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Dear Shiptalk Readers,
Welcome to this the June 2007 edition of the Shiptalk newsletter.
Please take your time to read what we have to say this month about issues affecting your everyday lives at sea and do let us know if you have an opinion or comments on any of this month's articles or other issues that you would like to air via Shiptalk.com.
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SHIPTALK NEWS
Shiptalk Launch Dedicated Shore Based Vacancy Advertising Website
Shiptalk Recruitment are pleased to announce the launch of their new website at www.marine-jobs.co.uk
Since the successful launch of their dedicated seagoing vacancy advertising site earlier this year Shiptalk Recruitment have been listening and responding to the needs of their clients who have been pressing for a similar online vacancy advertising service for shore based jobs.
According to Anneley Pickles, Managing Director of Shiptalk Recruitment," In response to our existing client's needs we have provided a no-hassle, online, shore based vacancy advertising service with no hidden costs or percentage commissions on placement. Our client's vacancies can be emailed to us and displayed on Shiptalk.com, our monthly newsletter and on our dedicated website www.marine-jobs.co.uk within the same working day. Meaning they will begin to receive CV's from suitable candidates immediately."
Ms Pickles went onto explain that each client using this new service will have a specific micro-site within www.marine-jobs.co.uk where their vacancies will be posted thereby creating a fully branded space online that has already proven to attract a constant flow of quality candidates for clients such as BP and OSG. All job applications go directly through to the client or their nominated agent, giving them freedom and control of the recruitment process.
Additional promotion via Shiptalk.com and Shiptalk's monthly newsletter means that each recruitment campaign will receive the maximum candidate exposure in any given month and access to Shiptalk's 30,000+ newsletter subscribers, all of whom may be potential candidates for any given shore based vacancy.
For more information on this new shore based recruitment advertising service contact Anneley@shiptalkjobs.com or call Shiptalk Recruitment on +44 (0)207 617 7191 or +44 (0)191 4690877 or go to www.marine-jobs.co.uk
SAFETY WELFARE
Old Momma Shiptalk has given us some wonderful advice over the years, especially regarding food.
The mainstays of her guidance were, never eat anything bigger than your head, and never eat any poisonous fish that requires preparation by a specially trained and certified chef…unless you are in the restaurant of said chef.
Perhaps the Chinese ship's doctor who died last month after eating an ill-prepared blowfish, should have heeded this sage wisdom.
Emergency services were called out to an iron ore ship, “ Tianyanghai”, off Dampier , Australia after the 43-year-old doctor suffered paralysis and difficulty breathing. Attempts were made to resuscitate him but he later died.
Police learnt through an interpreter that the ship's doctor had shared the killer fish with another crew member. Apparently the other diner fell ill but had managed to blow blowfish chunks by making himself vomit.
Blowfish is a much-loved Japanese dish, however just to make dinner times more interesting, its organs contain enough lethal toxin, Tetrodotoxin, to kill 30 people. For any would be poisoners out there Tetrodotoxin is approximately 1200 times deadlier than cyanide.
Naturally it has to be prepared in a particular way in order to nullify the poison. Momma Shiptalk reckons it has to be cooked at exactly the right temperature (plus or minus no more than a degree or two) and for just the exact right amount of time.
An unlucky diner's first inkling that something is amiss is a tingling in the extremities and the lips turning blue, as the poison paralyses the nerves and prevents the lungs working. There is no antidote and death can occur within minutes.
The trouble onboard this particular ship may not be quite over, as according to Japanese rituals any chef whose diners die during the meal is honour-bound to commit “seppuku”, the ritual disembowelment of the samurai forefathers.
It may be a little too late for this particular physician to heal himself, but scientists in Japan now claim to have bred poison-free blowfish. Life seems so much simpler with Chicken.
Ships keep the world's trade moving, but occasionally one can also bring health and happiness to those poor unfortunates living in far off, desolation.
One such ship, the “Africa Mercy”, has just arrived off Liberia and is dispensing urgently needed free healthcare to Africa 's poorest people.
The fully equipped hospital ship has cost more than £30 million to convert from a former Danish rail ferry, and was eight years in the conversion process after its refit at the A&P Shipyard on Tyneside.
The “Africa Mercy” is the fourth ship to be operated by the international charity, Mercy Ships, which has provided more than £350 million worth of services since it was founded in 1978.
