The document discusses several topics related to ports, offshore wind energy, and sustainability:
1) The Ports of Amsterdam and IJmuiden have joined forces under AYOP to develop the area for offshore wind business and other offshore industries like oil/gas. AYOP also functions as a cable hub.
2) Onshore power supply (OPS) was discussed at a seminar. OPS can improve port sustainability by eliminating ship emissions while in port. Batteries may provide an alternative to traditional OPS infrastructure by supplying power at lower cost.
3) Energy storage could reduce fuel consumption in equipment like RTG cranes by 70% and payback in under two years. Integrated solar
Due to climate change the ice-belt is melting. It will change the environment and open up for a new route for sea trade. The Arctic is a very fragile environment and I discuss the possibility to use a counterbalance fee based on the expected increased cargo ships that will enter and pass the Arctic Ocean. The fee will be used for measures to preservation of the environment and to implement clean tech in ports and at those cargo ships that frequently will use this route.
Due to climate change the ice-belt is melting. It will change the environment and open up for a new route for sea trade. The Arctic is a very fragile environment and I discuss the possibility to use a counterbalance fee based on the expected increased cargo ships that will enter and pass the Arctic Ocean. The fee will be used for measures to preservation of the environment and to implement clean tech in ports and at those cargo ships that frequently will use this route.
A PRESENTATION ON SHIPPING TRADE TYPES TRAMP AND LINER SHIPPING AND ITS FEATURES AND IMPACT IN GLOBAL SHIPPING WITH EXAMPLES OF ITS TRADE ROUTE AND CHARACTERISTICS
The presentation is a lecture given at Durham University to the 41st Course on Border & their management. It deals with waters that cross international borders
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert's World Affairs Brief covering the Navy Today and Tomorrow status slides, the AP Rebalance, Platforms; MLP, AFSB, LCS, JHSV, Zumwalt class destroyer, Autonomous vehicles; Fire Scout, X-47B UCAS, and the LaWS Laser Weapon System.
Analysis of the Fatality Rates of Boat and Ferry Accident on Inland Waterways...IOSR Journals
ย
This study aims at quantifying the boat and Ferry accident fatality rates on Inland waterways in Nigeria, with a special focus on the waterways of Port Harcourt. With the aid of Simple percentile analysis, a comparative study was carried out to reveal the fatality rate between Boat and Ferry accidents. It was found out that more fatal accidents occurred with the use of Boats than Ferries on the waterways. A total fatality rate of 19% and 6% was derived for Boat and Ferry accidents respectively. The economic effect will be a rise in the patronage of Ferry services on the waterways.
zara maritime, OPERATE & MANAGE YOUR SHIPS
EFFICIENTLY AND SAFELY
~ Practical solutions for Business Continuity
~ Project management and supervision
as per principals' requirements
~ Inspections:
* Pre-purchase
* Pre-vetting
* Technical Assessment on owner's behalf
* Efficiency assessment and improvement
~ Attendances to assist with:
* Flag Survey
* Class Survey
* Vetting
* Casualty Investigations
~ Internal Audits:
* ISM
* ISPS
* Navigation
Rectify
2. KEEP YOUR SHIPS UP-TO-DATE AND
IN COMPLIANCE WITH CURRENT
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
~ Dry Dock supervision
~ Trouble shooting and repair:
* Hydraulic systems and automation
* Pneumatic systems and automation
* Propulsion & Electric Generation
* Boilers and steam systems
* Fresh water evaporators
* Inert Gas systems (Boiler Flue Gas & IGG)
* Mooring and Anchoring Equipment
* Cargo Handling Equipment (submerged pumps,
conventional COPs, turbines and cranes)
~ Documentation:
* Compliance with latest maritime requirements
* Contingency training and drills
* Documentation and Class Audits to obtain DOC
~ Investigate Root Cause and Assess Damage on behalf of P&I, H&M, FD&D clubs
~ On-Hire / Off-Hire Surveys
Certify
3. HANDLE CONTINGENCIES, PREVENT CRISIS
~ Contingency and Crisis Management
* Liaise with internal and external parties
* Co-ordinate efforts to control and
mitigate contingencies
* Co-ordinate with media as required
* Maintain appropriate records
* Protect the client's public image
~ Modifications, Conversions, Upgradations
~ Retrofitting, structural design and stability calculations
A PRESENTATION ON SHIPPING TRADE TYPES TRAMP AND LINER SHIPPING AND ITS FEATURES AND IMPACT IN GLOBAL SHIPPING WITH EXAMPLES OF ITS TRADE ROUTE AND CHARACTERISTICS
The presentation is a lecture given at Durham University to the 41st Course on Border & their management. It deals with waters that cross international borders
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert's World Affairs Brief covering the Navy Today and Tomorrow status slides, the AP Rebalance, Platforms; MLP, AFSB, LCS, JHSV, Zumwalt class destroyer, Autonomous vehicles; Fire Scout, X-47B UCAS, and the LaWS Laser Weapon System.
Analysis of the Fatality Rates of Boat and Ferry Accident on Inland Waterways...IOSR Journals
ย
This study aims at quantifying the boat and Ferry accident fatality rates on Inland waterways in Nigeria, with a special focus on the waterways of Port Harcourt. With the aid of Simple percentile analysis, a comparative study was carried out to reveal the fatality rate between Boat and Ferry accidents. It was found out that more fatal accidents occurred with the use of Boats than Ferries on the waterways. A total fatality rate of 19% and 6% was derived for Boat and Ferry accidents respectively. The economic effect will be a rise in the patronage of Ferry services on the waterways.
zara maritime, OPERATE & MANAGE YOUR SHIPS
EFFICIENTLY AND SAFELY
~ Practical solutions for Business Continuity
~ Project management and supervision
as per principals' requirements
~ Inspections:
* Pre-purchase
* Pre-vetting
* Technical Assessment on owner's behalf
* Efficiency assessment and improvement
~ Attendances to assist with:
* Flag Survey
* Class Survey
* Vetting
* Casualty Investigations
~ Internal Audits:
* ISM
* ISPS
* Navigation
Rectify
2. KEEP YOUR SHIPS UP-TO-DATE AND
IN COMPLIANCE WITH CURRENT
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
~ Dry Dock supervision
~ Trouble shooting and repair:
* Hydraulic systems and automation
* Pneumatic systems and automation
* Propulsion & Electric Generation
* Boilers and steam systems
* Fresh water evaporators
* Inert Gas systems (Boiler Flue Gas & IGG)
* Mooring and Anchoring Equipment
* Cargo Handling Equipment (submerged pumps,
conventional COPs, turbines and cranes)
~ Documentation:
* Compliance with latest maritime requirements
* Contingency training and drills
* Documentation and Class Audits to obtain DOC
~ Investigate Root Cause and Assess Damage on behalf of P&I, H&M, FD&D clubs
~ On-Hire / Off-Hire Surveys
Certify
3. HANDLE CONTINGENCIES, PREVENT CRISIS
~ Contingency and Crisis Management
* Liaise with internal and external parties
* Co-ordinate efforts to control and
mitigate contingencies
* Co-ordinate with media as required
* Maintain appropriate records
* Protect the client's public image
~ Modifications, Conversions, Upgradations
~ Retrofitting, structural design and stability calculations
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C A S E F O U R
Sustainability at Holland
America Line
By Murray Silverman, San Francisco State University. This is an edited version of a longer case, โProtecting Our Oceans:
Sustainability at Holland America Line,โ copyright ยฉ 2012 by Murray Silverman; all rights reserved. This version was edited,
abridged, and used by permission of the author. A full set of footnotes is available in the longer case. The case was devel-
oped with the cooperation of Holland America and the support of the Center for Ethical and Sustainable Business at San
Francisco State University and the Campbell Foundation. This case was prepared as a basis for class discussion rather than
to illustrate the effective or ineffective handling of an administrative situation.
Holland America Line (HAL) was proud of its reputation as a sustainability leader in the
global cruise industry. Bill Morani, vice president for safety and environmental systems,
was responsible for ensuring that the company and fleet complied with both safety and
environmental regulations and policies. In light of the maritime industryโs significant envi-
ronmental impacts and its complex and rapidly evolving regulatory environment, Morani
was thinking about how to prioritize the companyโs current sustainability initiatives. His
musings were interrupted as Dan Grausz, executive vice president for fleet operations, came
into his office waving an article. The Stena Line, a ferry operator, had reduced fuel use on
one of its vessels by installing two wind turbines on deck, the article reported. Grausz, who
also served as leader of the companyโs fuel conservation committee, reminded Morani that
wind turbines were one of 56 initiatives HAL was evaluating. It had been assigned a low
priority, but Grausz asked Morani if he thought that should be reconsidered.
