Indian National Shipowners’ Association (INSA), Foreign Owners Representatives and Ship Managers Association (FOSMA) and Maritime Association of Shipowners, Shipmanagers & Agents (MASSA) are deeply concerned at the continued and unjust detention of the two Indian Officers from the tanker Hebei Spirit, despite being declared innocent.
In a judgment handed down on June 23, 2008 at a branch of the Daejeon District Court in the city of Seosan, South Chungcheong Province, on South Korea's west coast, the Master and Chief Officer of the Hebei Spirit were found innocent of all charges of violating the ocean pollution law; as was the Hong Kong owner of the vessel, Hebei Spirit Shipping Co Ltd
According to the associations Capt. Chawla and Chief Officer Syam Chetan have conducted themselves in the highest level of professional excellence in respecting and abiding by the law of the land and provided their fullest cooperation to the investigations and legal process. They have been in Korea since December 07 and been present at the court proceedings whenever required.
Despite being declared innocent, the exit ban has been further extended preventing them from leaving Korea and that the officers may have to stay another year.
The officers have pledged that they will certainly visit Korea and attend court hearings to be held at the appellate court and participate in the legal proceedings in a sincere and earnest manner. Additionally, the Hebei Spirit’s owners and managers have confirmed that they will take all necessary measures to provide assistance to the Master and Chief Officer to enable them to attend the court hearings before the appellate court.
The continued detention by the Korean authorities, despite the acquittal and furthermore despite the assurances provided, appear unjustified and in violation of officers’ basic rights.
INSA, FOSMA and MASSA urge the Indian and International shipping community and other human rights organization to join them in their appeal to the Government of the Republic of Korea to take all necessary steps to permit the seafarers to return to their homes and reunite with their families.
Monday 28 July, 2008
Sahil Freight holds its first conference in Goa
Well on its corporate trail, Sahil Freight Express Pvt. Ltd brought together all its branch heads and top management personnel for their first ever All India Branch Manager Meet at Hotel Nova Goa, Panaji, Goa on the 18th and 19th July, 2008. The two-day re-orientation programme was designed to gear up all personnel to meet the challenges of the rapid expansion and diversification programmes the company is scheduled to launch.
Set-up as a small entity way back in 1986 for handling personal effects, the company has in a short span of time grown to be a force to reckon with offering services in the entire spectrum of supply chain management including customs clearance, freight forwarding, NVOCC, multi-modal transport, warehousing, pick-and-pack besides several other value added services. Sahil Freight Express has soared to heights where few have dared. With a strong network of 6 offices and having a pan-India presence it has also achieved a reputation of reliably moving heavy lift cargo from anywhere in India to anywhere in the world by operating as a member of the heavy lift consortium.
Known for its rapid, efficient, safe and reliable service, Sahil has established itself as a brand not just in India but also in the international markets especially because of its maxim - treating the cargo as a baby. Besides India, Sahil has a strong presence in the worldwide markets informs Suhail Shaikh, the company’s Chairman and Managing Director, an international figure holding the Executive Committee Membership of the Heavy Lift Group, Netherlands, Advisory Committee Membership of the Project Professional Group and the Membership of the World Wide Project Consortium.
“We operate in partnership with the U-Freight Group which has a presence in 140 places,” he states. “As a result of this alliance we are able to transport cargo from the smallest to over-dimensional cargo of 1600 tons to any part of the world. The reliability and strength of our service is evident from the large list of multi-national companies and conglomerates that are part of our clientele and are known to be demanding expecting accurate and perfect service. We believe that it is more important to handle the customer rather than the cargo.”
He informed that the company’s corporate office has come into existence and all planning, marketing, development and operations will be undertaken by the corporate office which is based in Mumbai. The company will hive off the Project Handling & Management into a separate division and operate independently of the branch offices. Top professionals have been inducted into the company.
“Our goal is to be a multi-location international general freight forwarding logistic company with 30 branches all over India and 15 abroad in the course of the next five years,” Mr Shaikh informed. “We are in the process of moving into a system-driven organisation. We will soon install operational control systems including customer services for domestic as well as international operations.”
Jitendrakumar Kotian, the Deputy General Manager – Corporate, in his presentation during the Meet explained in detail the manner in which the new system is supposed to be implemented and how the administration would be functioning under the new arrangement. He underscored the importance of team work, frequent interactions between branch offices and the need for transparency in operation. He also highlighted details of the new HR policy that was being implemented. He explained how this policy was designed to help the staff grow with the organisation and to help them to work in a carefree atmosphere with various new benefits that would accrue to them.
Sandeep Chavan, who specialises in Information Technology, gave important guidelines in communication by email. He informed that a new system would be in place soon for uninterrupted communication and would be superior to the prevailing one. He cautioned the participants to adhere to certain procedures while sending emails to ensure secrecy and not to use company emailing services for personal purposes as it could land the company into a lot of trouble.
C K Shanbhag, a leading chartered accountant presented a proactive approach to finance accounting systems. He explained the need of finance for operations and long term expansion plans and sources of funding. He also explained details about various taxes and duties that come into play which need to be borne in mind while handling branch accounting and reporting of financial statements. He mentioned several cases that have caused a lot of problems because proper procedures were not adhered to.
M. Jawed Khan of the Delhi office made a presentation on the ‘Operations by Senior Managers’. There after each of the branch heads later made presentations about the working of their offices touching upon the business prospects that existed in their area and how they could tap the existing resources for developing business. Some time was specially set aside by the organisers for interaction and to streamline the difficulties and problems that branch heads faced. The two-day programme ended with various participants being felicitated for their service and good work.
Set-up as a small entity way back in 1986 for handling personal effects, the company has in a short span of time grown to be a force to reckon with offering services in the entire spectrum of supply chain management including customs clearance, freight forwarding, NVOCC, multi-modal transport, warehousing, pick-and-pack besides several other value added services. Sahil Freight Express has soared to heights where few have dared. With a strong network of 6 offices and having a pan-India presence it has also achieved a reputation of reliably moving heavy lift cargo from anywhere in India to anywhere in the world by operating as a member of the heavy lift consortium.
Known for its rapid, efficient, safe and reliable service, Sahil has established itself as a brand not just in India but also in the international markets especially because of its maxim - treating the cargo as a baby. Besides India, Sahil has a strong presence in the worldwide markets informs Suhail Shaikh, the company’s Chairman and Managing Director, an international figure holding the Executive Committee Membership of the Heavy Lift Group, Netherlands, Advisory Committee Membership of the Project Professional Group and the Membership of the World Wide Project Consortium.
“We operate in partnership with the U-Freight Group which has a presence in 140 places,” he states. “As a result of this alliance we are able to transport cargo from the smallest to over-dimensional cargo of 1600 tons to any part of the world. The reliability and strength of our service is evident from the large list of multi-national companies and conglomerates that are part of our clientele and are known to be demanding expecting accurate and perfect service. We believe that it is more important to handle the customer rather than the cargo.”
He informed that the company’s corporate office has come into existence and all planning, marketing, development and operations will be undertaken by the corporate office which is based in Mumbai. The company will hive off the Project Handling & Management into a separate division and operate independently of the branch offices. Top professionals have been inducted into the company.
“Our goal is to be a multi-location international general freight forwarding logistic company with 30 branches all over India and 15 abroad in the course of the next five years,” Mr Shaikh informed. “We are in the process of moving into a system-driven organisation. We will soon install operational control systems including customer services for domestic as well as international operations.”
Jitendrakumar Kotian, the Deputy General Manager – Corporate, in his presentation during the Meet explained in detail the manner in which the new system is supposed to be implemented and how the administration would be functioning under the new arrangement. He underscored the importance of team work, frequent interactions between branch offices and the need for transparency in operation. He also highlighted details of the new HR policy that was being implemented. He explained how this policy was designed to help the staff grow with the organisation and to help them to work in a carefree atmosphere with various new benefits that would accrue to them.
Sandeep Chavan, who specialises in Information Technology, gave important guidelines in communication by email. He informed that a new system would be in place soon for uninterrupted communication and would be superior to the prevailing one. He cautioned the participants to adhere to certain procedures while sending emails to ensure secrecy and not to use company emailing services for personal purposes as it could land the company into a lot of trouble.
C K Shanbhag, a leading chartered accountant presented a proactive approach to finance accounting systems. He explained the need of finance for operations and long term expansion plans and sources of funding. He also explained details about various taxes and duties that come into play which need to be borne in mind while handling branch accounting and reporting of financial statements. He mentioned several cases that have caused a lot of problems because proper procedures were not adhered to.
M. Jawed Khan of the Delhi office made a presentation on the ‘Operations by Senior Managers’. There after each of the branch heads later made presentations about the working of their offices touching upon the business prospects that existed in their area and how they could tap the existing resources for developing business. Some time was specially set aside by the organisers for interaction and to streamline the difficulties and problems that branch heads faced. The two-day programme ended with various participants being felicitated for their service and good work.
