June 2012

ACTIVITIES
In This Issue
Investing in Class
of the Future
Page 3

First US-flagged
Dual Fuel OSVs
Page 7

New Series of LNG

Carriers in China
Page 8
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150TH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY

ABS Reaches Another Fleet Size Milestone

by Japanese shipbuilders and efficient solutions that will help
continues to hold the leading the marine and offshore industry
position with shipyards in remains in compliance with
South Korea, China, Taiwan, statutory and class requirements
Singapore, India and Brazil. while adapting to the latest market
dynamics places ABS in a class by
According to Somerville, itself.”
ABS’ continued success is
attributable in great part to A particular strength of ABS, and a
the desire to stay true to the focus for the future, is the ability to
mission of promoting the bring together the core competency
security of life, property and of marine classification with the
the natural environment, broader spectrum of safety, risk,
which has served as a guiding integrity, quality and performance
principle for all of the management services offered across
organization’s activities. By not the entire enterprise. Offering
deviating from the application comprehensive solutions to our
of class requirements, ABS clients’ most challenging concerns
has developed a high level of will position ABS well for future
integrity recognized across success.
the maritime and offshore
industries, which allows the “For over 150 years ABS, has been
class society to effectively the vanguard of setting standards of
Robert D. Somerville operate at the forefront of excellence,” Somerville said. “Our
technology. continued success over the next 150
years will be driven by our ability

A
t the annual ABS members “ABS’ tremendous breadth of to continue to use our existing
meeting held in New York, knowledge and experience helps our knowledge to create the innovations
ABS Chairman Robert D. clients evaluate and mitigate the risk that will shape not just marine
Somerville said he was pleased to to which they are exposed,” Somerville classification, but the entire concept
report that every sector of ABS once said. “Our ability to provide practical, of enterprise risk management.” Ç
again had contributed to a record
performance in terms of the size of
the ABS-classed fleet. “The continued
success of ABS is directly attributable ABS Fleet Size (2001-2011)
to the commitment and effort of the
many employees around the world
and the trust our clients place in our 190
ability to assist them in meeting the
challenges of today and tomorrow,”
he said. 168

By the end of 2011, ABS had grown

its classed fleet to more than 185m 146
gt, a 7 percent year-over-year increase
from 2010, cementing its position
as the second largest classification 124
society in the world. In addition, ABS
ended 2011 with over 37m gt of new
vessels in its orderbook. This equates 102
to a share of more than20 percent of
new vessel orders worldwide. ABS
remains the preferred non-national 80
classification society for orders placed

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ABS Invests in Class of the Future

T
he 150th annual meeting of ABS its network of research centers in
presented an opportunity to Singapore, Canada and Brazil and
reflect on the successes of 2011 established new programs in China
and to present the organization’s plans and Korea.
for the future, which include projects
that will aid the marine and offshore Research centers such as these
industry to meet changing operational are proving to be a very effective
and regulatory requirements. means of strengthening regional
partnerships with academia and
“As the class society of the future, industry to assist in developing real-
we will bring innovation to the world solutions in strategic growth
development of the superior standards areas, Wiernicki said, noting that
and service that will further promote sustained investment in R&D will
the security of life, property and continue to push the boundaries of
the natural environment,” said ABS what is possible.
President and CEO Christopher J.
Wiernicki. “Our goal at ABS is to In addition to intensifying research
change the paradigm of classification efforts that will further advances
by offering innovative, informative in offshore technology, ABS has
services that fit the individuality of our invested in developing a suite of
customers.” classification Rules and Guides that
address the greater sophistication of
Throughout 2011 ABS invested offshore facilities and the coincident
in research and development increase in regulatory oversight. By
(R&D) programs across the entire providing enhanced standards and
organization. Investment in R&D is associated notations for software Christopher J. Wiernicki
crucial, Wiernicki explained, because integration, drilling systems
technology will be the enabler that and subsea technologies, ABS is
overcomes the challenges faced by the helping offshore clients develop a personal safety when in a working
marine and offshore industries. more comprehensive approach to environment,” Wiernicki added.
asset maintenance and regulatory In 2011, the organization made
In recent years, it has become compliance. significant improvements in its safety
apparent that having an R&D performance by reducing lost-time
presence in strategic growth areas The ABS Environmental Solutions incidents by 50 percent.
is important. This realization led to Group is spearheading efforts to
the establishment of localized ABS assist clients in addressing expanding “Through its evolution, ABS has set the
technology centers that allow industry environmental regulatory requirements standards of excellence in marine and
professionals and ABS specialists to that impact the marine and offshore offshore classification,” Wiernicki said.
be co-located with customers. Over industry. From energy efficiency, to “As the Class of the Future, we will
the past three years, ABS has invested gas-fueled ships, to ballast water change the paradigm of classification
significantly in R&D capabilities in management, ABS is working to by offering innovative, informative
some of the world’s most dynamic provide practical guidance that will services that reflect the individuality
regions. In 2011, ABS expanded help owners and operators meet the of our customers.”
challenges of
the future. As ABS looks to the future, its goals
remain the same – to keep abreast
“As always, of changes, identify critical industry
ABS’ success trends and develop the tools and
is directly services clients need to navigate a
attributable complex and rapidly changing world.
to our The success of a century and a half
employees was built on this business model,
and it is our Wiernicki said. “Our achievements
responsibility and continued success strengthen
to provide our confidence in the course we have
for their charted for the future.” Ç

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ABS Announces Key Management Changes

Tony Nassif Elected Executive Vice President and COO

I n response to continued global

expansion of ABS’ operations,
Tony Nassif was recently elected
Executive Vice President and Chief
Operating Officer of the class society.
position in managing the change.
By bringing Tony Nassif on
board to direct our operations,
ABS will be better positioned to
do that.”
This move, along with other recent
management changes, will strengthen Nassif began his career with ABS
ABS’ ability to meet the needs of a in 1982 within the society’s Ship
growing client base. Engineering Division in New
York. By the mid-1980s, he was
ABS President and CEO Christopher brought into ABSTECH to run
J. Wiernicki relinquished the Chief and develop the international
Operating Officer responsibilities to business activities of its new
Nassif. Since 2006, Nassif has led the subsidiary, the ABS Boiler Marine
rapid growth of the non-classification Insurance Company. ABSTECH
activities handled by the ABS Group separated into the affiliated
of Companies, an affiliate of ABS, by companies that became the ABS
developing a strong leadership team Group during the 1990s, with
and implementing strategies to create Nassif serving as the Americas
a client-centric organization. Director of ABS Integrated
Services. As international work
“ABS has grown significantly over the expanded, he worked in a
last two decades,” said Wiernicki when variety of overseas assignments
announcing the appointment. “We are in Latin America, Asia and the
continuously setting records in terms Middle East. He returned to Tony Nassif
of gross tonnage under class and on Houston to become Executive
top of that, our orderbook remains Vice President of International
strong. Due to this activity level, ABS’ Operations and, after a number of recently announced a number of
workforce continues to grow and ABS Group subsidiaries merged into other management appointments.
this is requiring more management ABS Consulting, Nassif was named its Kirsi Tikka has assumed the role of
engagement across the board.” President. President and COO of the ABS Europe
Division, while John McDonald will
In April 2011, ABS Chairman Robert With his recent appointment to ABS, take on the role of Chief of Staff for
D. Somerville delegated the CEO Nassif is looking forward to returning the society. Jim Gaughan is returning
responsibilities of ABS to Wiernicki, to his roots. “It has been a privilege to to ABS to fill the position of Chief
adding to his responsibilities at that be part of the restructuring, resurgence Engineer. Robert Giuffra will serve as
time of President and COO. and success of ABS Group, and I have Senior Vice President, Service Delivery
no doubt that this new opportunity and Adam Moilanen will become Vice
“This new management alignment will be just as rewarding,” he said. President, Quality.
will strengthen our service delivery “The core focus of our activities within
capabilities while, at the same time, ABS Group has been to provide safety, “The current challenges facing the
provide the opportunity to continue risk and integrity management services classification sector from a regulatory,
implementing our strategy to redefine to clients in a variety of industries technical and service delivery
classification services in the future and including energy, offshore, government perspective are an opportunity for
clearly differentiate ABS within the and marine. Since class is increasingly ABS to rethink class and to lead
shipping and offshore industries,” moving to a risk-based approach to the development of more targeted,
said Somerville. establishing and applying standards, effective, risk-based standards
the synergies are obvious.” that better promote the safety
“The industry, particularly within the of life, property and the natural
context of the regulatory environment, In 2004, Nassif was named President environment,” stated Wiernicki.
is changing rapidly,” said Wiernicki. and COO of the ABS Group of “These new appointments are in line
“We cannot be in the position of Companies and subsequently was with that strategy and will allow ABS
reacting to those changes; we must be named President and CEO in 2006. to be more responsive to the needs of
thinking ahead, taking a leadership In addition to Nassif’s election, ABS our clients.” Ç

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NEW MANAGEMENT APPOINTMENTS

ABS Group Positioned to Build on Success

T
he Board of Directors of the market
ABS Group of Companies sectors that
recently elected David we expect to
Weinstein to the position of President grow through
and Chief Executive Officer and as expansion
a member of the Board of Directors. and targeted
Weinstein will be replacing Tony acquisitions.”
Nassif, who was recently elected
Executive Vice President and Chief The ABS
Operating Officer of ABS. Group has
continued to
Weinstein will be moving into his record steady,
new role from his previous position profitable
as Vice President, Strategic growth
Development for ABS. Weinstein despite the
joined ABS in October 2010 after recent global
more than 25 years as a strategy economic
consultant in the transportation, and financial David Weinstein David Walker
energy and manufacturing sectors. difficulties.
Weinstein was a partner in several That perform-
consulting firms including Norbridge, ance has placed ABS Group in a a strong period of performance,” stated
Accenture and Oliver Wyman, serving strong position to benefit from the Somerville. “David’s assumption of a
a global clientele. As a consultant, recovery, of which the first signs leadership role across all of ABS Group
Weinstein worked closely with ABS, have become evident. “We see a very will bring significant operational
assisting in strategic development. promising future for each of the ABS experience to compliment the abilities
Group’s operating subsidiaries and of David (Weinstein). This new
“ABS Group is a successful, profitable David (Weinstein) will provide the leadership team will help position
and rapidly growing contributor strategic leadership needed to benefit ABS Group for strong growth and
to the overall success of ABS,” said from these trends,” said Somerville. continued synergies across the entire
Robert D. Somerville, Chairman of ABS enterprise.”
ABS and ABS Group of Companies. In an associated move, David Walker,
“We are continuously looking for currently President of ABS Consulting Walker’s has more than 20 years of
opportunities to strengthen our has been appointed Chief Operating experience in the risk management,
position as the leading provider of Officer of the ABS Group. The new process safety, and asset integrity
enterprise risk management solutions, COO responsibilities will be in management fields.
particularly those in the marine, addition to those he has as President
offshore and energy sectors. David of ABS Consulting. When JBF Associates was acquired by
(Weinstein) brings a comprehensive ABS Consulting in 1998, Walker was
knowledge of the entire ABS “David (Walker) has been a tremen- the Director of Reliability Services.
organization and of our principal dous asset for ABS Consulting during Over the past 14 years, he has held
a number of
increasingly senior
positions within
ABS Consulting
including
Vice President
of Business
Development;
Vice President
of Technology;
Senior Vice
President, Public
Sector; and
President. Ç

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FROM THE CEO:

Continuing Safety Improvements

S
afety has been the byword of assist them in driving our safety values
ABS since the inception of the throughout the organization; and
organization. It is the cornerstone elevated the role of safety committees
upon which ABS was built. For the across ABS.
safety mindset to be truly lasting and
effective it has to become a way of One of the most successful initiatives
working, a way of thinking and a way was the creation of a safety improve-
of living. ment team for each division to serve
as a communications channel for
This “safety first” concept is the each operating group – disseminating
basis for the company-wide Always safety initiatives, collecting feedback
Be Safe initiative, which elevates and gauging the organization’s
safety awareness from a level of success in fostering the desired Christopher J. Wiernicki
outward compliance to a culture safety culture. President & CEO
that embraces safety every day. It
is the guiding principle behind our Opportunities to support client
operations, whether the work takes initiatives go hand-in-glove with around the world in a full day of
place in an office environment, in a our safety efforts. For example, in heightened safety awareness.
shipyard, on a vessel or at any other preparation for an impending LNG
worksite. Our unique role makes it carrier construction project in China, Since launching the Always Be Safe
incumbent upon all ABS employees ABS joined forces with a major campaign in early 2011, we made
to demonstrate safety leadership no operator and the shipyard to present tremendous progress in improving
matter where they are working. The a comprehensive approach to safe our safety performance record with
Always Be Safe program tasks each operations. This marked the first time a 50 percent reduction in lost-time
ABS employee with internalizing a shipyard, a client and a class society incidents (LTIs) from 2010. As we
safe working practices and acting as all met months before the kickoff of a near the half-way mark for 2012, our
a safety ambassador in every work project to establish the level of safety safety performance record continues
environment. expected and to lay the groundwork to improve, and we are confident
that would enable the yard to meet the that we can achieve the target set for
ABS recently instituted a number objectives. another 50 percent reduction in LTIs
of initiatives to further sharpen our by year-end.
focus on safety. We arranged for a And the importance of safety as
third-party assessment of our safety a guiding principle has led to the Reaching this milestone will require
culture and made improvements in decision to hold ABS’ first worldwide the continued vigilance and dedication
areas that merited more attention; Safety Day on 25 September 2012. of every individual at ABS. I sincerely
carried out leadership training for This event will provide another believe that by working together, the
senior and executive management to opportunity to engage ABS employees employees of ABS can achieve this
objective. Of course, our ultimate goal
is for zero LTIs. We realize the path
ABS LOST-TIME INCIDENTS
to the ambitious goal of perfection
0.6
2010 LTI Performance
requires absolute dedication and
commitment, but we also know what
2011 LTI Performance
0.5 ABS employees can achieve.
2012 LTI Performance

I applaud the dedication and

0.4
perseverance I have seen to date. I
congratulate the entire ABS team on
0.3 its success, and I encourage every
employee to redouble safety efforts in
0.2 the coming months.

For the past 150 years, ABS has been

0.1
dedicated to improving safety, and
we remain proudly committed to that
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec cause. Ç

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ABS Classes First US-flagged Dual Fuel OSVs

H
arvey Gulf International solution to the US Gulf of Mexico. Tikka. “The application of dual fueled
Marine has selected ABS “This is likely to be the beginning LNG-powered propulsion to OSVs
as the class society for its of a trend for OSVs in the region. will be an extension of our 60-year
four new dual fueled LNG-powered The availability of LNG and the experience in the safe and efficient
offshore supply vessels (OSVs) being implementation of the US Emission use of LNG.”
constructed at Trinity Offshore, LLC. Control Area (ECA) starting in August
The vessels will be among the first to 2012 makes it a natural choice The use of LNG as fuel requires new
be classed under the ABS Guide for for fuel both from the commercial technical solutions associated with
Propulsion and Auxiliary Systems for Gas and environmental point of view,” the fuel storage, engine and piping
Fueled Ships released in May of 2011. says Kirsi Tikka, former ABS Chief arrangements, as well as the bunkering
Engineer and recently named systems. To manage the complexities
Shane Guidry, Harvey Gulf Inter- President and COO, ABS Europe of the project, ABS has assigned
national Marine Chairman and CEO Divison. “ABS has the technology and a dedicated project manager and
comments on the strong relationship experience needed for this project technical team to oversee the vessels’
between Harvey Gulf and ABS, “We and we are pleased to assist Harvey construction. “This team will work
have been working with ABS for a long Gulf in this effort. The application with Harvey Gulf, Trinity Offshore
time; our people know their surveyors of the Guide for the project will be and the vendors to support the
and engineers, and in turn ABS is another example of ABS providing development of design in compliance
familiar with us and our vessels. Since environmental solutions to the with the ABS Rules and regulations,”
these will be the first dual fueled LNG- industry while maintaining its safety explains Tikka.
powered vessels under the US flag, focus,” comments Tikka.
the strong relationship ABS has with The supply vessels are also to receive
the US Coast Guard, as well as ABS’ The project will benefit from ABS’ environmentally friendly notations
experience with dual fuel propulsion vast experience in the OSV market from ABS, including ENVIRO+,
are also of great value to us.” and its industry-leading knowledge denoting that the vessels adhere to
of LNG propulsion. “ABS has enhanced environmental standards,
The LNG-powered OSVs will experience with a number of POT for the protection of fuel and
introduce an innovative environmental existing LNG carriers with dual fuel lubricating oil tanks and the green
propulsion. In addition, nearly passport notation, GP. Ç
three-quarters of the LNG
carriers on order today will be The two offshore support vessels will carry
built with dual fuel capabilities the ABS notations ÀA1 Á Offshore Support
and ABS will be classing Vessel, ÀAMS, ÀACCU, ÀDPS-2, GFS (DFD),
almost half of them,” says FFV Class 1, ENVIRO+, NBLES, POT, GP, UWILD.

Shane Guidry Kirsi Tikka

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Chinese-built LNG Carriers:

Just the Beginning
T
he first Chinese-built LNG The yard’s first six carriers were more complex and complicated
carrier, constructed in the built to a GTT No. 96 membrane shipbuilding projects. Though
yard of Hudong-Zhonghua design acquired from Chantiers de high-value shipbuilding is still in
Shipbuilding (Group) Co., a l’Atlantique to carry 147,000 m3 of its infancy, the country’s yards have
subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding gas with a steam propulsion plant already built jackup rigs, FPSOs,
Corporation, was completed in and a single screw. The new orders semisubmersibles and drillships for
2008. Since then, the same yard has also use the GTT No. 96 design, the offshore sector.
delivered four additional ships for have a carrying capacity of 170,000
operation by China LNG, and another m3 and employ slow-speed diesel “LNG carriers are a natural progression
one is under construction. China’s engines to power twin propellers. of that development,” adds Sember.
progress in this highly specialized “China has built five LNG carriers and
vessel sector has come about with ABS Vice President, Global Gas is building a sixth and has contracts
the assistance of ABS. Development William J. Sember for four more. After ten ships, I think
says the changed specifications you can say they are a serious builder,
The Hudong yard received an are the result of client and project especially as these ships will be built
endorsement of its capabilities in this requirements which represent a to quality standards comparable to
sector in January 2011 when orders natural move in terms of flexibility those found at other yards.”
for four more LNG carriers were of cargo and vessel operations.
placed by Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) To verify that quality is at the
for a charter with ExxonMobil. “The propulsion systems will forefront, ABS holds regular
be larger and that brings new seminars to bring together local
These are unlikely to be the last such challenges. The change to a direct and international industry experts
orders at Chinese yards. The country drive diesel engine brings the need with operations people with field
has made a strategic decision to add for a reliquifaction plant on board experience in China to foster
LNG carriers to its shipbuilding to handle the boil-off gasses and a cooperation and provide the best
repertoire. Additionally, domestic gas combustion unit. The changes possible service to clients.
LNG shipbuilding capacity is set are a natural evolution, rather than
to increase as the country promotes a revolution,” he says. Essential to this process is the
the use of natural gas. ongoing cooperation between
“There is definite interest in building ABS and its local counterpart,
Considered a strategic more ships in Chinese yards and China Classification Society (CCS).
energy cargo by China wants to develop the capacity Since the LNG carriers are built
Beijing, LNG imports to build not just for domestic to dual ABS/CCS class, there have
are being carried demand but also for Western been various forums held to bring
on China-built and interests, for operations anywhere together key local and international
flagged ships. With in the world,” explains Sember. representatives to exhange information
China’s increasing gas and discuss important issues.
demand, additional That may happen faster than
tonnage is expected expected since China continues With 100 percent of the LNG ships
to be built in China. to climb the value chain towards built in China to ABS/CCS class on
its books, ABS
will continue
to play a key
William J. Sember
role in assisting
China’s yards
to embrace
the LNG
revolution. Ç

China’s first
self-built LNG
carrier, DAPENG
SUN, was delivered
in April 2008.

