SMM special edition. Also in this issue: E.R. Schiffahrt, More bulkers to DNV, Ore carriers, DNV SeaSkill, Timber deck cargo, R&D on shaft/bearing interaction.
All text and photographs: Magne A. Røe, except where otherwise stated.
SMM
With 47,000 visitors from all over the world and 1,800 exhibitors, SMM Hamburg is with no doubt the main event of the year for the shipping community in Hamburg. Shipping is very much a person-to-person business, and SMM serves as an excellent meeting place to network and make business.
Committed
E.R. Schiffahrt has traditionally been involved in container ships, but has over the past few years diversified into other segments, such as offshore supply vessels and bulk carriers. It has high ambitions and an impressive newbuilding programme, according to which the first bulk carrier will be delivered in 2009.
Successful team effort brings more bulkers to DNV
In 2007, every fifth bulk carrier was ordered to DNV class; this trend has continued so far in 2008, bringing DNV’s order book for bulk carriers up to a record high of more than 440 vessels, equivalent to more than 42 million dwt!
Providing technical advice and solutions
Providing technical advice to German owners is the number one priority for Sönke Pohl, who started to work at DNV Germany’s maritime headquarters in Hamburg in July of this year.
DNV Hamburg
Last year the DNV Hamburg office moved to the city centre of Hamburg. The combined experience and competence of the 50 plus staff at the office is impressive and underlines the DNV shipping competence as well as the closeness to the customers.
Our home market
We want to be close to our customers, not just physically but also in our daily business operations.
Focusing on technology and training
“My job is two-fold,” says Jost Bergmann. “One part involves providing our customers with technical support, meaning providing them with local expertise related to their newbuildings and ships in operation.
Coordinating the ship-survey process
“We are responsible for the planning and execution of ships in operation surveys, shipboard ISM, ISPS and ISO audits, company audits, vessel conversions (combination of ships in operation and newbuildings work) and the execution of SSP plan approvals.
From hatch covers to classification
Holger Bender is the rather new marketing manager of DNV Maritime in Hamburg – he joined the company one year ago from MacGregor. “My task is to attract new customers to DNV.
Managing DNV’s maritime operations
“Our activities are divided between newbuildings, ships in operation and CMC (Certification of Materials and Components).
The work horses of the seas – ore carriers!
These days we are seeing a renaissance for ore carriers, these large transporters of huge cargo volumes on one keel. Although ore carriers are widely considered to be sturdy workhorses, their safe construction and efficient operation provide challenges which should not be ignored.
DNV SeaSkill
In the current market where competition for quality, highly competent, motivated seafarers is fierce, it is more important than ever for owners and ship managers with ambitious business goals to be able to document and track the competence of their officers and crew.
Timber deck cargo – adjusted timber code
The carriage of deck cargoes is a matter which needs full awareness of the risks involved in it. Although the structural aspects must be considered with respect to the adequate strength of stowage and lashing devices, it is the operational aspects which still lead to casualties. This is particularly the case for timber deck cargoes.
DNV initiative to develop more reliable methods for optimising shaft/bearing interaction
Over the past few years, the volume of shaft/bearing damage has increased. Such damage may be very costly due to delayed delivery, high repair costs and expensive off-hire due to repairs.
Strong fall in rates and rising uncertainty
‘Over the Peak’ was the heading of the previous market report. The way down on the other side, once again, turned out to be an extremely steep one.
DNV launches Class Entry Express
DNV has launched Class Entry Express in response to the increase in the number of class entries to DNV – up 40 per cent since 2005 – and in order to provide better service to Owners and Managers that change class to DNV.