Month: June 2016

BSM receives US Coast Guard Qualship 21 Program approval for the Honourable Henry Jackman

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Honourable Henry JackmanBernhard Schulte Shipmanagement is proud to announce that it has received US Coast Guard (USCG) Qualship 21 Program approval for the BSM India-managed, Algoma-owned bulk carrier Honourable Henry Jackman.

The Quality Shipping for the 21st Century (‘Qualship 21’) Program is aimed at recognising and rewarding internationally-flagged, high-quality ships operating within US waters.

Eligibility criteria include no substandard vessel detentions in the US during the previous 36 months, and not owned or operated by a company that has had any Port State Control (PSC) detentions in US waters within the past 24 months. Read more →

ICS Highlights Role of Merchant Seafarers in Migrant Rescues

Debra Massey

 

Gerardo Borromeo (2)Manila June 25, 2016:  Gerardo Borromeo, Vice Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) took the opportunity today to highlight the courage that is currently being displayed by seafarers, of all nationalities, with respect to the rescue at sea crisis taking place in Europe and in the Mediterranean.

Speaking at an event run by the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) to celebrate the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Day of the Seafarer on 25th June 2016, he said:

“Seafarers move the world, and in doing so they also make tremendous sacrifices, staying away from home and family for extended periods of time. But they can also be called upon to take on other extraordinary tasks, beyond the call of normal duty. Read more →

Braemar Managing Director, Sheila McClain, Unveils Her Management Team

Debra Massey

Sheila McClain, recently appointed Managing Director of Braemar Engineering, has unveiled the new management team that will spearhead the future strategic direction of Braemar Engineering. The team balances expertise, diversity, and continuity, and is fully representative of the depth and breadth of expertise that Braemar Engineering offers its customers worldwide.

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Could You Handle a Major PR Crisis? Asks The Swedish Club

Debra Massey

The Swedish Club_160616004If your ship sinks, can you answer the questions the public wants answered?  Are you and your team prepared should the unthinkable happen? Could a perfect media storm happen on your watch? These were the questions posed to an audience of shipowners, brokers and other key members of the shipping community by Lars Rhodin, Managing Director of The Swedish Club at its 144th AGM, held in Gothenburg on June 16th.

The theme of this year’s Club AGM – ‘What can be done when the damage is done? Can you make a bad case better?’ – was aimed at reminding members and guests that loss prevention doesn’t stop when there is an incident. Read more →

Shipowners Must Focus on Operational Optimization to Survive Challenging Economic Climate

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Broadband connectivity is vital to stay ahead of the competition, a maritime thought leader suggests during the Posidonia 2016 conference in Athens

Middletown, RI – June 9, 2016 – Brent Bruun, executive vice president of mobile broadband for KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI) and Mike Mitsock, the company’s vice president of marketing, told an audience of invited guests at the Posidonia maritime conference in Athens, Greece, that the market needs to face up to the realities of how 24/7 connectivity between ship and shore is a real business necessity, and is no longer a “nice to have,” especially with the intense competition in today’s shipping economy. Mr. Bruun outlined how satellite communications can provide real value to ship operations in one of the most challenging periods in maritime history. “The KVH ‘Power of One™’ approach holds tremendous value and promise for the maritime world,” Mr. Bruun noted. “While satellite communications tend to account for less than one percent of ship operating costs, they are the lynchpin of optimizing the remainder of the operating cost equation.” KVH operates the mini-VSAT Broadbandsm network, which provides global connectivity to thousands of vessels worldwide. Read more →

MV Carl Schulte outperforms in meeting the most stringent environmental standards

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A state-of-the-art containership designed by the Schulte Group to meet the most stringent international environmental standards is already outperforming in terms of design and performance and attracting positive attention in the industry.

The 5,400 TEU Carl Schulte, along with its two sister vessels, Christa Schulte and Clemens Schulte, has many environmental features as standard. Her owner Bernhard Schulte, together with her manager Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM), succeeded in pushing the boundaries when it came to hull design and the fitting of one of the most efficient engines on the market. Read more →

Shipowners Must Focus on Operational Optimization to Survive Challenging Economic Climate

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Broadband connectivity is vital to stay ahead of the competition, a maritime thought leader suggests during the Posidonia 2016 conference in Athens

Middletown, RI – June 9, 2016 – Brent Bruun, executive vice president of mobile broadband for KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI) and Mike Mitsock, the company’s vice president of marketing, told an audience of invited guests at the Posidonia maritime conference in Athens, Greece, yesterday that the market needs to face up to the realities of how 24/7 connectivity between ship and shore is a real business necessity, and is no longer a “nice to have,” especially with the intense competition in today’s shipping economy.

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Shipowners Must Focus on Operational Optimization to Survive Challenging Economic Climate

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Broadband connectivity is vital to stay ahead of the competition, a maritime thought leader suggests during the Posidonia 2016 conference in Athens

Middletown, RI – June 9, 2016 – Brent Bruun, executive vice president of mobile broadband for KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI) and Mike Mitsock, the company’s vice president of marketing, told an audience of invited guests at the Posidonia maritime conference in Athens, Greece, yesterday that the market needs to face up to the realities of how 24/7 connectivity between ship and shore is a real business necessity, and is no longer a “nice to have,” especially with the intense competition in today’s shipping economy.

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ICS Elects Esben Poulsson as New Chairman

Debra Massey

 

 

Esben photo USEMeeting in Tokyo today (2 June), the Annual General Meeting of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) elected a new Chairman, Mr Esben Poulsson (Singapore).

ICS is the principal international trade association for shipowners, with a membership comprising national shipowners’ associations from 37 countries representing all sectors and trades and over 80% of the world merchant fleet.

Mr Poulsson has been elected to succeed Masamichi Morooka (Japan) who has decided to stand down after four years in office.  Being at the helm of the industry’s most influential international trade association, Mr Poulsson will serve as a leading representative of the global shipping industry, overseeing its liaison with its regulators such as the International Maritime Organization and the International Labour Organization.

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SSA President Esben Poulsson Elected as ICS Chairman

Debra Massey

The President of the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) Mr Esben Poulsson has been elected as the new Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS).

Mr Poulsson was elected at the ICS Annual General Meeting in Tokyo today (2 June). He takes over from Mr Masamichi Morooka, who has stood down after four years in office.

Speaking about his new role Mr Poulsson expressed his honour at being elected as the next ICS Chairman.

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