HAL, headquartered in Seattle, Washington, was founded as a shipping and passenger
line in 1873 and offered its first vacation cruises in 1895. In 1989, HAL became a wholly
owned subsidiary of Carnival Corporation. HAL maintained its own identity, operating its
own fleet, and managing its marketing, sales, and administrative support. In 2011, HAL
operated 15 mid-size ships, mostly in the premium segment, and expected to carry 750,000
passengers to 350 ports in 100 countries. The company had more than 14,000 employees.
HAL was widely recognized as a leader in the cruise industry in its environmental sus-
tainability. In 2006, HAL had received the Green Planet Award, which recognized eco-
minded hotels, resorts, and cruise lines for outstanding environmental standards. This
award was based on the companyโs ISO14001 certification and the installation of shore
power plug-in systems on three ships. In 2008, Virgin Holidays awarded HAL its Respon-
sible Tourism Award based on its reduction of dockside emissions, increased use of recy-
cling, and adoption of a training program to .
In this edition of Seaview we interview some of the leading names in international ro-ro, tanker and dry bulk shipping business and learn first-hand how they are addressing the current competitive market through increased efficiency while adopting environmentally friendly policies, can this be achieved, yes it can! Is LNG the marine fuel of the future, how is ship design changing to accommodate the particular storage challenges that this new โgreenโ fuel brings and has the whole issue of LNG distribution been properly addressed? We take a look how the new generation of seafarers are going to be trained and the new cost saving tools that they will
use. And as always we will focus on safety and the latest initiatives that will ensure safe passage on ro-ro shipping. Lastly is the ConRo concept about to change the face of container shipping, read on and find out more in this edition of Seaview.
Fast Facts in Five: The Maritime IndustryCIT Group
ย
Made up of ships, ports and supporting infrastructure, the U.S. maritime transportation system serves as the primary means for transporting goods
internationally, moving close to two billion tons of freight in and out of our nation's ports annually. Here are five facts about the maritime industry you may not know.
Maritime Industry overview with ShipFinexsshipfinex
ย
The maritime industry encompasses all activities related to the transportation of goods and people by water. It includes various sectors such as shipping, shipbuilding, ports, marine equipment manufacturing, maritime services, and maritime logistics.
Shipping is the core of the maritime industry, involving the movement of cargo and passengers via ships. This sector is further divided into categories such as container shipping, bulk shipping (including dry bulk and liquid bulk), tanker shipping, and passenger shipping.
Shipbuilding involves the construction, repair, and maintenance of ships and other watercraft. It's a crucial sector that contributes to the expansion and modernization of fleets worldwide.
Ports are essential nodes in the maritime transport network, serving as interfaces between sea and land transport systems. They facilitate the loading and unloading of cargo, provide storage facilities, and offer various services to ships and their crews.
Marine equipment manufacturing involves the production of various components and systems used in ships and maritime infrastructure, including engines, propulsion systems, navigation equipment, and safety devices.
Maritime services encompass a wide range of activities supporting the operation and management of ships and ports. These services include ship management, maritime insurance, maritime law, maritime education and training, and maritime technology development.
Maritime logistics involves the planning, coordination, and execution of the transportation and storage of goods via maritime routes. It encompasses activities such as freight forwarding, warehousing, customs clearance, and supply chain management.
Overall, the maritime industry plays a vital role in global trade and economic development, facilitating the movement of goods and people across continents and supporting various sectors of the economy.
Visit the website for more details:
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The research focuses on investigating into the type and amount of ship-gener...Momoh Buhari
ย
ABSTRACT
This project provided information on the issue of ship-generated waste in the Tin Can Island Port, Lagos Complex and made recommendations based on findings. Using port-of-call and population statistics, the researcher was able to estimate the amount of ship-generated produced by the vessel traffic in TCIP.
