OPENING
Tug / tanker collision due to hydrodynamic forces - accident report from the Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Texas
OCIMF news from Jan-Feb - SIRE 2.0 moves to phase 3 of the roll out, a small increase in piracy incidents, a workshop on enclosed space incidents
Okeanis Eco Tankers 50% equity increase - between incorporation in 2018 and now. Executives shared the company’s financial story
DECARBONISATION
DNV: will we reach IMO 2030 targets? DNV's modelling on whether we can reach the targets for emissions cuts per transport work, absolute emissions cuts, and alternative fuels. Also an update on legislation, and the current industry perspective
How TotalEnergies is decarbonising - operations, with new technologies and with new fuels. Sebastian Rosse explained how.
Different types of sail - Flettner Rotor, Wing sails and Suction Sails. DNV’s expert Johanna Tranell explained
Altera, Berge Bulk and Njord Solutions shared insights on the role of technology and fuels in decarbonisation
Shipping industry is increasingly showing interest in blue future fuels due to their lower price - Woodside Energy
Ardmore’s choice of vessel performance technologies - including ultrasonic cleaning and microboilers
Seacoat’s super smooth coating provides 4-12% fuel saving - it is also very hard, so not damaged by cleaning
SEAFARERS AND TECHNOLOGY
How seafarers can be motivated to learn - Pradeep Chawla, former head of QHSE and training with Anglo Eastern Ship Management, explained how to create an organisational culture
VIKAND’s seafarer proactive healthcare program - supported by advances in digital technology
Idwal – monitor the condition of your fleet based on inspections from independent inspectors around the world using a common structure, and data analytics
Ballast water management developments - IMO’s plans at MEPC 81; Q88 updates; fines in Conakry; US penalties; LR record keeping alert; warning about unqualified testing companies