be akin for the one that’s build be the outcome of quality if the trend would continue?
with good quality. The answer would be a great no, Inevitably the workers are the ones to bear the worst
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because quality requires money to invest and spend. case scenarios & consequences.
With lower quality of course it pays the price what Quality is synonymous with safety. Like in a saying:
you get. The cumbersome that it brought later would be good begets good. If on board is in good quality all will
incalculable and the loss is somewhat huge such as the lead to safety and ensured profitability. Certainly no
delays, claims, and expenditure and operation is halted. claims, delays and less expenditure is maintained. It is
salubrious to use or pattern quality every day; it makes
Concurrently quality is being overlooked for the life comfortable, liveable and making good returns and
interest of saving money and making good returns as benefits and it is the mantra that the customer is always
the bottom line despite of the repercussion it may looking for; business without stoppage. Quality of choice
cause. Comparatively two things would not always be is the tool in setting, reaching goals and in establishing
equal and not always guaranteed that it could make less norm. Quality of choice is your protection and insurance
worrisome and would last longer especially if it is an in any unforeseeable events and it is your parameters
inexpensive one. in safeguarding your own interests and cementing good
rapport betwixt partners or associates.
The experts, analysts and classification societies
would always prefer for the good quality for it is the JAYMAN QUIAMCOA life of Quality
In some places like shopping malls, we can find moment of every second we are battling the thoughts
almost identical items of different brands, but with of our loved ones. We are overwhelmed with stresses
huge difference of prices. Gotten curios and a little bit and anxieties caused by the demand of our job and
furious about it, saleslady will then explicitly explain even by the rage of nature. Nonetheless, these should
that prices are proportioned to its quality. So what is it not hold us back from the happiness we deserve to
really in the quality? savor in every tick of the clock. A day would just be a
waste if we can’t find pleasure in our toil. We should
When I checked the be reminded that a particular day
dictionary of what “quality” doesn’t come in two. Life is full
really means, I was just of unfathomable melancholies,
overwhelmed by the number of but one thing is for sure: the sun
its definitions. But among all sets and so as our last breath.
the one which enthralled me Hence, let us enjoy life to the
most is this, “It is a degree of fullest with everything we
excellence.” This description got under any circumstances.
surely applies to varied We maybe are mopping and
circumstances, but let us put crawling beneath the floors,
this in the simplest yet most painting while hanging on the
perplexed context: our daily life. walls, maneuvering through
narrow ways, and overhauling
Every day we struggle to engines under heavy seas, still
live a life of value, a life worth emulating for; a life give the world a bucket of joy.
of quality. Consciously or instinctively, we all aspire
to maneuver our lives to the direction which heeds The simplest way of reciprocating all God’s
nowhere else but to prominence and perfection. We blessings is to find pleasure from them. For there is
desire nothing but the best. But to what extent of no greater happiness for the Father than to see His
excellence the life should be before we live a life of children enjoying and appreciating everything He
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quality? Does it require to have a best job, best house, gives. So let us venture to live each day with a life of
best car, or to be best in all ways? The answer is a quality.
definite NO! That is how the world expects life to be.
WPR Isagani A Canial
If you anchor your standards on how the world QUEEN CATALINA
define them, you would end up comparing yourself to
others and subsequently end up loser. You will just find
yourself insecure, pathetic and unsatisfied. Someone
who tends to have more and is better in everything
will always be around. So what does it really take
to have such a life? Let me share to you a wonderful
verse in the book of Ecclesiastes 2:24, “There is
nothing better for a person than that he should eat
and drink and find enjoyment in his toil.”