While “Africa Mercy” has been hogging all the headlines it is not the only ship dispensing much needed aid to dislocated, disenfranchised unfortunates – no, a New Zealand brewery Speight's is answering the call of Kiwi's in London by delivering an entire pub to London by ship.
The campaign, billed as “From Dunedin to London, for a mate”, is apparently far from being a publicity stunt, it is simply answering the desperate call of beer-loving Kiwi's who can't get a drop of their own tipple in the UK.
The brewer is advertising for “mates” who can travel from New Zealand for three months to deliver the pub on the vessel, “ MV Lida”.
The Speight's website sums it all up, “We've had a lot of emails lately from some poor b*ggers stuck in the UK. Seems London might have opportunity and women, but it's a hard road without a decent beer.”
Indeed it is, indeed it is!
You can follow progress at www.myspace.com/greatbeerdelivery or at www.greatbeerdelivery.co.nz
Shiptalk was reminded of an ancient Chinese joke last month when we received an email from our friends at the British & International Sailors Society (BISS).
Q - How can you tell when a Dragon boat is level?
A - The drool comes out of both sides of the drummer's mouth.
Anyway to see whether this is true there is still a chance to sign up for the British & International Sailors Society (BISS) "Dragon Boat Challenge", sponsored by BP Shipping and Cargill.
This Chinese challenge is due to take place at Dorney Lake , Eton (not far from London , and the chosen facility for 2012 Olympics) on Saturday the 16th June 2007.
BISS now has over 30 teams committed, but are looking for more to take part. They want to recruit 36 teams of 10 rowers (plus one drummer) who will be competing in heats to win various trophies.
Those currently signed up are: BP Shipping, Cargill, Intertanko, Rio Tinto Marine, Clarksons, Red Funnel, MAIB, BP Hamble, Freight Investor Services, The Baltic Exchange, Maersk, Morgan Stanley, Steamship, Inchcape, Tradewinds with Ince & Co, Noble Europe Ltd, Thurlestone Shipping, Thomas Miller and Clyde & Co.
Dragon boat racing really is, we understand, great fun and a wonderful event for colleagues, friends and family to join in with, all while raising awareness and funds for the British & International Sailors' Society.
Surely there couldn't be even more going on that just the boat races, I hear you ask? Oh shallow ones, BISS has thought of everything, and has organised plenty of extra activities, including: human table football, a tug of war competition, clay shooting and target golf. There are also special children's (and drummer's) activities including a bouncy castle, entertainer and face painter.
But wait there's still more, participants even receive coffee and bacon rolls on arrival, along with a barbeque lunch. All that is asked is that each Team raises a minimum sponsorship of £3,000 to take part.
To register for the Dragon Boat Challenge please contact Karen Watts or Joy Metcalf at BISS head office by email, fax or post.
B.I.S.S.
350 Shirley road,
Southampton , SO15 3HY
United Kingdom
Tel: 02380 515 950
Website: www.biss.org.uk
I Know U Know What I Mean. I Think?
One particularly sadistic teacher once wrote of your dear Editor, “I wouldn't like to say young Master Shiptalk's comprehension is substandard, but even when he talks to himself he seems confused”.
It seems that this lack of understanding is having a disastrous effect on the safety of shipping. According to the Nautical Institute's Human Element Bulletin Alert!, the standard of English of some seafarers is so bad that they have difficulty communicating between themselves, let alone with those outside their ships.
Inside Issue 14 of Alert! they have stumbled across a very good point, it's all very well for senior staff to think they communicate effectively, but how many really know that those receiving the communications are in a position to understand them?
It may seem common sense, but how many orders, whether written or verbal, are greeted with blank, smiling faces masking complete and utter bemusement? Quite a lot in our experience, and yes it was us doing the smiling and nodding!
Alert! stresses that it's all very well giving an order but it doesn't stop there the clarity of the message is the most important issue. Before sending an e-mail or similar message, the sender, says Alert! , ought to consider whether the message is clear, but also whether it is necessary!
The old ones are the best, and for every barked helm order of, “How's your head”, there are still too many replies of, “Oooh it's banging sir”.
For more information on human element issues see www.he-alert.org
Ah there is nothing like a bit of misplaced faith in security...especially if it's your own.
According to one maritime security expert, the application of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code throughout Europe was recently described as a “mockery”.