In Nigeria, since 2004 port reception facilities in Tin Can Island port have been made available for control and containment of ship generated wastes or pollutions from ships, based on the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL 73/78). The numbers of ships calls to the port and their disposed wastes have been continuously recorded in the Nigerian Ports Authority Annual Abstract Statistics Reports since then. The main goal of this research is to forecast the amount of different waste collected from ships that called to the Tin Can Island Port for next four years based on the data collected between 2008 and 2012 using ARMA forecasting model with NCSS software tool.
According to result obtained with the model, the current data remain between the upper and the lower limit values of forecasting data.
KEYWORDS: ARMA, Forecasting, Port Reception Facility, MARPOL, Ship, Waste, Tin Can Island Port.
Sustainability in the Leisure Marine Industry, an informative article published in IBI News October edition.
Interested in the subject? Want to know more? Like to join the debate and get involved?
Then please join us at #SIMI16 - Powered by METSTRADE in Amsterdam โ Monday 14th November.
Register now at: www.regonline.com/SIMI16
Masterclass Our Oceans Challenge / Thursday 23 February 2017Maurice Jansen
ย
The theme of the Masterclass of Thursday 23 February centered around Our Oceans Challenge, a crowdsourcing initiative of a number of leading Dutch maritime and offshore companies and knowledge partners. The aim is to generate as much as feasible ideas towards five major challenges. In two sequential masterclasses, approximately 100 students and young professionals of Rotterdam Mainport University, Netherlands Maritime University and YoungShip Rotterdam engaged in brainstorm sessions leading to concrete ideas. All of these activities were then posted on the online crowdsourcing platform.
World oceans cover roughly 70% of planet and provide thรจ source of live on Earth. Following the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) the seabed area and its mineral resources are declared as the heritage of mankind. Despite or maybe because of the common right of access to the sea and its resources, our oceans are under pressure. Ecosystems are slow to recover because of exploitation from activities onshore, offshore or from relentless fishery. And yet, it provides for millions and millions of peopleโs quality of life, employment and existence. Our Oceans Challenge (OOC) believes that despite the challenges, there are opportunities to balance ocean protection with the responsible use and exploitation of ocean space and resources. OOC calls upon the industry to show its responsibility and time to generate breakthrough ideas. The aim is to accelerate innovative and sustainable ideas into viable business.
As an introduction Dr Luc Cuyvers - with his passion for the sea and track record as a documentary maker, author and ocean and marine researcher โ provided the audience with an anthology of the issues that he has witnessed in the past 35 to 40 years in his career. Subsequently to Cuyversโ introduction presentation, Mattijs Bolk, one of the driving forces behind OOC explained how this crowdsourcing initiative started. The ambition is in line with the Sustainable Development Goals, especially Living Oceans. Heerema Contractors took this open innovation initiative last year and this year invited other offshore contractors, knowledge partners and launch partners to join. The biggest challenge for the industry is to develop sustainable business models.
With these challenges students and young maritime professionals went along and engaged in creative brainstorming process, facilitated by people from Our Oceans Challenge. The workshop outputs consisted of various rough ideas that were immediately posted on the OOC open innovation platform. Good ideas are taken further in this platform, enriched with the expertise, insights and thoughts of other industry specialists. From the current 111 ideas, the best ideas will be taken into the development phase, and accelerate into ready-to-use business solutions. All students who are active on the platform will be able to follow how these ideas find its ways to a sustainable offshore industry.
Business Valuation Principles for EntrepreneursBen Wann
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This insightful presentation is designed to equip entrepreneurs with the essential knowledge and tools needed to accurately value their businesses. Understanding business valuation is crucial for making informed decisions, whether you're seeking investment, planning to sell, or simply want to gauge your company's worth.
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๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฌ (๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ) is a professional event agency that includes experts in the event-organizing market in Vietnam, Korea, and ASEAN countries. We provide unlimited types of events from Music concerts, Fan meetings, and Culture festivals to Corporate events, Internal company events, Golf tournaments, MICE events, and Exhibitions.
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Name Clause: This clause states the name of the company, which should end with words like "Limited" or "Ltd." for a public limited company and "Private Limited" or "Pvt. Ltd." for a private limited company.
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Capital Clause: This clause specifies the authorized capital of the company, i.e., the maximum amount of share capital the company is authorized to issue. It also mentions the division of this capital into shares and their respective nominal value.