Maersk still holds a strategic position
Maersk does not see any reason to get perturbed as a result of the set back to the Jawaharlal Nehru Port’s dredging plans. In fact, the company will not suffer any immediate losses if no dredging of the approach channel takes place even for a few more months.
Speaking to Shipping Today, Mr. Dinesh Lal, Executive Director, Mærsk India Private Ltd. expressed confidence that dredging would take place sooner or later. “It is very unfortunate that dredging has not yet taken place,” he mentioned. “I think some steps will have to be taken to expedite this matter. Dredging has to be done. It will only help to increase the volume and bring in an economy of scales which will benefit the trade.”
Maersk has been looking at holding a strategic advantage at JNPT by bringing in their large mother vessels and exploiting GTI to the maximum. The present 12-metre draft at JNPT however has proved to be a deterrent with the result they have had to contend with their smaller ships calling at the port or partially loaded vessels docking in.
The dredging of the approach channel of JNPT is much over due. The port’s Rs 800-crore project for dredging and widening of the main harbour channel, which has been a non-starter for over five years, received a setback recently as the port decided to scrap the on-going tendering process and to go in for fresh tenders, as the latest bid by a foreign dredging house exceeded the port’s estimated outlay for the project.
The Gateway Terminals India Private Ltd.(GTI) at JNPT is a joint venture of A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S and Container Corporation of India Ltd (CONCOR). GTI has signed a license agreement with Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) to build and operate for the next 30 years a state-of-the-art common user container terminal at Nhava Sheva. The terminal has a through put capacity of 1.3 million TEU which it is already performing. Employing modern equipment it has positioned at GTI 8 post panamax twin pick cranes with an 18 wide outreach, 29 energy efficient RTG's, 3 Rail Mounted Gantry Cranes, empty handlers and a fleet of tractor-trailers all of which are designed to provide a strategic advantage. The container terminal employs state of the art information technology systems to increase productivity
When asked for his opinion about speculation that the dredging would get further delayed by two years he replied: “That is not true. There is no such embargo on undertaking dredging at an earlier date. The process can be expedited and will be accelerated. Instead of the lead time being so much more it can be shortened. They can call for re-tendering within two months and awarding within one month. In three to four months tenders can be awarded. It is possible to expedite the dredging, which has to be done and there is no alternative to it.”
Mærsk India has a joint venture with CONCOR for the ICD at Dadri and CONCOR in turn has formed joint ventures with many shipping lines in the Dadri ICD. Mærsk at the moment has two CFSs in Nhava Sheva and one in Dadri. The company is also open for any venture which is in line with their business activity.
“GTI will go in for expansion and bring in more equipment to handle higher traffic,” confirmed Mr. Lal. “They have extra land and if any portion is to be reclaimed they will do it. They are capable of undertaking expansion and GTI will do much more than the guaranteed volume.”
When asked about the possibility of diverting ships to Pipavav port he refuted it saying, “There are no plans for diverting ships to Pipavav port which is also promoted by Maersk’s APM Terminals. Why would any one take such a drastic step now?” he asks. “There is a draft at the moment. There are 4 million TEU containers moving through JN port. Had the dredging been done, the container traffic would have been much higher. Yes other ports will also grow. But I am certain no one will move out of Nhava Sheva and not even 2% of the margin will go down at Nhava Sheva. Yes what could happen is the increase will not come. But then they don’t have the capacity to handle any increase.”
Shipping lines have been offering better freight rates for JNP. But this scenario is likely to change over the period of next few years said an official of the company. “We must look at the bigger picture as the trade gets bigger then what has freight got to do with it?” he asked. “The trade has to be handled somewhere. Today, when the trade is small these lines on their way to the Middle East are coming to JN Port only to drop the Indian cargo. But when the trade volumes begin to mount these containers will not come to JN Port but go directly to the East coast.”
He further clarified that presently the freight rate is there because the trade is moving to the Middle East and stopping by at JNP. But when the trade increases in the East the cargo will come directly to that area. The concept in the next 10 to 15 years will change and the East coast will become equally important with trade with China and the Far East growing.
Speaking to Shipping Today, Mr. Dinesh Lal, Executive Director, Mærsk India Private Ltd. expressed confidence that dredging would take place sooner or later. “It is very unfortunate that dredging has not yet taken place,” he mentioned. “I think some steps will have to be taken to expedite this matter. Dredging has to be done. It will only help to increase the volume and bring in an economy of scales which will benefit the trade.”
Maersk has been looking at holding a strategic advantage at JNPT by bringing in their large mother vessels and exploiting GTI to the maximum. The present 12-metre draft at JNPT however has proved to be a deterrent with the result they have had to contend with their smaller ships calling at the port or partially loaded vessels docking in.
The dredging of the approach channel of JNPT is much over due. The port’s Rs 800-crore project for dredging and widening of the main harbour channel, which has been a non-starter for over five years, received a setback recently as the port decided to scrap the on-going tendering process and to go in for fresh tenders, as the latest bid by a foreign dredging house exceeded the port’s estimated outlay for the project.
The Gateway Terminals India Private Ltd.(GTI) at JNPT is a joint venture of A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S and Container Corporation of India Ltd (CONCOR). GTI has signed a license agreement with Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) to build and operate for the next 30 years a state-of-the-art common user container terminal at Nhava Sheva. The terminal has a through put capacity of 1.3 million TEU which it is already performing. Employing modern equipment it has positioned at GTI 8 post panamax twin pick cranes with an 18 wide outreach, 29 energy efficient RTG's, 3 Rail Mounted Gantry Cranes, empty handlers and a fleet of tractor-trailers all of which are designed to provide a strategic advantage. The container terminal employs state of the art information technology systems to increase productivity
When asked for his opinion about speculation that the dredging would get further delayed by two years he replied: “That is not true. There is no such embargo on undertaking dredging at an earlier date. The process can be expedited and will be accelerated. Instead of the lead time being so much more it can be shortened. They can call for re-tendering within two months and awarding within one month. In three to four months tenders can be awarded. It is possible to expedite the dredging, which has to be done and there is no alternative to it.”
Mærsk India has a joint venture with CONCOR for the ICD at Dadri and CONCOR in turn has formed joint ventures with many shipping lines in the Dadri ICD. Mærsk at the moment has two CFSs in Nhava Sheva and one in Dadri. The company is also open for any venture which is in line with their business activity.
“GTI will go in for expansion and bring in more equipment to handle higher traffic,” confirmed Mr. Lal. “They have extra land and if any portion is to be reclaimed they will do it. They are capable of undertaking expansion and GTI will do much more than the guaranteed volume.”
When asked about the possibility of diverting ships to Pipavav port he refuted it saying, “There are no plans for diverting ships to Pipavav port which is also promoted by Maersk’s APM Terminals. Why would any one take such a drastic step now?” he asks. “There is a draft at the moment. There are 4 million TEU containers moving through JN port. Had the dredging been done, the container traffic would have been much higher. Yes other ports will also grow. But I am certain no one will move out of Nhava Sheva and not even 2% of the margin will go down at Nhava Sheva. Yes what could happen is the increase will not come. But then they don’t have the capacity to handle any increase.”
Shipping lines have been offering better freight rates for JNP. But this scenario is likely to change over the period of next few years said an official of the company. “We must look at the bigger picture as the trade gets bigger then what has freight got to do with it?” he asked. “The trade has to be handled somewhere. Today, when the trade is small these lines on their way to the Middle East are coming to JN Port only to drop the Indian cargo. But when the trade volumes begin to mount these containers will not come to JN Port but go directly to the East coast.”
He further clarified that presently the freight rate is there because the trade is moving to the Middle East and stopping by at JNP. But when the trade increases in the East the cargo will come directly to that area. The concept in the next 10 to 15 years will change and the East coast will become equally important with trade with China and the Far East growing.
