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Friday, May 10, 2013 Headland SatNews

NATIONAL

New Zealand pledges continued support for anti-piracy operations

The New Zealand government on Friday confirmed that it would continue to assist in international operations to prevent piracy in the Gulf of Aden, the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Oman. Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman said Royal New Zealand Navy frigate HMNZS Te Mana would join the Combined Maritime Force (CMF), the multinational task group designed to combat piracy in the region, later this year. "The frigate will be part of the maritime security taskforce for three months from November this year, after having a work-up period in Australia," Coleman said in a statement. A New Zealand Defence Force P-3K2 Orion maritime patrol aircraft would be deployed with the CMF for three months from mid-2014. "We will also provide staff officers for the CMF taskforce command for two periods of three months each, one in 2013 and 2014. Six officers will be attached from mid-2013 and up to 14 staff officers will command a taskforce from 2014. Three Navy personnel will also deploy with the Australian frigate HMAS Melbourne," said Coleman. "Piracy in the Gulf of Aden-Indian Ocean region affects all countries with shipping trade going through the Suez Canal. New Zealand has a direct interest in supporting the maritime security taskforce and protecting shipping lanes, with a large volume of our trade carried by shipping," he added. Trade with the Middle East and North Africa was valued at more than NZD 7 billion (USD 7.06 billion) in the year to June 2012, representing 7.5% of New Zealand's total global trade. The CMF is a multinational task group and naval partnership of 27 nations, operating across the main shipping routes from the Far East to Europe and the US. (Xinhua)

Ships to display green lights on Singapore Strait TSS crossing

IMO's Maritime Safety Committee has adopted an earlier recommendation that ships display three all-round green lights when crossing the Singapore Strait Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS). The night signals identify these vessels crossing the TSS during hours of darkness, which will allow other vessels in the appropriate lanes to take actions if required, thereby enhancing navigational safety, an IMO statement said. The IMO's Maritime Safety Committee at its 91st session in November 2012, in accordance with the provisions of resolution A.858(20), adopted the proposal to recognise the measure as a full-fledged recommendatory measure

SAFETY Lifebuoys
A ship's lifebuoy should comply with its safety plan, which is approved by the classification society. As a good work practice, lifebuoys should be correctly rigged and the light properly secured in the bracket. Crewmembers should also ensure that name and port of registry mentioned on the lifebuoys is clear and readable. Every ship with a bridge which is required to carry two

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(i.e. it is no longer an interim measure) with effect from June 1, 2013.

Italian port mourns nine feared dead in ship crash

The Italian port of Genoa held a day of mourning on Thursday as rescuers searched for survivors from a cargo ship crash that left at least seven people dead in what one of the pilots said was an accident caused by an engine malfunction. Flags flew at half-mast, bells rang out and shops shut down in Italy's busiest port as city residents came out in their thousands for a gathering in solidarity with families of the victims led by mayor Marco Doria. Several dock workers disrupted the vigil in the city centre square, taking over a stage with political and religious leaders to protest against what they said were unsafe work conditions in the port. Four people were also injured and two people are still missing and feared dead after the cargo ship rammed into the port's control tower late Tuesday. The port pilot who was on board the ship during the manoeuvre on Tuesday and is under investigation along with the ship's captain said in an interview that he believed the crash was due to a technical engine malfunction. (AFP)

or more lifebuoys fitted with lights or smoke signals must carry one such lifebuoy on each side of the navigating bridge, in such a manner that it is capable of quick release by some method other than lifting the lifebuoy and throwing it overboard. These quick release lifebuoys should be so positioned as to drop clear of the ship's side upon release, and must each have a mass sufficient to operate the quick release arrangement or 4kg, whichever is the greater. Where four or more lifebuoys are required, two of them should be carried in brackets or cleats attached to the deck rails or some other convenient place near the stern of the ship. The remainder, if any should be carried in a similar manner, well distributed on the weather deck rails. In small ships where there is difficulty in arranging for the quick release of lifebuoys from the navigating bridge, the surveyor may waive this requirement at his discretion if he is satisfied that the best alternative arrangement is made to ensure that the lifebuoys are readily available. A lifebuoy with a self-activating light plus a separate buoyant lifeline with a similar device attached should be stationed at the point of access ready for immediate use. Source: UK P&I Club

Ship energy, BWM, recycling on MEPC agenda

The IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meets for its 65th session from May 13 to 17 at IMO HQ in London. Issues that will top the agenda include the implementation of energy-efficiency regulations and the Ballast Water Management (BWM) and ship-recycling treaties, an IMO statement said. The MEPC is expected to continue its work on further developing technical and operational measures relating to energy-efficiency measures for ships, following the entry into force, on January 2013, of the new chapter 4 of MARPOL Annex VI, which includes requirements mandating the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI), for new ships and the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP), for all ships. The committee will review draft guidance developed by a correspondence group, including: draft guidelines for determining minimum propulsion power to maintain the manoeuvrability of ships in adverse conditions; draft guidance on treatment of innovative energy-efficiency technologies for calculation and verification of the attained EEDI; draft guidelines for the calculation of the coefficient fw for decrease in ship speed in a representative sea condition. Resolution on technical co-operation for energy efficiency measures to be discussed and Draft NOx Technical Code amendments are also to be considered.

PCG investigates shooting of Taiwanese fishing vessel

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Friday announced that it is now conducting a thorough investigation on the shooting of a Taiwanese fishing vessel by one of its patrol craft on Thursday. PCG commandant Rear Admiral Rodolfo Isorena said the incident took place around 10:30am local time somewhere in Balintang Channel, Batanes.

