Category: Security policy

Total losses in shipping at record low, but pandemic and political tensions cloud the outlook

Total losses in shipping at record low, but pandemic and political tensions cloud the outlook

Gepostet von | 19 May 2022 | , , , , | 0

Allianz press release on the AGCS Safety & Shipping Review 2020 study: Total losses in the shipping industry are at a record low - 41 major ships were lost worldwide in 2019. Year-on-year, they have fallen by more than 20%, compared to the average of the last decade by almost 70%, according to the "Safety & Shipping Review 2020" study by ship and industry insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE (AGCS). However, the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic could jeopardise long-term safety improvements in shipping this year and beyond. Difficult operating conditions and the looming economic downturn pose major challenges for the industry.

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Port of Rotterdam plans autonomous floating fire extinguishers

Port of Rotterdam plans autonomous floating fire extinguishers

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The Port of Rotterdam has conducted a market survey on the use of autonomous/remote-controlled floating firefighting equipment. If the information received confirms that such vessels are a good option, this could lead to a tendering process. The Port of Rotterdam operates a fleet of patrol and civil protection vessels that are deployed by the Harbour Master's Office in day, half and full-time shifts to perform management, inspection and civil protection tasks. The fleet also includes hydrographic survey vessels and an emergency response vessel. As part of the market survey, the port is asking operators for their opinion on the possibilities for autonomous/remote-controlled floating firefighting equipment. Autonomous vessels would both reduce risk, as people could be rescued from...

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Canada helps Ukraine with cargo ships

Canada helps Ukraine with cargo ships

Gepostet von | 19 May 2022 | , , , | 0

Support to allow transport of Ukrainian wheat The Canadian government plans to help Ukraine export its stranded wheat to countries where it is urgently needed, its foreign minister said on Monday. Russia has blockaded Ukrainian seaports, stranding dozens of foreign-flagged ships and about 20 million tonnes of Ukrainian grain. This agricultural cargo - primarily wheat - is essential for the food supply of many developing countries, especially in the Middle East and Africa. As the Ukrainian coast of the Sea of Azov is under Russian control and the harbours on the Black Sea are under siege, the...

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Russian naval auxiliary ship hit - Russia denies it

Russian naval auxiliary ship hit - Russia denies it

Gepostet von | 18 May 2022 | , , , , | 0

Ambiguities as with the frigate "Makarov" Two Ukrainian officials have claimed that another Russian Navy ship has been hit in the Black Sea. Although the incident is still unconfirmed, the recently delivered aid ship "Vsevolod Bobrov" has reportedly been hit by a Ukrainian attack and has caught fire. It is said to be moving slowly towards Sevastopol. Last week, Ukrainian officials also claimed to have scored a hit on the Russian frigate "Admiral Makarov", the most modern surface combatant of the Russian Black Sea Fleet. However, this has not been confirmed and the "Makarov" was reportedly hit as it entered Sevastopol harbour....

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ABB DC power supply for F126

ABB DC power supply for F126

Gepostet von | 17 May 2022 | , , , | 0

Damen Naval and ABB (a Swedish-Swiss technology company) have signed a contract for the supply of transformers, generators, thruster motors and other onboard systems for the F126 frigates. This also includes cybersecurity solutions for the four frigates with an option for two more. This is a significant change in the way tomorrow's naval vessels will not only fulfil increasingly complex requirements, but also meet emissions expectations. For multi-mission capable vessels, a DC system allows the diesel generators to operate at variable speed depending on power. The robustness of the direct current network will enable the German Navy to use as few diesel generators as possible, without having to reduce...

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