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Officer of the Watch is focusing on subjects related to the maritime and offshore industry. The Officer of the Watch (OOW) Team consists of persons who are enthusiasts of the maritime and offshore world participating in an effort to highlight various aspects of each industry. Do not hesitate to contact us if you wish to get involved in OOW.

31/08/2018
Focusing on PSC CIC for MARPOL Annex VI

There has been over three years since the new requirements of MARPOL Annex VI, that impose a specific limit on the Sulphur content being used in ships fuel, came into force in the Special Emission Control Areas (SECAs). Ships fuel with reduced Sulphur content (0.1 %) cost higher than the usual fuel used from ships (3.5 % Sulphur content) due to the fact that they need more processing from oil refineries in order to be produced. [ 1,771 more word ]
http://officerofthewatch.com/2018/08/31/focusing-on-psc-cic-for-marpol-annex-vi/

There has been over three years since the new requirements of MARPOL Annex VI, that impose a specific limit on the Sulphur content being used in ships fuel, came into force in the Special Emission …

14/09/2016
How to Prevent Collision During STS Operations

It was recently shared by SHIPOWNERS P&I Club, that a number of their members experience a large number of collision claims related to berthing operations during STS. The club had published on 27/01/2015 a bulletin with advises to members on procedures towards ensuring that STS approaching is carefully planned. Nevertheless, the club still experiences a large number of incident claims and recently has shared with its members that a diligent planning should include the club recommendations that were outlined in the billeting of 27 January 2015. [ 314 more words ]

http://officerofthewatch.com/2016/09/14/how-to-prevent-collision-during-sts-operations

It was recently shared by SHIPOWNERS P&I Club, that a number of their members experience a large number of collision claims related to berthing operations during STS. The club had published on …

12/09/2016
Transport Canada Fuel Oil Sulphur Content Inspections

Effective August 22, 2016, Transport Canada Marine Safety Inspectors will verify compliance with the 0.10% sulphur content requirements for fuel oil used on board ships operating within the Canadian jurisdiction of the North American Emission Control Area through on-site fuel sampling and testing. Since January 1, 2015, the sulphur content of marine fuel used on board a vessel must not exceed 0.10% by mass within the Canadian jurisdiction of the NA-ECA, as set out in Section 111 of the Regulations. [ 238 more words ]

http://officerofthewatch.com/2016/09/12/transport-canada-fuel-oil-sulphur-content-inspections

Effective August 22, 2016, Transport Canada Marine Safety Inspectors will verify compliance with the 0.10% sulphur content requirements for fuel oil.

06/06/2016
The “Bao Yue”: Implications of failure to collect the cargo at the discharge port

In the recent English High Court case of Sang Stone Hamoon Jonoub Co Ltd v. Baoyue Shipping Co. Ltd. ( EWHC 2288 Comm), Mr Justice Males provided direction on the potential liability of a cargo owner to the shipowner where the first does not take delivery of the cargo and the recompense such shipowner may expect in return. In this case, the unpaid FOB seller of the goods, who held the bill of lading (BL), was found liable to the shipowner for storage charges greater than the value of the unpaid cargo. [ 1149 more words. ]

http://officerofthewatch.com/2016/06/06/the-bao-yue-implications-of-failure-to-collect-the-cargo-at-the-discharge-port

In the recent English High Court case of Sang Stone Hamoon Jonoub Co Ltd v. Baoyue Shipping Co. Ltd. ([2015] EWHC 2288 Comm), Mr Justice Males provided direction on the potential liability of a car…

06/06/2016
The Lease As An Alternative Structure For Financing Ships

Introduction The Canadian Seaspan, one of the world’s largest containership owning companies, saw recently some 98.5% of its more than doubled in two years fleet utilised, most of which leased to major liner operators such as Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Cosco, and China Shipping at fixed rates for periods of 10 - 15 years and reported healthy profits while in contrast, its customers (the carriers) have continually teetered on the edge of bankruptcy and other forms of ship finance such as German KG funds are under pressure. [ 1538 more words. ]

http://officerofthewatch.com/2015/12/28/the-lease-as-an-alternative-structure-for-financing-ships

The Canadian Seaspan, one of the world’s largest containership owning companies, saw recently some 98.5% of its more than doubled in two years fleet utilised, most of which leased to major liner op…

17/05/2016
The Ship Map

An interactive video and map that shows the movements of the global merchant fleet for a total of three months in 2012. The data visualization is overlaid on a bathymetric map. There are a few statistics such as a counter for emitted CO2 (in thousand tonnes) and maximum freight carried by represented vessels (varying units). It is created by Kiln and the UCL Energy Institute (UCL EI). [ 69 more words. ]

http://officerofthewatch.com/2016/05/17/the-ship-map

An interactive video and map that shows the movements of the global merchant fleet for a total  of three months in  2012. The data visualization is overlaid on a bathymetric map. There are a few st…

06/04/2016
MAIB safety digest: volume 1, 2016

The Maritime Accident Investigation recently launched the MAIB Safety Digest that contains analyses of accidents involving vessels from the merchant, fishing and recreational sectors. An important report for lessons learnt in the maritime industry. [ 36 more words. ]

http://officerofthewatch.com/2016/04/06/maib-safety-digest-volume-1-2016

The Maritime Accident Investigation recently launched the MAIB Safety Digest that contains analyses of accidents involving vessels from the merchant, fishing and recreational sectors. An important …

