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Friday, May 17, 2013 Headland SatNews

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89 oil thieves arrested in Nigeria

The Joint Task Force (JTF) in Nigeria's oil-rich Niger Delta region has arrested 89 suspected oil thieves during anti-oil theft joint operations. A statement from the task force in Yenagoa on Wednesday, said that the JTF impounded a barge laden with unspecified volume of crude during the operation. The statement signed by Onyema Nwachukwu, JTF's spokesperson, said the self-propelled barge was intercepted by the maritime component of the JTF at Burutu, Delta State. It said 22 illegal crude oil distillation camps were destroyed, while 18 boats, 133 plastic surface tanks and 28 pumping machines used for crude oil theft in the Niger Delta were seized. "Three of the illegal oil distillation camps which had 138 plastic tanks of 7,500 litres capacity each, 23 steel surface tanks, 16 pumping machines, two electricity generating set, one welding machine were discovered by patrol operatives of three Battalion Sector 1 at Otumara, Obe/Jesse communities of Delta state," the military statement added. "Three other camps used for illegal distillation of crude oil were also scuttled in Gbelebu village in Ovia south West Local Government Area of Edo state," it said. "The operations also saw troops of 146 Battalion, Sector 2 of the JTF deployed in Cawthorne Channel 2 and Bodo West Creek further destroyed 16 illegal crude oil distillation camps in Okpomakiri, K-Dere and B-Dere and communities in Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers state," the JTF added. "Some 15 wooden boats carrying about 26,000 litres of stolen crude oil were also intercepted in these areas," the statement stated. It said the JTF's strategy against oil theft included advocacy and dialogue to persuade members of the communities to support it. It said a team of JTF operatives from 146 Battalion have carried out a sensitization visit to the community where they admonished the elders on the dangers inherent in community youths engaging in pipeline vandalism. (Xinhua)

IMO's GloBallast partnerships awarded 'Best Innovative Project'

IMO's GloBallast Partnerships Project, which assists developing countries and their maritime industries in implementing the international regulations on ballast water management to prevent the spread of alien invasive species, has won the sixth Marine BizTV International Maritime Award for "Best Innovative Project". The award was presented during the sixth Marine BizTV International Maritime Award ceremony, held in Dubai, the UAE, on May 15.

SAFETY Vehicle cargo

Vehicles moving on deck during severe weather conditions can cause substantial damage and be potentially dangerous to crew-members. While loading vehicles on board vessels, crewmembers should ensure that coaches are not lashed in one direction. Adequate space should be maintained between two

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Six bodies found after fire on ship in Japan

Six bodies, suspected to be those of Russian crew members, were found aboard a cargo ship that caught fire on Thursday while anchored in a Japanese port, a coastguard and news reports said. Fire took hold of the 497-tonne Cambodian-registered vessle, which has been in the port of Wakkanai in northern Japan since Tuesday, said an official at the local coastguard office. A total of 23 Russian and Ukrainian crew members were on the ship, which had transported crabs from a Sakhalin port. Six of them - all Russian - had been unaccounted for, the coastguard said. "We have found six bodies in the ship and are now identifying them," the official said, adding that two other crew members were hospitalised for burns but neither was in a life-threatening condition. Local reports confirmed that the six victims were the missing Russian crew members. The fire was put out by early Thursday afternoon, the official added. (AFP)

vehicles and a good lashing system should be used while transporting vehicles. Care should be taken to ensure that lashing does not obstruct a crew access ladder. The most effective method of ensuring the safety of personnel is to keep people and moving vehicles apart by preventing access to the decks during cargo operations. During normal operations this is impracticable but the fewer people that have access to the decks the less likelihood there is of accidents occurring. If access to these decks is necessary only marked and authorised routes on decks and vehicle ramps should be used. Well illuminated, permanently marked and clearly signaged walkways should be provided for all those who require authorised access to the vehicle decks both during cargo operations and when the ship is at sea. In addition, suitable barriers should be in place adjacent to doorways and exits that open directly onto the vehicle decks to prevent any person inadvertently walking straight onto the deck and into the path of a moving vehicle. Other measures such as deck-mounted kerbs that force vehicles to maintain a safe distance from doorways and exits are also recommended. Source: UK P&I Club

Kenyan seafarers back home after 6-month ordeal in Somalia

A group of six Kenyan seafarers landed home on Wednesday evening after their rescue from a failed fishing expedition along the Indian Ocean coast, which nearly turned tragic in Somalia.

The crew of a fishing vessel that sailed off from the port of Mombasa on November 8, 2012 for Djibouti, arrived home heart-broken, but cheerful after a six-month ordeal in Somalia's pirate-infested waters. "It has been six months without pay, without money and without food in a foreign country. We were abandoned in Bossaso, Puntland, " Nelson Bosire, the Third Engineer of the ship told Xinhua on arrival in Nairobi. The fishing vessel sailed off from Kenya and docked in Kismayu, Southern Somalia after a seven-day expedition. It sailed for another seven days to reach the Mogadishu seaport. But before reaching its final destination, the seafarers docked off in Bossaso, to deliver some cargo to a prison there. Bosire, a father of two, said during the journey, the vessel suffered a major engine failure, which nearly turned tragic. (Xinhua)

Singapore charges 4 people for illegal bunkering activity

The Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) has charged four persons for corrupt practices for conspiring to engage in illegal bunkering activity. With over 65,000 bunkering operations taking place every year, Singapore's bunkering industry has become a money-making business. In 2012, Singapore was the top bunkering port across the globe with bunker sales volume of more than 42 million metric tonnes (mt). According to a press release, after receiving complaints, officers from the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) and the MPA conducted a joint operation, in which they found four people delivered a shortfall
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of marine fuel to the vessel.