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He added that a 35m patrol vessel manned by Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic (BFAR) and PCG personnel was conducting patrols in the vicinity when it spotted the Taiwanese fishing vessel and another ship, some 43 nautical miles east from BalintangChannel. Isorena added that the patrol vessel signalled the Taiwanese ships to stop so that its crew could conduct on-board examination. However, the Taiwanese ships refused to stop, with the fishing ship, allegedly trying to ram the patrol vessel. This prompted the captain of the PCG craft to open fire at the fishing vessel, in an effort to disable its engines. (PNA)

ENVIRONMENT Canada plans to adopt strict air emission rules for ships
The government of Canada is planning to adopt strict environmental standards to limit air emissions from ships navigating in its waters. The proposed changes are expected to align Canada's air emission standards with the US. The new standards are expected to bring down ship-sourced greenhouse gases by 9% or 11 metric tonne annually by 2025. Following the new amendments, emissions of sulphur oxide and nitrogen oxides will be reduced by 96% and 80% respectively by 2020. Canada also aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 17% by 2020.

COMMERCE Hyundai Merchant wins USD 161mln coal shipping deal

Hyundai Merchant Marine Co, South Korea's No 2 shipping firm, said on Thursday that it had secured a KRW 175 billion (USD 161 million) deal to transport coal for a local utility firm. Under the deal with Korea Midland Power Co, Hyundai Merchant will carry coal over the next 15 years from Australia and Indonesia to South Korea. Hyundai Merchant did not give specifics on the annual shipment. Korea Midland Power, a utility unit of the staterun Korea Electric Power Corp (KEPCO), consumed 14 million tonnes of coal last year. But its coal imports will rise to 21 million tonnes after 2017 as it is set to run two more power plants. (PNA)

ACCIDENT 5 missing after E China ship collision

Five people went missing after two ships collided on Thursday in east China's Zhejiang Province, the local maritime department said. A fishing ship sank after it collided with a commercial ship at noon in waters near the city of Wenzhou. Five people aboard the fishing ship fell off the boat and remain missing, according to the Wenzhou Maritime Safety Administration. The accident happened in unfavourable weather conditions, with high winds and visibility of less than 100m, it said. A search for the missing is underway. (PNA)

Singapore retains crown as Asia's 'Best Seaport'

The Port of Singapore once again clinched the Best Seaport in Asia award at the Asian Freight and Supply Chain Awards (AFSCA), retaining its crown as Asia's port of choice. The award was presented to Singapore for an unprecedented 25th time at the 27th AFSCA held on Thursday in Beijing. Receiving the award on behalf of the Port of Singapore was Chan Keng Nee, Deputy Director (Vessel Traffic Management) from Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). The Port of Singapore was recognised for its cost competitiveness, container shipping-friendly fee regime, provision of suitable container shipping-related infrastructure, timely and adequate investment in new infrastructure and facilitation of ancillary services including logistics and freight forwarding facilities.

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Singapore was selected for the award ahead of strong competition from Busan Port, Port of Dalian, Port of Hong Kong, PortKlang, Laem Chabang Port, Port of Manila, Shanghai Yangshan Port, Shenzhen Port and Port of Tanjung Pelepas, among others. (PNA)

SHIPPING DATA
BALTIC EXCHANGE
Market snapshot: 1100 GMT Dry Index Capesize Index Panamax Index Supramax Index Handysize Index BDI BCI BPI BSI BHSI 889 -3

1398 -10 995 869 551 0 -3 +3

EXCHANGE RATES
New York (Thu Cls) Fgn Currency in USD Britain (Pound) Canada (Dollar) China (Yuan) Euro India (Rupee) 1.5430 0.9915 0.1630 1.3012 0.0184 USD in Fgn Currency 0.6481 1.0086 6.1355 0.7685 54.3650 9732.00 100.5400 5.7947 40.8300 3.1700 31.2601 1.2334

Indonesia (Rupiah) 0.000103 Japan (Yen) Norway (Krone) Philippines (Peso) Poland (Zloty) Russia (Ruble) Singapore (Dollar) 0.009947 0.1726 0.0245 0.3151 0.0320 0.8108

GALLEY Turnip greens

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The green leaves of the turnip top are a good source of vitamin A, folate, vitamin C, vitamin K, calcium, copper, iron and manganese.

Country Turnip greens

Ingredients: 3/4 pound lean salt pork or bacon (diced); 4-1/2 pounds fresh turnip greens (trimmed); 1-1/2 cups water; 1 large onion (chopped); 1tsp sugar; 1/4 to 1/2tsp pepper. Method: In a Dutch oven, cook salt pork until lightly browned. Drain, reserving 2tbsp of drippings. Stir the remaining ingredients into the reserved drippings. Bring it to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until greens are tender.

Sauteed fresh Turnip greens

Ingredients: 1lb fresh turnip greens; 1tsp salt; 1 hard cooked egg; 1/3c green pepper (minced); 2tsp fresh lemon juice; 1 small onion (chopped); 1/2tsp sugar; 2 strips bacon; 1/4tsp black pepper. Method: After washing turnip greens thoroughly, trim off coarse stems. Fry bacon until crisp and remove it from the fat and keep aside. Add onion and green pepper to bacon fat and saute until limp. Add coarsely chopped turnip greens. Stir to mix well. Cover tightly and cook 10-15 minutes. Add salt, black pepper, sugar and lemon juice and toss. Garnish with crisp, crumbled bacon and slices of hard cooked egg before serving.

Easy cooking tips

For rich, creamy dressings made healthy, substitute half the mayo with Greek-style yogurt. When chopping herbs, toss a little salt onto the cutting board; it will keep the herbs from flying around. When you're going to saut garlic, slice it rather than mincing it - it's less likely to burn that way.

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