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Offshore Operators Seek ISQM Notation

ABS ISQM Notation Incorporates Risk Management Process

A
question being asked with
increasing frequency by
operators of offshore units
is, “How can we be confident that
the multitude of software programs
on our facilities will operate as and
when needed?”

Just as prescription medicines

can have reactionary effects to
one another, so too can integrated
software programs. The verification
that these complex, computer-
controlled systems have been
installed and are
maintained properly has
quickly become another
element in operators’
risk management plans.

Growing industry
interest in software
verification has several
leading drillship
companies, including
Rowan, Seadrill
and Pacific moving throughout the industry demands.” Montaruli says.
forward with the life of specified “Structures, equipment and traditional
ABS specification for equipment. survey regimes and prescriptive
Integrated Software Bret Montaruli Rules are being complemented with
Quality Management “We feel that software risk management processes.
(ISQM) for their drillships. application of the ISQM Guide’s “A software error may become a
recommendations will improve safety issue and result in costly and
ABS offers its Guide for Integrated overall quality and aid in reducing inefficient utilization of the asset.”
Software Quality Management the time and cost to commission
(ISQM) and the supporting ISQM and implement critical systems,” The notation is built on internationally
notation to aid operators seeking says Lanier. “Following the Guide’s recognized software development
to mitigate software errors that change management philosophy, standards. The ISQM process verifies
may affect the safety of the unit we expect to further reduce our the software installed on the unit
and its crew. The ISQM notation total cost of ownership.” and then monitors for consistency
can also assist with the vital when there are software updates or
verification process of individual Bret Montaruli, ABS Vice President, a change in hardware throughout
and integrated computer control Offshore Technology, notes that the asset’s life.
systems that are important to safe software defects and errors have
and efficient operations. become a large percentage of “The software installed at delivery
nonproductive time for offshore does not sit in a vacuum,” Montaruli
Greg Lanier, Deepwater Software assets. While the offshore notes. “Upgrades and new releases
Technology and Assurance industry has traditionally focused are routinely made by vendors
Manager of Rowan Companies on structures and equipment, which may introduce errors into
Inc. says the ABS notation software now is such an important the system and cause operating
provides the shipbuilding industry component that it needs to be problems. Operators will benefit
with a framework to effectively given special consideration. from verifying that the software
manage and control how complex has been developed in a recognized
software development, integration “The ISQM notation represents the process that meets the operator’s
and maintenance are managed evolution of class in response to needs and performs as expected.” Ç

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ABS Establishes New Energy Technology Center in Korea

A
BS is strengthening its ties within the Korean maritime industry by
establishing the ABS Korea Energy Technology Center (KETC) in
Busan. This is ABS’ first energy center and will focus on applied
research on a broad range of technology challenges.

The KETC will work in partnership with local universities, shipyards

and other organizations to carry out research activities drawing upon the
knowledge and experience of ABS engineering and survey staff worldwide.
Priority areas for the center include offshore exploration and production
technology, subsea applications, LNG technology, ship energy efficiency and
renewable energy.

The new technology center is a further extension of the global reach of ABS’
Technology Research and Development group and will play an integral role
in ABS’ global energy-related research. The industry has long acknowledged
ABS’ leadership in the area of research and development (R&D) for both
the shipping and offshore market sectors. The R&D program has always
been paramount to the organization’s mission of promoting safety and
environmental protection throughout the maritime industry. Ç

ABS Nautical Systems Offers Software Tools

to Assist with IMO Mandate for SEEMP

T
he Ship Energy Efficiency In an effort to support this mandate, emissions and discharges. Flexible
Management Plan (SEEMP) ABS Nautical Systems, a division of dashboards provide information
made mandatory by the ABS and one of the leading providers necessary for executing better vessel
International Maritime Organization of asset management software to the and fleet operations, and the software
(IMO) is a tool for shipowners and marine and offshore industries, offers also generates reports required to
operators to use to develop programs two solutions that help owners and demonstrate SEEMP compliance. This
that continuously improve the operators demonstrate compliance new solution which is fully integrated
energy efficiency of their vessels. ABS with IMO’s mandate for SEEMP. into the NS5 Enterprise suite, also can
anticipates that as soon as 1 January be used as a standalone tool.
2013, all shipowners and operators NS5 Enterprise’s Energy &
will be required to identify and Environmental software, allows Also available, in partnership with
develop ship-specific energy efficiency collection, analysis and reporting Herbert-ABS Software Solutions, LLC
measures for their vessels. of a vessel’s performance, efficiency, is a fuel performance optimization tool
based on trim and draft for enhanced
fuel savings. Trim and draft optimization
is a way to calculate trim for minimum
hull resistance. The applied method
for optimization is to conduct model
tests in calm water covering relevant
speeds and drafts for the operational
profile of each vessel class. This tool
was developed to identify optimal
performance solutions within applicable
regulatory boundaries and assists the
crew in finding the best trim for any
combination of draft and speed.

For more information email:

[email protected]. Ç

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COTC Research Project with Dalian University

T
he growing need for offshore industries and the ABS Technology the main objectives for the COTC
facility research within Greater department. and DUT are to share resources
China led ABS to establish for projects. ABS gains access to
the China Offshore Technology Projects under joint development DUT’s experimental facilities and
Center (COTC) in May 2011 in include analyzing ice loads on offshore in return provides internships for
partnership with Dalian University structures and integrating DUT’s DUT students. “We believe that the
of Technology (DUT). The goal of hydrodynamic code and ABS’ Offshore COTC will further enhance ABS’
the COTC is to develop key projects Structural Assessment Program presence in China, which is currently
that will positively impact the (OSAP) to enhance offshore structural experiencing strong growth in
offshore industry in China. designs. Through cooperative projects both the offshore and shipbuilding
like these, COTC will strengthen its industries,” Wang says.
DUT, one of the top programs in contacts with the Chinese industry
marine and offshore engineering in and other research institutes. COTC has a strong working
China, will work through the COTC relationship with Shanghai Jiao
to achieve its goal of becoming George Wang, ABS Manager, COTC Tong University in addition to its
the bridge between China’s marine and Advanced Analysis explains relationship with DUT. Ç

ABS Becomes Saudi Arabia Recognized Organization

T
he Saudi Arabia Ministry of
Transport has granted ABS
Recognized Organization
(RO) authority privileges. With
this recognition, ABS will have the
authority to act on behalf of the
Saudi Maritime Administration in
conducting International Safety
Management (ISM) and International
Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS)
Code surveys and inspections for
companies operating Saudi-flagged
vessels. Ç

Finalizing the agreement were M. Samy

Karam, ABS Country Manager for Saudi
Arabia (center); with Eng Khalil Al Fardan,
Director for Maritime Navigation (left); and
His Excellency Dr. Abdulaziz A. Alohalym,
Deputy Minister for Transport (right).

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Enhanced Acquisition Program for ABS Group

I
n January 2012, ABS Group expertise that will provide an even headquartered in Ridgefield,
of Companies, an affiliate of broader range of solutions to all of Connecticut. In little more than
ABS, acquired Safetec Nordic our customers. The combination a decade, Genesis Solutions has
AS (Safetec), a leading provider of of Safetec and ABS Consulting will grown to become a leading provider
integrated risk and asset management allow Safetec and our employees even of integrated Enterprise Asset
services based in Trondheim, Norway. greater opportunities to grow with Management (EAM) services to
The strategic move strengthens the exciting chances to leverage the global major pharmaceutical, energy, food
existing safety, risk and integrity ABS Consulting presence and develop and beverage, manufacturing and
management services provided to new and innovative solutions for our facilities maintenance customers. With
offshore customers through ABS customers.” operations in the US, Canada, Latin
Consulting, an ABS Group company. America, Europe and Asia, Genesis
ABS Chairman Robert D. Somerville Solutions will be combined with ABS
Safetec has been serving customers in says the acquisition represents an Consulting’s existing Reliability and
the offshore, marine and land-based important step in equipping ABS Maintenance Management group to
industries from their key operating Consulting to meet the increasingly form a new EAM competency center.
centers in Norway, the UK and complex challenges in the offshore
Malaysia for almost three decades. sectors. “This is an agreement which “The Genesis Solutions acquisition
Adding Safetec’s integrated risk and will enable ABS Consulting to enhance represents an important step in
asset life cycle management services to the delivery of services and programs assisting our clients to maximize the
the organization significantly enhances that meet our client’s challenges today return on their capital investments
ABS Consulting’s existing risk and and tomorrow.” and increase operating efficiency,” says
integrity management services. Somerville. “We are pleased that this
In February 2012, ABS Group acquisition provides ABS Consulting
According to Safetec CEO Jan Morten announced its acquisition of the capabilities to enhance the delivery
Ertsaas, “ABS Consulting and Safetec maintenance and asset management of services and programs to our
have complementary skills and solutions provider Genesis Solutions, clients.” Ç

The signing
ceremony for the
Safetec Nordic
AS acquisition,
standing (from
left): Tony Nassif,
former ABS Group
President and CEO
and recently named
ABS Executive
Vice President and
COO; Robert D.
Somerville, ABS
Chairman; and Jan
Morten Ertsaas,
Safetec CEO.
Seated: Professor
Jan Erik Vinnem;
Jon Daniel Nesje,
Safetec Board
Chairman; and
David Walker,
ABS Consulting
President and
recently named
ABS Group COO.

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 NEWS

ABS Offers Enhanced Polar Class Criteria

2012 Rules Expanded to Include IACS Unified Requirements

A
s the industry awaits the Polar Class notation offered by ABS
finalization of the IMO’s new is the first step toward reaching this
Polar Code, operators of system. “This notation provides Joint Research
vessels working in polar regions have guidance to supplement the IACS Focuses on
a new level of defined standards Unified Requirements for Polar Ships
available through ABS’ expanded where they are either silent or do not Winterization
ice-strengthening requirements. explicitly provide criteria,” explains Yu.
Operating in polar regions
“The IACS Unified Requirements Also included in the Rules are the brings challenges beyond
(UR) for Polar Ships are often Finnish Swedish Ice Class Rules as structural and machinery
considered the best available reference well as the requirements for vessels
requirements typically
for the design of next generation, which will navigate in first-year
ice-capable ships operating in polar ice. Assembled in Part 6 of the ABS addressed in the Ice Class
waters,” says Han Yu, ABS Manager 2012 Steel Vessels Rules (SVR), the Rules. Natural conditions of this
of Shared Technology. “But these new strengthening for ice navigation region, such as low visibility,
standards provide only the minimum requirements offer a wide range of extreme cold weather and ice
requirements for options for the operators who may impose more difficulties for
ice strengthening. wish to operate ice-capable vessels
ABS is incorporating in polar waters, sub-polar regions
navigational, developmental
knowledge gained covered with first-year ice or in the and operational activities.
from the in-service Baltic Sea. “This approach aligns the Therefore, it is necessary to
application of its ABS notations with the anticipated adapt the conventional design
Polar and Ice Class IMO Polar Code, preserves the and operation procedures
requirements and its experience reflected in the ABS
for safe operations in harsh
participation in joint requirements and presents the
research initiatives industry with standards based on environments. Such adaptation
to develop a more modern technology,” says Yu. is defined as winterization.
comprehensive ice Winterization is usually related
class system.” The figure shown below represents to issues that include de-icing,
the organization of the new ABS ice effects mitigation, heat
According to Yu, Strengthening for Navigation in
Han Yu
the new Enhanced Ice Requirements. Ç
tracing, protection of operating
condition, piping arrangement
and the prevention of ice
SVR Ice Class Rules (2012) accretion.

SVR 6-1-1 The ABS Harsh Environment

• IACS UR I1 - General
Technology Center (HETC)
at Memorial University at
SVR 6-1-2 “Polar Class” for polar waters
• IACS UR I2 - Structure minimum requirements by IACS UR Newfoundland is researching
winterization with the aim
SVR 6-1-3 of developing risk-based
• IACS UR I3 - Machinery guidelines for winterization
of offshore operations under
SVR 6-1-4 Arctic conditions. The outcome
Covers subjects not addressed in UR
• Polar Class - Enhanced
of the proposed project
SVR 6-1-5 will provide guidance on
• A0-D0, First-year Ice Class Retained from existing SVR the selection and extent of
• Barges winterization to operators with
limited operational experience
SVR 6-1-6 Updated based on Baltic in harsh environments.
• Baltic Ice Class Rules Administration

ACTIVITIES • JUNE 2012 PAGE 13

Technology

ABS Provides Funding ADDRESS

for Harsh Ocean CHANGES
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING

Environment Research CHANGES TO CONTACT

DETAILS FOR ABS OFFICES

A
BS and the Research and Established in 2009, the ABS-HETC
Development Corporation was created to support the
AZERBAIJAN
BAKU
of Newfoundland and development of technologies for
ABS Europe Division
Labrador (RDC) have each ships and offshore structures
25 S. Vurgun str. “Baku
contributed $300,000 to the operating in harsh environments.
Residence”
ABS Harsh Environment Technology The investment not only provides
Floor 2 Apt. 59
Center (ABS-HETC) at Memorial funding for the program but
Baku, AZ1000 Azerbaijan
University of Newfoundland strengthens the relationship between
Tel: 99-412-493-36-01
(MUN). This investment, totaling ABS and MUN.
Fax: 99-412-493-35-97
$600,000, will enable the faculty
Email: [email protected]
of engineering and Today, the ABS-HETC
applied science research program
CHINA
to research how focuses on dynamic
NANTONG
ship and offshore positioning in ice,
ABS Greater China Division
structures can be produced water
Room 2102-2103, Nantong
improved to work management, ballast
International Trade Center
more effectively water treatment
No. 88, Chongchuan Road,
in volatile ocean management, corrosion
Chongchuan District
conditions. protection of ships and
Nantong City, 226004, China
platforms, and fire and
Telephone and fax numbers
“ABS and Memorial explosion assessment.
remain unchanged
University have
developed a “Memorial’s faculty
SHANGHAI
strong working of engineering has
ABS Greater China Division
relationship during the unique resources
5th Floor, Silver Tower
the last few years Todd Grove and expertise needed
No. 85 Taoyuan Road
while producing to address the
Huang Pu District
important research challenges of ship
Shanghai, 200021, China
in this field,” says and structure design
Telephone and fax numbers
Todd Grove, ABS for harsh offshore
remain unchanged
Chief Technology environments,” says
Officer. “With this Dr. Gary Kachanoski, USA
additional support, MUN President and BATH, MAINE
we not only build Vice Chancellor. ABS Americas Division
upon our previous “Ultimately, the Government Operations
efforts but continue research stemming 8 Leavitt Drive, Building 54
to assist the marine from this investment Brunswick, Maine 04011
and offshore will help our students, Tel: 1-207-373-3491
industry in tackling faculty and industry
the challenges partners make ocean- MARINETTE, WISCONSIN
they face in related industries Tel: 1-715-732-0309
harsh, Arctic Dr. Gary Kachanoski safer and more
environments.” productive.” Ç

PAGE 14 ACTIVITIES • JUNE 2012

 rules & guides

ABS Addresses Safety Culture ABS BookShelf

Class Society Presents New Model to Improve Safety Performance

I nvestigations of major disasters

often produce a common finding:
that the safety culture of an
organization can significantly impact
He explains that historically safety
performance has been measured
by ‘after the loss’ type of
measurements such as ee
t
Business

Obje
Un
its
Or

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nt
the outcome of safety performance. accident and injury rates, me ctiv

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The basis of this finding lies in incidents and dollar se

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the reality that most operational costs. “We call these

adi
Safety Culture

n
incidents are not solely the result of ‘lagging indicators’ as

ng Indicators
human error, technical failures or they characteristically
Improving
environmental factors, but rather identify trends in
Safety

side
can be attributed to more systemic past performance,

Fleet
Performance

Shore
organizational or managerial flaws. assess outcomes and
Examples include a failure of occurrences, have a long
management and communication, history of use and are
employees not performing their easy to calculate.” Su s
duties and a breakdown in
bje
ctiv at or
documented systems. Over the years, improved
e Leadin g I n dic
safety performance has been
ABS released Guidance Notes on associated with a number
Fle et
Safety Culture and Leading Indicators of measurable activities in
of Safety to offer the industry a various industries, opening up
new method for improving safety the possibility that some of these
performance through the identification metrics may be leading indicators metrics for the organization as they
of potential leading indicators and for safety performance. Examples correlate with the organization’s safety
a process to improve organizational of metrics for these activities include performance.”
safety culture, both onshore and the size of the safety budget, safety
at sea. audit scores, the number of safety Recognizing the value of incorporating
inspections and the number of safety a strong safety culture in the maritime
Kevin McSweeney, ABS Manager meetings involving management. industry, ABS developed the Guidance
of Safety and Human Factors notes Notes to assist operators striving to
that “In most industries, today’s Christine Tomlinson, ABS Senior improve safety performance in the
safety professionals agree that Principal, Safety and Human Factors management and operation of their
through the identification, track- group comments that “Leading cargo-carrying commercial vessels.
ing and acting upon leading indicators are safety culture metrics
indicators – which are safety metrics that are associated with, and The central premise of the ABS Safety
associated with safety performance precede, an undesirable/unexpected Culture and Leading Indicators Model
– organizations may maintain and consequence such as an operational presented in the Guidance Notes is
improve future safety performance.” incident, near miss or personal injury.” that improvements in organizational
Tomlinson also safety culture can lead to enhanced
says that “They safety performance. “The first step
can reveal areas is an assessment of the existing
of weakness safety culture to identify areas of
in advance of strength, weaknesses of defenses and
adverse events, be opportunities for improvement against
associated with operational incidents or personal
proactive activities injuries,” says Tomlinson. Ç
that identify
hazards and aid in
The ABS Guidance Notes on Safety
risk assessment
and manage-ment.
Culture and Leading Indicators of
To many, leading Safety (Publication #188) is available for
indicators are free download from the ABS website,
considered the www.eagle.org. Navigate to Resources,
Kevin McSweeney Christine Tomlinson
most important Rules & Guides, Downloads.
safety culture

ACTIVITIES • JUNE 2012 PAGE 15

RUles & Guides

HEALTH, SAFETY, QUALITY, ENVIRONMENTAL & ENERGY

New Marine Management Systems Guide

A
BS published an updated Guide basis for implementing the new
discussing marine health, energy efficiency regulations on
safety, quality, environmental their vessels. The cost of fuel is a
and energy (HSQEEn) management major issue for shipowners and
to provide owners and operators operators and is likely to continue
Optimized for the iPad, the
with new tools to enhance marine rising, so even fuel savings of a small ABS BOOKSHELF app provides
management practices and achieve percentage can make a big impact on on-the-go access to the ABS library
energy efficient ship operations. their bottom line.” of Rules, Guides and Publications.
Download for free from iTunes.
The previously published Guide The Guide is applicable for companies
for Marine Health, Safety, Quality operating all types of ships with
and Environmental Management was requirements that apply to a wide assets,” he says. “Implementation
broadened in scope to incorporate variety of vessel operations and of EnMS requirements can deliver
Energy Management management styles. systematic management of energy
Systems (EnMS) These have been largely use and drive reductions in energy
requirements, with derived from the sound consumption and therefore CO2
the inclusion of management system and greenhouse gas emissions.”
the new IS0 50001 principles reflected
Energy Management in the ISM Code and Improving operational efficiency
Standard, reflecting other internationally through performance management
the increasing need recognized quality, also has a broader impact, he says,
for ship operators to environmental and reducing not just operating costs and
maximize onboard occupational health and the risk of accidents but potentially
energy efficiency. safety standards, with insurance premiums too.
content that reflects
ABS Director of the specifics of marine “Ship operators have to meet
Management Systems operations. increasingly tough performance
Certification Capt. criteria from their customers so
Hemant Juneja, Hemant Juneja Capt. Juneja says the every efficiency attained is important.
says owners and inclusion of EnMS This Guide will help provide
operators can use in the Guide enables evidence of compliance with industry
the Guide as the foundation for a organizations to establish the standards such as Tanker Management
complete EnMS program including systems and processes necessary Self-Assessment, ISO and OHSAS
implementation of the IMO’s Ship to measure, monitor and improve requirements,” he says.
Energy Efficiency Management Plan energy performance.
(SEEMP). ABS designed the new Guide to be
“Improved energy performance practical to adopt and implement,
“This Guide provides a management helps an organization better manage thanks to a single integrated audit
plan which companies can use, as a its energy sources and energy-related process, with one auditor able to
provide multiple
certifications from
MANAGERIAL TECHNICAL
a single audit,
PLAN: PLAN:
saving time and
• Policy/goals/targets • Energy data money for the client.
• Resources management
• Assessments
DO: “This is a voluntary
• Training DO:
standard but because
• Communication • Energy purchasing
• Control equipment • Design we are integrating
systems & processes • Projects energy management
• Verification into the Guide, rather
CHECK:
• Corrective/ CHECK: than provide it as a
preventative action • Monitoring
• Internal audits
standalone module,
• Measurement
ACT:
the net increase
ACT:
• Management review • System performance
in paperwork is
minimal,” he adds. Ç

PAGE 16 ACTIVITIES • JUNE 2012

 rules & guides

Recently Released ABS Rules & Guides

ABS Rules and Guides are available for purchase and/or free download directly from the website at www.eagle.org.
Sign up to receive email notifications when new publications or notices are available. The following listing reflects
Rules and guides updates from 1 September 2011 to 30 April 2012.