For me, to live a life of quality is to walk every
single day with great bliss and thanksgiving. I discern
this for sure is challenging for us all seafarers. EveryQuality
Quality Time towards Quality Life
In every aspect of man’s daily living whether These above
personal, social, business related matter or even questions must come
spiritual faith and growth – the word “Quality” is always into a realization that
the issue that one must take into account. A word that it is more than money
matters and will give a positive output after all - at that we can offer
this juncture, let us focus on seafarers lives and their for our family and
families… loved ones. It is the
presence, time and
Today, as continues growth of our modern technology moral support that
wherein they have been able to invent and produce they need most…
different electronic machines and gadgets, it is always
possible of having the means of communication. Being In our case as seafarers, aside from being away from
away and living from a long distance voyage is no longer our family and loved ones we are also busy like a bee
a problem or hindrance anymore – however, it does not while on board the vessel. It involves responsibilities,
stop on that. Communication is nothing and impossible obligations and some other unexpected situations which
without time – quality time that will gear towards a cannot be avoided, yet we should not forget our family
quality life. It is true that communication is a great and loved ones by at least sending a regular messages/
way to get in touch with our family and loved ones, but mails, phone calls and if possible a video call for an
there is always a follow-up question: How often are we effective interaction. Thus, a manageable and quality
doing this? And being a seafarer how can you achieve a time is indeed the essential element in order to attain
good quality of relation with your family and loved ones? a good relationship with our dear ones. In addition to
How can you be able to practice efficient and effective that, during our vacation even in a very limited time we
communication especially with your children? Is it must give the most and memorable moments that we
enough to communicate only once in the blue moon? could ever be… By these I deemed, though we are not
present by their side - we can still continue our good
connection with our family and loved ones especially
with our children having priceless memories that will
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last forever.
Lastly, with this theme “Quality” we as seafarers
shall remember that in order to have a quality relation
of life with our family and loved ones - let’s oblige
ourselves to give time for them by having a quality
time through communication and bonding using the
best means of contacts and if opportunity permits to be
with them personally let’s provide something which is
Christmas bonus 2015 from the company has good and cool that they will never forget whenever and
been spent on upgrading the ships gym. On 22- wherever we are. Good luck and May God Bless us all!
Feb-2016, we bought 2 benches, 2 bicycles (one
normal, one for tinning at gym), a cardio stepper,
a plate rack and a treadmill. A/B Mark Ryan T. Tapar
Hartmann Crew Philippines
Capt. A. Lasota
UBC SYDNEYRig Tows arriving in Malta
UOS EXPLORER towing a rig from Congo
UOS FREEDOM towing the rig “Falcon 100”
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Copyright:
Capt. Lawrence Dalli and team;
www.maltashipphotos.com/Life on Board
Coming Home
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Foto: Capt. Peter MosselbergerLocal Traditions from Leer:
The Tea Ceremony
GASCHEM ATLANTIC in
Rio Grande, Brasil
Hartmann Reederei Technical Superintendent Joern
Dehne was travelling to GASCHEM ATLANTIC. Capt.
Mateusz Jedruch and Chief Engineer Sven Wünsche
had a special request: “Please bring some tea and
“Kluntje” with you”. The reason for the visit on board
was a repair, but of course the tea was brought on
board, too.
Every Coffeetime was converted into a Teatime
during the 5 days in Rio Grande. Only the traditional
cups and the candle below the stove were missing.
Even the water quality on board was good to enjoy tea The “tea ceremony” is the most important folkways
− quite soft water. in East Frisia. Each resident is drinking about 300 liters
of this tea yearly. This is 12 times higher than the
The local tea from Leer is a strong blend from Assam German average. This also means that the residents
and maybe Ceylon or Darjeeling. “Kluntje” can be from East Frisia drink more tea than the British, which
translated as “rock candy”, and it is used to sweeten is a world record!
the tea slowly.
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Tea is really a tradition on board of Hartmann
vessels. Same as „Meica“-sausages and German bread.
It is really difficult nowadays to fly groceries around
the world, as airlines and customs have much stronger
regulations, so if a chance pops up to get it far away
from Europe − we should take it.
Jörn Dehne
Technical Superintendent
Source „Teezeremonie“:
Deutscher Teeverband e.V. − www.teeverband.deLife on Board
Catch of
the day
2/O Eugene Galuego with his
catch – a beautiful “DORADO”,
about 10 kg (26/11/2015 - Indian
Ocean, South of India)
Funny funnel
A racer pigeon, which came on board in the
Straits of Florida, is thoroughly studying our
funnel. :-)
Capt. Peter Mosselberger
UBC SAIKI
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UBC ships are
accumulating
at New Orleans
Picture taken from the UBC SAIKI:
at left the UBC BOSTON, at left ahead
the UBC TAMPICO and at right the UBC
SEATTLE passing
Brgds
Capt. Peter Mosselberger
UBC SAIKIIn the High North
MV MARTIGNY loading 15,000 mt of coal in
Longyearbyen, Svalbard/Spitsbergen, Norway for
Rotterdam.
