Meridian – Maritime
202112060315
Russia, Southeast Asia Conclude First Joint
Naval Exercise
https://gcaptain.com/russia-southeast-asia-conclude-first-joint-naval-exercise/
Russia and the Association of Southeast Asian
Nations (ASEAN) have concluded their first joint naval exercise, Indonesia’s
navy said on Saturday, as the region faces rising tensions with China. The
three-day exercise off the coast of Indonesia’s Sumatra island aimed at
increasing interoperability between the ASEAN member states and the Russian
navy in the strategic maritime area. It comes amid rising tensions between
major powers in the South China Sea, a resource-rich waterway of geopolitical
significance. “The exercise has a strategic impact because it was designed to
cultivate friendships between the Indonesian government, ASEAN countries and
Russia,” the navy said. The two-stage drills involved eight warships and four
aircraft from Russia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore and
Brunei...
202112030314
America wants a stronger navy to face China.
Can it build one?
Its shipyards are emerging from a long
decline
WIND WHIPS the unfinished flight deck of the
USS John F. Kennedy, scaffolding swaying as workers scramble to their stations.
Derek Murphy, the ship’s construction manager at Newport News Shipyard, gazes
proudly at the electromagnetic aircraft-catapult running along the ship’s
length, one of 23 new technologies on board. “At launch, she’ll be the most
powerful warship in the world,” he says. The vessel, the second
aircraft-carrier in a new class named after President Gerald Ford, is due to be
completed in 2024, after years of delays and at a cost of $11.9bn. The Kennedy
is hardly the only concern for Huntington-Ingalls Industries, the shipyard’s
operator. Across 550 packed acres, engineers race to assemble nuclear-powered
carriers and submarines. In Washington, meanwhile, nervous planners hope that
the shipyard will find room to build more...
202112030313
Happy birthday, shipping container. You
changed the world
https://supplychaindigital.com/logistics/happy-birthday-shipping-container-you-changed-world
The shipping container was patented 65 years
ago this month. The 'wheel ' of its day, it gave rise to globalisation as we
know it today. Today (December 12) is the 65th birthday of an invention that
has transformed trade from being regional, to global: the shipping container.
It was on this day in 1956 that a patent was granted to US logistics
businessman, Malcolm McLean for his ‘intermodal shipping container’.McLean’s
invention would go on to revolutionize transport and international trade in the
second half of the twentieth century. Containerization led to massive savings
on freight transport, by removing the need for multi-staged handling of
individual cargo items, and cut inventory costs by shortening transit time.
Containers also improved reliability and cargo security. Today, there’s around
17 million shipping containers in use globally. The number of containers at sea
at any one time is said to be roughly 5 million, while 200 million container
trips are made every year...
202112020312
Boat general overhaul in Whangarei
https://www.whangareimarine.co.nz/taxonomy/term/42
A warm welcome awaits you in Whangarei, where
yacht owners can find a full range of marine services and supplies,
boatbuilding and repairs and a chance to explore our famous New Zealand
landscape and coast.
Yacht Refit, Repair and Build
Soren Nielsen Boat Builder
Certified boatbuilder
Marine cabinet maker
Build, refit,repair, modifications and
restorations of wood and composite yachts.
30000 nm offshore experience.
Kurt Ostermeyer @ Dockland 5
Boat Builder, Cabinetmaker, Professional
Skipper, Free Quotes,
Timber Boat Specialists, Refits, Repairs &
New Projects. Drop into
Dockland 5 and chat to Kurt.
Harbourside Boat Works
Harbourside Boat Works formerly South
Pacific Gateway Marina has a long and
proud tradition in boat building. We still
have the same great Staff.
We specialise in refits and repairs, yacht
joinery, marine painting, conversion
projects and insurance work.
Our boatyard and sealed hardstand facilities
is located downstream of the new harbour bridge in Whangarei.
Catering for catamarans, yachts and launches
and with space for 15-25 boats, we are ideally situated for
Mike Lyon - The Woodshed
We are a team of boatbuilders and joiners who
specialise in wooden boat repair, restoration and joinery work. Mike has 20
years of experience in wooden boat building and is happy to tackle anything on
your boat, big or small.
Come and visit us at the workshop, have a look
at our work and chat to Mike about what you need done.