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

Guide for Marine Health, Safety, Quality, Environmental

and Energy Management, April 2012 (Pub 92)
Last published in 2009, the 2012 edition of the Guide specifies the new
Energy Management Systems (EnMS) Requirements (ISO 50001:2011). Proper
implementation of these requirements should assist the company to achieve
continual improvement in energy consumption, performance and efficiency, leading
to reductions in energy cost and greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental
impacts through systematic management of energy. In the Guide, the EnMS
requirements are identified by an “En” notation. This publication is available for
download. Printed versions of the Guide will also be available.

Guide for Building and Classing High Speed Craft,

February 2012 (Pub 61)
Last published in 2001, the 2012 edition of the Guide specifies requirements for hull construction
(based on steel, aluminum alloys and fiber-reinforced plastics), machinery equipment and systems,
testing and survey. The Guide is applicable to high-speed craft intended for commercial or
governmental service. The requirements apply to monohulls up to 130 meters in length, multi-
hulls up to 100 meters, surface effect ships up to 90 meters and hydrofoils up to 60 meters. This
publication is only available for download.

Guide for Mobile Offshore Units Operating on Norwegian Continental

Shelf, N-Notation, February 2012 (Pub 155)
As the Acknowledgement of Compliance (AoC) is mandatory for mobile offshore units operating
on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS), this Guide provides the technical requirements related
to classification for compliance. Originally published in 2007, this updated Guide contains criteria
for obtaining an ABS N-notation. With the 2012 edition, the Guide includes a new appendix with
specifications for existing vessels. This publication is only available for download.

Rules for Crew Habitability on Workboats, February 2012 (Pub 163)

The Guide provides assessment criteria and applicable measurement methodology for obtaining optional ABS
Habitability notations [(HAB(WB)), (HAB+(WB)) or (HAB++(WB))] for workboats. Previously released in 2008, this updated Guide has been
significantly revised to incorporate whole-body vibration measurement and evaluation, changes to ambient lighting criteria, and changes
to the noise and accommodation area requirements. This publication is only available for download.

Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels, January 2012 (Pub 2)
Effective 1 January 2012, this is the newest edition of the Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels. These Rules apply
to steel vessels of 90 meters (295 feet) and over in length. The requirements are applicable to those features that are permanent in nature
and can be verified by plan review, calculation, physical survey or other appropriate means. The primary changes from the 2011 edition
of the Rules are identified in Table 3 of the Notices and General Information book.

Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 Meters (295 Feet) in Length, January 2012 (Pub 5)
With an effective date of 1 January 2012, these Rules apply to self-propelled steel vessels under 90 meters (295 feet)
in length intended for unrestricted ocean service with the exception for those in offshore service. The Rules cover hull construction,
machinery equipment and systems, testing and survey. The primary changes from the 2011 edition of the Rules are identified and listed
in Table 3 of the Notices and General Information book.

Rules for Building and Classing Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, January 2012 (Pub 6)
Effective 1 January 2012, these Rules contain standards for the design, construction, and periodic surveys after construction
for self-elevating, column-stabilized and surface-type mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs). This edition
of the Rules has been reorganized, and a new Part 6 for equipment and machinery certification has been
added. The survey requirements in the former Part 6 are now in Part 7, along with requirements for surveys
during construction and for testing and trials.
ABS BookShelf

ACTIVITIES • JUNE 2012 PAGE 17

Rules & guides

Rules for Building and Classing Underwater Vehicles, Systems and Hyperbaric Facilities,
January 2012 (Pub 7)
With an effective date of 1 January 2012, this edition of the Rules has been reorganized to move the requirements for remotely
operated vehicles, handling systems and dive control stations from Appendices to the applicable Rules sections. Requirements for
lock-out submersibles have also been added.

Guidance Notes on Safety Culture and Leading Indicators of Safety, January 2012 (Pub 188)
The Guidance Notes provide questionnaires, datasheets, analysis techniques and examples to assist a marine organization with
the assessment of its safety culture and the development of a leading indicators program. In safety-critical systems, the use of leading
indicators has been proposed to identify areas of weakness in advance of adverse events, affording the possibility of
taking action to avoid losses. This publication is only available for download.

Guide for the High Voltage Shore Connection,

November 2011 (Pub 182)
The objective of this Guide is to provide requirements for the design,
installation and survey of high voltage shore connection installations.
The requirements in this Guide have been developed in consideration of
the joint effort by IEC, ISO and IEEE to establish an international standard
for Cold Ironing – High Voltage Connection Systems which at the time of
the issuance of this Guide is under development. This publication is only
available for download.

Guide for Ballast Water Treatment, November 2011 (Pub 187)

This Guide specifies the requirements for obtaining the optional
classification notations Ballast Water Treatment (BWT) and Ballast Water
Treatment Plus (BWT+). The BWT notation identifies that the IMO Member
State Type Approved ballast water management system has been reviewed
and installed in compliance with this Guide. The BWT+ notation is available for
those vessels that have been fabricated under survey at the manufacturing facility
by an ABS surveyor. This publication is only available for download.

Guide for the Approval of Friction Stir Welding in Aluminum,

October 2011 (Pub 186) Optimized for the iPad, the
This Guide provides the guidelines for the approval of friction stir welding procedures, ABS BOOKSHELF app
operators and the nondestructive testing requirements for production friction stir welding provides on-the-go access
of aluminum. These guidelines are based on the current knowledge and may be updated
to the ABS library of Rules,
as practical experience is gained. The latest knowledge will be considered in approval tests
and may require the test program or the range of approval to be adapted accordingly. This Guides and Publications.
publication is only available for download. Download for free
from iTunes.

Recent Updates to ABS Rules & Guides

GENERIC RULES notices & corrigenda

Part 1 Rules for Conditions of Classification (2011) Part 2 Rules for Materials and Welding (2012)
• Rule Change Notice 4, November 2011 • Corrigenda, January 2012

Part 1 Rules for Conditions of Classifications (2012) Part 2 Rules for Materials and Welding (2006) –
• Rule Change Notice 1, November 2011 Aluminum and Fiber Reinforced Plastics (FRP)
• Rule Change Notice 2, February 2012 (Chapters 5-6)
• Corrigenda, January 2012
Part 1 Rules for Conditions of Classification – • Rule Change Notice 6, January 2012
Offshore Units and Structures (2008)
• Rule Change Notice 9, November 2011 Part 7 Rules for Survey After Construction (2012)
• Corrigenda, January 2012
Part 1 Rules for Conditions of Classification –
Offshore Units and Structures (2012)
• Rule Change Notice 1, November 2011

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 Rules & guides

Recent Updates to ABS Rules & Guides

ABS BookShelf
notices & corrigenda

Pub 2 Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels (2012) Pub 118 Guide for Rebuilding Vessels Less Than
• Corrigenda, March 2012 90 Meters (295) in Length (1997)
• Corrigenda, May 2012
Pub 3 Rules for Building and Classing Aluminum • Rule Change Notice 1, May 2012
Vessels (1975)
• Rule Change Notice 11, January 2012 Pub 125 Guidance Notes on Spectral-Based Fatigue Analysis
for Vessels (2004)
Pub 4 Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels for • Rule Change Notice 4, January 2012
Service on Rivers and Intracoastal Waterways (2007)
• Rule Change Notice 11, January 2012 Pub 126 Guide for Buckling and Ultimate Strength
Assessment of Offshore Structures (2004)
Pub 5 Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under • Rule Change Notice 1, November 2011
90 Meters (295 Feet) in Length (2012) • Rule Change Notice 2, January 2012
• Corrigenda, March 2012
Pub 131 Guide for Inert Gas System for Ballast Tanks (2004)
Pub 6 Rules for Building and Classing Mobile Offshore • Corrigenda, May 2012
Drilling Units (2012)
• Corrigenda, May 2012 Pub 138 Guide for Vessels Intended to Carry Compressed
Natural Gases in Bulk (2005)
Pub 10 Rules for Building and Classing Steel Barges (2009) • Corrigenda, March 2012
• Rule Change Notice 4, January 2012
Pub 151 Guide for Vessels Operating in Low Temperature
Pub 12 Rules for Building and Classing Reinforced Plastic Environments (2010)
Vessels (1978) • Corrigenda, May 2012
• Rule Change Notice 8, January 2012
Pub 152 Guide for Certification of Lifting Appliances (2007)
Pub 14 Guide for Nondestructive Inspection of Hull • Rule Change Notice 8, November 2011
Welds (2011)
• Corrigenda, February 2012 Pub 165 Guide for Application of Higher-Strength
• Rule Change Notice 1, January 2012 Hull Structural Thick Steel Plates in Container
Carriers (2009)
Pub 37 Guide for Building and Classing Offshore Racing • Corrigenda, January 2012
Yachts (1994) • Rule Change Notice 1, January 2012
• Corrigenda, March 2012
Pub 167 Guide for the Environmental Protection Notation
Pub 45 Guide for Certification of Container Securing for Offshore Units, Floating Installations and
Systems (2010) Liftboats (2010)
• Corrigenda, March 2012 • Corrigenda, January 2012
• Rule Change Notice 1, January 2012
Pub 168 Guide for Well Test Systems (2010)
Pub 90 Guidance Notes on the Application of Fiber Rope • Corrigenda, January 2012
for Offshore Mooring (2011)
• Corrigenda, March 2012 Pub 169 Guide for Building and Classing Floating Offshore
Liquefied Gas Terminals (2010)
Pub 100 Guide for Building and Classing Vessels Intended • Corrigenda, March 2012
to Carry Water (2005)
• Corrigenda, January 2012 Pub 177 Guide for Slamming Loads and Strength Assessment
for Vessels (2011)
Pub 107 Guide for Building and Classing Liftboats (2009) • Corrigenda, March 2012
• Corrigenda, March 2012
• Rule Change Notice 5, January 2012 Pub 184 Guide for Building and Classing Drillships,
Hull Structural Design and Analysis (2011)
Pub 109 Guide for Building and classing High Speed Naval • Corrigenda, January 2012
Craft (2007)
• Corrigenda, January 2012 Pub 185 Guide for Integrated Software Quality
• Rule Change Notice 14, November 2011 Management (2011)
• Rule Change Notice 15, January 2012 • Corrigenda, March 2012

ACTIVITIES • JUNE 2012 PAGE 19

rules & guides

Criteria for Shipboard Ballast Water Treatment

A
BS has released its new Guide for
minimize and ultimately eliminate
Ballast Water Treatment which the transfer of harmful aquatic
will aid vessel owners and organisms via ships’ ballast water
operators in preparing for compliance and sediments. As of 30 April 2012,
with the IMO’s International 33 member States representing
Optimized for the iPad, the
Convention for the Control and 26.5 percent of the world’s merchant ABS BOOKSHELF app provides
Management of Ships’ Ballast Water shipping tonnage had ratified the on-the-go access to the ABS library
and Sediments, 2004. Convention against a required of Rules, Guides and Publications.
30 States representing 35 percent Download for free from iTunes.
The Convention is designed to provide of the world gross tonnage.
a unified instrument to prevent,
Owners mindful that the Convention wherein the class society will review
may enter into force during the first the system for compliance with
half of 2013 are examining options the Guide, confirm the installation
for newbuilds and retrofits that will design, conduct a survey during
give them flexibility in terms of costs installation, periodically evaluate the
and operation. onboard ballast water management
system and perform shipboard
The Guide includes the installation function tests. The BWT+ notation
parameters required for an signifies that the installed treatment
ABS-classed vessel utilizing system has been surveyed by an
an IMO member State type ABS surveyor at the manufacturing
approved ballast water treatment facility. Ç
system and offers owners
two optional notations to
demonstrate further due
The ABS Guide for Ballast
diligence in their ballast Water Treatment (Publication
water management practices. #187) is available for free
download from the ABS website.
Displayed, one of the approved ballast water The tiered notations BWT and Navigate to Resources, Rules &
treatment systems, BalClorTM System, received BWT+ will bring the ballast water Guides, Downloads.
final approval for active substances. treatment system under survey

PAGE 20 ACTIVITIES • JUNE 2012

 training

Drilling System
Requirements Training
a Big Success in Norway
T
he offshore industry was given a comprehensive insight
into the upcoming technical changes to drilling system
component requirements at a gathering in Kristiansand,
Norway. Held jointly with the Norwegian Offshore and Drilling
Engineering (NODE) organization, ABS and Halliburton instructorss
overviewed the drilling process, the equipment used and the new
classification requirements from ABS for that equipment.

Geir Eiesland, Technical Manager at Aker Solutions commented,

“This course has been a great help to our understanding of
the developing regulatory requirements that will be applied
to drilling systems.” Over 100 participants from the leading
manufacturers of drilling systems attended to enhance their
awareness of compliance requirements contained in the ABS
Guide for the Classification of Drilling Systems (CDS).

The course provided operators and equipment

manufacturers the opportunity to meet directly with the
ABS personnel involved in the Guide’s development. Harish
Patel, ABS Manager, Offshore Technology and lead instructor
for this course, comments that the courses are mutually
beneficial. “Courses like these are a great opportunity for
us to obtain further input from companies at the leading
edge of drilling technology that we can incorporate into our
development process.” Harish Patel

The Guide is a key offshore industry reference for companies

with interest in supplying equipment to vessel owners and
operators drilling in the US market. Drilling systems and
equipment designed and manufactured in accordance with
the main body of this Guide will comply with the applicable
requirements of the American Petroleum Institute. Those
also complying with the applicable US Code of Federal
Regulations will meet US Coast Guard requirements. Ç

ABS Academy has over 160 marine and offshore training

courses available from its seven training facilities located
in key marine and offshore centers worldwide.

ACTIVITIES • JUNE 2012 PAGE 21

training

New Implications for Gas Fueled Ships

I
n late 2011, ABS hosted a seminar Many factors are contributing to the of GDF Suez, North America, outlined
highlighting the current technical popularity of LNG propulsion as an the infrastructure for LNG including
and regulatory developments option for both new construction and world pricing and issues associated
concerning gas fueled ships. Jim engine modification projects. These with LNG handling. Ç
Gaughan, recently named ABS Chief include: the emerging use of LNG as
Engineer, provided an overview of a fuel; stricter international, national, The ABS Guide for Propulsion
the regulatory framework, discussed state and port air emission regulations;
and Auxiliary Systems for Gas
key drivers for liquefied natural gas the development of shale gas in North
(LNG) powered ships and presented America; and the potential for lower Fueled Ships (Publication #181)
issues to consider for the future. fuel costs. available for free download
A discussion of the ABS Guide for from the ABS website at
Propulsion and Auxiliary Systems The seminar was attended by owners, www.eagle.org. Navigate to
for Gas Fueled Ships was also part operators, designers and builders Resources, Rules & Guides,
of the agenda.
g interested in learningg about recent Downloads.
developments
p for ggas fueled ships.
p
Frank Katulak, President and COO

Optimized for the iPad, the

ABS BOOKSHELF app provides
on-the-go access to the
ABS library of Rules,
Guides and Publications.
Download for free
from iTunes.

Sun Enterprises: Certificate of Appreciation

Sun Enterprises was recently
awarded the ABS Certificate
of Appreciation for its
continual endeavor and
commitment to providing
systematic corporate
training of its shipboard and
shore-based personnel.

From left: Vassilis Peponis,

Operations Director, Sun
Enterprises; Konstantinos
Psaltis, Managing Director,
Sun Enterprises; Lefteris
Karaminas, ABS Academy;
Michael Fragias, DMR, Sun
Enterprises; and Frantzeskos
Kontos, Technical Director,
Sun Enterprises.

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New Additions to ABS Governance

150 th Annual Meeting of the Classification Society

A
t the 150th Annual
Meeting of the
Members of ABS,
three industry leaders were
elected to the ABS Council.
Following the Annual
Meeting, the ABS Council
met and elected industry
leaders to both its Marine
and Offshore Technical
Committees. Individuals
serving on the ABS Council
and the Technical Committees
help guide the class society
in fulfilling its mission of
promoting the security of
life, property and the natural
environment.

“Classification represents the

concept of self-regulation
for the marine and offshore
industry,” said ABS President
and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki. In celebration of ABS’ 150th American Shipmasters’ Association
“Members of ABS support the Anniversary, the Annual Meeting – the predecessor of ABS.
organization in developing appropriate was held in the same building in
solutions to address the challenges which ABS was established exactly At the Annual Meeting the
faced by industry in both operations 150 years ago. In 1862, key leaders following members were elected
and regulatory compliance. A of America’s maritime industry to a three-year term on the ABS
robust and involved membership gathered at the Merchant Exchange Council:
is paramount to the fulfillment of Building (55-57 Wall Street, • Datuk Nasarudin bin Md Idris, MISC
our mission.” New York City) and founded the Berhad
• Renee Klimczak, BG North America,
LLC
• David W. Williams, Noble Drilling
Services Inc

Following the Annual Meeting, the

ABS Council made the following
elections:

For a three-year term as a member

of the ABS Marine Technical
Committee:
• Hitoshi Fujita, Imabari Shipbuilding
Co. Ltd., Marugame-shi, Kagawa

For a three-year term as members

of the ABS Offshore Technical
Committee:
• William Bennett, Bennett &
Associates, LLC
• YoungHwan Chung, STX Offshore
& Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.