Vacancies for the week: July 28, 2008
Hind Offshore
Offshore Fleet
Masters(FG/NCV), Chief Off (FG/NCV), Chief Eng (MEO CL-I), 2nd Eng (MEO CL-II), MEO CL-IV (NCV,FG), Accomidation Barge Master, Mechanics, Radio Officers (GMDSS/GOC), Electrical Engineers, Crane Operator (Grade I&II), Medic (MBBS), Helicopter Landing Officer, Anchor handler For AHTS, Marine Store Keepers Degree/ Diploma in Mechanical Engg, Welder (with 6G&9G Cert), Marine Safety Officer with DIP.In Fire & Safety Also Preferably Having H.L.O Cert.MEO Class I/Class II/ClassIV (Onshore Jobs at Mumbai/China)
email: anthony@hindoffshore.com
Naavex Marine Services
Singapore Flag Costal Vessel: Masters(NCV Less Than 500GRT)-2 Nos, Chief Eng (Class III NCV) – 2 Nos, 2nd Eng (Class IV NCV) – 2 Nos, Deck Off (NWKO NCV)- 2 Nos. ABS& OILERS(W/K)-4 Nos
European Dleet Vessels Operating in Indian Coast:
Master (FG, II/2)-2Nos, Chief Off (FG,11/2)-2 Nos, 2nd Offs (FG/NCV/II/1)-2 Nos, Ch Eng (MEOII/NCVIII,III/2)-2 Nos, 2nd Eng (MEOIII/NCV IV,III/1)-2 Nos, 4th Eng (MEO.IV PART A NCV,III/1)-2 Nos
Other Ranks May also Apply
Tel: +91-022-26736611/ 55
email:mumbai@naavexmarine.com
The Great Eastern Shipping Co. Ltd
Suezmax Tankers: Master, Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng & Electrical Off
LPG Vessel: Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Engineer, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, Electrical Off
Crude & Product Tankers: Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, 4th Eng, Electrical Off
Handymax & Capesize: Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, 4th Eng, Electrical Off
Tel: +91-022-66613113 email: fleet@greatship.com
IMC Shipping Company Pte. Ltd
Chemical & Product Tanker: Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, 4th Eng, Electrical Offs, Engine Fitters, Pumpman, Chief Cook
Panamax Supramax Bulk Carriers
Chief Off, 2nd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, Electrical Offs, Engine Fitters, Deck Fitters
Very Large Ore Carriers (VLOC)
Master, Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, Electrical Offs
Tel: +91-22-66910645 / 46/ 49
E-mail: resume@sunshipindia.com
Oceanic Venture Shipping Pvt. Ltd
New Built Product Tanker:
Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off , Chief Eng, 2nd Eng & Electrical Officer, Fitter
For Gulf General Cargo/ Container Vessel
Master, Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Officer, 3rd Officer 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, 4th Eng, Deck Cadet, Electrician, Cook, G.S
Deck Cadets & TME
E-mail: admin@ovshipping.net/ info@ovshipping.net
Mr. A.L Thomas +91-986934022
Five Star Bulk Carriers Pvt. Ltd
Panamax & Handysize Bulk Carrier: Master, Chief Off, 2nd Eng, 4th Eng
Tel: +91-022-40004000 email: contact@fivestar.com
RBR Shipping & Logistic
Panamax Flag Foreign Trading Vessel
Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, Junior Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, 4th Eng, E/O, Bosun, AB, Oiler
Tel: 022-67124179 E-mail: rbrshipping@rediffmail.com
Geepee Shipping Agencies Pvt. Ltd
Handy Size & Bulk Carriers: Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, 3rd Eng
Panama Flag Vessel: Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng & 3rd Eng
Tel: +91-022-22873574/ 77/ 87 Email: gpship@vsnl.com
Bibby International Services
ForVLCC,RORO & Chemical: Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng
Chemical, Product, Crude & Oil Tankers: Chief Officer, Chief Engineer, 2nd Engineer, Electrical Officer
All Ranks Required For Bulk Carriers
Tel: +91-022-26732628 email: enquiries@bis-india.com
Tanker Pacific Management (India) Pvt. Ltd
Masters, Chief Eng, Chief Offs, 1st Asst. Engs, 2nd Off & 3rd Off (Engs with Steam Ship Exp)
Tel: +91-022- 26515995/ 26415757
email: mumbai@tpmi.co.in
Zodiac Maritime Agencies (London)
For Container Vessel: Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Ens, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Asst Engineer, Electrical Off
Bulk Carrier 45vsls(mostly Cape size): Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Asst Engr,
For Car Carrier: Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Ens, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Asst Engineer,
For Chemical Tanker: Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Asst Engineer
Tel: +91-022-26515995/ 6415757
email: tpmi@vsnl.com
Exmar Shipmanagement India Pvt. Ltd
Ref.LPG Fleet: 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng,2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, 4th Eng, Electrical Officer
Tel: +91-022-22640226/ 27/ 28 email: info@shipmanagement.exmar.in
Wallem Shipmanagement Ltd (Hongkong)
VLCC, ULCC, Aframax, Suezmax & Product Tanker
Master, Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, Electrical Eng
Dry Cargo, Container, PCC, Reefer
Chief Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, Electrical Eng
Tel: +91-022-40432346
email: wsmhkfp@wallem.com
Fleet Management Ltd
Bulk Carrier/ Reefers/ Cellular Cointainer/ RORO Ship/ Chemical/ Gas/Product Tankers
Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, 4th Eng, Electrical Off, Gas Eng, Reefer Eng, Chief Cook, Pumpman/ Fitters
Tel: +91-022-67926100
email: FLEET-IN-BOM-MANNING@fleetship.com
Pentagon Marine Services Pvt. Ltd
STOLT Chemical Vessel: C/O, 2/O, 3/O, 3/E, 4/E
Petro Chemical Tankers: Master,C/O,C/E, 2/E, 2/O, ELO, Fitter
For Aframax Tanker: Chief Off, 3rd Off
For Bulk Carrier (General Cargo): Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, ELO
For Dredger: Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, 4th Eng & ELO
Panama Flag Vessel General Cargo: Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, ELO, Oiler, Fitter
Tel: +91-022-22620094 email: careers@pentagonmarine.com
Cenmar Maritime Agencies
2nd Officer & 2nd Engineer
Tel: +91-022-22022278/ 79
Dynacom Tankers Management Limited
Master, Chief Off, Chief Eng, Ad. Chief Off, 3rd Eng, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, 4th Eng, Electrical Off
Tel: 022-2834 7349/ 2834 7294
email: resume@dynacomindia.com
Crew Management Services (India) Pvt. Ltd
Chemical/ Aframax & Product Tankers
Master, Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng (with Petroleum + Chemical DCE)
Panamax Type Geared & Gearless Bulk Carriers & Mega Cointainers
Master, C/O, 2/O, 3/O, C/E, 2/E, 3/E, 4/E, E/O
Mini Bulk Carriers: Master, C/O, 2/O, Radio Off, C/E, 2/E, 3/E
Tel: +91-022-67041250/ 1251 email: mumbai@crewships.com / eperis@crewships.com
World Tankers Management Pte. Ltd
Oil Tankers : 2nd Officers, 3rd Engineer, 3rd Officer, Pumpman, Oiler
Tel: +91-022-22842860
email: wdtank@vsnl.com
Orient Ship Management Pvt. Ltd
DP-2 Vesselsoperatin in Indian Coast
2nd Officers
Foreign Principals Cointainer Vessel
Chief Engineer
Tel: +91 – 9322287363 email: orient@bom4.vsnl.net.in/osm@mtnl.net.in
Orient Express Ship Management
LNG Vessel & Chemical Tankers
Masters, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, 4th Eng & Electrical Off
VLCC
Master, Chief Off, Electrical Off, 2nd Eng, Jr. Eng
Tel: +91-022-67536200 email: cv@oesm.co.in
Ofer Ships Management India Pvt. Ltd
Container & Bulk Carriers
Masters, Chief Engs, Chief Offs,1st Asst Eng, 2nd Off, 2nd Asst Eng, 3rd Off, 3rd Asst Eng & Electrical Off
Tel: +91-022-67701461
E-mail: crew@oferb.co.in
Oceana Mhatre Ship Management
For Cruise Liner Ship Merchant Navyat I.T.FCo
Electrician, Welder, Plumber, Messboy, Deck & Engine Cadets, Seaman, Oiler, Fitter, Cooks, Utility Boy, Steward, Cooks, Laundry Boy, Barker all categories
Tel: +91 93222 34394/
93239 24126
E-mail: oceana.mhatre@yahoo.com
OCS Services Group
VLCC’s:
Master, Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 2nd Off, 3rd Off & ELO
FPSO (urgently required)
Chief Off, 2nd Eng (Urgent with Steam COC), 3rd Engineer, Electrician Hvac
Aframax Tanker:
Master, Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, 2nd Eng & ELO
Panamax Bulk Carriers:
Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off , 3rd Eng & 4th Eng
DP FPSO
Master, Chief Eng
Chemical, Oil & Product Tanker:
Master, Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng
OSV
Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, ELO
Tel:+91-022-26744447/ 48/ 49
Fax: nsmbombay@nortrans.co.in
V Ships
VLCC’s
All Ranks
Chemical Tankers
All Ranks (New Yard Building)
Bulk Carriers
2nd Eng & 3rd Eng
Tel: +91-022-40013300/ 3393
E-Mail: bombay@vships.com
Anglo Eastern Ship Mgmt Ltd
Oil/ Chemical/ LPG Carrier
All Officers & Engineers
Tel: 022-66670180
Email: manning@angloeasterngroup.com
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Monday 21 July, 2008
Inland Water Transport awaits a boom
With unlimited prospects and a ready answer to the rising road & rail transport costs shored up by the crude price spiral, players entering this ‘sunrise’ sector of inland water transportation (IWT) have been few and far between. Today, IWT carries only 0.17% of the total inland cargo throughput in the organized sector, despite the fact it being an eco-friendly, cost effective and fuel-efficient mode.