COMMERCE MHI, MOL to build new-generation LNG carrier

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd (MHI) and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd (MOL), on May 17, signed an agreement to build a Sayaendo series new-generation LNG carrier. Sayaendo series ships have a unique structure, which integrates the LNG tank cover with the ship hull. This unique feature helps in improving the fuel consumption and maintainability. The new ship, 288m in length overall (LOA), 48.94m in width and 11.55m in draft, will be in use from 2020, mainly for the transportation of LNG. The 138,000 gross tonnage ship will be able to carry up to 153,000 m3 of LNG in four Moss-type tanks at a service speed of 19.5 knots per hour.

Global freight rates plunge: Report

A latest report has unveiled that average global freight rates have fallen to a 15-month low. According to Drewry's new online Container Freight Rate Insight, Drewry's Global Freight Rate Index shed 12% in April, reaching its lowest level since February 2012. The Index reached a new low of USD 2,065 per 40ft and has fallen 18% since the start of the year. The prices has fallen steadily on the Asia-Europe trade since the GRI of mid-March. This week the World Container Index benchmark from Shanghai to Rotterdam fell below USD 1,400 per 40ft for the first time since February 2012, shedding as much as 13% to USD 1,335 per 40ft. Meanwhile, eastbound transpacific pricing has retreated since the April 1 GRI, with Drewry's benchmark rate between Hong Kong and Los Angeles falling below USD 2,000 per 40ft for the first time since March 2012 to USD 1,884 per 40ft.

Port of Piraeus will have 5 new cranes

The port of Piraeus will be equipped with five of the most modern cranes in the world, significantly upgrading the port's facilities and boosting its productivity, a Cosco representative told ANA-MPA on Friday. Tasos Vamvakidis, commercial manager of Cosco, said that the the installation of the new cranes will allow Cosco to begin operating Pier III of the port sooner than expected. The first five cranes of the super-post panamax type arrived on Friday with the "Zhenhua 24" vessel from Shanghai, while another two similar cranes are expected soon. The port will be able to service vessels up to 360 metres in length and around 4,000 container boxes in 24 hours. The lifting ability of the new cranes is 65-85 tonnes, while each crane weighs around 2,000 tonnes. "We want to raise our productivity," Vamvakidis said, adding that with the operation of piers 2 and 3, the port will be able to manage around 4.3 million container boxes by the end of 2013. Cosco handled around 3,911,674 container boxes in 4,191 ships in the period 2010-12, while in the first quarter of 2013 it handled 535,000 containers. Cosco estimates that in the next two years the handling of container boxes will total 4.7 millon TEU from 2,108,087 in 2012. The Chinese company employs around 1,000 Greek workers and operates four terminals in Pier II. (ANA)
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SHIPPING DATA
BALTIC EXCHANGE
Market snapshot: 1100 GMT Dry Index Capesize Index Panamax Index Supramax Index Handysize Index BDI BCI BPI BSI BHSI 850 -11 1334 -4

951 -23 853 554 -1 -1

EXCHANGE RATES
New York (Thu Cls) Fgn Currency in USD Britain (Pound) Canada (Dollar) China (Yuan) Euro India (Rupee) 1.5307 0.9835 0.1625 1.2907 0.0183 USD in Fgn Currency 0.6533 1.0168 6.1539 0.7747 54.7600 9753.00 102.0600 5.8209 41.2400 3.2400 31.3675 1.2518

Indonesia (Rupiah) 0.000103 Japan (Yen) Norway (Krone) Philippines (Peso) Poland (Zloty) Russia (Ruble) Singapore (Dollar) 0.009799 0.1718 0.0242 0.3084 0.0319 0.7988

US Merchant Marine Academy to mark National Maritime Day on May 22

The US Merchant Marine Academy is all set to celebrate "National Maritime Day" with a brief ceremony at Barney Square on May 22. The academy was the first federal academy to recruit women in 1974, two years before any of the other service academies actively supports equality in military service.

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To mark the celebrations, the American Merchant Marine Museum will host various events, including an exhibition and the publication of a new book. In honour of the Maritime Day, the museum will remain open from 9:00am to 4:30pm local time.

GALLEY Healthy Breakfast Foods for Weight Loss

Don't skip breakfast, if you are planning to shed a few extra pounds. Research shows that regular breakfast eaters tend to be leaner and dieters are more successful at losing weight. People, who eat breakfast, also get more fiber, calcium, vitamins A and C, riboflavin, zinc and iron and less fat and dietary cholesterol. Try these breakfast foods that help you lose weight. Raspberries: A cup of raspberries contains a whopping 8 grams of fiber, which prevents weight gain or even encourage weight loss. According to researches, boosting fiber by 8 grams for every 1,000 calories resulted in about 4 pounds of weight lost. Oatmeal: Fiber-rich oatmeal keeps you feel full for longer. A recent study shows that eating slow-release carbohydrates such as oatmeal or bran cereal three hours before you exercise may help you burn more fat. The study also proves that eating slow-release carbohydrates doesn't spike blood sugar as high aseating refined carbohydrates. In turn, insulin levels don't spike as high. Because insulin plays a key role in signalling your body to store fat, having lower blood sugar levels may help you burn fat. Yogurt: The protein-rich yogurt may give you an extra edge if you're looking to shed weight. Take plain yogurt. You can add fresh fruits for a little extra sugar, if needed. Peanut Butter: Try a tablespoon peanut butter onto whole-wheat toast (slow-release carbohydrate). Nuts were among the top 5 foods that Harvard researchers suggested to promote weight loss. Eggs: Eggs contain protein that keeps you satisfied longer. A study proves, dieters who ate eggs for breakfast lost more than twice as much weight as those who got the same amount of calories from a bagel for breakfast.

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