This is (very likely) the most Northern port of
loading of an MTL-vessel ever!
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Visit of MV Lancelot at Rotterdam
On Saturday, February 20th, MTL employees Sven
Hamacher and Eike Hartmann decided to visit MV
LANCELOT while discharging at the EMO Terminal in
Rotterdam.
Within two days, she discharged a cargo of
168.888mts ICO low silicia pellets ex Sept-Iles.
After passing the security test at the EMO Terminal
we boarded the vessel and were welcomed by Capt.
Bernath. As we arrived at lunch time, the visit started
with a lunch together with C/E Pawel Zatowka
and Andreas Apostolides & Michael Pouris of ISN.
Thereafter C/E Zatowka showed us around the vessel.
Our tour started in the engine room of the vessel,
followed by the training bridge. Presently there are,
in addition to the “normal” crew, nine cadets
on board for training purposes, together with
a teacher from ISNTC. Afterwards we had the
chance to visit the bridge of the vessel and
walk around on deck. Upon completion of
discharging at Rotterdam, MV LANCELOT sailed
again to Sept-Iles for loading. This time she
will sail to China for discharging.
We like to thank the crew and especially
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C/E Zatowka for the possibility to visit the
vessel and the tour around the vessel.
Sven Hamacher
MTL TraineePassing the Bosporus
A story for the Wheelhouse, as a lot
of sailors never get there and most
probably never will see it like this -
1st bridge, still under construction, North side and people in the office never have
even a chance at all.
When finishing dry dock in
Constanta on Nov 19, 2015 we
received voyage orders to load
pig iron in Nikolaev, Ukraine for
discharging in Veracruz, Mexico.
After the usual problems and not
problems in that port, we arrived on
26 Nov at the north side (Black Sea)
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of the Bosporus.
2nd bridge
The Bosporus is the narrow passage between
Europe and Asia and was over the centuries witness of
countless invasions, wars and other events. After the
crumble of the Byzantine Empire in 1453, it became
the Ottoman Empire and it developed finally into
today’s modern Turkey.
Passing the Bosporus and subsequently the
3rd bridge Dardanelles is a kind of high light for every sailor. In
my 42 years as sailor I passed only twice.Life on Board
Hagia Sofia: initially a cathedral, then a mosque, now a museum
Leander Tower
Kuleli Military Academy 31
Unfortunately we were assigned to transit
during the night. First I was kind of annoyed, but
then figured, „Well Capitano, don’t be a jerk,
but make the best out of it.” I think I took some
pictures which most people never will see, perhaps
Rumelian Fortress
in magazines and wondering if those things really
exist. Looks to me like out of the book “1001
Arabian Nights”.
We started the transit at about midnight and
finished the first leg by 0230 and here are the
results.
Capt Theodor Hinrichs
UBC SALAVERRY
Sultan Ahmed MosqueRecently we have upgraded our inner superstructure. We
renewed totally our galley. All new furniture is stainless,
while the last was wooden. Also, we put linoleum in all
mess-rooms and alleyways. We renewed all chairs and sofas
with leather. We built from the beginning Gymnastic room.
There was open area previously on our vessel.
Best regards Capt. Pawel Siwiec
FEDERAL SHIMANTO
Dry docking in Constanta
During Nov 2015 DD time in Constanta Romania,
I was inspecting paint progress as my daily routine.
One day I chatted a little with some of the workers
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and I mentioned to them jokingly to paint my vessel
with love and I would be thankfull.
Result you can see in the pictures. On the end they
earned the bottle.
Capt Theodor Hinrichs
UBC SALAVERRYTechnology
& Science
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Source: www.maltashipphotos.comWhat is an Anchor Handling
Tug Supply (AHTS) Vessel?
The primary function of an AHTS vessel is to retractable azimuthing thruster also in the bow - all
support offshore oil exploration and drilling activities controlled by a “Dynamic Positioning” System (DP) -
by towing, positioning and mooring Mobile Offshore give the AHTS vessel the ability to sit in one position
Drilling Units (Oil Rigs) and other large vessels, which despite the best efforts of wind, waves, swell and
do not have the capability either to move or to secure current to displace her, or the ability to be moved
themselves in a fixed position without the assistance of precisely in small increments in any direction to attain
smaller support vessels. the best position to achieve the task in hand.