Geoff Greaves, chief executive of International Maritime Security said that the UK was the only European country which was applying the code “to the letter” and many contracting governments which issued certificates of compliance with the code were merely “handing out bits of paper”.
He told delegates that there was a “complete disparity in implementation of ISPS not only in the EU but throughout the world”.
The code's interpretation by different countries in the world was “where it falls down” he said.
The UK was the only country which was actually enforcing this regulation through inspection, he said. “Until ports are closed down or their certificates of compliance suspended, the shipping companies will bear the brunt of implementation, he warned. “Security must be implemented if it is a law,” he said. “European ports must be made to tow the line”.
This sounds great, but sadly it rather glosses over the fact that we know of at least a dozen cases in UK ports of people being allowed into the port without a glance at any documentation, merely a wave or a mumbled vessel name and a high-viz jacket still being enough to gain access to ports in too many places – whether they be in the UK, US or EU.
It seems we should look rather closer at home before casting aspersions about the security provisions of others. That's not to say Mr Greaves is wrong, but to say that all UK ports are great, and that all foreign ones are poor, is a little lazy to say the least and a tad optimistic.
Maritime Professionals offered online training to understand international terrorism
First transnational e-learning course for Maritime Professionals in the study of terrorism created by Informa and the University of St Andrews
- 1 st transnational e-learning course in the study of terrorism created for professionals involved in national security, governments, corporations, commercial operations and transportation
- World-leading expertise and international collaboration available at the touch of a button from the course tutors at the University of St Andrews and fellow participants from around the globe
- Flexible and adaptable in-depth distance learning
As national and international terrorism continues to dominate the news and political debates, Informa, the global information provider, has joined forces with the Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence (CSTPV) at the University of St Andrews to offer the first transnational e-learning course in the study of terrorism.
The course content provides maritime professionals with a sophisticated introduction to the fundamental issues that lie behind the terrorist threats of today. This includes how and why terrorists plot against individuals, governments, corporations, commercial operations or air, marine and mainland transportation services. It offers professionals an understanding of the motivations, methodology and modus operandi of the various strains of terrorism, which should better inform organisational security strategies.
The course is designed to offer an information rich, yet flexible e-learning course that enables individuals to have access to knowledge and expertise at the touch of a button any time of the day, wherever they are in the world. Participants interact with their own personal tutor as well as collaborate with fellow course practitioners in the virtual classroom. What's more, they gain access to the Jane's Terrorism & Insurgency Centre website which provides up-to-the minute news and analysis on terrorist activities and incidents from around the globe.
Max Taylor, Course Director and Professor of International Relations at the University of St Andrews , comments; “Terrorism is a changing phenomenon. By helping participants to understand the issues behind the dramatic events we see today, professionals can gain a new level of expertise and understanding as to how they can protect their own professional interests and how their security portfolios and strategies can be better informed”.
The 16-week course enables participants to receive a solid grounding in the causes, consequences and responses to terrorism. The knowledge gained can be turned into best-practice strategy to help protect people, infrastructure and investments.
Max concludes: “For many organisations, including police authorities and government bodies, the subject is so vast and complex that the opportunity to gain a broad understanding is rarely offered to the majority. The Certificate in Terrorism Studies fills that gap, enabling participants and organisations to prepare to meet the challenges of the evolving nature of terrorism in an adaptable and flexible e-learning environment”. www.terrorismstudies.com
GENERAL
All The Bad Girls Love a Pirate!
A UK newspaper recently ran a rather unscientific poll of female readers, and asked them if they thought pirates were sexy.
Hoards of otherwise respectable women gave a hearty and unequivocal, “Aye”, and reeled off a range of desirable pirate characteristics. These lady-pleasing qualities included the “pirates' relationship with the sea and its association with sex”, “a sense of adventure” and “unabashed masculinity”.
The question of pirate love also features on a website forum at with a discussion on the topic: "Why do I pine for pirates?"
Hmm…anyway despite their lack of hygiene (the pirates not the women), and the fact they were unreliable, untrustworthy and violent, nothing can seemingly diminish the romantic image of their pirate heroes.
We guess these hankerings are more to do with Errol Flynn and Johnny Depp than the modern day potbellied South China Sea urchin hiding behind a mask and an AK47, a wild eyed quat chewing Somali psychopath, or a Nigerian built like a big brick outhouse.