05/04/2016
Safety & Shipping Review 2016

The Safety and Shipping Review 2016 focuses on key developments in maritime safety and analyzes shipping losses (of over 100 gross tons) during the 12 months prior to December 31, 2015. It follows the Safety and Shipping Review 2015 by Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS). Total Losses 2006-2015: When and where [ 1193 more words. ]

http://officerofthewatch.com/2016/04/05/safety-shipping-review-2016

The Safety and Shipping Review 2016 focuses on key developments in maritime safety and analyzes shipping losses (of over 100 gross tons) during the 12 months prior to December 31, 2015. It follows …

17/01/2016

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17/12/2015
ECSA Position Paper on Marine Litter

The European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) notes with alarm the growing evidence of the harmful effects of marine litter on marine biodiversity and the environment. At the global scale, it is estimated that nearly 80 per cent of marine litter originates from land-based sources. The rest originates from sea-based sources, including maritime transport which accounts only for a part of it. [ 1441 more words. ]

http://officerofthewatch.com/2015/12/17/ecsa-position-paper-on-marine-litter/

At the global scale, it is estimated that nearly 80 per cent of marine litter originates from land-based sources. The rest originates from sea-based sources, including maritime transport which acco...

13/12/2015
A Challenging Period Ahead

This article initially appeared in IMO News Issue 4, 2015 website and is reproduced here with the organization's and author’s kind permission. When I took office as Secretary-General in 2012 I highlighted a number of challenges that would face IMO in the coming years. These included the difficult financial situation for Member Governments after the economic downturn; combating piracy; the debate on greenhouse gas emissions as well as on ballast water management; the IMO Member State Audit Scheme; preparation of a new set of international rules for navigation in the Polar regions; sustainable financing for the World Maritime University and its future operation; and the need to review and strengthen the Organization's technical cooperation and capacity-building efforts. [ 636 more words. ]

http://officerofthewatch.com/2015/12/13/a-challenging-period-ahead

When I took office as Secretary-General in 2012 I highlighted a number of challenges that would face IMO in the coming years.

15/11/2015
Pooling Agreements

In this short note the authors consider whether the entry of a ship into a pool can be regarded by financial investors (lessors and lenders) as a reasonable alternative to employment on time charter. [ 1568 more words. ]

http://officerofthewatch.com/2015/11/15/pooling-agreements/

In this short note the authors consider whether the entry of a ship into a pool can be regarded by financial investors (lessors and lenders) as a reasonable alternative to employment on time charte...

22/09/2015
Crew familiarization for Enclosed Space Entry CIC

A Port State Control (PSC) Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) is being carried out from September up until November 2015 in Paris MoU, Tokyo MoU, Black Sea MoU, and Mediterranean MoU. It is expected that the Tokyo and Paris MoUs will carry out approximately 10,000 inspections during the CIC. [ 416 more words. ]

http://officerofthewatch.com/2015/09/22/crew-familiarization-for-enclosed-space-entry-cic/

A Port State Control (PSC) Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) is being carried out from September up until November 2015 in Paris MoU, Tokyo MoU, Black Sea MoU, and Mediterranean MoU. It is exp...

02/08/2015
UK P&I: Concerns Remain as Low Sulfur Fuel Rules Place Increasing Demands on Shipowners

UK P&I: Concerns Remain as Low Sulfur Fuel Rules Place Increasing Demands on Shipowners

http://officerofthewatch.com/2015/08/02/uk-pi-concerns-remain-as-low-sulfur-fuel-rules-place-increasing-demands-on-shipowners

Stuart Edmonston, Loss Prevention Director at UK P&I Club (UK P&I) says the industry still has concerns over the use of low-sulfur fuels, and the need to comply with mandates regarding thei...

21/07/2015
Use of Armed Security Guards in Indian Ports

The issue of using armed security guards onboard merchant vessels used to be a matter that required particular attention in the past. However, during the recent years and due to the fact that the maritime security industry became more regulated (e.g. ISO/PAS 28007:2012) the use of privately contracted armed security personnel (PCASP) onboard ships has become a routine. [ 480 more words. ]

http://officerofthewatch.com/2015/07/21/use-of-armed-security-guards-in-indian-ports

The issue of using armed security guards onboard merchant vessels used to be a matter that required particular attention in the past. However, during the recent years and due to the fact that the m...

14/07/2015
Routing Optimization the Missing Part

Optimal routing is an essential part of Voyage planning. Traditionally, optimal routing has been avoiding areas with high risk of cargo damage. With advanced weather forecasting, the forecast period has become longer. With advanced data communication, it is possible to deliver the updated forecasts onboard, and weather routing has become dynamic and adaptive to the real weather and is no longer merely avoidance of high risk areas. [ 705 more words. ]

http://officerofthewatch.com/2015/07/14/routing-optimization-the-missing-part

Optimal routing is an essential part of Voyage planning. Traditionally, optimal routing has been avoiding areas with high risk of cargo damage. With advanced weather forecasting, the forecast perio...

11/07/2015

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01/07/2015
What Lives in your Fuel Tanks? Microbial Contamination on Board Yachts

As the owner or manager of a beautiful new yacht, fuel testing may not be high on your priorities; however it should be at the very top. The ability to sail safely, independently and at short notice is crucial for the modern day yacht owner and having a fuel and fuel system free from any problems at all times is essential in achieving this. [ 455 more words. ]

http://officerofthewatch.com/2015/07/01/what-lives-in-your-fuel-tanks-microbial-contamination-on-board-yachts

As the owner or manager of a beautiful new yacht, fuel testing may not be high on your priorities; however it should be at the very top.

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