Sudhir S Rangnekar, Managing Director & Group CEO and Former Director of Shipping Corporation of India pointed out, “Although water transport when compared with rail or road transport requires relatively less infra-structural investment and developmental costs besides generating employment opportunities. However, dredging of the rivers and canals to ensure sufficient depth could give the needed fillip.”
India has 14,500 km of navigable waterways, which include rivers, canals, backwaters, creeks, etc. Almost 5,200 km of major rivers and 485 km of canals are suitable for mechanised crafts. At present, three waterways have been declared National Waterways. These are: The Ganga from Haldia to Allahabad (National Waterway No. 1), the Brahmaputra from Dhubri to Sadiya (National Waterway No. 2) and the West Coast Canal from Kottapuram to Kollam along with Udyogmandal and Champakara Canals (National Waterway No. 3).
Navigable rivers
According to Pradeep Kumar, Secretary of the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) the Ganges is a navigable river with sufficient draft especially from its confluence with the Yamuna at Allahabad onwards all the way to Haldia a total of 1620 km (NW -1). So is also the case with the Brahmaputra between Dhubri and Sadiya stretching over 891 km (NW – 2). This NW-2 has comparatively heavier traffic.
“The problem is with the private operators who have not got fully into it,” informed a government official. “Although the Patna-Haldia (1020 km) stretch of the river Ganga is fully navigable, yet the private sector is not coming forward to utilise it fully because of three reasons: -
1) The distance by water is more than the distance by rail - but the railways on the other hand are congested;
2) There is also the matter of costing – which one is better than the other? But low value cargo such as stone chips, timber, etc., can always go by water as they in any case don’t get a chance of preferential transport by railways;
3) There is the need of a well-designed vessel that can carry around 600 tons of material and which can operate in waters with 1.8 mt draft. If someone produces these types of vessels, he can run a booming business.”
Brahmaputra (NW-2) flows from Assam in India to Bangladesh before flowing into the Bay of Bengal. The river Ganga too flows into the Bay of Bengal. Inland vessels therefore can travel from Kolkata / Haldia to Assam through waterways in Bangladesh. India and Bangladesh have an agreement under which inland vessels of one country could pass through the other country’s waterways for transportation of cargo. Unfortunately, Bangladeshi vessels do 80% of the trade between India and Bangladesh.
Mr. Kumar contends that the government has come out with an action plan of encouraging the formation of joint ventures between IWAI and private parties. “Already three joint ventures have taken shape, two with SKS logistics and another with Vivada Waterways. The joint venture with SKS includes the construction of 16 barges for plying between Kolkata and Pandu, Kolkata and Bangladesh and other routes.
“The government has earmarked around Rs 900 crore over the period of the next three years for development purposes which includes construction of terminals, night navigational facilities, dredging, etc. Since 1996 around Rs 450 crore has been spent on dredging alone.”
Cargo abounds
Cargo has never been a problem on any of the National Waterways confirms Kumar. There is plenty of cargo available. Food Corporation of India alone maintains massive stock food grains in their warehouses in Patna and elsewhere and all this stock is moved to and fro between the rice mills and the consumers in West Bengal and other places. A variety of building materials including sand, stones, chips, cement and several other kinds of merchandise are moved in massive quantities catering to the needs of consumers along the entire Gangetic plain.
Pakur in Bengal is unique for its exquisite high quality stones, which is found to be excellent for construction purposes pointed out another player in the field. In the river Sone there is a sufficient amount of high quality sand, which also finds use in construction. All these are low value items, hence even if it takes 10 to 15 days to get transported, it would hardly make any difference and the low cost of water transport would bring down the cost enormously.
Positioning for a break-through
A coal handling facility at Jogighopa had been commissioned. A number of power projects too are on the anvil in the north. The waiting time for getting rakes to transport coal by rail is four months. Besides, the railway track is narrow gauge to the north of the Brahmaputra and broad gauge to the south. So the water route is very feasible. Thus Jogighopa terminal will expectedly be a big hit. Hence, it is an advantage to harness the inland water ways.
Policy on IWT:
“So far we have been focusing on developing terminals and jetties on the public private partnership (PPP) module,” says Kumar. “But it has not been successful. The perception that seems to have evolved is that infrastructure should be developed by the government and the operators should be left to invest in the vessels they will operate.”
The government is in the process of declaring another three National Waterways and several canals informed a government official. Apart from promoting IWT mode for inland cargo movement, the policy also emphasizes the possibility of cooperation with neighbouring countries through protocols and bilateral arrangements.
Sudhir S Rangnekar, Managing Director & Group CEO and Former Director of Shipping Corporation of India pointed out, “Although water transport when compared with rail or road transport requires relatively less infra-structural investment and developmental costs besides generating employment opportunities. However, dredging of the rivers and canals to ensure sufficient depth could give the needed fillip.”
India has 14,500 km of navigable waterways, which include rivers, canals, backwaters, creeks, etc. Almost 5,200 km of major rivers and 485 km of canals are suitable for mechanised crafts. At present, three waterways have been declared National Waterways. These are: The Ganga from Haldia to Allahabad (National Waterway No. 1), the Brahmaputra from Dhubri to Sadiya (National Waterway No. 2) and the West Coast Canal from Kottapuram to Kollam along with Udyogmandal and Champakara Canals (National Waterway No. 3).
Navigable rivers
According to Pradeep Kumar, Secretary of the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) the Ganges is a navigable river with sufficient draft especially from its confluence with the Yamuna at Allahabad onwards all the way to Haldia a total of 1620 km (NW -1). So is also the case with the Brahmaputra between Dhubri and Sadiya stretching over 891 km (NW – 2). This NW-2 has comparatively heavier traffic.
“The problem is with the private operators who have not got fully into it,” informed a government official. “Although the Patna-Haldia (1020 km) stretch of the river Ganga is fully navigable, yet the private sector is not coming forward to utilise it fully because of three reasons: -
1) The distance by water is more than the distance by rail - but the railways on the other hand are congested;
2) There is also the matter of costing – which one is better than the other? But low value cargo such as stone chips, timber, etc., can always go by water as they in any case don’t get a chance of preferential transport by railways;
3) There is the need of a well-designed vessel that can carry around 600 tons of material and which can operate in waters with 1.8 mt draft. If someone produces these types of vessels, he can run a booming business.”
Brahmaputra (NW-2) flows from Assam in India to Bangladesh before flowing into the Bay of Bengal. The river Ganga too flows into the Bay of Bengal. Inland vessels therefore can travel from Kolkata / Haldia to Assam through waterways in Bangladesh. India and Bangladesh have an agreement under which inland vessels of one country could pass through the other country’s waterways for transportation of cargo. Unfortunately, Bangladeshi vessels do 80% of the trade between India and Bangladesh.
Mr. Kumar contends that the government has come out with an action plan of encouraging the formation of joint ventures between IWAI and private parties. “Already three joint ventures have taken shape, two with SKS logistics and another with Vivada Waterways. The joint venture with SKS includes the construction of 16 barges for plying between Kolkata and Pandu, Kolkata and Bangladesh and other routes.
“The government has earmarked around Rs 900 crore over the period of the next three years for development purposes which includes construction of terminals, night navigational facilities, dredging, etc. Since 1996 around Rs 450 crore has been spent on dredging alone.”
Cargo abounds
Cargo has never been a problem on any of the National Waterways confirms Kumar. There is plenty of cargo available. Food Corporation of India alone maintains massive stock food grains in their warehouses in Patna and elsewhere and all this stock is moved to and fro between the rice mills and the consumers in West Bengal and other places. A variety of building materials including sand, stones, chips, cement and several other kinds of merchandise are moved in massive quantities catering to the needs of consumers along the entire Gangetic plain.
Pakur in Bengal is unique for its exquisite high quality stones, which is found to be excellent for construction purposes pointed out another player in the field. In the river Sone there is a sufficient amount of high quality sand, which also finds use in construction. All these are low value items, hence even if it takes 10 to 15 days to get transported, it would hardly make any difference and the low cost of water transport would bring down the cost enormously.
Positioning for a break-through
A coal handling facility at Jogighopa had been commissioned. A number of power projects too are on the anvil in the north. The waiting time for getting rakes to transport coal by rail is four months. Besides, the railway track is narrow gauge to the north of the Brahmaputra and broad gauge to the south. So the water route is very feasible. Thus Jogighopa terminal will expectedly be a big hit. Hence, it is an advantage to harness the inland water ways.
Policy on IWT:
“So far we have been focusing on developing terminals and jetties on the public private partnership (PPP) module,” says Kumar. “But it has not been successful. The perception that seems to have evolved is that infrastructure should be developed by the government and the operators should be left to invest in the vessels they will operate.”
