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Royal IHC secures order for FSO equipment

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21 October 2016

The offloading system will be placed on the FSO vessel on behalf of Sembcorp Integrated Yard in Singapore. The vessel will be owned and operated by Maersk and is designated for the Culzean gas field, located in Block 22/25a of the UK continental shelf.

The offloading system will consist of an offloading hose-reel assembly complete with offloading hose and an OHTP (Outboard Hose Termination Piece), a mooring hawser reel assembly complete with quick-release mechanism, a control cabin, an auxiliary pull-in winch, an actuated emergency shutdown valve and a hydraulic power unit.

The offloading system will be delivered in autumn 2017 ready for installation. Due to close cooperation with IHC’s regional facilities in Singapore, the company is able to supply the offloading system with a high percentage of local materials. This was an important factor in the customer’s decision to place the order with IHC.

“IHC is delighted to confirm this new contract with Sembcorp Integrated Yard for the supply of a new offloading system for use on an FSO vessel in the North Sea,” says Joti Hakkert, Executive Director Mission Equipment. “This contract provides further evidence that IHC is firmly established as a reputable partner for the design and development of advanced equipment for the floating production market – and the offshore industry at large

Navis Boosts LATAM Market Share as Colombia's SPRC and CONTECAR Migrate to N4

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20 October 2016

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Located in Colombia’s Cartagena Bay, SPRC and CONTECAR have been recognized by shipping lines and industry associations alike as some of the most efficient ports in the Caribbean. Honored seven times as the Best Container Terminal, as well as the 2013 Most Reliable Port by the Caribbean Shipping Association, the terminals credit Navis technology with providing the sophisticated capabilities needed to help their operations reach superior levels of productivity and reliability against regional competitors.
While SPARCS has operated as the TOS for SPRC and CONTECAR since 1995 and 2006, respectively, both terminals recognized the need to upgrade to a more modern platform in order to enhance service reliability, improve customer satisfaction and remain competitive in an increasingly demanding market. Based on its longstanding relationship with Navis, combined with the breadth and depth of its technology, and expertise, both SPRC and CONTECAR made the decision to migrate to the industry-leading N4 platform.
“We have had a long track record of success with Navis and thus, it was natural to expand our relationship and migrate to N4 as we look to further modernize our terminal operations. From the software’s integration and architecture capabilities, to its advanced optimization modules and automation functionality, N4 exceedingly meets all of our requirements that will enable us to effectively address and overcome some of the most pressing challenges facing us here in Colombia, and on a global scale,” said Eduardo Bustamante, Operations and IT Director, SPRC and CONTECAR.
SPRC and CONTECAR are two of the latest LATAM-based terminals to migrate and/or move to N4, due in part to the TOS’ cost effectiveness, flexibility and agility for the region. Today, Navis technology is used at nearly 60 terminals throughout LATAM, with six implementations currently taking place in Brazil, Chile and Colombia.
“Latin American container terminals face their own unique set of challenges related to ocean shipping, including the recent opening of the Panama Canal and the surge of cargo that will inevitably flow through the region as a result. In order to effectively service vessels, handle greater container volumes and maintain high customer service levels, technology becomes the only way to optimize operations in a way that makes these goals attainable,” said Martin Bardi, Vice President, Latin America Field Operations, Navis. “The interest in and adoption of N4 in the region has been tremendous and we are proud to partner with a growing number of forward-thinking terminals like SPRC and CONTECAR to ensure their future success.”

Peak season cargo is flowing at Port of Virginia

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20 October 2016

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In comparison with last September, TEU volumes are up 2 percent; rail units up 16 percent and volume at Richmond Marine Terminal (RMT) is up 55 percent. Moreover, September marks the eighth consecutive month of TEU volumes exceeding 210,000 units.

“The peak-season cargo flow is steady – import TEUs were up 7 percent — and we are maintaining our consistency in delivery of service, said John F. Reinhart, CEO and executive director of the Virginia Port Authority. “Our productivity across the operation continues to trend in positive territory.

“We were well-prepared for the eventualities brought by Hurricane Matthew. Our operations team collaborated closely with our labor partners and the US Coast Guard to minimize the service disruption and we tailored our operations to ensure that we were productive and safe.”

Year-to-date, the port’s TEU volume is up 2 percent; rail units up 12 percent; Virginia Inland Port volume up 6 percent; and Richmond Marine Terminal volume, up 30 percent.

“We are moving toward a positive outcome for the year and we will be converting the momentum we gain from a solid performance into action as we near the start of construction at Virginia International Gateway,” Reinhart said. “The work we do in these next three-to-four years is truly going to chart The Port of Virginia’s

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DP World Southampton strengthens container operations fleet and announces plans to order two more super post-panamax quay cranes

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DP World Southampton strengthens container operations fleet and announces plans to order two more super post-panamax quay cranes

The terminal operator also announced today that it is purchasing two new super post-panamax quay cranes ready for delivery in 2018 which will improve the capability of DP World Southampton allowing it to simultaneously handle three of the largest container vessels afloat.
The straddle carriers arrived fully assembled onboard the vessel MV EEndracht direct from the manufacturing plant in Gdynia, Poland.
This investment in DP World Southampton’s operational fleet comes just after the operator took over an extra 11.2 acres of land at the north east edge of the terminal, creating extra ground space to store containers and bringing the size of the terminal to almost 100 hectares.
DP World’s investment plans for Southampton include a total of 17 new straddle carriers which will modernise the fleet and two new additional super post-panamax cranes with an outreach of 24 containers.
Nick Loader, Chief Executive Officer, DP World Southampton, said: “We are committed to investing in our infrastructure and operational capabilities to ensure that Southampton can continue to meet the needs of our customers now and in the future.
“Container ships are getting bigger all the time. The size of container ships importing and exporting goods around the world has nearly doubled in just under 10 years. The world’s largest container ships regularly call at DP World Southampton including the MSC Diana at 19,462 TEU. However, there are already 21,000 TEU vessels on order for delivery during 2017.”
The straddle carriers are ‘three and four high’ machines and more than half will have twin lift capability, giving the terminal the advantage of having more machines that are able to undertake twin discharge from beneath the quay cranes.
The new quay cranes will be taller and wider than the existing cranes on the quay. At their highest point, these new cranes will stand at 138 metres (459 foot) tall – as tall as the London Eye.
The new straddle carriers will undergo necessary performance testing and some additional installation work before they enter operational service.
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Photo Caption: Nine new Kalmar straddle carriers being discharged at DP World Southampton