Association Clause: It simply states that the subscribers wish to form a company and agree to become members of it, in accordance with the terms of the MOA.
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Constitutional Document: It serves as the company's constitutional document, defining its scope, powers, and limitations.
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Amendment of MOA:
While the MOA lays down the company's fundamental principles, it is not entirely immutable. It can be amended, but only under specific circumstances and in compliance with legal procedures. Amendments typically require shareholder
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As a business owner in Delaware, staying on top of your tax obligations is paramount, especially with the annual deadline for Delaware Franchise Tax looming on March 1. One such obligation is the annual Delaware Franchise Tax, which serves as a crucial requirement for maintaining your companyโs legal standing within the state. While the prospect of handling tax matters may seem daunting, rest assured that the process can be straightforward with the right guidance. In this comprehensive guide, weโll walk you through the steps of filing your Delaware Franchise Tax and provide insights to help you navigate the process effectively.
1. 74 | Harbours Review | 2017/2
Dorothy Winters
the Port of Amsterdamโs Business Developer Offshore
"t
he ports of Amsterdam and IJmuiden have joined forces under the Amsterdam IJmuiden
Offshore Port (AYOP), a public-private network organisation with over 70 special-
ists from government and the offshore industry. One of AYOPโs aims is to develop the
Amsterdam-IJmuiden into an area especially attractive for the offshore wind business, but
we also cater to niches in the offshore oil & gas sector, such as drilling support, platformsโ
modifications & maintenance, and โ particularly nowadays โ decommissioning, and disas-
sembly of redundant platforms. Experience is on our side โ the first out of three wind farms in
the Netherlands was installed from the Port of IJmuiden. AYOP is also a cable hub, catering
to equipment, as well as logistics, and strategic storage for cable producers. Experienced as
we are in wind farm installation and maintenance, we have extended the number of berths for crew transfer vessels and boats.
We have also done all turbine assembly activities for the near-shore wind farm Westermeerwind. AYOP is likewise very active
within Decom@work, a group of companies working together to secure careful completion and decommissioning of parts in
the life cycle, including logistics, re-use, and processing. We see the biggest future potential in rolling out of wind zones e.g.
Hollandse Kust Zuid, and Hollandse Kust Noord, representing 2,100 MW of combined power. Whatโs more, the Hollandse Kust
West and the IJmuiden Ver will support energy transition in Dutch offshore wind with 7,000 MW. One of the initiatives taken by
the Amsterdam-IJmuiden offshore region is research to support innovations in the offshore wind industry. The research cov-
ers three areas: Operations and maintenance (O&M), ship conversion, and logistics. It also offers a possibility of international
knowledge-sharing between sectors in the area of process industry, materials, knowledge & expertise, manufacturing, sensor/
sensoring techniques, oil & gas supply, big data, etc. Furthermore, we are going to establish roundtables on each topic, so as to
develop our ideas into collective industry innovation projects. Additionally, the Port of Amsterdam supports many other offshore
activities, e.g. the development of the North Sea in a sustainable, responsible, and cost-effective way for renewable industry.
Finally, I can say that we are devoted to the ROC Nova College initiative of launching the Wind Technician vocational technical
education, which includes Falck training (offshore safety training), and Quercus (high voltage training).
Gunter Pauli
Economist and Author of The Blue Economy
"w
hen the island of El Hierro proposed to generate all its water and power with
renewable sources of wind and hydro instead of petroleum at a cost of EUR 82
mln, the investment community and energy experts considered that this amount
of capital for a population of only 10,500 inhabitants was not viable. Some even described
it as a โwhite elephant.โ Many formulating their opinions and critique lost sight of the fact
that an annual cost of EUR 10 million for fuel represented a source of financing, offering
a +10% return on the investment required. Whereas the conversion to renewables was
viewed as impossible, the spending on petroleum was considered normal. The elimination
of heavy fuel transport reduced the risk of spills, and cut carbon emissions to zero. The blue
economy offers a fresh look at the reality of development. The interface of land and sea will undergo a major transformation
caused by climate change, rising sea levels and increased wave power, and we have to learn how to design our lives with
the drastic shifts that will occur. The regeneration of mangroves along the coast of Surabaya in Indonesia offers welcome
protection, while the channels in the new growth provide farming for shrimp which can now be harvested without the need
for feed. The financing of mangroves is funded by the highly competitive pricing of high quality food. The land behind the
mangroves is encroached by the sea, and thereโs a salt resistant rice that can be farmed. The blue economy works with what
is available, generates value, innovates, and transforms. We have just started to see the grand portfolio before us. It is now
up to the entrepreneurs and the policy makers to make this happen. With more than 200 projects implemented, and USD 5.0
billion invested, we know that this is a path that, if once walked, there is no turning back from.