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• Michael Dowdy, Rowan

Companies, Inc.
• G. Ross Frazer, ATP Oil & Gas
Corporation
• Lars Gunnar Vogt, BW Offshore AS
• Edward Horton, Horton Wison
Deepwater
• Bang-Eon Jeong, Daewoo
Shipbuilding & Marine
Engineering Co., Ltd.
• Scott Marks, Noble Drilling
Services Inc.
• Captain John Nadeau, US Coast
Guard
• Eric H. Namtvedt, FloaTEC
• Dr. Malcolm Sharples, Offshore:
Risk & Technology
• Peter Stalberg, GVA
Consultants AB

For a two-year term as members

of the ABS Offshore Technical
Committee: • Stein Rasmussen, SBM
Offshore/SBM Atlantia
• Stan Bond, Hess Corporation
• Richard Shirley, McDermott
(E&P)
International
• Mark Burns, Ensco International
• N. Pharr Smith, Independent
Incorporated
Contractor
• David Cusiter, Ocean Rig Asa
• Mark Waltz, Transocean
• Paul Erb, BP America Inc.
• Youn-Sang Won, Samsung
• Lars Felix, Bassoe Technology
Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
• Tomazo Garzia Neto, PROJEMAR
Estudos e Projetos De Engenharia
For a one-year term as
• Gary Mitchell, Anadarko
members of the ABS Offshore
Petroleum Corporation
Technical Committee:
• Hans Mommaas, GustoMSC Inc.
• Peter Noble, ConocoPhillips • Ing. Massimo Antonelli,
SAIPEM S.p.A. • Christopher Barras, Shell
Company
• J. Keith Elliott, Noble Energy, Inc.
• Joe Gebara, Technip
• Paul Geiger, Jr.,
Friede & Goldman,
Ltd.
• Gregers Kudsk,
Maersk Drilling
• Jong Bong Park,
Hyundai Heavy
Industries Co., Ltd.
• Cristina Pinho,
Petroleo Brasileiro
S.A. – Petrobras
• John Rynd, Hercules
Offshore Inc.
• Barry Smith,
Atwood
Oceanics, Inc.
• John Vecchio,
Diamond Offshore
Drilling, Inc.
• Dr. Maria Ximenes,
Chevron Shipping

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ABS Membership Plaques

Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS President and CEO presents an ABS Alex Monsen, Vice President Deepwater Projects, Seadrill Deepwater
membership plaque to Jai-Seong Lee, President and CEO, Hyundai Unit Pte. Ltd. receives an ABS membership plaque from Eric Kleess,
Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. ABS Pacific Division President and COO.

Bob Gilman, ABS Americas Division President and COO presents an Won-Kil Choi, CEO, Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co., Ltd. receives an
ABS membership plaque to Nickel H.S. Van Reesema, Co-Founder ABS membership plaque from Stephen Auger, ABS Senior Vice
and Principal, MidOceanMarine, LLC. President of Operations, Pacific Division.

Eric Kleess, ABS Pacific Division President and COO presents an Per Ellingsen, Managing Director, Ellingsen Ship Management,
ABS membership plaque to Minoru Murata, President, Japan Sweden receives an ABS membership plaque from John Gallagher,
Drilling Company. ABS Regional Vice President, Northern Europe.

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Joe Brincat, ABS Regional Vice President, Middle East presents Eric Kleess, ABS Pacific Division President and COO presents an
an ABS membership plaque to Khamis Juma Buamim, Chairman, ABS membership plaque to Takashi Miyazaki, President, Mitsubishi
Drydocks World and Maritime World. Corporation.

John McDonald, ABS Chief of Staff, presents an ABS membership Claes Andersson, ABS District Manager, Sweden presents an
plaque to Soren Andersen, Head of Vessel Management, Maersk ABS membership plaque to Mikko Niini, President, Aker Arctic
Line, Copenhagen. Technology.

Paul DeLaire, ABS Country Manager, Mexico presents an Steve Gumpel, ABS Vice President of Business Development,
ABS membership plaque to Gabriel Delgado Saldivar, Director, Americas Division presents an ABS membership plaque to Jack
Maritima de Ecologia, S.A. de C.V., while Derek Novak, ABS Vice Noonan, CEO, BLT Chembulk of Southport, Connecticut, while
President of Operations, Americas Division looks on. Jim Liebertz, ABS Consultant looks on.

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Eric Kleess, ABS Pacific Division President and COO presents an ABS Kuldeep Mathur, CEO, Blue Lines Shipping Pte Ltd. receives an ABS
membership plaque to Toshifumi Inami, President, Mitsubishi Ore membership plaque from Joe Brincat, ABS Regional Vice President,
Transportation Co., Ltd. Middle East.

Frank Tollefsen, Senior Vice President of Operations, Ocean Rig Eric Kleess, ABS Pacific Division President and COO presents an
receives an ABS membership plaque from John McDonald, ABS ABS membership plaque to Toshiro Miyazaki, President and CEO,
Chief of Staff. MODEC.

Claes Andersson, ABS District Manager, Sweden presents an Derek Novak, ABS Vice President of Operations, Americas Division
ABS membership plaque to Mats Ruhne, Owner, Holy House presents an ABS membership plaque to Jose Orlando Azevedo,
Shipping. President, Petrobras America Inc.

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Örjan Larsson, Marine Consultant, Promaris AB, Sweden receives Peter Jacobsson, CEO, Floatel International, Sweden receives an
an ABS membership plaque from Claes Andersson, ABS District ABS membership plaque from John Jude Gallagher, ABS Director,
Manager, Sweden. Offshore Technology and Business Development, Europe Division.

Arturo Cors de la Fuente, General Manager of Maritime Operations Joe Brincat, ABS Regional Vice President, Middle East presents an
and Ports, PEMEX receives an ABS membership plaque from Paul ABS membership plaque to Aniello Esposito, President, Gulf Stolt
DeLaire, ABS Country Manager, Mexico. Ship Management.

Yoshifumi Yushita, President, Sasebo Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. Vassilios Kroustallis, ABS Regional Vice President, Europe presents
receives an ABS membership plaque from Eric Kleess, ABS Pacific an ABS membership plaque to Dimitrios Korkodilos, Andriaki
Division President and COO. Shipping Co. Ltd.

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 People & Places

ABS Chairman Receives Distinguished AOTOS Award

United Seamen’s Service Presents Somerville with Admiral of the Ocean Seas Award

onsidered one of the most and its seafarers worldwide. ABS has championed the education

C prestigious awards in the

maritime industry, the
United Seamen’s Service Admiral
Chairman Robert D. Somerville
was presented the award in
October 2011.
of future generations of maritime
professionals for many years.
This support ranges from funding
of the Ocean Seas (AOTOS) award technical research projects at many
recognizes individuals who have During his tenure as Chairman universities, to scholarships for
made significant contributions to of the International Association individual students, to multimillion
the American shipping industry of Classification Societies (IACS), dollar infrastructure projects.
Somerville championed the Somerville’s fundamental goal
introduction of new, technically has been for ABS to be the spark
superior standards for the design of for maritime education renewal
the principal commercial ship types. throughout the US and the world.
This included the adoption of IACS
Common Structural Rules which Reflecting on his illustrious career
set the international standards for and ABS’ 150th anniversary,
the building of new vessels. This Somerville says, “I have been
initiative, which represented one of fortunate to lead an organization
the most significant changes in ship that has been at the forefront of
classification since its inception, promoting safety across the industry.
illustrates Somerville’s lifetime I want generations to come to build
commitment to the safety of the on our proud past, to maintain
maritime industry. our reputation for integrity and
impartiality and to continue the
With an emphasis on the future of pursuit of ABS’ unique mission in
the maritime industry, Somerville the decades ahead.” Ç

Supporting the Next Maritime Generation

A
BS recently awarded scholarships in London to present students with an extensive program of annual
to students from three United their individual awards. During the student scholarships with universities
Kingdom universities presentation, McDonald highlighted throughout the world.
in recognition of their academic the importance of this ABS scholarship
achievements within the fields program as a means of identifying Among the recipients were Nikolas
of marine engineering and naval the next generation of marine and Gounaris and Alexander Routledge
architecture. offshore personnel while encouraging of Newcastle University; James Brown
and supporting these students as they and Kimberley Travers from the
John McDonald, former ABS Europe embark on their careers, whether University of Strathclyde, Glasgow;
Division President and COO and within classification or other sectors and Piotr Laszczak from the University
recently named ABS Chief of Staff was of the maritime industry. ABS has of Southhampton. Ç

Nikolas Gounaris Alexander Routledge James Brown Kimberly Travers Piotr Laszczak

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People & places

Global Management
Appointments
Americas Division
Joao Carlos (J.C.) Pacheco, previously Country Manager for
Brazil, has been appointed Director of Business Development for
South America. J.C. Pacheco Luiz Menicucci Marcelo Barros
Luiz Menicucci, who has been working under the leadership of
Pacheco, will assume the role of County Manager of Brazil. Prior
to this assignment, he was the Regional Country Manager based
in Chile.
Marcelo Barros, previously Principal Engineer in the Rio de
Janeiro Project Management office, has been named Assistant
Country Manager of Brazil.
Europe Division
Kirsi Tikka has been transferred to London to assume the
Kirsi Tikka Brad Achorn Rogerio Vieira
responsibilities of President and COO of the Europe Division.
Previously she served as Chief Engineer.
Greater China Division
Brad Achorn, previously Regional Vice President of Nautical
Systems in Piraeus, Greece, has relocated to Taipei, Taiwan, as
Vice President, Northern Region, Greater China Division.
Nautical Systems Division
Rogerio Vieira has been transferred to Piraeus, Greece, as
Director of Sales for ABS Nautical Systems after previously
serving as Regional Sales Manager based in Houston. Hoseong Lee Luiz Motta Jang-Ho Yoon
Pacific Division
Hoseong Lee has been appointed Vice President of Global
Korean Technology Development. In his previous position,
he served as Director, Global Technology and Business
Development.
Luiz Motta transferred to Busan, Korea, as Chief Engineer,
Structures after serving as Director, Technology and Business
Development based in Piraeus, Greece.
Jang-Ho Yoon transferred to Busan, Korea, as Director of
Tony Nassif Jim Gaughan Robert Giuffra
Engineering after previously serving as Director, Technology
and Business Development for the Northern Pacific Region.
Headquarters
Tony Nassif has been elected Executive Vice President and
COO and will be based in Houston, TX. Previously he served
as the President and CEO for ABS Group of Companies.
James (Jim) Gaughan, previously a consultant with ABS, has
been appointed Chief Engineer and will be based in New York.
Robert Giuffra has been named Senior Vice President, Service
Delivery. In his previous position, he served as Senior Vice Tom Kirk John McDonald Adam Moilanen
President, Quality and Service.
Tom Kirk has transferred to Houston as Director of Environmental Programs. In his previous position, he served as
Vice President of Engineering for the Greater China Division.
John McDonald, formerly President and COO of the Europe Division, has been appointed Chief of Staff and will be
based in Houston.
Adam Moilanen, previously serving as Chief of Staff has been named Vice President, Quality based in Houston.

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ABS Events and Conferences Calendar

24-28 June 2012

International Congress of Marine
Corrosion & Fouling (ICMCF)
Seattle, WA, US
ABS Presenter: Johnny Eliasson
http://icmcf.org/default.aspx

26-27 June 2012

High Performance Craft Expo
(HiPer Craft)
Norfolk, VA, US
Booth #: 235
www.navalengineers.org

1-5 July 2012

International Conference on
Ocean, Offshore & Arctic
Engineering (OMAE)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
ABS Presenters: Milton Korn, Michael
Lee, Naveen Selvam & Christina Wang
ABS Panelist: Paul Walters
www.asmeconferences.org/omae2012
4-7 September 2012 17-18 September 2012
28-31 August 2012 Shipbuilding, Machinery & Canadian Ferry Operators
Offshore Northern Seas Marine Technology (SMM) Association (CFOA) AGM
Stavanger, Norway Hamburg, Germany Victoria, BC, Canada
Stand #: M1120 Stand #: B3.EG 311 Sponsored by ABS
www.ons.no http://smm-hamburg.de www.cfoavictoria2012.ca

3 September 2012 12-14 September 2012 17-20 September 2012

Mare Forum Istanbul Gas Fuelled Ships Conference ICETECH
Istanbul, Turkey Bergen, Norway Banff, Alberta, Canada
Sponsored by ABS Sponsored by ABS ABS Presenter: John Dolny
www.mareforum.com www.motorship.com/gfsconference www.icetech12.org

17-20 September 2012

Rio Oil & Gas
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
ABS Presenter: Roberto Lobo
www.ibp.org.br

18-19 September 2012

FPSO Congress
Singapore
Sponsored by ABS
www.fpsoasia.com

20-21 September 2012

Global Greenship
Washington, DC, US
Sponsored by ABS
www.marinelog.com

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title of section

Newly Classed Vessels and

Recent Contracts

ALPHA STAR, a 27,065 gt column stabilized drilling unit, ÀDPS-2,

built by Keppel Fels for Alpha Star Equities.

1 September 2011 - 31 March 2012

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Newly Classed Vessels

and Facilities
TANKERS
ANDES, 29,429 gt / 49,995 dwt, VEC, AB-CM, CSR, ES 2020, RRDA,
built by Onomichi Dockyard for Ocean Growth Shipping
AQUALEADER, 61,237 gt / 115,669 dwt, AB-CM, CSR, VEC, TCM, BWE,
ENVIRO, GP, built by Samsung H I for Bora Maritime
AQUALEGEND, 61,237 gt / 115,571 dwt, AB-CM, CSR, VEC, TCM, BWE,
ENVIRO, GP, built by Samsung H I for Levanter Maritime
AQUALIBERTY, 61,237 gt / 115,649 dwt, AB-CM, CSR, VEC, TCM, BWE,
ENVIRO, GP, RRDA, built by Samsung H I for Sirocco Maritime
BELMAR, 61,332 gt / 115,904 dwt, AB-CM, CSR, ES, Ice Class “IC”, NIBS,
VEC-L, TCM, built by Samsung H I for Olympian Poseidon Owners
BUNGA LOTUS, 11,925 gt / 19,992 dwt, VEC, RRDA, built by Fukuoka
ANDES, a 49,995 dwt oil and chemical tanker, VEC,
Shipbuilding for Orange Lynx AB-CM, CSR, ES 2020, RRDA, built by Onomichi
Dockyard for Ocean Growth Shipping.
CALIDA, 61,332 gt / 115,812 dwt, AB-CM, CSR, ES, NIBS, VEC-L, TCM,
built by Samsung H I for Olympian Demeter Owners
CAPE ENDLESS, 60,193 gt / 109,554 dwt, VEC, TCM, SH , SHCM, built
by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding for Orion Bulkers
CAPE ENTERPRISE, 90,193 gt / 109,581 dwt, SH, SHCM, VEC, TCM,
RRDA, built by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding for Orion Bulkers
CHAMPION PRINCE, 59,024 gt / 105,258 dwt, AB-CM, CSR, VEC, built
by Hyundai H I for Nagasaki Shipholding
DESIMI, 156,651 gt / 296,865 dwt, VEC, TCM, SH , SHCM, RRDA, built
by Shanghai Jiangnan-Changxing Shipbuilding for Virgil Marine
DIMITRIS P, 81,314 gt / 149,993 dwt, VEC-L, TCM, AB-CM, BWE, CSR,
ENVIRO, GP, RRDA, built by Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine
Engineering for Medway Sea
DUBAI BEAUTY, 63,298 gt / 115,382 dwt, AB-CM, CSR, VEC, TCM, BWE,
RRDA, built by Hanjin H I & Construction for Beauty Maritime
DUBAI BRILLIANCE, 63,298 gt / 115,617 dwt, AB-CM, CSR, VEC, TCM,
BWE, RRDA, built by Hanjin H I & Construction for Brilliance Maritime
ELISALEX SCHULTE, 11,246 gt / 16,418 dwt, ES 2020, TCM, built by
Jiangxi Jiangzhou Union Shipbuilding for Clementi Park Shipping
FPMC 27, 29,744 gt / 49,997 dwt, AB-CM, CSR, VEC, TCM, BWE, RRDA, CAPE ENDLESS, a 109,554 dwt crude oil and product
built by STX Offshore & Shipbuilding for FPMC Century Marine tanker, VEC, TCM, SH, SHCM, built by Hudong-
FPMC 28, 29,744 gt / 50,474 dwt, AB-CM, CSR, VEC, TCM, BWE, RRDA, Zhonghua Shipbuilding for Orion Bulkers.
built by STX Offshore & Shipbuilding for FPMC Equity Marine
FPMC 29, 29,744 gt / 50,546 dwt, AB-CM, CSR, VEC, TCM, BWE, built
by STX Offshore & Shipbuilding for FPMC Formula Marine
FPMC 30, 29,744 gt / 50,546 dwt, AB-CM, CSR, VEC, TCM, BWE, built
by STX Offshore & Shipbuilding for FPMC Grace Marine
FPMC P HERO, 59,174 gt / 114,380 dwt, AB-CM, CSR, VEC, built by
Sasebo H I for FPMC Hero Marine
GAMALAMA, 63,005 gt / 88,322 dwt, AB-CM, CSR, ES, VEC, TCM,
SPMA, RRDA, built by Jiangsu Eastern H I for Pertamina
HIMALAYA, 29,429 gt / 49,995 dwt, AB-CM, CSR, ES 2020, VEC, RRDA,
built by Onomichi Dockyard for Noble Sea Shipping
INTREPID CANADA, 11,246 gt / 16,421 dwt, TCM, ES 2020, RRDA, built
by Jiangxi Jiangzhou Union Shipbuilding for Intrepid Chem 1021
INTREPID REPUBLIC, 11,246 gt / 16,412 dwt, ES 2020, TCM, built by
Jiangxi Jiangzhou Union Shipbuilding for Intrepid Chem 1025
ITHAKI, 160,487 gt / 317,976 dwt, NBL, VEC-L, TCM, AB-CM, CSR, ES,
GP, RRDA, built by Hyundai H I for Lindt Investment
LENI P, 81,509 gt / 158,640 dwt, AB-CM, CSR, TCM, BWE, SPMA,
ENVIRO, GP, RRDA, built by Samsung H I for Summerton Investments HIMALAYA, a 49,995 dwt oil and chemical tanker,
MAERSK HAYAMA, 156,915 gt / 297,221 dwt, SH, SHCM, VEC, built by AB-CM, CSR, ES 2020, VEC, RRDA, built by Onomichi
Universal Shipbuilding for Dane Star Dockyard for Noble Sea Shipping.