Sadly there you have it gents, so much for the years wasted grooming, shaving and washing. Ladies don't want a wimpy, scented metrosexual – they want filth, syphilis, alcoholism and a large cutlass!
Strangely there was no mention of the traditional parrot, but some of the girls we questioned said they quite fancied the occasional cockatoo.
In last months edition of Shiptalk we took a pop at the standard of Iranian tailoring.
It seems we were wrong, despite our doubts over shiny grey 80's style jackets and half-mast drainpipes it seems that there is good money to be made from bad couture.
One of the Royal Marines taken hostage by Iran has been given a dressing-down by commanders after trying to sell the free suit he was given by his captors on eBay.
Lance Corporal Mark Banks, 24, was ordered to remove the cheap, shiny suit from the internet auction site by the Ministry of Defence after seeking minimum bids of 99p, plus £10 postage.
The suit was placed on eBay by a person calling himself 'steady_lance, from Lowestoft '. Senior defence sources confirmed it was Mr Banks.
The lot was billed as "Iran Captive Royal Marine Mark Banks's SUIT - GENUINE!' But it failed to attract any bids during the seven days it was on eBay, before the MoD ordered its removal (the advert not the suit).
In addition to the suit, Lance Corporal Banks, of Lowestoft , Suffolk , tried to hawk the delightful waistcoat and shirt given to him in Iran .
A senior Royal Navy source said: "Banks has been given a right royal dressing-down by the top brass. He has behaved like a prat. This was a very stupid thing to do. But as he has committed no criminal offence, no further disciplinary action will be taken."
99 pence…now before you look too smug, that equals about 18, 000 Iran Rials…a tidy profit!
Have you ever been packing ready to head off to join a ship when all of a sudden that horrible icy feeling grips you…you've done the usual checks, “ticket, passport, money”, and then all of a sudden horror of horrors, you can't find that pesky discharge book.
Oh you know it's round here somewhere – but hey you were so happy to arrive home you just kind of threw it in a corner and now it's vanished. All is doom and gloom, oh woe…oh cruel world…oh wait here it is.
Anyway imagine how the Philippines Maritime Industry Authority must have felt when they managed to lose 260,000 of the blighters. Admittedly they were blank, and they weren't so much lost as burnt to a cinder…but the icy feeling in the very pit of their soul must have been similar surely?
Hey throw me a bone here, it's tough trying to make every piece vaguely funny with some tenuous link…
So where were we? Yes, the building burnt down and loads of books were lost. It might not sound exciting to you, but as the rumours spread like, ahem, wildfire around the seafaring community in Manila, thousands rushed to the building in the Philippine President Lines building to see whether they would be affected by the loss.
Marine administrator, Vincente Suazo was quick to try and restore calm. He told local press that despite the loss of the 260,000 blank record books, they had around 10,000 held safely in reserve, enough to last for two to three months.
The fire is believed to have started in the records room taking with it paperwork on casualties and cancelled licenses. Shiptalk is no Sherlock, but it would seem elementary that it may have been started by someone who had just had their license cancelled…just a hunch.
Anyway your wicked plan has failed Captain Arsonist, as Mr Suazo cocked a snook by saying the records could be reconstructed from those kept by other local offices.
So there!
ENVIRONMENTAL
Luvvies Quell Spill with Lashings of Champagne
You should have seen the shock on the faces of the beautiful people at the Cannes Film Festival last month upon hearing the rather distasteful news that “Lady Moura” had touched bottom and had been left with an oozing gash.
It was only when they realised that the Lady in question was one of the world's biggest private yachts, a 108-metre (354-foot) vessel belonging to Saudi billionaire Nasser Al-Rashid, that the disgust turned to panic as the world famous frontage was threatened with a covering of sticky oil…(the beach that is).
The luxury vessel hit a submerged rocky outcrop near the port as it was navigating a short distance off-shore. Its passengers were evacuated and authorities briefly closed two hotel-owned beaches hosting VIP parties. They also set up booms to stop leaking fuel from fouling other areas.
The yacht itself, an imposing white vessel with its own helicopter, was pulled off the underwater hazard by a tugboat and two big holes were seen in its hull. These were hastily patched up and the vessel headed to Gibraltar for full repairs.
Cannes officials said several hundred litres, or approximately 250 Jeroboams, of fuel spilled but were cleared up over several hours.