Immaculate Marine
Trade Certified Boat builder with over 30
years’ experience.
Specialising in wood and composite construction.
Repairs, modifications, and all maintenance requirements. Boat Velour service.
Keeping an eye on the Detail. For a
Professional service call Glenn Maconaghie.
Edlin Marine Ltd
We are independent boat builders and designers
of custom
vessels based at Matakohe. 28 years experience
in design and
build of timber, composite and exotic
construction methods. We
cater for new builds, refits and alterations.
Our facility can take
vessels of up to 60 feet and can be
transported via road in most
cases. Repaints and exterior re-finishing can
be achieved in our
shed space, with our designated drying bay for
components and
smaller projects. We have on-site
accommodation for owners
Heron Ship Repair Ltd NZ T/A Ship Repair
Heron Ship Repair Ltd. t/a Ship Repair NZ is a
New Zealand
owned company that operates in the sheltered
waters of
Whangarei harbour.
Ship Repair customers benefit from the large
slipway which
caters for vessels up to 1800 tonne and often
accommodates
two ships simultaneously.
The team at Ship Repair have a multitude of
experience
and a wealth of knowledge in the marine
sector, exclusively
in project management, slipping, general and
specialised
engineering, heavy fabrication, blasting and
painting, marine
Rudolphs Limited - All Abrasive Blasting and
Painting Services
Rudolph’s - Whangarei’s leading marine
abrasive blasting and
coating specialists since 1971.
We offer full abrasive blasting and painting
services from our Whangarei
Yard . Our experienced and friendly team work
on all types of marine
vessels including sail yachts up to 70 Tonne.
Rudolphs offers full preparation, fairing and
application of specified
coatings to your Underwater Hull, Topsides,
Decks, Chain Lockers,
Masts etc. Rudolphs are approved applicators
by leading paint
Riverside Drive Marina
Roberts and the team will make your stay at
Riverside Drive Riverside Drive Marina, Haulout and Hardstand.
Marina an enjoyable experience. Riverside
Drive Marina have
been in the marine business for over 40 years
and there have been
many fine yachts for overseas and local
clients built in this yard.
The yard has 24 hardstand sites and 30 finger
marina berths. We
also have two 17mtr boat sheds available for
hire, for any deck
replacements, repairs and refits. The floating
berths have wireless
Norsand Boatyard
Norsand Boatyard incorporating Multihull NZ
has
hardstand provision for up to 100 vessels.
Their concrete
slipway has a capacity for mono and multi
hulls of up to
100 tons in weight and 12m beam.Norsand is a
one stop
service centre having all services available
on site. Boat
builders, composite and traditional, painters,
rigging
shop, abrasive blasting, labourers, mechanics,
marine
engineers, fibreglass and osmosis repairs
(hull peeling).
Marine shop on site stocking Hempel, Jotun and
and many more companies…
202112010311
2 Cargo Vessels Collide In Gulf Of Kutch Of
Gujarat, India
A collision between two cargo vessels was
reported during the night hours on Friday, 26th November (2021). The incident
took place mid-sea about 10 miles away from Okha in Gujarat’s Dwarka district.
A team of Coast Guards with a helicopter and patrol ship were sent to rescue.
The collision had taken place on 26 November night between the MVs Aviator
carrying the flag of Marshall Islands and Atlantic Grace sailing under Hong
Kong’s flag. The incident site was the Gulf of Kutch. No casualties, marine
pollution, or oil slick, however, has been received yet...
202111300310
Russian Navy test-fires hypersonic missile in
the White Sea
The Russian frigate Admiral Gorshkov launches
a Zircon hypersonic cruise missile in the White Sea. MOSCOW — Russia’s Navy has
successfully test-fired a prospective hypersonic missile, the military said
Monday. The Defence Ministry said the frigate Admiral Gorshkov launched the
Zircon cruise missile while in the White Sea, hitting a practice target 400
kilometers (215 nautical miles) away. The launch was the latest in a series of
tests of Zircon, which is set to enter service next year. President Vladimir
Putin has said Zircon would be capable of flying at nine times the speed of
sound and have a range of 1,000 kilometers (620 miles). Putin has emphasized
that its deployment will significantly boost the capability of Russia’s
military. Zircon is intended to arm Russian cruisers, frigates and submarines.