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MAERSK HEIWA, 156,915 gt / 297,221 dwt, SH, SHCM, VEC, built by

Universal Shipbuilding for Mars Palace
MAERSK MIYAJIMA, 28,777 gt / 39,100 dwt, VEC, SHR, RRDA, built
by Iwagi Zosen for Maxim Sunlight
MARIA, 81,247 gt / 157,523 dwt, AB-CM, CSR, RES, ES, VEC-L, TCM,
RRDA, built by Samsung H I for Larvotto Shipholding
MARINE CHAMPION, 724 gt / 988 dwt, built by Ocean Leader
Shipbuilding for Da An Shipping
MEGACORE PANTHEA, 42,208 gt / 74,594 dwt, AB-CM, CSR, VEC-L,
TCM, ENVIRO, GP, built by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard for Rain
Navigation
MELODIA, 81,384 gt / 158,671 dwt, VEC, TCM, AB-CM, CSR, ES, SPMA,
RRDA, built by Samsung H I for Colt Marine
NAVE ANDROMEDA, 42,338 gt / 74,999 dwt, SHR, SHCM, VEC, TCM,
BWE, ENVIRO, GP, built by Sungdong Shipbuilding and Engineering
for Folegandros Shipping
NISSOS KYTHNOS, 61,242 gt / 115,674.4 dwt, VEC, TCM, AB-CM,
MARIA, a 157,523 dwt oil and chemical tanker, AB-CM, CSR, GP, BWE, RRDA, built by Samsung Heavy Industries for
CSR, RES, ES, VEC-L, TCM, RRDA, built by Samsung H I for Kythnos Marine
Larvotto Shipholding. NISSOS SERIFOS, 61,242 gt / 115,689 dwt, AB-CM, CSR, VEC, TCM,
BWE, GP, built by Samsung H I for Anafi Marine
OCEAN HERO, 11,999 gt / 16,656 dwt, Ice Class “IA”, NBLES, VEC, TCM,
built by LIaoning Hongguan Shipbuilding for Ocean Tankers
OCEAN HONGKONG, 116,955 gt / 228,517 dwt, SH, SHCM, GRAB(25),
TCM, built by CSSC Guangzhou Longxue Shipbuilding for Ocean
Hong Kong Maritime
OCEAN LEADER, 11,999 gt / 16,656 dwt, Ice Class “IA”, NBLES, VEC,
TCM, built by LIaoning Hongguan Shipbuilding for Ocean Tankers
OCEAN PREMIER, 11,999 gt / 16,625 dwt, Ice Class “IA”, NBLES, VEC,
TCM, built by LIaoning Hongguan Shipbuilding for Ocean Tankers
OLVIA, 5,034 gt / 6,352 dwt, VEC, RRDA, built by Zhenjiang Sopo
Shipbuilding for Pearl Hunter Shipping
OVERSEAS ATHENS, 30,031 gt / 50,342 dwt, AB-CM, CSR, RES, VEC-L,
TCM, BWE, GP, built by SPP Shipbuilding for Athens Product Tanker
OVERSEAS MILOS, 30,031 gt / 50,378 dwt, VEC-L, TCM, AB-CM,
BWE, CSR, GP, RES, RRDA, built by SPP Shipbuilding for Milos
Product Tanker
OVERSEAS SAMAR, 42,153 gt / 73,920 dwt, AB-CM, CSR, RES, ES,
VEC, TCM, BWE, RRDA, built by SPP Shipbuilding for Sanmar
Product Tanker
MELODIA, a 158,671 dwt oil tanker, VEC, TCM, PECHORA STAR, 8,537 gt / 13,021 dwt, VEC, GP, built by 21st Century
AB-CM, CSR, ES, SPMA, RRDA, built by Samsung H I Shipbuilding for Rigel Bereederungs
for Colt Marine. PHOENIX BEACON, 57,249 gt / 105,400 dwt, NBL, VEC-L, TCM, AB-CM,
CSR, ENVIRO, GP, RES, RRDA, built by Hyundai H I for Phoenix
Energy Navigation
PHOENIX CONCORD, 57,249 gt / 105,525 dwt, AB-CM, CSR, RES, NBL,
VEC-L, TCM, ENVIRO, GP, built by Hyundai H I for Phoenix Concord
PHOENIX STRENGTH, 57,249 gt / 105,400 dwt, NBL, VEC-L, TCM,
AB-CM, CSR, ENVIRO, GP, RES, RRDA, built by Hyundai H I for
Phoenix Strength
QI LIAN SAN, 164,169 gt / 318,348 dwt, AB-CM, CSR, VEC-L, TCM, GP,
built by Shanghai Jiangnan-Changxing Shipbuilding for Nan King
Maritime
RBD GINO FERRETTI, 60,205 gt / 107,546 dwt, AB-CM, CSR, VEC, TCM,
built by Tsuneishi Shipbuilding for Rizzo-Bottiglieri-De Carlini Armatori
ROSS SEA, 59,180 gt / 114,542 dwt, AB-CM, CSR, VEC-L, GP, RRDA,
built by Sasebo H I for Barty Shipping
RUN ZE, 6,111 gt / 9,016 dwt, APS, VEC, TCM, built by CQCD
Shipbuilding Industry for Evergree Shipping & Trading
SAMAIL, 156,836 gt / 302,845 dwt, AB-CM, CSR, VEC, TCM, RRDA, built
by Universal Shipbuilding for Samail Maritime Transportation
NISSOS KYTHNOS, a 115,674.4 dwt oil tanker, VEC, TCM, SAMCO AMAZON, 160,928 gt / 314,249 dwt, NIBS, VEC-L, TCM, AB-CM,
AB-CM, CSR, GP, BWE, RRDA, built by Samsung Heavy BWE, CSR, ENVIRO, GP, SPMA, RRDA, built by Hyundai Samho H I
for Samco ETA
Industries for Kythnos Marine.

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SAMCO REDWOOD, 160,928 gt / 314,249 dwt, AB-CM, CSR, NIBS,

VEC-L, TCM, BWE, ENVIRO, GP, SPMA, RRAD, built by Hyundai
Samho H I for Samco Kappa
SIKINOS, 3,212 gt / 4,605 dwt, VEC, RRDA, built by Fujian Southeast
Shipyard for Aegean VII Shipping
SMYRNI, 83,562 gt / 149,998 dwt, NIBS, VEC-L, TCM, AB-CM, CSR, RES,
RRDA, built by Jiangsu Rongsheng H I for Pisces Finance
SONANGOL KALANDULA, 83,753 gt / 149,988 dwt, AB-CM, SH-DLA,
CSR, NIBS, VEC-L, TCM, ENVIRO, GP, RRDA, built by Daewoo
Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering for Sonangol Kalandula
SONANGOL RANGEL, 83,753 gt / 157,756 dwt, AB-CM, SH-DLA, CSR,
NIBS, VEC-L, TCM, ENVIRO, GP, RRDA, built by Daewoo Shipbuilding
& Marine Engineering for Sonangol Rangel
SUEZ HANS, 81,282 gt / 158,574 dwt, AB-CM, CSR, NBL, VEC, TCM,
BWE, GP, RRDA, built by Hyundai H I for Suez Hans
SUEZ RAJAN, 81,282 gt / 158,573 dwt, NBL, VEC, TCM, AB-CM, BWE,
CSR, GP, RRDA, built by Hyundai H I for Suez Rajan
OCEAN HERO, a 16,656 dwt oil and chemical tanker, Ice
SUNDA SEA, 59,180 gt / 114,531 dwt, AB-CM, CSR, VEC-L, GP, RRDA,
Class “IA”, NBLES, VEC, TCM, built by LIaoning Hongguan
built by Sasebo H I for Venetia Shipping
Shipbuilding for Ocean Tankers.
THERESA, 11,431 gt / 16,636 dwt, TCM, RRDA, built by Zhejiang
Friendship Shipyard for Raffles Technical Services

BULK CARRIERS
ALPHA DIGNITY, 89,991 gt / 176,296 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(25),
TCM, RRDA, built by Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding for Clinton
Shipping
ALYCIA, 22,223 gt / 34,018 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(30), TCM,
ENVIRO, GP, built by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard for Coronis Shipping
AM TUBARAO, 51,265 gt / 93,225 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(20),
PORT, TCM, RRDA, built by Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding for
Santander Lease
AMALIA, 22,223 gt / 34,023 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(30), TCM,
ENVIRO, GP, RRDA, built by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard for Antiopea
Shipping
ANANGEL OCEAN, 61,504 gt / 114,007 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR,
GRAB(25), TCM, RRDA, built by Shanghai Shipyard for Paradise
Ventures
APHRODITE L, 44,262 gt / 81,450 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB(20), AB-CM,
CSR, built by Hyundai Samho H I for Prospership
ATHINA L, 44,262 gt / 81,358 dwt, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(20), built by ALYCIA, a 34,018 dwt bulk carrier, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR,
Hyundai Samho H I for Pinkship GRAB(30), TCM, ENVIRO, GP, built by Hyundai Mipo
ATLANTIC MERIDA, 33,010 gt / 56,670 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, Dockyard for Coronis Shipping.
GRAB(20), TCM, built by Taizhou Kouan Shipbuilding for Atlantic
Merida
ATLANTIC MEXICO, 33,010 gt / 56,697 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR,
GRAB(20), TCM, RRDA, built by Taizhou Kouan Shipbuilding for
Atlantic Mexico
BELASITZA, 19,906 gt / 30,696 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(20),
Ice Class “IC”, TCM, built by Shanhaiguan Shipbuilding Industry
for Belasitza Maritime
BOTTIGLIERI GIORGIO AVINO, 51,255 gt / 93,275 dwt, BC-A,
AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(20), PORT, TCM, built by Jiangsu New
Yangzi Shipbuilding for Giuseppe Bottiglieri Shipping
BUENOS AIRES, 44,475 gt / 83,366 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(20),
built by Sanoyas Shipbuilding for Sea Breeze Maritime
BULK INGENUITY, 91,971 gt / 176,022 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR,
GRAB(25), TCM, built by Zhoushan Jinhaiwan Shipyard for CLC
Ship Chartering - IV
CHINA TRIUMPH, 104,361 gt / 203,028 dwt, BC-A, SH, SHCM, GRAB(25),
TCM, GP, built by CSBC for China Triumph Shipping
CMB ADRIEN, 20,846 gt / 32,663 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(20),
TCM, RRDA, built by Jiangsu Lanbo Shipbuilding for Bohandymar BUENOS AIRES, a 83,366 dwt bulk carrier, BC-A, AB-CM,
CONFIANCE, 23,443 gt / 34,790 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB(20), AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(20), built by Sanoyas Shipbuilding for Sea
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CONTI LAPISLAZULI, 33,036 gt / 57,001 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, ES,

GRAB(20), TCM, built by Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering for Bulker
KG “Conti Lapislazuli”
CONTI LARIMAR, 33,036 gt / 57,075 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, ES,
GRAB(20), TCM, built by Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering for Conti
Larimar Shipping
CSK BRILLIANCE, 94,051 gt / 179,942 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR,
GRAB(25), TCM, GP, built by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine
Engineering for Brilliance Navigation
DAN MAY, 106,884 gt / 206,125 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(25),
TCM, RRDA, built by Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding for Dan
May Maritime
DESERT GLORY, 31,901 gt / 57,412 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(25),
RRDA, built by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard for Caribbean
DESERT HOPE, 33,631 gt / 57,411 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(25),
RRDA, built by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard for Montenegro Marine
DESERT SPRING, 33,631 gt / 57,437 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(25),
built by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard for Moritz Shipping & Investment
DESERT VICTORY, 33,631 gt / 57,434 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(25),
RRDA, built by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard for Pimlico International

CONTI LARIMAR, a 57,075 dwt bulk carrier, BC-A, DN MILLET, 34,402 gt / 58,444 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(20),
TCM, built by SPP Shipbuilding for Deniz Nakliyati
AB-CM, CSR, ES, GRAB(20), TCM, built by Taizhou
Sanfu Ship Engineering for Conti Larimar Shipping. DN VATAN, 34,402 gt / 58,923 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB(20), AB-CM,
CSR. RRDA, built by SPP Shipbuilding for Deniz Nakliyati
ETOILE, 23,443 gt / 34,420 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(20), TCM,
GP, built by SPP Shipbuilding for Thirtyfirst Aare Shipping
EXCEL, 91,373 gt / 176,419 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(25), TCM,
GP, RRDA, built by Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding for New
Excel Marine
FOUR BUTTERFLY, 23,456 gt / 34,423 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, TCM,
GRAB(20), GP, built by SPP Shipbuilding for Four Handy
FPMC B 103, 62,272 gt / 106,668 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(20),
TCM, BWE, built by STX Dalian Shipbuilding for FPMC Hero Marine
FPMC B 104, 62,272 gt / 106,690 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB(20), AB-CM,
BWE, CSR, RRDA, built by STX Dalian Shipbuilding for FPMC 104
Marine
GENCO MARE, 23,456 gt / 34,428 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(20),
GP, TCM, RRDA, built by SPP Shipbuilding for Genco Mare
GENCO SPIRIT, 23,456 gt / 34,393 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(20),
TCM, GP, built by SPP Shipbuilding for Genco Spirit
GLOBAL TALENT, 92,839 gt / 179,407 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR,
ETOILE, a 34,420 dwt bulk carrier, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(20), TCM, BWE, built by Hyundai H I for Carp Maritime
GRAB(20), TCM, GP, built by SPP Shipbuilding for GLOBAL TRUST, 92,839 gt / 179,407 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(20),
Thirtyfirst Aare Shipping. TCM, BWE, built by Hyundai H I for Carp Maritime
GOLDEN ENTERPRISE, 43,498 gt / 79,452 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB(20),
AB-CM, BWE, CSR, ES, RRDA, built by Zhoushan Jinhaiwan Shipyard
for Golden Enterprise
GRAND ALMA, 43,501 gt / 79,445 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB(20), AB-CM,
BWE, CSR, RRDA, built by Zhoushan Jinhaiwan Shipyard for Grand
Chang Jiang Shipping
GRAND AMANDA, 43,501 gt / 79,467 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB(20), AB-CM,
BWE, CSR, RRDA, built by Zhoushan Jinhaiwan Shipyard for Grand
Chang Jiang Shipping
HEILAN CRUISER, 33,044 gt / 56,922 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(20),
TCM, built by Shanghai Shipyard for NHG Shipping
HEILAN JOURNEY, 33,044 gt / 56,900 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB(20),
AB-CM, CSR, RRDA, built by Shanghai Shipyard for NHF Shipping
IKAN PARANG, 33,010 gt / 56,618 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(20),
TCM, RRDA, built by Taizhou Kouan Shipbuilding for Parang Shipping
JAG RANI, 33,036 gt / 56,819 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(20), TCM,
RRDA, built by COSCO (Zhoushan) Shipyard for Great Eastern
Shipping
FOUR BUTTERFLY, a 34,423 dwt bulk carrier, BC-A,
AB-CM, CSR, TCM, GRAB(20), GP, built by SPP K. GLOBAL PRIDE, 93,290 gt / 179,185 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR,
GRAB(20), TCM, GP, built by Hyundai H I for Harmony Shipholding
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K. HAPPINESS, 93,290 gt / 179,185 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(20),

TCM, GP, built by Hyundai H I for Concord Shipholding
KAMLESH, 62,271 gt / 106,590 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(20), TCM,
BWE, built by STX Dalian Shipbuilding for Essar Shipping
LAN MAY, 106,884 gt / 206,007 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR GRAB(25),
TCM, RRDA, built by Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding for Lan May
Maritime
LAST TYCOON, 22,549 gt / 34,604 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(20),
TCM, RRDA, built by Shanhaiguan Shipbuilding Industry for Celebes
Wind
LDN FORTUNA, 51,255 gt / 93,251 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(20),
PORT, TCM, built by Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding for Liberty De
Navigazione
MANDARIN GRACE, 33,034 gt / 56,693 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR,
GRAB(20), TCM, BWE, built by Jiangsu Hantong Ship H I for Mandarin
Grace Shipping
MANDARIN TRADER, 33,034 gt / 56,677 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR,
GRAB(20), BWE, TCM, built by Jiangsu Hantong Ship H I for Mandarin
Trader Shipping FPMC B 103, a 106,668 dwt bulk carrier, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR,
MARVELLOUS, 92,941 gt / 179,178 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(20), GRAB(20), TCM, BWE, built by STX Dalian Shipbuilding for
TCM, GP, built by Sungdong Shipbuilding and Engineering for FPMC Hero Marine.
Marvellous Navigation
MILOS WARRIOR, 92,944 gt / 179,275 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB(20),
AB-CM, CSR, RRDA, built by Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine
Engineering for Raynham Maritime
MINANUR CEBI 1, 23,322 gt / 33,810 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, ES,
GRAB(30), TCM, RRDA, built by 21st Century Shipbuilding for Tayfun
Gemi Isletmeciligi Ve Ticaret A.S.
MINERAL MANILA, 93,733 gt / 179,842 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB(20),
AB-CM, BWE, CSR, RRDA, built by Hanjin Heavy Industries &
Construction for Bocimar International
NEW ZOSCO HANGZHOU, 91,971 gt / 175,851 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR,
GRAB(25), TCM, built by Zhoushan Jinhaiwan Shipyard for New
Zusco Hangzhou Shipping
NINGBO SEAL, 41,254 gt / 76,048 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB(20), AB-CM,
CSR, RRDA, built by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding for Hong Kong
Seal Shipping
NORD AQUARIUS, 45,259 gt / 81,838 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB(25),
AB-CM, CSR, built by CSSC Guangzhou Longxue Shipbuilding for
Norden Shipping
NORD AQUILA, 45,259 gt / 81,712 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(25), FPMC B, a 106,690 dwt bulk carrier, BC-A, TCM, GRAB(20),
TCM, built by CSSC Guangzhou Longxue Shipbuilding for Norden AB-CM, BWE, CSR, RRDA, built by STX Dalian Shipbuilding
Shipping for FPMC 104 Marine.
OCEAN CHINA, 116,955 gt / 228,915 dwt, TCM, SH , GRAB(25), SHCM,
RRDA, built by CSSC Guangzhou Longxue Shipbuilding for Ocean
China Maritime
OSOGOVO, 19,906 gt / 30,693 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(20), Ice
Class “IC”, TCM, built by Shanhaiguan Shipbuilding Industry for
Navigation Maritime Bulgare
PACIFIC HOPE, 17,009 gt / 28,200 dwt, BC-A, SHR, GRAB(20), built by
Imabari Shipbuilding for Libero
PARISIANA, 22,549 gt / 34,604 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(20),
TCM, RRDA, built by Shanhaiguan Shipbuilding Industry for Paris
Handybulkers
PLATON, 34,378 gt / 58,923 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB(20), AB-CM, CSR,
RRDA, built by SPP Shipbuilding for Kefalonia Shipping
PORT DALIAN, 33,036 gt / 56,737 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(20),
TCM, built by COSCO (Zhoushan) Shipyard for Portland Transportes
Maritimos Internacionais
POS TANSANIT, 51,195 gt / 92,776 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(20),
TCM, RRDA, built by COSCO (Zhoushan) Shipyard for Conti 178
Schiffahrts-KG NR.1
POS TOPAS, 51,195 gt / 92,655 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(20),
GENCO SPIRIT, a 34,393 dwt bulk carrier, BC-A, AB-CM,
TCM, built by COSCO (Zhoushan) Shipyard for Conti 179 Schiffahrts
CSR, GRAB(20), TCM, GP, built by SPP Shipbuilding for
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POS TUERKIS, 51,195 gt / 92,759 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(20),