It seems that despite the initial panic that far more champagne was downed than fuel spilt, and you will be pleased to know that the great and good of world cinema were then able to continue with their partying on one of the world's most famous coastlines. Phew!
Ships often have to stay in port longer than anyone would like – for most ships that involves breakdowns, perhaps the odd bit of Aussie stevedore discontent, or the dreaded port State detention.
If you think those are a pain to guard against spare a thought for the designers and operators of cruise ships – especially when you learn that the “Azmara” was delayed for a whole day for a rather unusual reason.
Go on, try and guess…pod failure? No. Intestinal flu killed the crew? No…and don't be so ghoulish. Right stop guessing, we'll tell you...
The “Azmara” was delayed because of an “ambience” failure.
Yes, that's right the vibe on the ship was “all wrong” and the company didn't think it had the "ambience we wanted to provide to our guests", so they delayed departure for a day.
The ship, which had just undergone a $19m re-fit, was expected to depart New Jersey on its first trip to Bermuda , but stayed alongside while perhaps a few throw cushions, velvet drapes and tiger skin rugs were rustled up by teams of burly dock workers.
The touches of luxury expected on the cruise included a butler service in every stateroom and suite, as well as concierge-style amenities such as fresh cut flowers, fresh fruit, high-end toiletries, complimentary use of cotton robes, two complimentary pairs of slippers, plasma TVs and plush bedding.
A Spokeswoman told of, "very unusual circumstances" for the delay, and the company even gave passengers a full refund of the fare and gave them a $100 onboard credit to help with any expenses incurred during the extra night on land.
So there you have it next time you fancy an extra night up the road just phone the Superintendent and say you'd love to sail but the ambience is all wrong, and you're not going anywhere until you get a red bulb for your bunk light…we're sure they'll understand!
Sea King Needed to Evacuate Super Size Pax
A supersized, sick tourist had to be winched off a cruise ship by helicopter last month as he weighed too much to be evacuated by boat.
The 450 pound man became ill with gastric problems (no surprise there) aboard a luxury cruise ship anchored in the Firth of Forth, Scotland.
The local coast guard realised a lifeboat transfer of the man was impossible, so a Royal Air Force Sea King helicopter was called in to winch him off the ship.
The Sea King helicopter, which can carry 9.5 tonnes, flew the man to an Edinburgh hospital where fire crews the transferred him into the building.
A coastguard spokesman said the man's weight made a water transfer "impossible". He then added in true Scottish understatement, "He was a very hefty man".
"The logistics of a lifeboat coming out alongside a ship were impractical. We had to get him quickly to hospital so we had to get a helicopter. The winch could cope with it. If he was too heavy for the wire the helicopter would have said so and we would have to find alternative means."
The rescued man underwent emergency surgery and was recovering in hospital.
It does call into question just how a cruise ship could honestly cope with such a, ahem, substantial passenger in the event of an emergency. From Lifejackets, to liferafts it would be a real struggle to evacuate someone this “hefty”, and knowing my luck he'd be sat next to me in the lifeboat!
CAREERS
Ice Navigation Training Could be a Worthwhile Investment According to Stena Bulk
Rapid growth of oil and gas export from the Russian North and Far East , increased transport flow via the Northern Sea Route and construction of new terminals in the eastern part of the Gulf of Finland has resulted in high demand for professionals with ice navigation skills. Russian oil exports from Primorsk have risen from 12 million tons in 2001 to 65 million tons in 2006. During 2007, this figure is expected to increase to 70 million tons. In 2006, Stena Bulk transported nearly 10 million tons of oil from the large Russian port in Primorsk, equivalent to a market share of about 15%.
Stena Bulk currently own three ice classed Aframax tankers:
Facts: Stena Arctica: Length: 249.8 m, breadth: 44 m, draft: 15.4 m, deadweight: 117,100 tons, no. of cargo tanks: 7, cargo: crude oil. The hull is heavily reinforced and the vessel's power output is substantially larger than that of a normal tanker in order to be able to operate safely in the icy waters of the Baltic.
Ice class - When ice forms on the water, the authorities impose restrictions on maritime traffic. Ships have to satisfy certain requirements in order to be eligible for icebreaking assistance. Swedish ships are built in accordance with joint Finnish and Swedish ice class regulations. In this system, the lowest ice class is 1C and the highest is 1A Super. The Stena Arctica is built in accordance with Ice Class 1a Super regulations, which means that she can sail under her own power through 1 metre thick ice.