The government is in the process of declaring another three National Waterways and several canals informed a government official. Apart from promoting IWT mode for inland cargo movement, the policy also emphasizes the possibility of cooperation with neighbouring countries through protocols and bilateral arrangements.
IMO deploys expert to assist Princess of the Stars salvage
The Government of the Philippines has requested IMO to mobilize an independent salvage expert to provide guidance on assessing the technical aspects of the salvage proposals and plans being considered in the case of the Princess of the Stars. This follows an earlier offer of any assistance and co-operation the Government might require by IMO Secretary-General Efthimios E. Mitropoulos, immediately following last month’s tragic accident.
The Princess of the Stars, a ferry carrying 861 passengers and crew, went aground and sank on June 21, 2008 in the Philippines. Almost all those on board lost their lives.
IMO’s involvement follows the discovery that that the ferry was carrying various hazardous materials, in particular a 40-ft container containing 10 metric tonnes of endosulfan, a toxic pesticide. Further to an initial request from the Government of the Philippines, IMO consulted several salvage experts and consolidated relevant technical information on the salvage issue that was shared with the Philippines Government and the United Nations Country Team.
Based on the technical information provided by IMO, the Philippines Government, which is taking a hands-on role in the incident, requested IMO to urgently mobilize a competent salvage expert to assist and guide them in what is expected to be a complex salvage process, taking into account both the number of human casualties, as well as the hazardous materials on board.
IMO has mobilized Mr. Paul Glerum, a Dutch salvage master, to undertake this task. Paul Glerum draws on more than 30 years’ salvage experience during which he has been involved in a number of high-profile salvage projects, including the raising of the Kursk, the Russian nuclear submarine that suffered an explosion and sank in the Barents Sea in 2000. The Government of the Netherlands has provided financial support for his deployment
Mr. Glerum departed Amsterdam on July 17, and arrived in Manila on July 18, 2008 for a period of seven days. He will undertake tasks such as the review of salvage plans, provision of technical input and advice, as well as providing assistance and guidance to the Government in the salvage process.
The Princess of the Stars, a ferry carrying 861 passengers and crew, went aground and sank on June 21, 2008 in the Philippines. Almost all those on board lost their lives.
IMO’s involvement follows the discovery that that the ferry was carrying various hazardous materials, in particular a 40-ft container containing 10 metric tonnes of endosulfan, a toxic pesticide. Further to an initial request from the Government of the Philippines, IMO consulted several salvage experts and consolidated relevant technical information on the salvage issue that was shared with the Philippines Government and the United Nations Country Team.
Based on the technical information provided by IMO, the Philippines Government, which is taking a hands-on role in the incident, requested IMO to urgently mobilize a competent salvage expert to assist and guide them in what is expected to be a complex salvage process, taking into account both the number of human casualties, as well as the hazardous materials on board.
IMO has mobilized Mr. Paul Glerum, a Dutch salvage master, to undertake this task. Paul Glerum draws on more than 30 years’ salvage experience during which he has been involved in a number of high-profile salvage projects, including the raising of the Kursk, the Russian nuclear submarine that suffered an explosion and sank in the Barents Sea in 2000. The Government of the Netherlands has provided financial support for his deployment
Mr. Glerum departed Amsterdam on July 17, and arrived in Manila on July 18, 2008 for a period of seven days. He will undertake tasks such as the review of salvage plans, provision of technical input and advice, as well as providing assistance and guidance to the Government in the salvage process.
Foreign officers to come aboard Indian ships
The Government of India has finally cleared the decks for Indian shipowners to employ foreign officers to overcome the shortage that they are experiencing. A circular to this effect has been issued by the Directorate-General of Shipping (DGS).
The DGS, Ms Kiran Dhingra, however, indicated that the given permission is conditional. Shipowners are now being permitted to employ foreign officers only on the merit of each case, and there may well be a limit to the number of officers a ship-owner can employ.
According to Mr S S Kulkarni, Secretary General of Indian National Shipowners’ Association (INSA), Indian shipping companies have been facing a shortage of about 1,000 officers. This number is expected to soar with the industry lining up a massive capital expenditure programme to acquire more vessels.
It has repeatedly been pointed out to the ministry that since the aviation sector was allowed to hire expatriates, the shipping industry should also accordingly be given permission likewise to employ foreign officers.
The DGS’ proposal to this effect to the Ministry of Shipping (MoS) took some time for a government decision because it also involved the approvals of the Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Labour. Both Ministries have now given their approval.
In its circular the directorate has stated that it is its conscious policy, to promote the employment of Indian seafarers worldwide. At the same time, it is the responsibility of the Indian Administration to foster this development and ensure the efficient maintenance of an Indian mercantile marine in a manner best suited to serve the national interest. With the growing tonnage to meet expanding Indian international trade, it has become necessary to ensure that adequate and quality seafarers are made available to Indian shipowners.
In view of this situation Mr. Samuel Darse, Dy. Director General of Shipping stated that having been convinced of the serious shortage of qualified seafarers (which is proving to be detrimental to the growth of Indian tonnage and adversely affecting the smooth operation of the Indian fleet) Indian shipowners are now allowed to recruit a limited number of foreign nationals to work on board Indian ships in both nautical and engineering disciplines is a reasonable one and in the larger national interest. Having been thus satisfied, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Section 456 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 read with notification issued by the Government of India vide S.O. No.3144 dated 17th December, 1960, the Director General of Shipping and Ex-officio Additional Secretary to the Govt. of India ( DGS) is pleased to grant, with effect from the date of issue of this Circular and till further orders, a relaxation to all Indian ships from compliance with the requirements of Section 76 and 99 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, subject to the following conditions:
· The manning shall be in accordance with the prescribed "Safe Manning Document";
· Not more than two foreign national seafarers shall be engaged in a ship at a time, and the Master of the Indian Flag ship must be of Indian Nationality.
· In case of emergency / SOS /death of Master at Sea /on board ship, responsibility to handle and maintain safe custody of classified publications should be given to the next in command as per hierarchy who is of Indian National.
· Foreign national seafarers employed on Indian vessels, as provided under this notification, shall belong to any of the following countries: Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Italy, Malaysia, Romania, Russia, United Kingdom and the Ukraine.
· Such foreign national seafarers holding Certificates of Competency issued by or under the authority of maritime administrations other than India should have in their possession a Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC) or a Certificate of Discharge issued to them by the national administration of the seafarer.
· In addition they should have the knowledge of legislation of Indian administration relevant to the functions they are to perform on Indian ships subject to satisfactory assessment by this Directorate, or they should have undergone a 3 (three) days approved course on National Maritime Law conducted by the Lal Bahadur Shastri College of Advanced Maritime Studies & Research (LBSCAMSAR), Mumbai;
· Such foreign nationals ought to have obtained an endorsement from the Indian Maritime Administration under Regulation 1/10 of the STCW 1995.
The permission for employment of foreign Nationals on board Indian Flag Vessels shall be taken on a case to case basis. When applying for permission, the shipping company shall also show proof of having the necessary clearances from the Ministries of Home Affairs and External Affairs.
This Order and exemption shall apply only for the category of seafarers who are certified as Officers and not seamen, who do not belong to the category of seamen certified as Officers.
The DGS, Ms Kiran Dhingra, however, indicated that the given permission is conditional. Shipowners are now being permitted to employ foreign officers only on the merit of each case, and there may well be a limit to the number of officers a ship-owner can employ.
According to Mr S S Kulkarni, Secretary General of Indian National Shipowners’ Association (INSA), Indian shipping companies have been facing a shortage of about 1,000 officers. This number is expected to soar with the industry lining up a massive capital expenditure programme to acquire more vessels.
It has repeatedly been pointed out to the ministry that since the aviation sector was allowed to hire expatriates, the shipping industry should also accordingly be given permission likewise to employ foreign officers.
The DGS’ proposal to this effect to the Ministry of Shipping (MoS) took some time for a government decision because it also involved the approvals of the Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Labour. Both Ministries have now given their approval.
In its circular the directorate has stated that it is its conscious policy, to promote the employment of Indian seafarers worldwide. At the same time, it is the responsibility of the Indian Administration to foster this development and ensure the efficient maintenance of an Indian mercantile marine in a manner best suited to serve the national interest. With the growing tonnage to meet expanding Indian international trade, it has become necessary to ensure that adequate and quality seafarers are made available to Indian shipowners.
In view of this situation Mr. Samuel Darse, Dy. Director General of Shipping stated that having been convinced of the serious shortage of qualified seafarers (which is proving to be detrimental to the growth of Indian tonnage and adversely affecting the smooth operation of the Indian fleet) Indian shipowners are now allowed to recruit a limited number of foreign nationals to work on board Indian ships in both nautical and engineering disciplines is a reasonable one and in the larger national interest. Having been thus satisfied, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Section 456 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 read with notification issued by the Government of India vide S.O. No.3144 dated 17th December, 1960, the Director General of Shipping and Ex-officio Additional Secretary to the Govt. of India ( DGS) is pleased to grant, with effect from the date of issue of this Circular and till further orders, a relaxation to all Indian ships from compliance with the requirements of Section 76 and 99 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, subject to the following conditions:
· The manning shall be in accordance with the prescribed "Safe Manning Document";
· Not more than two foreign national seafarers shall be engaged in a ship at a time, and the Master of the Indian Flag ship must be of Indian Nationality.