TCM, RRDA, built by COSCO (Zhoushan) Shipyard for Conti 180
Schifffahrts, Bulker KG MS Conti Tuerkis
PRETTY, 91,971 gt / 149,992 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB(25), AB-CM, CSR,
RRDA, built by Zhoushan Jinhaiwan Shipyard for Pretty Shipping
Q MYRTALIA, 91,373 gt / 177,979 dwt, BC-A, SH, SHCM, GRAB(25), TCM,
built by Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding for Q Myrtalia Shipping
REGALICA, 13,579 gt / 16,619 dwt, Ice Class “IC”, NBL, TCM, BWE,
RRDA, built by Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering for Hermione One
Maritime
SAINT DIMITRIOS, 23,322 gt / 33,788 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB(30),
AB-CM, CSR, ES, RRDA, built by 21st Century Shipbuilding for
Zefxis Maritime
SANKO FRONTIER, 40,325 gt / 74,962 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR,
GRAB(20), TCM, built by Sasebo H I for Frontier Bulkship
SPL TARAPACA, 23,440 gt / 34,790 dwt, BC, TCM, GRAB(20), AB-CM,
GRAND AMANDA, a 79,467 dwt bulk carrier, BC-A, TCM, CSR, GP, RRDA, built by SPP Shipbuilding for Empresa Maritima
GRAB(20), AB-CM, BWE, CSR, RRDA, built by Zhoushan SPRING GLORY, 51,265 gt / 93,379 dwt, BC-A, PORT, TCM, GRAB(20),
Jinhaiwan Shipyard for Grand Chang Jiang Shipping. AB-CM, CSR, RRDA, built by Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding for
Spring Glory Shipping
SPRING WEALTH, 51,265 gt / 93,347 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(20),
PORT, TCM, built by Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding for Spring
Wealth Shipping
STAR BOREALIS, 93,733 gt / 179,678 dwt, HIMP, BC-A, TCM, GRAB(20),
AB-CM, BWE, CSR, ENVIRO, GP, RRDA, built by Hanjin Heavy
Industries & Construction for Star Borealis
SUNLEAF GRACE, 33,900 gt / 61,683 dwt, BC-A, SHR, RRDA, built by
Oshima Shipbuilding for Sunleaf Shipping
TALIA, 51,253 gt / 92,997 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(30), BWE, TCM,
built by Taizhou Catic Shipbuilding H I for 1 Westbulk
TRANS NANJING, 51,255 gt / 93,226 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(20),
PORT, TCM, built by Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding for Chemikalien
Seetransport
TW JIANGSU, 51,265 gt / 93,225 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(20),
TCM, PORT, built by Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding for MV TW
Jaingsu Shipping
UMBERTO D’AMATO, 51,255 gt / 93,263 dwt, BC-A, PORT, TCM,
GRAB(20), AB-CM, CSR, RRDA, built by Jiangsu New Yangzi
Shipbuilding for Perseveranza Spa Di Navigazione
VENUS HISTORY, 50,647 gt / 95,692 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB(20), AB-CM,
CSR, built by Imabari Shipbuilding for Shikoku Friendship Shipping
WELPROFIT, 51,265 gt / 93,250 dwt, BC-A, PORT, TCM, GRAB(20), AB-
LOG-IN JACARANDA, a 2,700 teu containership, SH, SHCM,
CM, CSR, RRDA, built by Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding for Star
built by Eisa-Estaleiro Ilha for Log-In Logistica Intermodal. Borealis
W-STAR, 51,239 gt / 92,842 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(30), TCM.
RRDA, built by Taizhou Catic Shipbuilding H I for Hanson Marine
XIAO XIAO, 41,254 gt / 76,098 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB(20), AB-CM, CSR,
RRDA, built by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding for Xiao Xiao Marine
YANGTZE XING ZHONG, 45,259 gt / 81,712 dwt, BC-A, AB-CM, CSR,
GRAB(25), TCM, built by CSSC Guangzhou Longxue Shipbuilding
for Fortune Ocean Shipping
ZOSCO JINHUA, 91,971 gt / 175,931 dwt, BC-A, TCM, GRAB(25), AB-CM,
CSR, RRDA, built by Zhoushan Jinhaiwan Shipyard for Zosco Jinhua
Shipping

CONTAINERSHIPS
FAREEDA, 295 teu, built by Josefa Slipways for Ajman Shipping & Trading
LOG-IN JACARANDA, 2,700 teu, SH , SHCM, built by Eisa-Estaleiro Ilha
for Log-In Logistica Intermodal
MAERSK CAPE TOWN, 4,500 teu, NBL, TCM, SH , SHCM, built by
Hyundai H I for AP Moller Singapore
MAERSK CUNENE, a 4,500 teu containership, SH, SHCM, MAERSK CONGO, 4,500 teu, SH, SHCM, NBL, TCM, built by Hyundai H I
NBL, TCM, built by Hyundai Samho H I for A P Moller for A P Moller Singapore
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MAERSK CUNENE, 4,500 teu, SH, SHCM, NBL, TCM, built by Hyundai
Samho H I for A P Moller Singapore
NEVZAT KALKAVAN, 1,850 teu, Ice Class IC, NIBS, SH , SHCM, built by
Sedef Gemi Insaati for Sedef Gemi Insaati
YM MILESTONE, 6,600 teu, SHR, ES 2020, NBL, TCM, RRDA, built by
CSBC for All Oceans Transportation

GAS CARRIERS
GAS MYTH, 5,016 m3, FL (25), SHCM, SHR, RRDA, built by Kanrei
Shipbuilding for Pelorus
LOBITO, 160,538 m3, SH, SH-DLA, SHCM, ES, RES, APS, NIBS, PORT,
TCM, DFD, GSU, built by Samsung H I for Mint LNG III
MALANJE, 160,518 m3, SH, SH-DLA, SHCM, RES, ES, NIBS, PORT, TCM,
DFD, GCU, RRDA, built by Samsung H I for Ming LNG II
SONANGOL SAMBIZANGA, 160,786 m3, SH, SH-DLA, SHCM, RES, NIBS,
PORT, TCM, ENVIRO, GP, built by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine
Engineering for Sonangol Sambizanga
SOYO, 160,518 m3, SH, SH-DLA, SHCM, RES, ES, NIBS, PORT, TCM, GAS MYTH, a 5,016 m3 LPG carrier, FL (25), SHCM, SHR,
DFD, GCU, RRDA, built by Samsung H I for Ming LNG I RRDA, built by Kanrei Shipbuilding for Pelorus.

OFFSHORE
Column Stabilized Drilling Units
ALPHA STAR, 27,065 gt, ÀDPS-2, built by Keppel Fels for Alpha Star
Equities
ATWOOD OSPREY, 30,923 gt, built by Jurong Shipyard for Atwood
Oceanics Pacific
ENSCO 8504, 19,377 gt, ÀDPS-2, built by Keppel Fels for ENSCO
Worldwide
HAI YANG SHI YOU 981, 34,548 gt, ÀDPS-3, built by Shanghai
Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding for China National Offshore Oil (CNOOC)
PV DRILLING V, 15,424 gt, built by Keppel Fels for PVD Deepwater
Drilling
SS AMAZÔNIA, 24,268 gt, ÀDPS-2, built by Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore
for Baerfield Drilling

Drillships
CAROLINA, 67,890 gt, ÀCDS, ÀDPS-3, PORT, SH-DLA, built by Daewoo
Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering for Carolina Marine
ETESCO TAKATSUGU J, 56,516 gt, SH-DLA, ÀDPS-3, built by Samsung
H I for Etesco Drilling Service
NORBE IX, 67,821 gt, SH-DLA, ÀDPS-3, built by Daewoo Shipbuilding &
Marine Engineering for Odebrecht Drilling
Norbe IX
OCEAN RIG MYKONOS, 59,610 gt, SH-DLA, ÀCDS, ÀDPS-3, NBLES,
built by Samsung H I for Drillship Skopelos Owners
OCEAN RIG POSEIDON, 59,610 gt, ÀCDS, ÀDPS-3, NBLES, SH-DLA,
built by Samsung H I for Drillship Kithira Owners
PACIFIC MISTRAL, 60,349 gt, SH-DLA, ÀCDS, ÀDPS-3, NBLES, GP, built
by Samsung H I for Pacific Mistral

FOIs
OPTI EX, 10,917 gt, built by Samsung H I for Omega Opti-Ex

Self-Elevating Drilling Units

HAFFAR-1, 6,982 gt, built by Maritime Industrial Services for Middle East
Jackup 1
MASTER DRILLER, 7,726 gt, built by Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore for
Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore
ROWAN EXL-III, 7,279 gt, ÀCDS, built by Keppel Amfels for Rowan
Companies
SS AMAZÔNIA, a 24,268 gt column stabalized drilling
ROWAN EXL-IV, 7,279 gt, ÀCDS, built by Keppel Amfels for Rowan
unit, ÀDPS-2, built by Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore for
Companies
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SUPREME DRILLER, 7,711 gt, built by Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore for
Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore
SWIFT 10, 7,427 gt, built by PT Nanindah Mutiara Shipyard for Swift
Drilling
TERAS CONQUEST, 5,097 gt, built by Saigon Shipyard for Teras
Conquest 4
TRANSOCEAN HONOR, 10,679 gt, built by PPL Shipyard for Transocean
Offshore Deepwater Holdings

MISCELLANEOUS
Barges
111, 1,077 gt, built by Servicio Industrial de La Marina for Autoridad
Del Canal de Panama
112, 1,077 gt, built by Servicio Industrial de La Marina for Autoridad
Del Canal de Panama
6003, 3,678 gt, built by Corn Island Shipyard for Norfolk Dredging
Company
OCEAN RIG POSEIDON, a 59,610 gt drillship, ÀCDS,
6001 SHINHEUNG, 1,604 gt, built by Zhenjiang Dantu Yangtse Shipyard
ÀDPS-3, NBLES, SH-DLA, built by Samsung H I for
for Samsung Ocean Development
Drillship Kithira Owners.
650-10, 13,462 gt, SH, SHCM, built by VT Halter Marine for Vessel
Management Services
750-1, 25,239 gt, SH, SHCM, VEC, built by VT Halter Marine for Vessel
Management Services
AGUNG SAMUDERA VII, 1,657 gt, built by PT Sumatera Maju Jaya
Shipyard for PT Pelayaran Agung Samudera
ALIM B-35, 3,233 gt, built by Yizheng Xinyang Shipbuilding for PT Alim
Shipping
ALIM B-36, 3,233 gt, built by Yizheng Xinyang Shipbuilding for PT Alim
Shipping
ALPINE, 1,051 gt, built by PT Sumatera Maju Jaya Shipyard for PT Adhi
Berlian Shipping
ANAND GANGA 231, 1,468 gt, built by Tongzhou Huaya Shipbuilding
for Putra Bulian Shipping & Trading
ASIAPRIDE 39,307, 15715 gt, built by Nanjing East Star Shipbuilding
for Coastal Offshore
AZAMARA 8, 3,105 gt, built by Nanjing Shunxin Ships for Entebe Shipping
AZAMARA 9, 3,105 gt, built by Nanjing Shunxin Ships for Entebe Shipping
BENAMI III, 3,060 gt, built by Yangzhou Hairun Shipping for PT Andalan
Lancar Niaga
PACIFIC MISTRAL, a 60,349 gt drillship, SH-DLA, ÀCDS,
BETSY ARNTZ, 2,724 gt, built by US Fab for Harley & Lela Franco Barge
ÀDPS-3, NBLES, GP, built
by Samsung H I for Pacific Mistral. Fund
BIG GEM, 6,177 gt, built by Wujiang Soho Xinsheng Shipyard for Asian
Shipping
BIG GRACE, 4,851 gt, built by Wujiang Soho Xinsheng Shipyard for Asian
Shipping
BUKIT EMAS 213, 1,051 gt, built by PT Sumatera Maju Jaya Shipyard for
PT Pelayara Sumatera Bukit Emas
CAMAR LAUT 2701, 2,140 gt, built by Yizheng Xinyang Shipbuilding for
PT Pelayaran Camar Laut
CB 34, 1,724 gt, built by ES Offshore and Marine Engineering for Class 3
Shipping
CBC 1271, 2,159 gt, built by Gulf Island Fabrication for Canal Barge
CBC 1272, 2,159 gt, built by Gulf Island Fabrication for Canal Barge
CIB 723, 2,164 gt, built by C & C Marine & Repair for CIBCO Barge
CITEURUP 2, 3,147 gt, built by Poet (China) Shipbuilding & Engineering
for PT Trans Wistco Marine
CMS 260, 2,194 gt, built by Halimar Shipyard for Cenac Marine Services
COM 1, 1,302 gt, Ice Class “A0”, built by Port Service for Bue Kyran
COM 2, 1,302 gt, Ice Class “A0”, built by Port Service for Topaz Marine
TERAS CONQUEST, a 5,097 gt self-elevating drilling unit, CREST 2501, 2,249 gt, built by Nantong Tong Sheng Shipbuilding for
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CREST PROVIDER, 7,996 gt, built by Nantong Tongmao Shipbuilding for

Pacific Crest
DAGBASY, 14,175 gt, built by Ojsc Krasniye Barrikadi Shipyard for
Malaysia Marine & Heavy Engineering
DALE FRANK JR, 4,170 gt, built by Zidell Marine for Zidell Marine
DEFIANT, 2,434 gt, built by Sterling Shipyard for Harbor Bunkering
DYNA-MAC I, 4,359 gt, built by Paliy Marine & Offshore Engineering for
Dyna-Mac Engineering Services
EADYRA 505, 3,147 gt, built by Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering for Putra
Bulian Shipping & Trading
EASTERN COMET, 6,019 gt, built by Jiangsu Hongqiang Marine H I for
Eastern Navigation
ENERGY 09, 2,140 gt, built by Nanjing Nanjiang Shipbuilding for PT
Barokah Karya Energy
ESTRELLA DEL MAR II, 5,020 gt, built by Unithai Shipyard & Engineering
for Wartsila Finland Oy Power Plants
ETI 3003, 3,147 gt, built by Nantong Tiannan Shipyard for Poet
Shipbuilding & Engineering
FINACIA 90, 3,112 gt, built by Nanjing Asiapride Shipping Making for
Trans-Log Supply Private
FINACIA 91, 3,112 gt, built by Nanjing Asiapride Shipping Making for
Trans-Log Supply Private
FINACIA 92, 3,105 gt, built by Nanjing Ding Feng Shipbuilding for
Trans-Log Supply Private
FINACIA 93, 3,105 gt, built by Nanjing Ding Feng Shipbuilding for
Trans-Log Supply Private
FINACIA 95, 3,113 gt, built by Nanjing Asiapride Shipping Making for
Trans-Log Supply Private
FINACIA 96, 3,113 gt, built by Nanjing Asiapride Shipping Making for
Trans-Log Supply Private
FRANKLIN VICTORY, 14,138 gt, built by Nantong Jiaolong H I Development
for Franklin Victory
GLOBAL PORTLAND, 1,004 gt, built by Trinity Marine Group for Global
Marine Transportation
GLOBAL SAN FRANCISCO, 1,004 gt, built by Trinity Marine Group for
Global Marine Transportation
GOLD TRANS 323, 3,233 gt, built by Nanjing Asiapride Shipping Making
for PT Trans Power Marine HAFFAR-1, a 6,982 gt self-elevating drilling unit, built by
GOLD TRANS 325, 3,233 gt, built by Nanjing Asiapride Shipping Making Maritime Industrial Services for Middle East Jackup 1.
for PT Trans Power Marine
GSL-12, 2,405 gt, built by Yizheng Xinyang Shipbuilding for PT Pelayaran
Gema Samudera Lines
GTO-2507, 2,305 gt, built by Nanjing Asiapride Shipping Making for Sinosin
Sentosa
GTO-2508, 2,305 gt, built by Taixing Dongxing Shipping for Sinosin
Sentosa
HERMASA 74, 1,035 gt, built by Estaleiro Rio Maguari for Hermasa
Navegacao da Amazonia
HERMASA 75, 1,052 gt, built by Estaleiro Rio Amazonas for Hermasa
Navegacao Da Amazonia
HERMASA 76, 1,052 gt, built by Estaleiro Rio Amazonas for Hermasa
Navegacao Da Amazonia
HERMASA 77, 1,101 gt, built by Estaleiro Rio Maguari for Hermasa
Navegacao da Amazonia
HERMASA 78, 1,101 gt, built by Estaleiro Rio Maguari for Hermasa
Navegacao da Amazonia
HERMASA 82, 1,101 gt, built by Erin-Estaleiros Rio Negro for Hermasa
Navegacao da Amazonia
HERMASA 83, 1,101 gt, built by Erin-Estaleiros Rio Negro for Hermasa
Navegacao da Amazonia HEILAN CRUISER, a 56,922 dwt bulk carrier, BC-A,
HM-C, 2,308 gt, built by Estaleiro Rio Maguari for Hermasa Navegacao AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(20), TCM, built by Shanghai
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INDOTRANS 3008, 3,071 gt, built by Nanjing Yonghua Shipbuilding for Putra
Bulian Shipping & Trading
INDOTRANS 3009, 3,071 gt, built by Nantong Tongcheng Ship Manufacturing
for PT Indojaya Trans Samudra
JAYA INSTALLER 10, 10,197 gt, built by Nantong Dongjiang Shipyard for JSE
Shipping
KBU III, 3,129 gt, built by Nanjing Yonghua Shipbuilding for PT Kumala Barito
Utara
KBU IV, 3,129 gt, built by Nanjing Yonghua Shipbuilding for PT Kumala Barito
Utara
KS 10, 1,735 gt, built by Gunderson Marine for Greenbrier Leasing
LANCAR 2701, 2,261 gt, built by Nanjing Sandingli Ship Industry for PT
Dharmalancar Sejahtera
LANCAR 2702, 2,261 gt, built by Nanjing Sandingli Ship Industry for PT
Dharmalancar Sejahtera
K. GLOBAL PRIDE, a 179,185 dwt bulk carrier, BC-A,
LANPAN CB3, 6,019 gt, built by Nanjing Yonghua Shipbuilding for Lanpan
AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(20), TCM, GP, built by Hyundai
H I for Harmony Shipholding. LINTAS SAMUDERA 65, 4,414 gt, built by Nanjing Sandingli Ship Industry for
Sainty Marine Development
LINTAS SAMUDERA 66, 4,414 gt, built by Nanjing Sandingli Ship Industry for
Sainty Marine Development
LINTAS SAMUDERA 69, 2,261 gt, built by Nanjing Yonghua Shipbuilding for
PT Pelayaran Duta Lintas Samudera
LINTAS SAMUDERA 70, 2,261 gt, built by Nanjing Yonghua Shipbuilding for
PT Pelayaran Duta Lintas Samudera
LINTAS SAMUDERA 71, 2,261 gt, built by Nanjing Ding Feng Shipbuilding for
PT Pelayaran Duta Lintas Samudera
LINTAS SAMUDERA 72, 2,261 gt, built by Nanjing Ding Feng Shipbuilding for
PT Pelayaran Duta Lintas Samudera
LOCAR XI, 2,420 gt, built by Estaleiro Rio Maguari for Locar Transportes
Tecnicos e Guindastes
MARITIME COURAGE, 4,951 gt, built by Taizhou Xing Gang Shipbuilding for
Zeus Marine
MBP 1301, 5,875 gt, built by Nanjing Yonghua Shipbuilding for Sinosin Sentosa
MBP 1302, 5,822 gt, built by Jiangsu Huatai Shipbuilding for PT Maritim
Barito Perkasa
MEGA TRANS VIII, 1,351 gt, built by Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering for Ocean
Express Marine
LAST TYCOON, a 34,604 dwt bulk carrier,
MERYAN 2, 2,007 gt, built by Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering for Tejarat Gostar
BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(20), TCM, RRDA,
Meryan
built by Shanhaiguan Shipbuilding Industry for
MERYAN 5, 3,142 gt, built by Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering for Tejarat Gostar
Celebes Wind.
Meryan
MEUTIA ANDALAS 8, 4,055 gt, built by PT United Sindo Perkasa for PT
Pelayaran Andalas Bahtera Baruna
MHKL 35, 3,071 gt, built by Nanjing Yonghua Shipbuilding for Marine Regent
MUTAR GULF, 2,007 gt, built by Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering for Younes
Sukan Darya Shipping
NEWCRUZ 332, 4,955 gt, built by Nanjing Nanjiang Shipbuilding for Swiber
Offshore Marine
NOBEL SEA 233, 1,429 gt, built by Nantong Tongde Shipbuilding & Repairing
for PT Perusahaan Pelayaran Rusianto Bersaudara
NOBEL SEA 235, 1,429 gt, built by Nantong Tongde Shipbuilding & Repairing
for PT Perusahaan Pelayaran Rusianto Bersaudara
OCEAN MASTER 205, 3,724 gt, built by Jinsheng Ships Manufacturing for
Ocean Master Shipping
OCEAN MASTER 206, 3,724 gt, built by Jinsheng Ships Manufacturing for
Ocean Master Shipping
ORE 1, 1,186 gt, built by Estaleiro Rio Maguari for International Iron
ORE 2, 1,186 gt, built by Estaleiro Rio Maguari for International Iron
ORE 3, 1,186 gt, built by Estaleiro Rio Maguari for International Iron