It is one of several hypersonic missiles under development in Russia...
202111290309
DEME Offshore, Prysmian Win
Largest Ever U.S. Offshore Wind Installation
Deal
Offshore installation contractor DEME Offshore
has said it has secured a +$1.1 billion Balance of Plant (BoP) contract for the
construction of the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project in a
consortium with Prysmian. The contract, with a total value amounting to +$1.9
Billion, has been awarded by Dominion Energy Virginia, a subsidiary of Dominion
Energy Inc., to a consortium, made up of DEME Group and Prysmian. According to
DEME Offshore, the agreement is the largest offshore wind installation contract
ever awarded in the U.S. Upon expected completion in 2026, the CVOW will be the
largest wind farm in the U.S., and one of the largest in the world. The CVOW
project is located at approximately 27 miles (43 km) off the coast of Virginia
Beach, VA, US. The 2.6GW offshore wind
farm will be capable of supplying electricity to as many as 660,000 households,
while reducing carbon emissions by over 2 million tons per year...
202111290308
Fiji to Lombok, Indonesia: A 3800NM Non-Stop
Journey
https://www.noonsite.com/report/fiji-to-lombok-indonesia-a-3800nm-non-stop-journey/
On August 20, 2021 Jörg Domann and his crew
member Jakub set sail from Fiji on a near 4000NM non-stop journey to the island
of Lombok in Indonesia. Along the way they encountered heavy seas, strong
winds, drift nets and the most turquoise coloured sea they had seen in their
travels. Here is an extract from their story. On August 30th, 2021, I set off for Lombok, Indonesia with my
crew member Jakub. It was unclear whether we would be allowed to make a stop on
the route. We also didn’t have visas for Indonesia, but the cyclone season clock
was ticking relentlessly and it was time to leave Port Denarau and Fiji. Route
planning - There are almost 4,000 nautical miles ahead of us without going
ashore. If Indonesia does not open within the four weeks and does not approve
our visa applications, we will go straight to the Maldives. This extends the
total distance of our voyage to over 6,500 NM. In contrast to my first Pacific
crossing from Costa Rica to Nuku Hiva, we will pass several countries and
groups of islands. Route planning is therefore one of our most important
preparations...
20211260307
No more rock ‘n’ roll: Revolutionary Martini
catamaran concepts
Servo Yachts in California has teamed up with UK-based
Shuttleworth Design to develop an innovative series of catamaran designs with a
unique marine stabilisation system. Pitching or vertical acceleration has been
proven to be the main cause of seasickness, but most stabilisation systems are
designed to deal primarily with roll. Shuttleworth Design, the designers of the
radical 42.5-metre trimaran Adastra, has worked closely with Servo Yachts on
developing alternative technology for over eight years. During this time
several designs and mechanical arrangements have been explored and tested. The
Martini 6.0 is a fast, 45-metre catamaran concept with an electro-pneumatic
suspension system connecting the superstructure to two dynamic hulls that can
adjust over 3.5 metres to the height and angle of the waves, effectively
eliminating pitch, roll and heave. In addition, the design creates less drag
than conventional fins, resulting in a more efficient and faster vessel in less
than perfect conditions...
202111250306
ABS: Nuclear Propulsion Could Be
"Transformative" for U.S. Shipping
The U.S. Department of Energy is investing
$8.5 million in research on small, modular nuclear reactors - including reactor
technology for marine propulsion. DOE
has awarded ABS nearly $800,000 to address challenges to the adoption of new
reactor technology in commercial maritime applications. Conventional
pressurized-water reactors have been in use in military propulsion for decades,
and they are in civilian government use in Russia, but they have had few
commercial applications in the maritime industry. As the sector looks for new
zero-carbon alternatives to traditional bunker fuel, nuclear power has
re-emerged as a possible solution. It has very high power density, long range and
an achievable cost structure. In addition, new "nuclear battery"
microreactor designs promise simpler operation and higher inherent safety
compared to the legacy pressurized-water reactors of yesteryear. "Advanced
nuclear technology is positioned to be one of the strongest tools available to
the industry for achieving the aggressive decarbonization goals that are
fundamentally changing the shipping and offshore industry’s assets and
infrastructure," ABS wrote in its prospectus. "This project will
improve drastically the timeline for advanced reactor technology deployment for
commercial maritime applications." The objectives include laying out
business cases and demonstration project...