· In case of emergency / SOS /death of Master at Sea /on board ship, responsibility to handle and maintain safe custody of classified publications should be given to the next in command as per hierarchy who is of Indian National.
· Foreign national seafarers employed on Indian vessels, as provided under this notification, shall belong to any of the following countries: Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Italy, Malaysia, Romania, Russia, United Kingdom and the Ukraine.
· Such foreign national seafarers holding Certificates of Competency issued by or under the authority of maritime administrations other than India should have in their possession a Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC) or a Certificate of Discharge issued to them by the national administration of the seafarer.
· In addition they should have the knowledge of legislation of Indian administration relevant to the functions they are to perform on Indian ships subject to satisfactory assessment by this Directorate, or they should have undergone a 3 (three) days approved course on National Maritime Law conducted by the Lal Bahadur Shastri College of Advanced Maritime Studies & Research (LBSCAMSAR), Mumbai;
· Such foreign nationals ought to have obtained an endorsement from the Indian Maritime Administration under Regulation 1/10 of the STCW 1995.
The permission for employment of foreign Nationals on board Indian Flag Vessels shall be taken on a case to case basis. When applying for permission, the shipping company shall also show proof of having the necessary clearances from the Ministries of Home Affairs and External Affairs.
This Order and exemption shall apply only for the category of seafarers who are certified as Officers and not seamen, who do not belong to the category of seamen certified as Officers.
Vacancies for the week: July 21, 2008
Hind Offshore
Class I & II Marine Engineer
Accommodation Barge/Rig Drillship
Masters, Safety Officers, Radio Off, Electrical Eng, Class IV Marine Engineers
email: anthony@hindoffshore.com
Naavex Marine Services
Offshore Supply Vessel AHTS/ DSV/ WLV:
Masters, Chief Offs, ETO, Jr. ETO, Bosun & Cooks
Tel: +91-022-26736611/ 55
email:mumbai@naavexmarine.com
Noha Marine Services
Master, Chief Officer, Chief Engineer, 2nd Engineer,3rd Officer, Electrical Officer
Tel: +91-022-65167065/ 63
The Great Eastern Shipping Co. Ltd
Suezmax Tankers: Master, Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng & Electrical Off
LPG Vessel: Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Engineer, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, Electrical Off
Crude & Product Tankers: Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, 4th Eng, Electrical Off
Handymax & Capesize: Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, 4th Eng, Electrical Off
Tel: +91-022-66613113
email: fleet@greatship.com
Oceanic Venture Shipping Pvt. Ltd
New Built Product Tanker:
Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off , Chief Eng, 2nd Eng & Electrical Officer, Fitter
For Gulf General Cargo/ Container Vessel
Master, Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Officer, 3rd Officer 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, 4th Eng, Deck Cadet, Electrician, Cook, G.S
Deck Cadets & TME
E-mail: admin@ovshipping.net/ info@ovshipping.net
Mr. A.L Thomas +91-986934022
Five Star Bulk Carriers Pvt. Ltd
Panamax & Handysize Bulk Carrier:
Master, Chief Off, 2nd Eng, 4th Eng
Tel: +91-022-40004000
email: contact@fivestar.com
Geepee Shipping Agencies Pvt. Ltd
Handy Size & Bulk Carriers:
Chief Off, Chief Eng
2nd Eng, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, 3rd Eng
Panama Flag Vessel:
Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng & 3rd Eng
Tel: +91-022-22873574/ 77/ 87
email: gpship@vsnl.com
Bibby International Services
ForVLCC,RORO & Chemical:
Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng & 3rd Eng
Chemical, Product, Crude & Oil Tankers:
Chief Officer, Chief Engineer, 2nd Engineer, Electrical Officer
Tel: +91-022-26732628
email: enquiries@bis-india.com
Tanker Pacific Management (India) Pvt. Ltd
Masters, Chief Eng, Chief Offs, 1st Asst. Engs, 2nd Off & 3rd Off (Engs with Steam Ship Exp)
Tel: +91-022- 26515995/ 26415757
email: mumbai@tpmi.co.in
Zodiac Maritime Agencies (London)
For Container Vessel:
Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Ens, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Asst Engineer, Electrical Off
Bulk Carrier 45vsls(mostly Cape size):
Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Asst Engr,
For Car Carrier:
Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Ens, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Asst Engineer,
For Chemical Tanker:
Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Asst Engineer
Tel: +91-022-26515995/ 6415757
email: tpmi@vsnl.com
Exmar Shipmanagement India Pvt. Ltd
Ref.LPG Fleet:
2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng,2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, 4th Eng
Electrical Officer
Tel: +91-022-22640226/ 27/ 28
email: info@shipmanagement.exmar.in
Wallem Shipmanagement Ltd (Hongkong)
VLCC, ULCC, Aframax, Suezmax & Product Tanker
Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, Electrical Eng
Dry Cargo, Container, PCC, Reefer
Chief Off, 3rd Off, 2nd Off, Chief Eng, Electrical Eng
Tel: +91-022-40432346
email: wsmhkfp@wallem.com
Fleet Management Ltd
Bulk Carrier/ Reefers/ Cellular Cointainer/ RORO Ship/ Chemical/ Gas/Product Tankers
Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, 4th Eng, Electrical Off, Gas Eng, Reefer Eng, Chief Cook, Pumpman/ Fitters
Tel: +91-022-67926100
email: FLEET-IN-BOM-MANNING@fleetship.com
Pentagon Marine Services Pvt. Ltd
Chemical Vessel: C/O, 2/O, 3/O, 3/E
Petro Chemical Tankers: C/E, 2/E, 2/O, 3/O, E/O, ELO, Fitter
For Aframax Tanker : Chief Off, 3rd Off
For Bulk Carrier: Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, ELO
For Dredger: Officers of All Ranks
Panama Flag Vessel General Cargo: Chief Off, Chief Eng
Bunker Supply Vessel: All Officers / Pumpman
Tel: +91-022-22620094
email: careers@pentagonmarine.com
Cenmar Maritime Agencies
2nd Officer & 2nd Engineer
Tel: +91-022-22022278/ 79
Dynacom Tankers Management Limited
Master, Chief Off, Chief Eng, Ad. Chief Off, 3rd Eng, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, 4th Eng, Electrical Off
Tel: 022-2834 7349/ 2834 7294
email: resume@dynacomindia.com
Crew Management Services (India) Pvt. Ltd
Chemical/ Aframax & Product Tankers
Master, Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng (with Petroleum + Chemical DCE)
Panamax Type Geared & Gearless Bulk Carriers & Mega Cointainers
Master, C/O, 2/O, 3/O, C/E, 2/E, 3/E, 4/E, E/O
Mini Bulk Carriers
Master, C/O, 2/O, Radio Off, C/E, 2/E, 3/E
Tel: +91-022-67041250/ 1251
email: mumbai@crewships.com / eperis@crewships.com
Chellaram Shipping (Hongkong)
Chief Eng, Chief Off, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, Electrical Off
Tel: +91-022-22070035/ 66357345
email: recruit@chellship.co.in
Vigil Marine Services
VLCC’s: Master, Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, Electrical Off, Junior Eng
Naval Architects
VLCC/ Tankers (U.A.E) : Marine Superintendents
Shore Job in Mumbai : 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng
Golden Crown Shipping: C/O, 3/O, 3/E
Tel +91-022-6630 3909/ 10
email: gupta@vigilmarine.com / trinidad@vigilmarine.com
World Tankers Management Pte. Ltd
Oil Tankers: Chief Engineer, 3rd Engineer, 3rd Officer, Pumpman, Oiler
Tel: +91-022-22842860
email: wdtank@vsnl.com
Orient Ship Management Pvt. Ltd
Tanker & Bulk Carriers
Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, 4th Eng & Electrical Off
Tel: +91 – 9322287363