MANDARIN GRACE, a 56,693 dwt bulk carrier, BC-A, ORE 5, 1,186 gt, built by Estaleiro Rio Maguari for International Iron
AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(20), TCM, BWE, built by Jiangsu ORE 6, 1,186 gt, built by Estaleiro Rio Maguari for International Iron
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ORE 10, 1,186 gt, built by Estaleiro Rio Maguari for International Iron
ORE 11, 1,186 gt, built by Estaleiro Rio Maguari for International Iron
ORE 12, 1,186 gt, built by Estaleiro Rio Maguari for International Iron
ORE 14, 1,186 gt, built by Estaleiro Rio Maguari for International Iron
ORE 15, 1,186 gt, built by Estaleiro Rio Maguari for International Iron
ORE 19, 1,186 gt, built by Estaleiro Rio Maguari for International Iron
ORE 20, 1,186 gt, built by Estaleiro Rio Maguari for International Iron
ORE 21, 1,186 gt, built by Estaleiro Rio Maguari for International Iron
ORE 22, 1,186 gt, built by Estaleiro Rio Maguari for International Iron
ORE 23, 1,186 gt, built by Estaleiro Rio Maguari for International Iron
ORE 24, 1,186 gt, built by Estaleiro Rio Maguari for International Iron
ORE 25, 1,186 gt, built by Estaleiro Rio Maguari for International Iron
ORE 29, 1,186 gt, built by Estaleiro Rio Maguari for International Iron
ORE 30, 1,186 gt, built by Estaleiro Rio Maguari for International Iron
MANDARIN TRADER, a 56,677 dwt bulk carrier,
ORE 31, 1,186 gt, built by Estaleiro Rio Maguari for International Iron
BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(20), BWE, TCM, built
ORE 32, 1,186 gt, built by Estaleiro Rio Maguari for International Iron
by Jiangsu Hantong Ship H I for Mandarin Trader
OSG 351, 27,439 gt, SH , SHCM, built by Tampa Bay Shipbuilding Shipping.
& Repair for OSG Ship Management
PARTA JAYA 2707, 2,133 gt, built by Yangzhou Hairun Shipping for
Sinosin Sentosa
PB 3016, 3,071 gt, built by Jiangsu Huatai Shipbuilding for Putra Bulian
Shipping & Trading
PB 3017, 3,071 gt, built by Jiangsu Huatai Shipbuilding for PT WHS Global
Mandiri
PB 3018, 3,071 gt, built by Yangzhou Topniche Shipbuilding for Putra Bulian
Shipping & Trading
PB 3019, 3,071 gt, built by Yangzhou Topniche Shipbuilding for Putra Bulian
Shipping & Trading
PENN NO. 81, 6,373 gt, built by Corn Island Shipyard for Penn Maritime
PMS 201, 2,140 gt, built by Nanjing Nanjiang Shipbuilding for PT Panca Merak
Samudera
PMS 202, 2,140 gt, built by Nanjing Nanjiang Shipbuilding for PT Panca Merak
Samudera
RAJA AMPAT 3002, 3,071 gt, built by Nanjing Yonghua Shipbuilding for PT
Trans Energy
RMN 371, 3,071 gt, built by Nanjing Yonghua Shipbuilding for Putra Bulian
Shipping & Trading NINGBO SEAL, a 76,048 dwt bulk carrier, BC-A, TCM,
GRAB(20), AB-CM, CSR, RRDA, built by Hudong-
RMN 372, 3,071 gt, built by Jiuwei Gan (West) for Putra Bulian Shipping
Zhonghua Shipbuilding for Hong Kong Seal Shipping.
& Trading
RMN 373, 3,071 gt, built by Jiangsu Huatai Shipbuilding for Putra Bulian
Shipping & Trading
RMN 374, 3,071 gt, built by Jiangsu Huatai Shipbuilding for Putra Bulian
Shipping & Trading
RMN 376, 3,071 gt, built by Jiangsu Huatai Shipbuilding for Putra Bulian
Shipping & Trading
RMN 378, 3,071 gt, built by Jiangsu Huatai Shipbuilding for Putra Bulian
Shipping & Trading
RMN 380, 3,071 gt, built by Nanjing Sandingli Ship Industry for Putra Bulian
Shipping & Trading
RMN 383, 3,142 gt, built by Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering for Putra Bulian
Shipping & Trading
RMN 384, 3,142 gt, built by Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering for Putra Bulian
Shipping & Trading
RMN 385, 3,142 gt, built by Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering for Putra Bulian
Shipping & Trading
RMN 386, 3,142 gt, built by Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering for Putra Bulian
Shipping & Trading
RMN 387, 3,142 gt, built by Tongzhou Sanfu Ship Engineering for Putra Bulian OSOGOVO, a 30,693 dwt bulk carrier, BC-A,
Shipping & Trading AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(20), Ice Class “IC”, TCM,
RMN 388, 3,142 gt, built by Tongzhou Sanfu Ship Engineering for Putra Bulian built by Shanhaiguan Shipbuilding Industry for
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RMN 389, 3,142 gt, built by Tongzhou Sanfu Ship Engineering for Putra Bulian
Shipping & Trading
RMN 390, 3,142 gt, built by Tongzhou Sanfu Ship Engineering for Putra Bulian
Shipping & Trading
RMN 2712, 2,133 gt, built by Jinsheng Ships Manufacturing for Putra Bulian
Shipping & Trading
RMN 2713, 2,133 gt, built by Jinsheng Ships Manufacturing for Ciesco
RMN 2714, 2,134 gt, built by Jiangsu Huatai Shipbuilding for Putra Bulian Shipping
& Trading
RMN 2715, 2,134 gt, built by Jiangsu Huatai Shipbuilding for Putra Bulian Shipping
& Trading
RMN 2716, 2,134 gt, built by Jiangsu Huatai Shipbuilding for Putra Bulian Shipping
& Trading
RMN 2717, 2,134 gt, built by Jiangsu Huatai Shipbuilding for Putra Bulian Shipping
OVERSEAS MILOS, a 50,378 dwt oil and chemical & Trading
tanker, VEC-L, TCM, AB-CM, BWE, CSR, GP, RES, RMN 2718, 2,134 gt, built by Jiangsu Huatai Shipbuilding for Putra Bulian Shipping
RRDA, built by SPP Shipbuilding for Milos Product & Trading
Tanker. RMN 2719, 2,134 gt, built by Jiangsu Huatai Shipbuilding for Putra Bulian Shipping
& Trading
RMN 2720, 2,133 gt, built by Nantong Tong Sheng Shipbuilding for Putra Bulian
Shipping & Trading
RMN 2721, 2,133 gt, built by Nantong Tong Sheng Shipbuilding for Putra Bulian
Shipping & Trading
RTC 104, 7,187 gt, built by Southeastern New England Shipbuilding for Reinauer
Transportation
SAMSUNG 2011, 1,604 gt, built by Zhenjiang Dantu Yangtse Shipyard for
Samsung Ocean Development
SARI ANDALAS 6, 6,083 gt, built by PT United Sindo Perkasa for PT Pelayaran
Andalas Bahtera Baruna
SB203, 2,962 gt, built by Jiangsu Ganghua Shipyard for Sun Paradise Shipping
SOEKAWATI-168, 3,065 gt, built by Nanjing Sandingli Ship Industry for PT
Pelayaran Borneo Karya Swadiri
SOEKAWATI-206, 3,110 gt, built by Nanjing Sandingli Ship Industry for PT
Pelayaran Borneo Karya Swadiri
SOEKAWATI-2703, 2,140 gt, built by Nanjing Suopu Shipbuilding for PT Pelayaran
Bornea Karya Mandiri
PHOENIX STRENGTH, a 105,400 dwt oil tanker,
SOEKAWATI-2705, 2,140 gt, built by Nanjing Suopu Shipbuilding for PT Pelayaran
NBL, VEC-L, TCM, AB-CM, CSR, ENVIRO, GP, RES,
Bornea Karya Mandiri
RRDA, built by Hyundai H I for Phoenix Strength.
SUPPORT 11, 2,133 gt, built by Nantong Tongbao Shipbuilding for Tanoto
Shipyard
SUPPORT 12, 2,133 gt, built by Nantong Tongbao Shipbuilding for Tanoto
Shipyard
TGH 3001, 3,071 gt, built by Nantong Jinjian Shipbuilding & Repairing for PT WHS
Global Mandiri
TOP 11, 1,302 gt, Ice Class A0, built by Adyard Abu Dhabi for Bue Marine
TOP 14, 1,024 gt, Ice Class “A0”, built by Adyard Abu Dhabi for Bue Kyran
TRIMEGAH 1, 2,212 gt, built by Nanjing East Star Shipbuilding for PT Trimegah
Bangun Persada
TRIMEGAH 2, 2,212 gt, built by Nanjing East Star Shipbuilding for PT Trimegah
Bangun Persada
TRIMEGAH 3, 2,212 gt, built by Jiangsu Taixing Yuemei Shipyard for PT Trimegah
Bangun Persada
VIKRANT DOLPHIN, 7,740 gt, ÀDPS-2, built by Shoft Shipyard for Dolphin
Offshore Enterprises
VIRGO STAR 05, 1,004 gt, built by PT Canuarta Starmarine for PT Kapalindo
Perkasa
WEEKS 2221, 1,337 gt, built by C & C Marine and Repair for
Weeks Marine
WESTSEA 93, 6,019 gt, built by Nanjing Yonghua Shipbuilding for Lanpan
REGALICA, a 16,619 dwt bulk carrier, Ice Class
“IC”, NBL, TCM, BWE, RRDA, built by Taizhou Sanfu WESTSEA 95, 5,844 gt, built by Nantong Tong Sheng Shipbuilding for Pacific Crest
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WESTSEA 97, 5,844 gt, built by Yangzhou Hairun Shipping for C & D Prosper
Shipping
WINBUILD 1401, 8,191 gt, built by Jingjiang Nanyang Shipbuilding for Poet
Shipbuilding & Engineering
WINBUILD 1482, 1,808 gt, built by Jiangsu Soho Marine Heavy Industry for
Poet Shipbuilding & Engineering
WINBUILD 1490, 3,147 gt, built by Poet Shipbuilding & Engineering for Pacific
Ocean Engineering & Trading

Government Vessels
1001, deck barge, built by Conrad Industries for US Army Corps of Engineers
1002, deck barge, built by Conrad Industries for US Army Corps of Engineers
1003, deck barge, built by Conrad Industries for US Army Corps of Engineers
9001, deck barge, 475 gt, built by Basic Marine for US Army Corps of
Engineers
9002, deck barge, 475 gt, built by Basic Marine for US Army Corps of
Engineers SANKO FRONTIER, a 74,962 dwt bulk carrier, BC-A,
9003, deck barge, 475 gt, built by Basic Marine for US Army Corps of AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(20), TCM, built by Sasebo H I for
Engineers Frontier Bulkship.
9004, deck barge, 475 gt, built by Basic Marine for US Army Corps of
Engineers
9005, deck barge, 475 gt, built by Basic Marine for US Army Corps of
Engineers
9006, deck barge, 475 gt, built by Basic Marine for US Army Corps of
Engineers
9007, deck barge, 475 gt, built by Basic Marine for US Army Corps of
Engineers
9008, deck barge, 475 gt, built by Basic Marine for US Army Corps of
Engineers
9009, deck barge, 475 gt, built by Basic Marine for US Army Corps of
Engineers
9010, deck barge, 475 gt, built by Basic Marine for US Army Corps of
Engineers
9011, deck barge, 475 gt, built by Basic Marine for US Army Corps of
Engineers
9012, deck barge, 475 gt, built by Basic Marine for US Army Corps of
Engineers
9013, deck barge, 475 gt, built by Basic Marine for US Army Corps of
Engineers TW JIANGSU, a 93,225 dwt bulk carrier, BC-A, AB-CM,
9014, deck barge, 475 gt, built by Basic Marine for US Army Corps of CSR, GRAB(20), TCM, PORT, built by Jiangsu New Yangzi
Engineers Shipbuilding for MV TW Jaingsu Shipping.
CLINTON, tug, 132 gt, built by Patti Marine for US Army Corps of Engineers
FIRE FIGHTER II, HSC fire fighting vessel, 522 gt, Fire Fighting Capability,
built by Eastern Shipbuilding for New York City Fire Dept
GRAVEL SPREADER 1101, crane barge, 503 gt, built by Basic Marine for
US Army Corps of Engineers
JOHN W JOHNSON, vehicle passenger ferry, 1,312 gt, built by Conrad
Industries for Texas Dept of Transportation
MICHAEL W BEHRENS, passenger & vehicle ferry, 390 gt, built by Southwest
Shipyard for Texas Dept of Highways & Public Transportation
NDTR-10, deck barge, 278 gt, built by Basic Marine for US Army Corps of
Engineers
RANI ABBAKKA, HSC patrol vessel, 452 gt, built by Hindustan Shipyard for
Indian Coast Guard
SAM-1201, deck barge, 168 gt, built by Basic Marine for US Army Corps of
Engineers
SAM-1202, deck barge, 168 gt, built by Basic Marine for US Army Corps of
Engineers
SAM-1203, deck barge, 168 gt, built by Basic Marine for US Army Corps of
Engineers UMBERTO D’AMATO, a 93,263 dwt bulk carrier, BC-A, PORT,
SAM-1204, deck barge, 168 gt, built by Basic Marine for US Army Corps of TCM, GRAB(20), AB-CM, CSR, RRDA, built by Jiangsu New
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SAM-1205, deck barge, 168 gt, built by Basic Marine for US Army Corps of
Engineers
SAM-1206, deck barge, 168 gt, built by Basic Marine for US Army Corps of
Engineers
TANJUNG LUMBA-LUMBA, tug, 445 gt, built by Fujian Funing Shipbuilding for
Port Dept, Ministry of Communications
YP 705, tug, 305 gt, built by C & G Boat Works for Naval Sea Systems Command
YT-806 / PUYALLUP, tug, 352 gt, built by J M Martinac Shipbuilding for
Commander Navy Region NW