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what do you think of...
...the blue industry?
2. 2017/2 | Harbours Review | 75
Fotios Katsoulas
Head of Research at Affinity
"t
he financial cost of installing one of the ballast water systems is rather significant,
especially as asset prices are close to historical lows and earnings are under severe
pressure across most commercial shipping sectors. The total amount of funds needed
for ship-owners to install such system is estimated between USD 75-100 billion. The dilemma
for owners of older ships, as scrapping the vessel just before their next special survey
might look more attractive than carrying out the cost of installation, ranging from USD 500
thousand to USD 3 million, depending on the size of the vessel. Several ships have applied
for extensions from the US Coast Guard (USCG) for meeting rules on discharging treated
ballast, as it has signalled stricter enforcement on the issue and ship-owners face challenges
installing USCG-approved BWT systems. But the availability of three systems creates a bigger
hurdle for ship-owners to get extensions for complying with US ballast water rules. The USCG considers extensions for each
ship individually, rather than issuing blanket extensions covering multiple ships. This equals more detail on a BWT systems
productโs suitability for each individual ship in a fleet. For tankers, most vessels with surveys due after September 2017 are
aged less than 15 years, but installations would mean even short-term supply reductions.
Monika Normant-Saremba
Institute of Oceanography, University of Gdaลsk
"w
hy does ballast water pose a danger to eco-systems? Human-mediated introductions
of species in habitats outside their native range is a dynamic and non-stop process
of global concern. Everyday organisms representing different taxonomic groups are
massively transported to large distances in ballast tanks and in a shipโs hull. What is worrying,
the scale of this process has significantly increased over the last decades due to a rise in volume
of world seaborne commercial traffic and trade. The origin of newcomers in European seas is
highly concurrent with major shipping routes where we can find mostly species inhabiting the
Atlantic coast of America, Indo-Pacific and Ponto-Caspian regions. Of course not all species are
able to survive the journey and establish a self-sustaining population in a new environment โ the
introduction of newcomers is more likely to be successful in environments that are similar to those of their origin; this means if the
port of loading and port of discharge are ecologically comparable, the risk of a species introduction is relatively high. Growing in
abundance and expanding its range, the population of non-native species may pose a threat to biodiversity (e.g. through competition,
predation, hybridization, transition of diseases, alternation of habitats) and human health, as well as economy (e.g. through outbreaks
of serious diseases, infrastructural damages, change of existing fishing patterns, damage to fishing gear, reduction in access to
recreational resources). Only then does the non-native species become invasive non-native species. Unfortunately, due to the fact
that invasiveness might be determined by different factors, all these unwanted impacts are usually unpredictable. Moreover,
they are also almost always irreversible. Hence, it is important to take measures to reduce the number of new introductions. For
the reason that eradication of new species is practically impossible in the marine environment and post factum management
of invasive species is not easy and costly, the only reasonable alternative that should be prioritized seems to be prevention in the
form of ballast water management procedures. Therefore, it is expected that the implementation of International Convention for the
Control and Management of Ships Ballast Water and Sediments will significantly decrease problem of invaders in marine ecosystems.
Isabelle Ryckbost
ESPOโs Secretary General
"t
heblueindustryconceptisgainingparticularimportancethesedays,andmanyportsinEurope
are responding positively to the ideas behind it. After all, since harbours are the connection
nodes between land-based and the blue economics, itโs no wonder that they are often the
trigger facilitating blue industry activities both in the port area, as well as out in the sea. In order
to face climate change and air pollution challenges, European seaports are trying to decarbonise
their port operations in different ways. This can happen by encouraging stakeholders to embrace
innovative technologies that help reduce harmful air emissions. I think that by attracting, facilitating
the uptake, and even investing in alternative fuels, offshore energy and other renewables, ports can
actively contribute to the energy transition in a bold move towards a low-carbon economy. European
ports are not only the nodes of transport, but also essential means of keeping the economy running or of securing the EUโs energy
security. The challenge for the blue industry will be to match different activities both in terms of space and priority. Therefore, port
authorities can play an important role as matchmakers ensuring that the port-coastal waters cohabitation runs in the best possible way.