The defining Most often the
characteristics of “DP” is used to
the “AHT” part control the vessel’s
is a vessel with position when it is in
high horsepower, very close proximity
exceptional to other vessels or
maneuverability and structures where
a “Big Winch”, big - making physical
both in terms of its contact with them
ability to maintain would be disastrous.
high loads and its For many
capacity to store wire Captains the idea of
on its working drums. taking their vessel anywhere close to fixed objects of
The “S” part is that, as well as being a any description without the assistance of a pilot and
sophisticated Tug, it has the ability to carry large tugs would bring them out in a cold sweat, but the
heavy equipment on its open working deck and AHTS vessel is in its natural element when it is “up
depending on its design, every bulk cargo (both wet close and personal” at the work place.
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and dry) that 21st century drilling operations require For safety, the working strength of the “Winch” is
in tanks purpose designed and built into the structure more than twice the 200 tons Bollard Pull of the vessel
of the vessel. and the work wires are rated the same way at 500 tons
At 76 meters long and 17.5 meters wide, Hartmann breaking strain.
Offshore’s vessels are a compact hull form in which to At 83 mm diameter the work wire is as thick as
fit all these capabilities. a man’s arm and while it is paid out or heaved in by
Each vessel has four main engines producing a total the hydraulically driven winch, it would appear to be
of 16,000 horsepower, and coupled to twin variable flexible and easy to control. But when it has to be man
pitch propellers they can exert a continuous pull of handled on the deck to position it for connecting links or
200 tons. shackles, it may as well be a very long solid steel bar!
That in effect means that “if it floats we can move It takes effort and determination to work on the
it”, especially as many offshore structures look as deck of an anchor handler.
though they were never designed to move easily To tow a 40,000 tons oil rig, the connections in
through the water! the towing bridle need to be strong - that means
A combination of the two large propellers housed in they are big and heavy - a common choice to make a
nozzles to maximize their efficiency, two fixed tunnel connection is a No8 Pear link (it’s pear shaped) and it
thrusters, one in the bow and one in the stern and a weighs in at 150kg!Technology & Science
On a cold dark winter’s night in the North Sea with
the snow blowing one way, the icy spray coming in off
the choppy sea and the vessel moving every way to
Odd fac ts about AHTS
knock you off balance, the deck wet and slippery and
Mooring item weights used in normal rig move
fingers that got cold and stiff three hours into a six s:
• Work Wire length 2500m x 83mm diameter
hour shift despite the best PPE in the world – mean
• Tow Wire Length 1200m x 83mm diameter
that bringing wires and links and shackles together
• 83mm Wire 29.5kg/m
to make safe, secure connections takes grit and
• Synthetic fibre ropes 150mm 11.6kg/m
teamwork.
• 84mm Ramfor Link 150kg
• No.8 Pear Link 148kg
Why the emphasis on safe and secure?
• No.7 Pear Link 100kg
When a rig is taken in tow, responsibility for its
• Kenter Link 84mm- 88kg
safety and that of all the people on board it are
• Kenter Link 76mm- 65kg
entirely in the hands of the Captain and crew of the
• Studlink Chain 76mm- 126kg/m
AHTS vessel.
• Studlink Chain 84mm- 155kg/m
The open ocean on a bad day is the very definition
• 85T shackle weighs 62kg
of “a hostile environment” and no one wants anything
• 120T Shackle weighs 110kg
to go wrong.
• 250T Shackle weighs 285kg
It’s not all bad though - built for worldwide
• Anchors- various sizing/type: 1.5 to 25 T
service - some AHTS vessels get to work in some of the
sunniest most beautiful spots on the planet.
Bulk Cargoes Carried
The oil rig’s been towed half way round the world,
• Drilling Mud
positioned and anchored securely with millimeter
• Brine
perfect precision - thanks to DP and satellite
• Base Oils
technology……. now they need everything to make it
• Fuel
possible for the 100 + people on board to bring the rig
• Drill Water
to life and drill for oil.
• Potable water
They need fresh food, water, fuel, chemicals, tools,
• Dry powders such as
equipment, parts and often even more people.