Duce France - has
already left New Zealand, Senses & Sea Eagle as well…
20211230305
Marine sector worried
Superyachts moored in New Zealand will leave
The marine industry is in talks with
government officials to set up a trans-Tasman sea bubble for cruising and
superyachts to bring much-needed business to the struggling sector. It is
worried the 20 superyachts moored here will sail to Australia, which lets
vessels in from New Zealand without quarantine. This comes after 10 superyachts
linked to global rich listers, including the media and casino tycoon James
Packer, were given permission to enter New Zealand but never arrived in time
for the America's Cup. Whangārei-based company Oceania Marine is one of the bigger
superyacht refit specialists in the country and it is doing it tough. The
Marine Industry Association is in talks with government officials to set up a
trans-Tasman sea travel bubble...
20211230304
New Zealand - Marine Industry worried
The marine industry is in talks with
government officials to set up a trans-Tasman sea bubble for cruising and
superyachts to bring much-needed business to the struggling sector. It is
worried the 20 superyachts moored here will sail to Australia, which lets
vessels in from New Zealand without quarantine. This comes after 10 superyachts
linked to global rich listers, including the media and casino tycoon James
Packer, were given permission to enter New Zealand but never arrived in time
for the...
20211220303
UAE’s EDGE and Israel’s IAI Team Up for USV
Development
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/11/uaes-edge-and-israels-iai-team-up-for-usv-development/
On 18 November 2021, EDGE, an advanced technology
company for defense and beyond, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Israel's leading aerospace and defense
manufacturer, to jointly design a first-in-class series of 17m unmanned surface
vessels (USV) for the entire range of military and commercial applications.
Autonomous systems, robotics, and artificial intelligence algorithms to enable
distributed maritime applications and advanced operational capabilities. EDGE
is leveraging its entity, ADSB, the regional leader in the design, new build,
repair, maintenance, refit and conversion of naval and commercial vessels, to
collaborate with the Israeli defense company to develop the state-of-the-art
USVs. While ADSB will design the platform, integrate the control systems and
payload, and develop the concept of operations (CONOPS), IAI will develop the
autonomous control system and integrate various mission payloads to the control
system units according to the mission requirements...
202111200302
Yara Debuts Yara
Birkeland,
the World’s First
“Autonomous and Emission-Free Containership”
https://gcaptain.com/yara-birkeland-worlds-first-autonomous-zero-emission-ship/
Norwegian
fertilizer producer Yara has debuted its long-awaited Yara Birkeland, the
world’s first electric and autonomous container ship for emission-free
shipping. The ship departed for its maiden voyage Friday in the Oslo fjord.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, along with Minister of Fisheries and
Ocean Policy Bjørnar Skjæran, were on hand to tour the ship following its
arrival in Oslo. “We are proud to be able to showcase the world’s first fully
electric and self-propelled container ship. It will cut 1,000 tonnes of CO2 and
replace 40,000 trips by diesel-powered trucks a year, says Svein Tore
Holsether, CEO of Yara. Yara has been working with maritime technology company
Kongsberg on the development of the vessel since 2017 – a pioneering project
leading the maritime shipping industry’s journey towards autonomous operations
and zero-emission shipping...
202111200301
New Zealand’s Island
Escape to be delivered in April
An impression of
Island Escape, currently under construction at Vard’s shipyard in Vietnam.
Island Escape Cruises (NZ) Limited unveiled details of its 32-passenger 995gt
yacht, Island Escape, under construction at Vard Vung Tau Ltd Shipbuilding
Vietnam. Interior designs are by Tillberg of Sweden. The 53.5mtr yacht’s suites
will all have ocean views. There will be a helipad, two tenders and two
Zodiacs, as well as fishing gear and water toys. Peter Bissett launched Island
Escape Cruises in New Zealand in 2006 and its original 24-passenger catamaran,
Island Passage, was sold to Canada’s Maple Leaf Adventures in 2018. Bissett,
who said Island Escape Cruises (NZ) Limited is a new company, is due to take
delivery of Island Escape in April and bookings for its 2021/22 season are now
open...