...ballast water management?
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Wouter van den Bos
Founder and CEO, SDC Verifier
"f
or us, it is the second year to visit this exhibition-conference, which is an excellent spot for
meeting everybody from the TOC Europe family in one place. And it was indeed a chance
to meet our most important customers in the container and bulk handling industry โ
manufacturers, owners, and buyers of port and lifting equipment. We had good interest in both our
FEA engineering consultancy and our software solution SDC Verifier. This year we experienced an
especiallyoptimisticatmosphereandwehopetoincreaseourbusinessaccordingly.Wearesohappy
to have been here that weโre already booked for the next year. See you at TOC Europe in Rotterdam!
Matthew Wittemeier
Sales & Marketing Geschรคftsbereich Logistik, INFORM
"i
โm new to the logistics industry, coming from the aviation sector. Based on past experiences,
I have to admit that I did not have high hopes for the TOC Europe exhibition nor the Tech TOC
programme.HowwrongwasI!Theexhibitionandconferenceattractedabroadrangeofdecision-
makers and thought-leaders from across the terminals market together under one roof for three days of
networking, business meetings, and highly engaging, and sometimes intense discussions. As a vendor,
I was impressed by the quality of the leads we generated. As a new member of the logistics community,
I was intrigued by its openness to welcome me. And, as a professional, I was amazed at the honesty
and depth of discussions that were held both during formal sessions and in the ample networking
opportunities. TOC Europe has set a standard for what I expect exhibitions and conferences to deliver.
Lisa Barbieri
VP Marketing, CM Labs
"d
uring this yearโs edition of TOC Europe one could clearly sense global market playersโ
increased interest in simulations. The adoption is largely driven by the need to use the
actual equipment in the port to meet productivity requirements. With a documented
reduction in time of 50% in real machine lessons when our simulators are used, combined with
the ability to prepare operators for faults which cannot be reproduced on actual equipment, our
products with a very high degree of realism are winning over even the skeptics. We also very
recently announced that weโre partnering with DP World on three continents as their simulation
training solution provider. Attendees at TOC Europe got a hands-on look at the technology
that market leaders are adopting to ensure safer training and more productive operations.
Suzanne Tiago
Portfolio Marketing Manager, TOC Events Worldwide
"t
he recent TOC Europe event returned to Amsterdam โ for the first time in 10 years. Visitor
and delegate attendance at the event increased nearly 5% from the year before, and we
had record numbers of exhibiting companies. The three-day exhibition was once again
co-located with two free-to-attend technical seminar tracks as well as the high-level Container
Supply Chain (CSC) Conference. Liner shipping, port connectivity, One Belt One Road and
digitalization were some of the main subject areas covered at the CSC Conference. Delegates
in attendance included carriers, third-party logistics providers, cargo owners and well as
directory boards from ports and terminals. Speakers included representatives of Maersk Line,
Stanley Black & Decker, Yilport and KTZ Express. The main focus of the two-track free seminar
programme was port efficiency, particularly in the fields of digitalization, automation, future terminals and also safety. The TECH
TOC seminar fielded speakers including personnel from DP World, APM Terminals, Global Container Terminals and New Orleans
Terminal; while speakers in the TOC Bulk seminar included Vale, Peel Ports and BASF. Within the trade exhibition, visitors met
over 180 suppliers and saw the latest technology, including product launches, equipment displays, software demonstrations and
simulations. TOC Europe positions itself as the Annual General Meeting for port and terminal professionals, providing knowledge
and networking for both container terminal personnel and bulk logistics executives as well as their equipment and service providers.
...toc europe 2017?