In 2008, Stena Bulk, together with Concordia Maritime, will operate a fleet of 12 large, ice-strengthened tankers. This has resulted in an increased demand for simulator based training in ice navigation skills.
In order to address this training need Stena has initiated cooperation in the training of crews for shipping in icy waters with Admiral Makarov State Maritime Academy in St Petersburg , Russia .
Admiral Makarov State Maritime Academy (former Higher Arctic Maritime College ) has more than 50 years' experience training specialists for the Northern Sea Route , including Deck Officers, Engineers, Hydrographers and Meteorologists – constantly developing training programs for shipping companies operating in the Baltic Sea and the Arctic areas.
Northern Marine Management, the ship management wing of Stena Bulk, and Admiral Makarov State Academy have jointly developed Stena specific training courses for ice navigation using Transas developed models of the Stena Paris and the Stena Arctica.
As increasing amounts of oil and products continue to be transported through the environmentally sensitive Baltic waters Stena recognize that crew competence in ice navigation is paramount in ensuring that oil always travels first class!
Dubrovnik this year's venue for:
Lloyd's List Events 10th European Manning and Training Conference
According to one well-respected Croatian shipping expert, “a man who goes to sea must be a man in despair.”
This fairly unequivocal and downbeat statement seemingly, and perhaps unknowingly, set the tone for the Lloyd's List Events 10th European Manning and Training Conference in the stunning setting of Dubrovnik , Croatia .
We have to confess, the quote in question did not actually come from the floor, but if you want to find from where it came from you will need to look out for Shiptalk's report in the next issue of Gangway.
Whenever conferences hit the road and head from the beaten, well worn paths of London , Singapore and New York it is always wonderful to hear the thoughts and perspectives from different out posts of the shipping industry.
As ever Lloyd's Lists Events brought together a grand mixture of people to make the Conference interesting, controversial and challenging…just what we seemingly need, as the message was as plain and clear in Dubrovnik 2007 as it was back in 1272, that shipping has one major image crisis to deal with.
SEAGOING VACANCIES
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SHORE BASED VACANCIES
Current Shore Based Vacancies With BP |
BP Shipping is BP Group's centre of marine expertise. BP Shipping's role within the BP Group is to provide all group shipping and marine assurance, including ship, barge and marine terminal inspections and audits, assessments, procurement, operations and chartering in and out. BP Shipping's aim is to fulfil this role in a safe, environmentally sound and commercially efficient manner. Within BP Shipping there are four business delivery teams - Commercial, Operations, Assurance and Technical Assurance, all 4 delivery teams are represented within the region.
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Sunbury Background BP Shipping is the centre of the BP Group's marine expertise and is responsible for chartering, commercial and operating activities associated with an international fleet of owned and chartered vessels that meet the BP Group's HSSE, operational and commercial performance aspirations. BP businesses must comply with a variety of HSSE requirements including international treaties and conventions, country/state laws and regulations, regional directives, local ordinances, lender agreements, industry commitments and BP standards. Role Purpose The Compliance Superintendent will support and work closely with the Compliance Manager, who is responsible for putting in place and managing the processes to ensure BP Shipping's verifiable compliance with the Group's Compliance Management Programme. Key Accountabilities
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BP Shipping is the centre of the Group's marine expertise and is responsible for chartering and operating an international fleet of owned and controlled crude, gas and product tankers. As part of our Fleet Growth strategy there is a need for Engineer Superintendent's to be based within the BP Sunbury and Singapore Office's to provide operational and technical support for BP controlled tonnage in the region. The succesful applicants will work in a high performing operational environment and will have a direct reporting relationship with the Fleet Operations Fleet Technical Management Team. Reporting Relationships: The Engineer Superintendent has delegated authority from the Sunbury based Fleet Technical Manager for the safe and efficient operation of assigned vessels within BP's modern and growing fleet. Particular emphasis is placed on continual improvement with HSSE, vessel availabiliy and cost management. performance. Job Dimensions: A number of years sea service in a senior engineering rank on crude and product tankers would be seen as an advantage and / or relevent experience ashore in a marine engineering superintendency type position supported by the relevent professional qualifications |
SHORE BASED VACANCIES
Current Shore Based Vacancies With Eastern Echo |
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An artist's impression of the new Eastern Echo Ulstein SX124 seismic ships
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We are initially releasing four revolutionary 10-streamer 3D vessels. As a clean strategy company we are dedicated to the health and safety of our people and the environment. Our vessels feature Ulstein X-Bow design, Diesel Electric, Dynamic Positioning and Clean Class Notation for the smoothest, safest and cleanest sea travel known to man.