Tugs, Workboats and OSVs

AHT SAILOR, 1,071 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, built by Jiangsu Wuxi
Shipyard for Pacific Ocean Engineering & Trading
AHT SUPPORTER, 1,071 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, built by Jiangsu Wuxi
Shipyard for Pacific Ocean Engineering & Trading
AL-KAT, 1,234 gt, ÀDPS-2, built by Thoma-Sea Marine Construction for J G
WELPROFIT, a 93,250 dwt bulk carrier, BC-A, PORT, Marine
TCM, GRAB(20), AB-CM, CSR, RRDA, built by ALLIED JANE, 3,389 gt, ÀDPS-2, built by Guangzhou Hangtong Shipbuilding
Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding for Star Borealis. & Shipping for Allied Support
ALMOJIL 70, 1,187 gt, built by Guangxin Shipbuilding & H I for Mohammad
Al Mojil
ALMOJIL 71, 1,187 gt, built by Guangxin Shipbuilding & H I for Mohammad
Al Mojil
ARCHON TIDE, 2,605 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by Yuexin
Shipbuilding for Crimson Fleet
AVISA 5, 1,259 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, built by Berjaya Dockyard for
Petrogreen
BOURBON LIBERTY 247, 1,733 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built
by Zhejiang Shipbuilding for Bourbon PS Sasu
BOURBON LIBERTY 249, 1,733 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built
by Zhejiang Shipbuilding for Bourbon PS Sasu
BOURBON LIBERTY 251, 1,733 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built
by Zhejiang Shipbuilding for Bourbon Liberty 251
BOURBON LIBERTY 252, 1,733 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built
by Zhejiang Shipbuilding for Bourbon Liberty 252
BOURBON PHET, 1,733 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by
Zhejiang Shipbuilding for Bourbon Supply Asia
BOUTROS TIDE, 1,476 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by
Guangxin Shipbuilding & H I for Purple Fleet
CINDY BROWN TIDE, a 2,435 gt offshore support
vessel, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by BOYD TIDE, 2,605 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by Yuexin
Shipbuilding for Crimson Fleet
Quality Shipyards LLC. for Tidewater Marine, L.L.C.
BRAM BAHIA, 3,606 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by Estaleiro
Navship for Bram Offshore Transportes Maritimos
BRITOIL 70, 1,032 gt, built by PT Britoil Offshore Indonesia for Britoil Offshore
Services
BRITOIL 71, 1,032 gt, built by PT Britoil Offshore Indonesia for Britoil Offshore
Services
CABALLO BABIECA, 2,899 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by
Fujian Southeast Shipyard for Posh Fleet Services
CABALLO MAYA, 12,901 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 2, ES 2020, Ice Class “C0”,
ÀDPS-3, built by Strategic Marine for Coastline Maritime
CALLAIS TIDE, 1,678 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-1, built by Fujian
Southeast Shipyard for Purple Fleet
CHAYARI TIDE, 1,476 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by Guangxin
Shipbuilding & H I for Purple Fleet
CHRISTINA TIDE, 1,678 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-1, built by Fujian
Southeast Shipyard for Orange Fleet
CINDY BROWN TIDE, 2,435 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by
Quality Shipyard for Tidewater Marine
CREST COMMANDER, 2,558 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, built by Tongfang
CREST OLYMPUS, a 3,487 gt offshore support vessel, Jiangxin Shipbuilding for Pacific Crest
Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by PT CREST MARINER 1, 2,501 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by
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CREST MARINER 2, 2,501 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built
by Poet Shipbuilding & Engineering for Pacific Crest
CREST OLYMPUS, 3,487 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by
PT Nanindah Mutiara Shipyard for Pacific Crest
DEEPSTIM BRASIL I, 5,914 gt, WS, ÀDPS-2, built by North American
Shipbuilding for Boat 2011 Number 1
DOMINGUE TIDE, 1,678 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-1, built by
Fujian Southeast Shipyard for Orange Fleet
DRONE BEE, 1,786 gt, ÀDPS-2, built by Bollinger Shipyards for Bee
Mar-Drone Bee
DSV AVIANNA, 3,362 gt, ÀDPS-2, built by Guangzhou Hangtong
Shipbuilding for Broron Oil and Gas
GAMMAGE TIDE, 3,601 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by
Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding for Silver Fleet
GREATSHIP VIDYA, 3,387 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built
by Drydocks World for Greatship
HALAT TIDE, 2,899 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by Fujian
Southeast Shipyard for Indigo Fleet
HALUL 50, 2,575 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-1, built by
Jingjiang Nanyang Shipbuilding for Halul Offshore Services
HALUL 51, 2,575 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-1, built by DEEPSTIM BRASIL I, a 5,914 gt offshore support vessel,
Jingjiang Nanyang Shipbuilding for Halul Offshore Services WS, ÀDPS-2, built by North American Shipbuilding for
HART TIDE, 3,601 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by Fujian
Boat 2011 Number 1.
Mawei Shipbuilding for Tidewater Marine
JAYA CENTURION, 2,744 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by
Jaya Shipbuilding & Engineering for JSE Shipping
JAYA CORAL, 2,763 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by PT
Jaya Asiatic Shipyard for Jaya Shipbuilding & Engineering
JAYA PIONEER, 4,399 gt, ÀDPS-2, built by PT Jaya Asiatic Shipyard for
JSE Shipping
KENDAL, 2,499 gt, ÀDPS-2, built by PT ASL Shipyard for ASL Shipyard
LAIRD TIDE, 3,601 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by Fujian
Mawei Shipbuilding for Tidewater Marine International
LAMNALCO MESITE, 1,290 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-1, built
by ABG Shipyard for Lamnalco (Sharjah)
LEGACY, 2,164 gt, built by Dakota Creek Industries for Vessel
Management Services
LEWEK LYNX, 1,678 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-1, built by
Chongqing Jinlong Shipbuilding for Bovey III
LONG HAI - 02, 2,575 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by PT
ASL Shipyard for ASL Shipyard
MAGELLAN 1, 1,496 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, built by PT Miclyn
Shipbuilding & Engineering for Miclyn Express Offshore
MAGELLAN 2, 1,496 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, built by PT Miclyn
Shipbuilding & Engineering for Ticwink
MARIDIVE 704, 2,379 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by
Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard for Maridive & Oil Service
MARINA STAR 35509, 2,554 gt, built by Guangzhou Panyu Lingshan
Shipyard for Coastal Offshore
MARINA STAR 35510, 2,554 gt, built by Guangzhou Panya Lingshan
Shipyard for Coastal Offshore
MOSSALEM TIDE, 1,476 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by
Guangxin Shipbuilding & H I for Silver Fleet
MP PREMIER, 2,181 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by PT
Marcopolo Shipyard for PT Pelayaran Nasional Bina Buana Raya
NAUTIKA RESOLUTE, 1,495 gt, built by Sarawak Slipways for Ocean
Offshore Marine
PACIFIC 9, 1,991 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by PRM
Offshore H I for Pacific Richfield Marine
PACIFIC 99, 1,991 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by PRM
Offshore H I for Pacific Richfield Marine MAGELLAN 2, a 1,496 gt offshore support vessel,
PACIFIC 999, 1,991 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by PRM Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, built by PT Miclyn Shipbuilding
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PACIFIC PETREL, 1,329 gt, built by Qingdao Qianjin Shipyard for Swire Pacific
Offshore Operations
PACIFIC PHOENIX, 1,329 gt, built by Qingdao Qianjin Shipyard for Swire
Pacific Offshore Operations
PACIFIC PORPOISE, 1,329 gt, ÀDPS-1, built by Qingdao Qianjin Shipyard for
Swire Pacific Offshore Operations
PACIFIC PYTHON, 1,329 gt, ÀDPS-1, built by Qingdao Qianjin Shipyard for
Swire Pacific Offshore Operations
POSH RAPID, 2,588 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ES 2020, ÀDPS-2, built
by Paxocean Engineering Zhuhai for Starling Shipping
POSH RESOLVE, 2,588 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, ES 2020,
built by Paxocean Engineering Zhuhai for Starling Shipping
REDFISH 3, 2,446 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by Yuexin
Shipbuilding for Siva Global Redfish 3
REECH TIDE, 1,678 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-1, built by Fujian
Southeast Shipyard for Platinum Fleet
ROGELIO TIDE, 1,673 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-1, built by
Chongqing Jinlong Shipbuilding for Purple Fleet
S.C.I.PAWAN, 2,048 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by Cochin
Shipyard for The Shipping Corporation of India
SANKO ENERGY, 3,260 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by
Universal Shipbuilding for Energy Offshore
SEALINK ALEXANDRIA 2, 2,441 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2,
built by Sealink Shipyard for Sealink
SEAWAYS 20, 1,691 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, Oil Recovery Capability
Class 1, ÀDPS-2, ENVIRO, GP, built by Keppel Singmarine for Seaways
International
SHARK-53, 1,161 gt, built by Nanjing East Star Shipbuilding for Arabian Gulf
Mechanical Services & Contracting
SHARK-55, 1,161 gt, ÀDPS-1, built by Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard for Arabian
Gulf Mechanical Services & Contracting
SHARK-56, 1,161 gt, ÀDPS-1, built by Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard for Arabian
Gulf Mechanical Services & Contracting
VOS ARTEMIS, a 1,678 gt offshore support vessel,
SK DEEP SEA, 3,719 gt, ÀDPS-2, built by Nam Cheong Dockyard for Nam
Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-1, built by Fujian
Cheong Dockyard
Southeast Shipyard for Offshore Support Vessels.
SK LINE 43, 1,706 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-1, built by Nam
Cheong Dockyard for Nam Cheong Dockyard
SK LINE 63, 1,706 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-1, built by Fujian
Crown Ocean Shipbuilding Industry for Nam Cheong International
SPOONER TIDE, 1,678 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-1, built by
Fujian Southeast Shipyard for Orange Fleet
STANFORD BUZZARD, 3,601 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built
by Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding for Stanford Buzzard
STANFORD GOSHAWK, 1,399 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-1, built
by Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding for Stanford Goshawk
STANFORD HUDHUD, 1,399 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-1, built
by Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding for Stanford Hudhud
STEPHEN WALLACE DICK, 3,601 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2,
built by Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding for Tidewater Marine
TERAS NAVIGATOR, 10,835 gt, ÀDPS-1, built by CCCC Bomesc Marine
Industry for Teras Wallaby
TOPAZ KARZAKKAN, 1,678 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-1, built
by Fujian Southeast Shipyard for Topaz Karzakkan
VARADA QUEEN, 1,291 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-1, built by
ABG Shipyard for Global Bulk Carriers
VISION, 1,052 gt, built by VT Halter Marine for Vessel Management Services
VOS APOLLO, 1,678 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-1, built by Fujian
Southeast Shipyard for Offshore Support Vessels 16
VOS ARES, 1,678 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-1, built by Fujian
GLOBAL 1201, a 32,879 gt cable and pipe laying Southeast Shipyard for Offshore Support Vessels
vessel, ÀDPS-2, built by Keppel Singmarine for VOS ARTEMIS, 1,678 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-1, built by Fujian
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VOS ATHENA, 1,678 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-1, built by Fujian
Southeast Shipyard for Offshore Support Vessels
VOS THEMIS, 1,678 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-1, built by Fujian
Southeast Shipyard for Offshore Support Vessels 10
VOS TRITON, 1,678 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-1, built by Fujian
Southeast Shipyard for Offshore Support Vessels 12
WARD TIDE, 1,674 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-1, built by Fujian
Southeast Shipyard for Platinum Fleet
ZAMIL 63, 2,276 gt, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by Zamil Offshore
Services for Zamil Offshore Services

Yachts
ALEXANDER AGAIN, 540 gt, built by Mondo Marine for Alexander Holding
AURELIA, 245 gt, built by Heesen Yacht Builders for Selsea Ventures
CLAN VIII, 324 gt, built by Perini Navi for Sea Dolphin
CORTINA, 299 gt, built by Newcastle Shipyards for Cortina Marine
DOMANI, 299 gt, built by Azimut-Benetti for Inves Sea
ELSEA, 343 gt, built by Italyachts for Insurlet Alliance
FALCON, 491 gt, built by Trinity Yachts for Ali Mubarak Al Soori
GALILEO G, 726 gt, Ice Class “IB”, built by Picchiotti for Vent D’est Y. M.
GEOSAND, 419 gt, built by Cantieri Navali Baglietto for Consolidation Leasing`
ICE ANGEL, 496 gt, built by Heesen Yacht Builders for Waterline
LEGACY, 492 gt, built by Westport Shipyard for DV Marine International
LYANA, 1,008 gt, built by Azimut - Benetti for Oleania Charters
PRIMA, 838 gt, built by Palumbo for Bright Line Marine
REVE D’OR, 499 gt, built by San Lorenzo for Unicredit Leasing ZAMIL 63, a 2,276 gt offshore support vessel, Fire
SCORPION, 338 gt, built by San Lorenzo Spa for Sea Breeze Charter Fighting Vessel Class 1, ÀDPS-2, built by Zamil
SILVERLINING, 120 gt, built by Phithak Shipyard and Services for Eastrend Offshore Services for Zamil Offshore Services.
TUTTO LE MARRANE, 422 gt, built by Leopard Yachts for Indigo Marine Ventures
WABI-SABI, 492 gt, built by Westport Shipyard for Tanha

Others
BORNEO 2, HSC crew boat, 238 gt, built by Strategic Marine for JCB Oil Services
and Gas Services
BORNEO III, HSC crew boat, 238 gt, built by Strategic Marine for JCB Oil & Gas
Services
FAST GIANT, HSC crew boat, 449 gt, ÀDPS-2, built by Breaux Bros Enterprises
for Nautical Solutions
FAST GOLIATH, HSC crew boat, 449 gt, ÀDPS-2, built by Breaux Bros Enterprises
for Nautical Solutions
FAST MAMMOTH, HSC crew boat, 449 gt, ÀDPS-2, built by Breaux Bros
Enterprises for Nautical Solutions
GLOBAL 1201, cable & pipe laying vessel, 32,879 gt, ÀDPS-2, built by Keppel
Singmarine for Keppel Singmarine
HALLIN MARINE SATURATION SYSTEM (HMS-SAT-07), saturation diving system,
built by Hallin Corporate Services for Ullswater Subsea
MS YVONNE, HSC crew boat, 341 gt, built by Breaux Bay Craft for Gulf Offshore
Logistics
OISS PATROLLER II, HSC crew boat, 251 gt, built by Strategic Marine for Oil
International Supply Services
R.J. COCO MCCALL, HSC crew boat, 496 gt, ÀDPS-2, built by Gulf Craft for
Seacor Marine
RIG RUNNER, HSC crew boat, 338 gt, built by Breaux Bros Enterprises for St.
Bernard Boat Rental
SANSÃO, floating dry dock, 5,856 gt, built by Estaleiro Navship for Estaleiro
Navship
SDS-11, saturation diving system, built by Hallin Manufacturing Services for HM2
SEIFYR, fishing vessel, 1,321 gt, built by Bonny Fair Development for CPT
Empresas Maritimas RIG RUNNER, a 338 gt high speed craft crew
SIEM CAETES, HSC crew boat, 492 gt, ABCU, built by Inace boat, built by Breaux Bros Enterprises for St.
Industria Naval do Ceara for DSND Consub Bernard Boat Rental.

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Recent Class Contracts

TANKERS
Four 80,000 gt / 154,000 dwt at Samsung H I
Two 160,782 gt / 362,610 dwt for Ocean Tankers at Shanghai Jiangnan-Changxing
Shipbuilding
Two 160,500 gt / 318,451 dwt at Hyundai H I
Two 30,000 gt / 51,772 dwt for Arigento Shipping at SPP Shipbuilding
Two 2,800 gt / 3,500 dwt for MK Marine at Fujian Changxing Shipbuilding Industry
Two 720 gt / 700 dwt for Ocean Tankers at Ocean Leader Shipbuilding
One 177,000 gt / 319,000 dwt at Shanghai Jiangnan-Changxing Shipbuilding
One 177,000 gt / 319,000 dwt for Mainerva Marine at Shanghai Waigaoqiao
Shipbuilding
One 166,400 gt / 320,000 dwt for Gulf Navigation Holding at Jinhai H I
SIKINOS, a 4,605 dwt oil and product tanker, One 45,000 gt / 75,000 dwt at Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering
VEC, RRDA, built by Fujian Southeast Shipyard
for Aegean VII Shipping. BULK CARRIERS
Six 51,800 gt / 69,300 dwt for Nova Shipping & Logistics at Jiangsu New Yangzi
Shipbuilding
Four 23,000 gt / 34,979 dwt for Ciner Gemi Acentei Isletmeleri Sanayi Ve Ticaret at
SPP Shipbuilding
Three 20,000 gt / 30,000 dwt at Tsuji H I
Two 91,000 gt / 176,000 dwt for Cardiff Marine at Shanghai Jiangnan-Changxing
Shipbuilding
Two 45,054 gt / 82,000 dwt at Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding
Two 43,000 gt / 80,000 dwt for Yang Ming Marine Transport at Universal
Shipbuilding
Two 41,400 gt / 76,900 dwt at Oshima Shipbuilding
Two 24,850 gt / 35,000 dwt at Tsuji H I
Two 22,800 gt / 37,000 dwt for Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha at Saiki H I
One 50,000 gt / 82,000 dwt at Zhoushan Jinhaiwan Shipyard
One 40,600 gt / 74,585 dwt for Mi-Das Line at Sasebo H I
One 32,100 gt / 55,693 dwt for Toyo Shipping Line at IHI Marine United
One 22,800 gt / 37,000 dwt at Saiki H I
One 22,800 gt / 37,000 dwt for Sumitomo at Saiki H I
POS TANSANIT, a 92,776 dwt bulk carrier,
BC-A, AB-CM, CSR, GRAB(20), TCM, RRDA, One 21,000 gt / 34,000 dwt for Ionic Hawk at Dae Sun Shipbuilding & Engineering
built by COSCO (Zhoushan) Shipyard for
Conti 178 Schiffahrts-KG NR.1. CONTAINERSHIPS
One 6,700 teu at Hyundai Samho H I

GAS CARRIERS
Two 82,000 m3 at Hyundai H I

OFFSHORE
Drillships
Two 51,500 gt / 34,000 dwt for Rowan Companies at
Hyundai H I

Self-Elevating Drilling Units

Two 5,000 gt / 7,000 dwt at China Merchants H I
Two 5,000 gt / 7,000 dwt at COSCO Nantong Shipyard
Two 5,000 gt / 7,000 dwt at Shanghai Waigaoqiao
Shipbuilding

Single Point Moorings

Two for Indian Oil at SBM Atlantia
YM MILESTONE, a 6,600 teu containership, SHR, ES 2020, NBL, TCM, RRDA, One at PT Profab Indonesia
built by CSBC for All Oceans Transportation.

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MISCELLANEOUS
Barges
Eight 5,000 gt at Jiangsu Hongqiang Marine H I
Four 2,000 gt at Nantong Tongbao Shipbuilding
Three 6,000 gt for PT Pelayaran Kapuas at Nantong Tong Sheng Shipbuilding
Three 3,500 gt for Ciesco at Nantong Tong Sheng Shipbuilding
Three 3,000 gt for Ezion Maritime at Nantong Tongshun Shipyard
Three 1,356 gt for Anhui Jantle Marine Engineering at Nantong Tongde
Shipbuilding & Repairing
Two 7,000 gt at Tongzhou Huaya Shipbuilding
Two 6,000 gt for Poet Shipbuilding & Engineering at Nantong Tiannan Shipyard
Two 4,560 gt at Nantong Tiannan Shipyard
Two 4,500 gt at Nantong JinJian Shipbuilding & Repairing
Two 3,000 gt at Nantong Tongcheng Ship Manufacturing
Two 2,200 gt for PT Perusahaan Pelayaran Rusianto Bersaudara at Nantong
Tongde Shipbuilding & Repair
Two 2,000 gt for Sinoway International at Nantong Jinjian Shipbuilding &
Repairing
Two 1,600 gt at Nantong Tongcheng Ship Manufacturing
One 18,150 gt at COSCO (Zhoushan) Shipyard
One 3,500 gt for PT Pelayaran Kapuas at Nantong Tong Sheng Shipbuilding PV DRILLING V, a 15,424 gt column stabilized drilling unit,
One 3,000 gt at Nantong Tongde Shipbuilding & Repairing ÀA1, built by Keppel Fels for PVD Deepwater Drilling.
One 2,800 gt at Jingjiang Nanyang Shipbuilding
One 2,000 gt for Putra Bulian Shipping & Trading at Nantong Tongbao Shipbuilding
One 1,600 gt for PT Alim Shipping at Nantong Tongcheng Ship Manufacturing
One 1,356 gt for Fujian Zhongshe Machinery & Equipment at Nantong Tongde
Shipbuilding & Repair

Government Vessels
One special purpose vessel, 1,500 gt for US Navy at Austal USA

Tugs, Workboats and OSVs

Six 1,678 gt for Coastal Offshore at Fujian Southeast Shipyard
Five 1,720 gt for Bourbon Supply Investissements at Zhejiang Shipbuilding
Two 3,497 gt for Poet Shipbuilding & Engineering at Jingjiang Nanyang Shipbuilding
Two 3,000 gt at Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding
Two 2,200 gt for Gulf Offshore at Rosetti Marino
Two 2,200 gt for Tidewater Marine at Yuexin Shipbuilding
Two 1,678 gt at Guangxin Shipbuilding & H I
Two 1,250 gt for JM Marine at Zhongshan Hunghao Shipyard
Two 1,200 gt for Metico Marketing at Jiangsu Suyang Marine
One 3,000 gt for Marnavi SPA at Selah Makine Ve Endustri Tic. A.S.
One 1,678 gt at Fujian Crown Ocean Shipbuilidng Industries

Yachts
Five 500 gt at Azimut-Benetti
Two 500 gt at Perini Navi
One 500 gt at CRN Spa
One 495 gt at Heesen Yacht Builders
One 325 gt at Heesen Yacht Builders

Others
Six general cargo carriers, 51,800 gt, for Nova Shipping & Logistics at Nantong Mingde H I
Four general cargo carriers, 5,200 gt, for Pacific Ocean Engineering & Trading at Nantong
Tongde Shipbuilding & Repairing
Two high speed craft, 499 gt, for Seacor Marine at Gulf Craft
One underwater system at Drasss Engineering
SAINT DIMITRIOS, a 33,788 dwt bulk carrier,
One general cargo carrier, 800 gt, for Sesa Goa at Chengxi Shipyard BC-A, TCM, GRAB(30), AB-CM, CSR, ES,
One heavy lift ship, 16,808 gt, for Asian Lift at Keppel Nantong Shipyard RRDA, built by 21st Century Shipbuilding
One underwater system for Sogenai Spa at Sogenai Spa for Zefxis Maritime.

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