email: orient@bom4.vsnl.net.in / osm@mtnl.net.in
Orient Express Ship Management
LNG Vessel & Chemical Tankers
Masters, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, 4th Eng & Electrical Off
VLCC: Master, Chief Off, Electrical Off, 2nd Eng, Jr. Eng
Tel: +91-022-67536200
email: cv@oesm.co.in
Seahorse Ship Agencies
Reefer Vessel: Masters/ Chief Engineers
Large Size Container Vessel: Masters
Tel: +91- 022- 22691837
Email: ssabby@seahorsegroups.co.in
Ofer Ships Management India Pvt. Ltd
Container & Bulk Carriers
Masters, Chief Engs, Chief Offs,1st Asst Eng, 2nd Off, 2nd Asst Eng, 3rd Off, 3rd Asst Eng & Electrical Off
Tel: +91-022-67701461
E-mail: crew@oferb.co.in
Oceana Mhatre Ship Management
For Cruise Liner Ship Merchant Navyat I.T.FCo
Electrician, Welder, Plumber, Messboy, Deck & Engine Cadets, Seaman, Oiler, Fitter, Cooks, Utility Boy, Steward, Cooks, Laundry Boy, Barker all categories
Tel: +91 93222 34394/ 93239 24126
E-mail: oceana.mhatre@yahoo.com
OCS Services Group
VLCC’s: Master, Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 2nd Off, 3rd Off & ELO
FPSO (urgently required): Chief Off, 2nd Eng (Urgent with Steam COC), 3rd Engineer, Electrician Hvac
Aframax Tanker: Master, Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, 2nd Eng & ELO
Panamax Bulk Carriers: Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off , 3rd Eng & 4th Eng
DP FPSO: Master, Chief Eng
Chemical, Oil & Product Tanker: Master, Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng
OSV : Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, ELO
Tel:+91-022-26744447/ 48/ 49 Fax: nsmbombay@nortrans.co.in
SEAARLAND
Product & Aframax Tankers
Masters- 3 Nos (wages upto 9500 USD)
Chief Off- 2 Nos (Wages upto 6900 USD)
Bulk Carriers
Chief Off- 2 Nos (Wages upto 5400 USD)
Tel: +91-022-66950894
E-mail: seaarland@seaarland.co.in
IMS Ship Management Pvt. Ltd
Oil/ Chemical Tankers
Masters, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, 4th Eng, ETO
Oil Tankers
Masters, Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, ETO
Tel: +91-022-22830415
E-mail: recruit@imsship.com
V Ships
VLCC’s: All Ranks
Chemical Tankers : All Ranks (New Yard Building)
Bulk Carriers: 2nd Eng & 3rd Eng
Tel: +91-022-40013300/ 3393
E-Mail: bombay@vships.com
Univan Ship Management Ltd
VLCC’s: Master, Chief Engineer, Electrical Officer
Suezmax Crude Oil Tankers: Master, Chief Officer, Chief Engineer, 2nd Engineer
Bulk Carriers: Chief Engineer, 2nd Engineer, 3rd Officer, Electrical Officer (With Crane Experience)
Chemical Tankers : Chief Engineer, 2nd Engineer, 3rd Engineer, 4th Engineer, Electrical Officer
Tel: +91-022-66888000
E-mail: uvmumgen@univan.hk
d’Amico Ships (India) Pvt. Ltd
Product & Chemical
Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng & Electrical Off
Bulk Carrier : Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng & Electrical Off
Product & Chemical : Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng & Electrical Off
Container Carrier : Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng & Electrical Off
Tel: +91-022-4037 2222/ 2823 4990
E-mail: mumbai@damicoship.com
Teekay Shipping (India) Pvt. Ltd
Aframax, Crude & Product Tankers: Master, Chief Officer, 2nd Officer, 3rd Officer,
Tel: +91-022- 66324730/ 31/32/33
E-Mail: teekay@hathway.com
International Andromeda Shipping
LPG : Chief Engineer
Tel: +91-22-26845850/80/48/68
E-mail: starship@andromeda-india.com
BW Shipping Managers Pte. Ltd
FPSO/ VLCC
2nd Off, 2nd Eng (Steam) 2nd Eng (Motor), 3rd Eng (Steam) & 3rd Eng (Motor)/ Crane Operator
NYK Ship Management
LPG : Master & Electrical Engineer
Tanker/ Product / Chemical : Chief Off, 2nd Eng, 2nd Off, 3rd Eng, 3rd Off & Electrical Eng
Container: Chief Off, 2nd Eng, 2nd Off, 3rd Eng & 3rd Off
Pure Car Carrier : Chief Eng, Chief Off, 2nd Eng, 2nd Off, 3rd Eng & 3rd Off
VLCC : Chief Off, 2nd Eng & Electrical Off
Tel: 022-2839270
Email: cv.mumbai@nyksm.com
Qatar Shipping Company Q.S.C
LPG Tanker Fleet
Master, Chief Engineer, Chief Off & 2nd Eng
Oil/ Product Tanker Fleet
Master, Chief Engineer, Chief Off, 2nd Eng, 3rd Officer, 4th Eng, Electrical Officer
Tel: 022-22696679
Email: pelmar_qhip@vsnl.net
Anglo Eastern Ship Mgmt Ltd
Oil/ Chemical/ LPG Carrier
All Officers & Engineers
Tel: 022-66670180
Email: manning@angloeasterngroup.com
Chevron Manning Service Ltd
Oil & Gas Tanker
2nd Officer, 3rd Officer, 2nd Asst. Engineer, 3rd Asst. Engineer & Electricians
Tel 022- 67515226/ 286/ 232
Email: CTSMumbai@Stena.com
Seahorse Ship Agencies Pvt. Ltd
Reefer Vessel
Masters & Chief Engineer
Large Size Container Vessel
Master
Tel: 022-226914837
Email: ssabby@seahorsegroups.com
Maersk India Pvt. Ltd
LPG/ VLGC/ LNGC Vessels
All Ranks
Tel: 022-66538295/ 97
Email: aisshipbomjob@maersk.co.sg
BHN Shipping Co. Pvt. Ltd
AHTs DPI/ PSV’s
Master, Chief Officer, 2nd Officer, Chief Engineer, 2nd Engineer, 3rd Engineer, Radio Officer, Handler, Electrical Officer, Bosun, AB, Oiler
Tel: 022-40027861
Email: jobs@bhnship.com
Northern Marine
Offshore
3rd Engineer, 2nd Officer DPO, Trainee DPO
Tel: 022-67515300
Email: nmindiarecruit@stena.com
Dockendale Shipping Co.Ltd
General Cargo/ Modern Bulk Carriers
Master, Chief Officer, 2nd Officer, 3rd Officer, Chief Engineer, 2nd Engineer, 4th Engineer & Electrical Officer
Tel: 022-66942191
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Class I & II Marine Engineer
Accommodation Barge/Rig Drillship
Masters, Safety Officers, Radio Off, Electrical Eng, Class IV Marine Engineers
email: anthony@hindoffshore.com
Naavex Marine Services
Offshore Supply Vessel AHTS/ DSV/ WLV:
Masters, Chief Offs, ETO, Jr. ETO, Bosun & Cooks
Tel: +91-022-26736611/ 55
email:mumbai@naavexmarine.com
Noha Marine Services
Master, Chief Officer, Chief Engineer, 2nd Engineer,3rd Officer, Electrical Officer
Tel: +91-022-65167065/ 63
The Great Eastern Shipping Co. Ltd
Suezmax Tankers: Master, Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng & Electrical Off
LPG Vessel: Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Engineer, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, Electrical Off
Crude & Product Tankers: Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, 4th Eng, Electrical Off
Handymax & Capesize: Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, 4th Eng, Electrical Off
Tel: +91-022-66613113
email: fleet@greatship.com
Oceanic Venture Shipping Pvt. Ltd
New Built Product Tanker:
Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off , Chief Eng, 2nd Eng & Electrical Officer, Fitter
For Gulf General Cargo/ Container Vessel
Master, Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Officer, 3rd Officer 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, 4th Eng, Deck Cadet, Electrician, Cook, G.S
Deck Cadets & TME
E-mail: admin@ovshipping.net/ info@ovshipping.net
Mr. A.L Thomas +91-986934022
Five Star Bulk Carriers Pvt. Ltd
Panamax & Handysize Bulk Carrier:
Master, Chief Off, 2nd Eng, 4th Eng
Tel: +91-022-40004000
email: contact@fivestar.com
Geepee Shipping Agencies Pvt. Ltd
Handy Size & Bulk Carriers:
Chief Off, Chief Eng
2nd Eng, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, 3rd Eng
Panama Flag Vessel:
Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng & 3rd Eng
Tel: +91-022-22873574/ 77/ 87
email: gpship@vsnl.com
Bibby International Services
ForVLCC,RORO & Chemical:
Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng & 3rd Eng
Chemical, Product, Crude & Oil Tankers:
Chief Officer, Chief Engineer, 2nd Engineer, Electrical Officer
Tel: +91-022-26732628
email: enquiries@bis-india.com
Tanker Pacific Management (India) Pvt. Ltd
Masters, Chief Eng, Chief Offs, 1st Asst. Engs, 2nd Off & 3rd Off (Engs with Steam Ship Exp)
Tel: +91-022- 26515995/ 26415757