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Roberto Bernacchi
Shore-to-ship power & Smart Ports Global Product Manager Power Grids, ABB
"f
or ABB, a leading shore-to-ship power technology provider, the Onshore Power Supply Seminar
was the perfect opportunity to discuss the latest trends and developments to enhance port
sustainability with ship-owners and port operators. It is well known and accepted that clean
energy provision and elimination of diesel emissions (as well as noise) will improve the working
condition, transit, and living environment in and around ports. Although an exponential increase in
shore-to-ship power installations is currently happening in some regions, such as Norway and China,
where local governments are facilitating the introduction of this breakthrough technology, the adoption
ofOPSinEuropeisstillselective.Tofacilitateawide-scaleimplementationofthetechnology,aprovider
can play a fundamental role: starting from the project inception phase where an optimization of
capital expenditures and total cost of ownership can be performed looking at the specific needs of ports and shipowners, to the concrete
realization of a stronger, smarter and greener port grid that allows the integration of e-mobility both on the blue side (electric or hybrid
vessels) and on the land side (e-vehicles), as well as integration of renewable power sources such as wind farms or photovoltaic plants.
...onshore power supply?
Grant Brown
Vice President Marketing, PBES
"m
ore recently, ports expressed some interest in the idea of using large scale energy
storage to provide shore power to ships. The biggest advantage is the fact that a battery
can supply large amounts of power at lower installed cost than modifying and building the
infrastructure required to provide the same level of power using traditional transmission methods. The
battery can be charged at night or during off-peak times and in certain locations the off-peak power is
extremelyinexpensive.TheuseofenergystorageinanRTGcranecanreducefuelburnbyupto70%and
achieve payback in under two years! These operational savings are very attractive and only get better
if the government can offer some environmental breaks. A similar case could be made for OPS using
energy storage as the backbone. In comparison to mobile generators or LNG-fired generators, there is
no additional carbon footprint. LNG in particular has been touted as a clean fuel, but due to methane slip (the escapement of unburned gas
during production, handling, transportation and use), natural gas is actually far more polluting than previously thought. A completely clean
power system will be an advantage in the future. With this in mind, PBES has developed an integrated solar and energy storage solution as a
package that can provide 100% clean power to all types of applications. In northern climates this could be used with wind or hydro power. We
arecurrentlydeployingsystemstohurricaneravagedBarbudaandPuertoRicotohelprebuildtheirinfrastructure,includingasmallport.The
power they produce using the new system will cost roughly one-half of what it cost before the hurricane destroyed their infrastructure. It is a
demonstrationofhowenergystorageishelpingtofurthermovepowergenerationawayfromfossilfuelsandtheassociatedcostandpollution.
As mentioned above, Chinese ports are already implementing hybrid technology and have been doing so for at least four years. Rotterdam is
also working on other forms of emissions reduction technology. Norway is leading the way with shore power in the form of power banks that
supplybatterypowertoall-electricferries.Thereisalotgoingoninthesector(morethanIcouldpossiblefollow)anditseemstobeaglobaltrend.
P A Ingman
Electrical Engineer, Silja Serenade
"i
think Iโve got a clearer view now, especially on where the shipping industry can find a reason to
choose shore power when staying at port (although that the ship-in-port emissions are just a very
small part of the total amount). As we donโt always know how electricity is produced, there might
beevenmoreharmcomingfrome.g.coal-firedpowerstations,thanfromtheships'owngenerators.But
as the ports often are situated near or in the cities where the emissions and noise are a problem even
without ships, it is understandable that they must reduce the total emissions by forcing the ships which
stay more than two hours in harbor to invest in this kind of expensive equipment. From the vessel's
โpoint of viewโ there is also one advantage during the cold ironing time โ quiet and more friendly work
of the engine room with better temperatures, which leads to savings the so-called running hours on
auxiliary engines and other equipment. The best (and only) solution any port/town Iโve heard of is a port in Norway where the price of the
consumed electricity was so low that the investments to build the OPS possibility on the vessels was paying itself back in a reasonably short
time! Iโm sure that such solution would surely work out everywhere, where the same ships come often and stay for several hours, instead of
doing the opposite by trying to cover own costs by overcharging for the same. Another point is the fact that the most of the ships stays only a
short while in port and changing berth and port all the time and the OPS-equipment is quite unique for each vessel and do not normally suite
many ships. When you look at the total emissions in a big harbour city, cargo transports on road is a bigger part of the cake. This probably
means that a clean ship that e.g. uses LNG and will be able to reduce the total emissions only if other transport modes will do the same.