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The AHTS vessel forms the vital link in the supply
o Barites
chain - the capability to sail in all weathers, sit
o Bentonites
comfortably alongside the rig within reach of the
cranes for extended periods - that can stretch for
Deck Cargoes
days - means that the work on the rig does not have
• Mooring equipment
to stop.
• Containers, standard minis to full size IMBC’
Drilling operations go through several phases and s
• Baskets, open tops of various sizes 3ft to
often the oil rig does not have the space to store all 45foot
• Tubulars for drilling
the equipment for the whole job on its own deck so
• Heavy Lifts
the open deck of the AHTS Vessel becomes a floating
• Gas Tanks
storage yard.
• Generators
• Waste skips
Sometimes the drilling hits a problem, a special tool
• Modular pieces for rig construction
is required and it’s ashore!
Of course they need it NOW! The Anchor Handler
is suddenly on a “Hotshot to the Beach” and back. Of
course nine times out of ten the problem gets sorted
long before the boat gets back and the rush and thefuel burned were for nothing, but it’s accepted as the The average delivery from the AHTS vessel when
nature of the job. filling the oil rig’s fuel tanks is 2,000 liters per minute
Delivering bulk powders and fluids by hose while and the Chief Engineer gets to sit and grumble about
the rig’s cranes lift up and replace containers and pumping fuel for hours on end and being very thankful
equipment from the deck. Personnel transfers by he doesn’t have to go in and pay when it’s done!
basket on the rig crane from the Vessel to the Rig and Drilling Fluids - base oil, brine, drilling mud -
back – that’s a genuine white knuckle ride - it can all often different grades of the same products carried
be going on ….. and in the background the vessel’s at the same time - all from dedicated tanks with
systems and machinery are keeping her safely in dedicated pumping systems to keep them separate and
position. uncontaminated.
Acting in case of emergencies
Fire Fighting capability - two very large
pumps in the Engine Room clutched to the
Did you know…?
outboard Main Engines, each requiring the
full power of their engine to deliver seawater
through water cannons fitted above the ship’s
lar ge ves sel sai ls the bridge at the rate of 2 tons per second and
a
…that in its lifetime, “throw it” 150 meters – that’s the equivalent of
bac k abo ut ten tim es?
and
distance to the moon emptying an Olympic swimming pool every 15
000 TEU con tai ner vessel is minutes.
…that one modern 10, sailers If the worst happens and there is an oil
oun t of car go as all
e am
able to carry the sam spill – the AHTS vessel is one of the first called
16t h cen tur y add ed up?
and coggs during the on to help mitigate an environmental disaster
pop ula tio n alr ead y live in – with a call to port and the loading of some
…that 60% of the world
to exp ert s’ est ima tes, in 2020 specialist equipment on deck, she can become
coastal areas? According will live an Oil Recovery vessel lifting polluting oil from
the wo rld pop ula tio n
approximately 75% of the sea’s surface and storing it in her tanks for
st.
within 60 km of the coa safe disposal ashore. The same control and
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maneuverability that lets her sit beside an oil
rig can be applied to approach an oil slick and
e/e n.ht ml and http ://list25. recover it without becoming caught up in its
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The AHTS vessel often sees service for the
Coastguard, acting as an ETV (or emergency
towing vessel) – with better control than
an ocean going tug and far more power and
sea keeping ability than a harbor tug, the AHTS
has brought many casualties under control and towed
them to a port of refuge.
Fuel - When you go to the petrol station to fill up
your car the pump on the forecourt delivers 40 liters So what is An AHTS Vessel? – the original
per minute - that gives you time to grumble about the multipurpose Ocean-going Workhorse.
price or think about buying chocolate when you go in
to pay. It may seem like it takes a while, but it’s only Capt. Stuart Kirk and Crew
2 minutes. UOS ENTERPRISETechnology & Science
Shipping in polar waters
Adoption of an international code of safety for ships Background
operating in polar waters Trends and forecasts indicate that polar shipping
The International Maritime Organization IMO has will grow in volume and diversify in nature over the
adopted the International Code for Ships Operating coming years and these challenges need to be met
in Polar Waters (Polar Code) and related amendments without compromising either safety of life at sea or
to make it mandatory under both the International the sustainability of the polar environments.
Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and Ships operating in the Arctic and Antarctic
the International Convention for the Prevention of environments are exposed to a number of unique
Pollution from Ships (MARPOL). risks. Poor weather conditions and the relative lack
The Polar Code is expected to enter into force on 1 of good charts, communication systems and other
January 2017. This marks an historic milestone in the navigational aids pose challenges for mariners. The
Organization’s work to protect ships and people aboard remoteness of the areas makes rescue or clean-up
them, both seafarers and passengers, in the waters operations difficult and costly. Cold temperatures may
surrounding the two poles. reduce the effectiveness of numerous components of
The Polar Code covers the full range of design, the ship, ranging from deck machinery and emergency
construction, equipment, operational, training, search equipment to sea suctions. When ice is present, it can
and rescue and environmental protection matters impose additional loads on the hull, propulsion system
relevant to ships operating in polar waters. and appendages.
HOW THE POLAR CODE
PROTECTS THE ENVIRONMENT
OIL
DISCHARGES
Discharge into the sea of
GARBAGE
oil or oily mixtures from
any ship is prohibited 37
PLASTICS
All disposal of plastics
STRUCTURE prohibited (under MARPOL)
Double hull and double
bottom required for all oil
tankers, including those
less than 5,000dwt (A/B
ships constructed on or
after 1 January 2017) FOOD WASTES I
Discharge of food wastes
HEAVY FUEL OIL onto the ice is prohibited
Heavy fuel oil is banned
in the Antarctic (under
MARPOL). Ships are
encouraged not to use or FOOD WASTES II
Food wastes which have
carry heavy fuel oil in the been comminuted or
Arctic ground (no greater than
LUBRICANTS SEWAGE 25mm) can be discharged
only when ship is not less
Consider using non-toxic than 12nm from the nearest
biodegradable lubricants land, nearest ice shelf, or
or water-based systems DISCHARGES I nearest fast ice
in lubricated components No discharge of sewage
outside the underwater in polar waters allowed
hull with direct seawater (except under specific ANIMAL CARCASSES
interfaces circumstances) Discharge of animal
carcasses is prohibited
INVASIVE SPECIES TREATMENT PLANTS
DISCHARGES II
• Sewage not comminuted CARGO RESIDUES
Discharge is permitted or disinfected can be Cargo residues, cleaning agents
if ship has an approved discharged at a distance of or additives in hold washing water
INVASIVE AQUATIC SPECIES sewage treatment plant, and
Measures to be taken to more than 12nm from any ice may only be discharged if: they
discharges treated sewage shelf or fast ice are not harmful to the marine
minimize the risk of invasive as far as practicable from the environment; both departure and
aquatic species through ships’ • Comminuted and
nearest land, any fast ice, disinfected sewage can be destination ports are within Arctic
ballast water and biofouling ice shelf, or areas of specified waters; and there are no adequate
discharged more than 3nm
ice concentration from any ice shelf or fast ice reception facilities at those ports.
The same requirements apply to
Antarctic area under MARPOL
BACKGROUND INFO DEFINITIONS CHEMICALS
THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR SHIPS OPERATING IN POLAR
WATERS WILL ENTER INTO FORCE ON 1 JANUARY 2017 SHIP CATEGORIES FAST ICE: Sea ice which forms and remains
IT APPLIES TO SHIPS OPERATING IN ARCTIC AND ANTARCTIC
Three categories of ship fast along the coast, where it is attached to the DISCHARGES
WATERS: ADDITIONAL TO EXISTING MARPOL REQUIREMENTS designed to operate in polar shore, to an ice wall, to an ice front, between Discharge of noxious
waters in: shoals or grounded icebergs liquid substances (NLS) or
IT PROVIDES FOR SAFE SHIP OPERATION AND PROTECTS A) at least medium first-year ice mixtures containing NLS is
THE ENVIRONMENT BY ADDRESSING THE UNIQUE RISKS B) at least thin first-year ice ICE SHELF: A floating ice sheet of prohibited in polar waters
PRESENT IN POLAR WATERS BUT NOT COVERED BY OTHER C) open waters/ice conditions
INSTRUMENTS considerable thickness showing 2 to 50m or
less severe than A and B more above sea-level, attached to the coastYou can also read
