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Date: 2008-02-06
Andriaki Shipping is one of many Greek ship operators adapting for the future. Two new VLCCs are in operation and a new bulk carrier is ordered. CEO Korkodilos explains some of the reasons behind the success of Greek shipping and the importance of increasing the publicÕs tolerance for shipping as a safe operation.
Ship type: Tanker for Oil Size (grt): 140,000-150,000 Year of build: 1992
DNV is increasing the transparency of classification and statutory information on the web site. Survey status and overdue conditions will be made available in the public domain.
UK-based Graig Group has confirmed an order for seven of its double-hulled bulk carrier designs. Dubbed the `Diamond 53´ series, all vessels will be built in China and classed by DNV.
DNV Taiwan has awarded Evergreen Marine Corp the ISO 9001:2000 certificate. Evergreen, which belongs to the Evergreen Group, is one of the largest container shipping companies in the world. Currently the Evergreen group's fleets have more than 140 container ships totalling over 400,000 TEU.
The Greek-owned fleet is about to change. It is taking the lead in newbuilding orders with close to 22 percent of total orders placed in 2002. It is striking how the Greeks see new business opportunities in a volatile market.
The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) code was adopted by IMO in December 2002, effective 1 July 2004. This implies that all vessels in international trading must carry a valid ISPS certificate from this date, totalling up to more than 56,000 vessels.
The IMO has adopted a package of safety measures for bulk carriers which include the provision of double hulls on new ships after 2006.
The Norwegian shipping group Knutsen OAS Shipping has with assistance from DNV developed a new Pressurised Natural Gas (PNG) carrier concept for the transportation of natural gas directly from the source to the market.
DNV has developed the world's first rules for the building and classification of ships carrying Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). These rules are based on a formal safety assessment philosophy with less reliance on experience and a risk-based approach to international accepted safety criteria for these carriers.
Fuel cell technology is expected to reduce energy costs and produce less harmful emissions from ships. DNV is part of a European project that is looking into the benefits of making this technology available to the maritime industry.
How could we end up with a new disaster only three years after Erika? The investigation of the Prestige incident is still not complete, but the picture so far implies what we all have known for a long time: quality in shipping has to do with ship management and operation as well as steel plates and hatch covers.
In the aftermath of the latest ship disasters in Europe, the international media and the public are crying for actions to protect the marine environment. Shipping will face a serious problem if they avoid meeting the expectations of the society.
The European response to the Prestige accident has created a political storm between commercial and public interests. States are making rush decisions to prove they can handle environmental threats in what they perceive an effective manner.
Updated DNV Rules for Classification will enter into force 1 July 2003. The most important changes are:
