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OFFSHORE SUPPORT VESSELSSTXM currently has a database containing designs for more than seventy Offshore Support Vessels of varying types, many of which are currently in service.Through the years STX Canad/US Marine has developed Offshore Supply Vessels (OSV), Anchor Handling Towing Supply (AHTS), and Platform Support Vessel (PSV) designs for operation in shallow water, deep water and ice infested waters found in the hostile polar environments.The search for hydrocarbon resources in the Canadian Beaufort Sea led STXM to the development of highly specialised and innovative designs.STXM/US subsequently used the knowledge and experience gained to develop designs for vessels employed in offshore operations in other parts of the world including the Eastern Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico and the Persian Gulf.Each STXM design is developed to meet the owner's specific operational requirements and the regional environmental conditions. Our current database contains vessels ranging in length from 34m up to 192m and ranging in power from 2,500 bhp up to 67,000 bhp. Clean Design OSV and PSV Recently, STXM has developed offshore supply vessel and platform support vessel designs in accordance with new IMO regulations regarding prevention of pollution from ships. STXM has worked with the regulations, which affect all ships contracted on or after August 1, 2007... See brochure
IMO/ILO Guidelines on Fair Treatment of Seafarers
With incidents such as the PRESTIGE and the HEBEI SPIRIT fresh in people's minds, the fair treatment of seafarers is a current and ongoing problem. Here is your chance to make a difference.
In 2006, as a result of concern for the welfare of seafarers detained in a foreign port following a marine casualty, the International Maritime Organization and the International Labour Organization jointly adopted the "Guidelines on fair treatment of seafarers in the event of a maritime accident".
The IMO and ILO recommend that these Guidelines be observed by their Member States in all instances where seafarers are detained by public authorities in the event of a maritime accident, to ensure that they are treated fairly during any investigation and detention by public authorities, and that any detention is for no longer than necessary. The Guidelines, which promote co-operation and communication, set out a number of recommended actions applicable to port/coastal states, flag states, seafarer states, shipowners as well as seafarers. These include taking steps to ensure that incident investigations are fair and expeditious, that seafarers’ human rights and dignity are preserved, that seafarers are provided with interpretation services and independent legal assistance, and that they are repatriated without undue delay.
The IMO and ILO reconvened to monitor the implementation of the Guidelines and in November 2007 requested that information on cases of mistreatment of seafarers be reported to them (Circular letter No. 2825, Guidelines). So far, the IMO and ILO have received no reports; this does not reflect the reality. As it is open to any maritime stakeholders to submit information on incidents, we urge members to assist where possible.
OFFSHORE SUPPORT VESSELSSTXM currently has a database containing designs for more than seventy Offshore Support Vessels of varying types, many of which are currently in service.Through the years STX Canad/US Marine has developed Offshore Supply Vessels (OSV), Anchor Handling Towing Supply (AHTS), and Platform Support Vessel (PSV) designs for operation in shallow water, deep water and ice infested waters found in the hostile polar environments.The search for hydrocarbon resources in the Canadian Beaufort Sea led STXM to the development of highly specialised and innovative designs.STXM/US subsequently used the knowledge and experience gained to develop designs for vessels employed in offshore operations in other parts of the world including the Eastern Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico and the Persian Gulf.Each STXM design is developed to meet the owner's specific operational requirements and the regional environmental conditions. Our current database contains vessels ranging in length from 34m up to 192m and ranging in power from 2,500 bhp up to 67,000 bhp. Clean Design OSV and PSV Recently, STXM has developed offshore supply vessel and platform support vessel designs in accordance with new IMO regulations regarding prevention of pollution from ships. STXM has worked with the regulations, which affect all ships contracted on or after August 1, 2007... See brochure
IMO/ILO Guidelines on Fair Treatment of Seafarers
With incidents such as the PRESTIGE and the HEBEI SPIRIT fresh in people's minds, the fair treatment of seafarers is a current and ongoing problem. Here is your chance to make a difference.
In 2006, as a result of concern for the welfare of seafarers detained in a foreign port following a marine casualty, the International Maritime Organization and the International Labour Organization jointly adopted the "Guidelines on fair treatment of seafarers in the event of a maritime accident".
The IMO and ILO recommend that these Guidelines be observed by their Member States in all instances where seafarers are detained by public authorities in the event of a maritime accident, to ensure that they are treated fairly during any investigation and detention by public authorities, and that any detention is for no longer than necessary. The Guidelines, which promote co-operation and communication, set out a number of recommended actions applicable to port/coastal states, flag states, seafarer states, shipowners as well as seafarers. These include taking steps to ensure that incident investigations are fair and expeditious, that seafarers’ human rights and dignity are preserved, that seafarers are provided with interpretation services and independent legal assistance, and that they are repatriated without undue delay.
The IMO and ILO reconvened to monitor the implementation of the Guidelines and in November 2007 requested that information on cases of mistreatment of seafarers be reported to them (Circular letter No. 2825, Guidelines). So far, the IMO and ILO have received no reports; this does not reflect the reality. As it is open to any maritime stakeholders to submit information on incidents, we urge members to assist where possible.
See brochure
IMO/ILO Guidelines on Fair Treatment of Seafarers
With incidents such as the PRESTIGE and the HEBEI SPIRIT fresh in people's minds, the fair treatment of seafarers is a current and ongoing problem. Here is your chance to make a difference.
In 2006, as a result of concern for the welfare of seafarers detained in a foreign port following a marine casualty, the International Maritime Organization and the International Labour Organization jointly adopted the "Guidelines on fair treatment of seafarers in the event of a maritime accident".
The IMO and ILO recommend that these Guidelines be observed by their Member States in all instances where seafarers are detained by public authorities in the event of a maritime accident, to ensure that they are treated fairly during any investigation and detention by public authorities, and that any detention is for no longer than necessary. The Guidelines, which promote co-operation and communication, set out a number of recommended actions applicable to port/coastal states, flag states, seafarer states, shipowners as well as seafarers. These include taking steps to ensure that incident investigations are fair and expeditious, that seafarers’ human rights and dignity are preserved, that seafarers are provided with interpretation services and independent legal assistance, and that they are repatriated without undue delay.
The IMO and ILO reconvened to monitor the implementation of the Guidelines and in November 2007 requested that information on cases of mistreatment of seafarers be reported to them (Circular letter No. 2825, Guidelines). So far, the IMO and ILO have received no reports; this does not reflect the reality. As it is open to any maritime stakeholders to submit information on incidents, we urge members to assist where possible.
In 2006, as a result of concern for the welfare of seafarers detained in a foreign port following a marine casualty, the International Maritime Organization and the International Labour Organization jointly adopted the "Guidelines on fair treatment of seafarers in the event of a maritime accident".
The IMO and ILO recommend that these Guidelines be observed by their Member States in all instances where seafarers are detained by public authorities in the event of a maritime accident, to ensure that they are treated fairly during any investigation and detention by public authorities, and that any detention is for no longer than necessary. The Guidelines, which promote co-operation and communication, set out a number of recommended actions applicable to port/coastal states, flag states, seafarer states, shipowners as well as seafarers. These include taking steps to ensure that incident investigations are fair and expeditious, that seafarers’ human rights and dignity are preserved, that seafarers are provided with interpretation services and independent legal assistance, and that they are repatriated without undue delay.
The IMO and ILO reconvened to monitor the implementation of the Guidelines and in November 2007 requested that information on cases of mistreatment of seafarers be reported to them (Circular letter No. 2825, Guidelines). So far, the IMO and ILO have received no reports; this does not reflect the reality. As it is open to any maritime stakeholders to submit information on incidents, we urge members to assist where possible.
Security Council gives go ahead for tougher action on pirates
The UN Security Council has opened the way for international naval forces to enter Somalit territorial waters in pursuit of pirates.
In a unanimously adopted resolution, the 15-member body yesterday said it was "gravely concerned by the threat that acts of piracy and armed robbery against vessels pose to the prompt, safe and effective delivery of humanitarian aid to Somalia, the safety of commercial maritime routes and to international navigation."
Dozens of attacks and hijackings of ships operated by the UN World Food Programme (WFP) and other relief agencies have been reported recently, obstructing the delivery of much-needed aid.
The Council called on States whose military ships and planes operate off the Horn of Africa nation's coast to be alert to piracy and to coordinate efforts to curb the problem with other nations, the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and international organizations such as the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO).
The resolution also said that for a six-month period, countries working with the Somali Transitional Federal Government (TFG) in combating piracy can enter Somalia's territorial waters to repress such acts. MarineLog
Germany to upgrade Kiel Canal for €420m
The German Government has approved spending of €420m up to 2018 to upgrade the spectacular Kiel Canal, which links the North Sea and the Baltic and is the world’s busiest manmade waterway. Maritime Journal.
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BIMCO (Baltic & International Marine Council)
International Association of Classification Societies (IACS)
International Chamber of Shipping
International Shipping Federation
Intertanko (International Association of Independent Tanker Owners)
IMO (International Maritime Organization)
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