Eastern Echo offers highly attractive salaries, incentive compensation and excellent
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New Build Project Manager |
Eastern Echo is seeking a new build manager for the new building of four 10-streamer vessels in Vigo, Spain. New build experience will be mandatory for this position as well as vast offshore experience. The project manager will be in charge of all four projects during a three-year period and will be supported by a site team of hand picked professionals from different parts of the world there for linguistics and cultural knowledge will be seen as an advantage. Eastern Echo is constantly growing and seeking professional coworkers so please visit our website to find more vacant positions and further information. www.easternecho.ae |
New Build Site Team Superintendent |
Further details on the positions will be forwarded to the candidates at a second round of the selection phase. Eastern Echo is constantly growing and seeking professional coworkers so please visit our website to find more vacant positions and further information. www.easternecho.ae |
WHAT'S ON WHERE?
Staying One Step Ahead of the Regulator
Wednesday June 13th, 2007 Thon Hotel Arena, Lillestrom , Norway
Held in conjunction with Ship Management International, the shipowning and third party shipmanagement sector's leading publication, the 1st International Ship Management Summit will discuss key issues affecting the regulation of today's shipping industry. .
Today's shipping industry is the most regulated it has ever been. Layer upon layer of multilateral and unilateral regulations have compounded shipowners' operating costs to the extent that the options offered by the third party ship manager have become more attractive.
But why haven't the views of the practitioners been taken into account by the regulators as they lay down the rules which govern shipping's future?
This one-day Summit and Round Table Question Time will pit shipmanager with ship owner and shipping industry regulator in the search for answers to questions like:
"What drives the regulator to regulate in the way he does?"
"What does the in-house manager and third party manager need to do to make its voice heard?"
"How can owners and managers work more closely together to ensure their role as influential stakeholder in today's shipping industry is guaranteed?"
For more information or your free copy of the conference brochure CLICK HERE or email conference@elabor8.co.uk
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Place and dates: 27th & 28th June 2007, London , UK
Telephone: +44 (0) 207 368 1654
Website: www.acius.net/?cID=289
E-mail: mmulazzi@acius.net
Contact Name: Melanie Mulazzi
ACI 's premier LNG Shipping Finance conference will address the latest trends within the LNG and LPG shipping market, with a particular focus on the most efficient and cost-effective financing methods. Discover how ship owners raise capital, build a business plan and the key challenges in securing financing. The agenda will also consider the current and future risks and opportunities, for both the buyers and sellers of LNG and LPG.
The expert panel of speakers comprises leading financial and investment management executives from global ship owning companies and includes Harry Vafias, CEO of StealthGas, Jean-Charles Papeians, General Counsel of Suez Global LNG , Mohd Ghannam , MD of Qatar Gas Transport Company or again Pedro Solana, Director of Finance and Accounting, Teekay LNG amongst many others
They will be giving an insight into the key issues behind cutting-edge financing deals across the LNG and LPG shipping market, through key industry case study and best practice presentations.
ISF MANNING & TRAINING CONFERENCE 2007
The International Shipping Federation is holding its annual one-day Manning and Training Conference in London on Wednesday 12 th September 200 7 at the Royal Society of Arts .
This event has become well-established and popular in the maritime industry and is aimed at personnel directors and senior managers from international ship operating companies, or anyone interested in maritime manpower issues. It is attended by about 2 0 0 people and viewed as a principal event for those involved in employing seafarers.
The keynote speaker this year is Mr Willem de Ruiter, E xecut ive Director at the European Maritime Safety Agency . Other topics include safe Manning & Fatigue, the STCW review, H ealth & S afety and t he V iking l ines case and more…
Full details can be found at: www.marisec.org/isfconference
or by contacting:
Mrs Shantel Ryan
ISF
12 Carthusian Street
London
EC1M 6EZ
Tel: +44 20 7417 2855
Fax: +44 20 7417 8877
Email: shantel.ryan@marisec.org
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