email: mumbai@tpmi.co.in
Zodiac Maritime Agencies (London)
For Container Vessel:
Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Ens, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Asst Engineer, Electrical Off
Bulk Carrier 45vsls(mostly Cape size):
Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Asst Engr,
For Car Carrier:
Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Ens, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Asst Engineer,
For Chemical Tanker:
Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Asst Engineer
Tel: +91-022-26515995/ 6415757
email: tpmi@vsnl.com
Exmar Shipmanagement India Pvt. Ltd
Ref.LPG Fleet:
2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng,2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, 4th Eng
Electrical Officer
Tel: +91-022-22640226/ 27/ 28
email: info@shipmanagement.exmar.in
Wallem Shipmanagement Ltd (Hongkong)
VLCC, ULCC, Aframax, Suezmax & Product Tanker
Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, Electrical Eng
Dry Cargo, Container, PCC, Reefer
Chief Off, 3rd Off, 2nd Off, Chief Eng, Electrical Eng
Tel: +91-022-40432346
email: wsmhkfp@wallem.com
Fleet Management Ltd
Bulk Carrier/ Reefers/ Cellular Cointainer/ RORO Ship/ Chemical/ Gas/Product Tankers
Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, 4th Eng, Electrical Off, Gas Eng, Reefer Eng, Chief Cook, Pumpman/ Fitters
Tel: +91-022-67926100
email: FLEET-IN-BOM-MANNING@fleetship.com
Pentagon Marine Services Pvt. Ltd
Chemical Vessel: C/O, 2/O, 3/O, 3/E
Petro Chemical Tankers: C/E, 2/E, 2/O, 3/O, E/O, ELO, Fitter
For Aframax Tanker : Chief Off, 3rd Off
For Bulk Carrier: Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, ELO
For Dredger: Officers of All Ranks
Panama Flag Vessel General Cargo: Chief Off, Chief Eng
Bunker Supply Vessel: All Officers / Pumpman
Tel: +91-022-22620094
email: careers@pentagonmarine.com
Cenmar Maritime Agencies
2nd Officer & 2nd Engineer
Tel: +91-022-22022278/ 79
Dynacom Tankers Management Limited
Master, Chief Off, Chief Eng, Ad. Chief Off, 3rd Eng, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, 4th Eng, Electrical Off
Tel: 022-2834 7349/ 2834 7294
email: resume@dynacomindia.com
Crew Management Services (India) Pvt. Ltd
Chemical/ Aframax & Product Tankers
Master, Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng (with Petroleum + Chemical DCE)
Panamax Type Geared & Gearless Bulk Carriers & Mega Cointainers
Master, C/O, 2/O, 3/O, C/E, 2/E, 3/E, 4/E, E/O
Mini Bulk Carriers
Master, C/O, 2/O, Radio Off, C/E, 2/E, 3/E
Tel: +91-022-67041250/ 1251
email: mumbai@crewships.com / eperis@crewships.com
Chellaram Shipping (Hongkong)
Chief Eng, Chief Off, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, Electrical Off
Tel: +91-022-22070035/ 66357345
email: recruit@chellship.co.in
Vigil Marine Services
VLCC’s: Master, Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, Electrical Off, Junior Eng
Naval Architects
VLCC/ Tankers (U.A.E) : Marine Superintendents
Shore Job in Mumbai : 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng
Golden Crown Shipping: C/O, 3/O, 3/E
Tel +91-022-6630 3909/ 10
email: gupta@vigilmarine.com / trinidad@vigilmarine.com
World Tankers Management Pte. Ltd
Oil Tankers: Chief Engineer, 3rd Engineer, 3rd Officer, Pumpman, Oiler
Tel: +91-022-22842860
email: wdtank@vsnl.com
Orient Ship Management Pvt. Ltd
Tanker & Bulk Carriers
Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, 4th Eng & Electrical Off
Tel: +91 – 9322287363
email: orient@bom4.vsnl.net.in / osm@mtnl.net.in
Orient Express Ship Management
LNG Vessel & Chemical Tankers
Masters, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, 4th Eng & Electrical Off
VLCC: Master, Chief Off, Electrical Off, 2nd Eng, Jr. Eng
Tel: +91-022-67536200
email: cv@oesm.co.in
Seahorse Ship Agencies
Reefer Vessel: Masters/ Chief Engineers
Large Size Container Vessel: Masters
Tel: +91- 022- 22691837
Email: ssabby@seahorsegroups.co.in
Ofer Ships Management India Pvt. Ltd
Container & Bulk Carriers
Masters, Chief Engs, Chief Offs,1st Asst Eng, 2nd Off, 2nd Asst Eng, 3rd Off, 3rd Asst Eng & Electrical Off
Tel: +91-022-67701461
E-mail: crew@oferb.co.in
Oceana Mhatre Ship Management
For Cruise Liner Ship Merchant Navyat I.T.FCo
Electrician, Welder, Plumber, Messboy, Deck & Engine Cadets, Seaman, Oiler, Fitter, Cooks, Utility Boy, Steward, Cooks, Laundry Boy, Barker all categories
Tel: +91 93222 34394/ 93239 24126
E-mail: oceana.mhatre@yahoo.com
OCS Services Group
VLCC’s: Master, Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 2nd Off, 3rd Off & ELO
FPSO (urgently required): Chief Off, 2nd Eng (Urgent with Steam COC), 3rd Engineer, Electrician Hvac
Aframax Tanker: Master, Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, 2nd Eng & ELO
Panamax Bulk Carriers: Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off , 3rd Eng & 4th Eng
DP FPSO: Master, Chief Eng
Chemical, Oil & Product Tanker: Master, Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng
OSV : Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, ELO
Tel:+91-022-26744447/ 48/ 49 Fax: nsmbombay@nortrans.co.in
SEAARLAND
Product & Aframax Tankers
Masters- 3 Nos (wages upto 9500 USD)
Chief Off- 2 Nos (Wages upto 6900 USD)
Bulk Carriers
Chief Off- 2 Nos (Wages upto 5400 USD)
Tel: +91-022-66950894
E-mail: seaarland@seaarland.co.in
IMS Ship Management Pvt. Ltd
Oil/ Chemical Tankers
Masters, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, 4th Eng, ETO
Oil Tankers
Masters, Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, ETO
Tel: +91-022-22830415
E-mail: recruit@imsship.com
V Ships
VLCC’s: All Ranks
Chemical Tankers : All Ranks (New Yard Building)
Bulk Carriers: 2nd Eng & 3rd Eng
Tel: +91-022-40013300/ 3393
E-Mail: bombay@vships.com
Univan Ship Management Ltd
VLCC’s: Master, Chief Engineer, Electrical Officer
Suezmax Crude Oil Tankers: Master, Chief Officer, Chief Engineer, 2nd Engineer
Bulk Carriers: Chief Engineer, 2nd Engineer, 3rd Officer, Electrical Officer (With Crane Experience)
Chemical Tankers : Chief Engineer, 2nd Engineer, 3rd Engineer, 4th Engineer, Electrical Officer
Tel: +91-022-66888000
E-mail: uvmumgen@univan.hk
d’Amico Ships (India) Pvt. Ltd
Product & Chemical
Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng & Electrical Off
Bulk Carrier : Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng & Electrical Off
Product & Chemical : Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng & Electrical Off
Container Carrier : Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng & Electrical Off
Tel: +91-022-4037 2222/ 2823 4990
E-mail: mumbai@damicoship.com
Teekay Shipping (India) Pvt. Ltd
Aframax, Crude & Product Tankers: Master, Chief Officer, 2nd Officer, 3rd Officer,
Tel: +91-022- 66324730/ 31/32/33
E-Mail: teekay@hathway.com
International Andromeda Shipping
LPG : Chief Engineer
Tel: +91-22-26845850/80/48/68
E-mail: starship@andromeda-india.com
BW Shipping Managers Pte. Ltd
FPSO/ VLCC
2nd Off, 2nd Eng (Steam) 2nd Eng (Motor), 3rd Eng (Steam) & 3rd Eng (Motor)/ Crane Operator
NYK Ship Management
LPG : Master & Electrical Engineer
Tanker/ Product / Chemical : Chief Off, 2nd Eng, 2nd Off, 3rd Eng, 3rd Off & Electrical Eng
Container: Chief Off, 2nd Eng, 2nd Off, 3rd Eng & 3rd Off
Pure Car Carrier : Chief Eng, Chief Off, 2nd Eng, 2nd Off, 3rd Eng & 3rd Off
VLCC : Chief Off, 2nd Eng & Electrical Off
Tel: 022-2839270
Email: cv.mumbai@nyksm.com
Qatar Shipping Company Q.S.C
LPG Tanker Fleet
Master, Chief Engineer, Chief Off & 2nd Eng
Oil/ Product Tanker Fleet
Master, Chief Engineer, Chief Off, 2nd Eng, 3rd Officer, 4th Eng, Electrical Officer
Tel: 022-22696679
Email: pelmar_qhip@vsnl.net
Anglo Eastern Ship Mgmt Ltd
Oil/ Chemical/ LPG Carrier
All Officers & Engineers
Tel: 022-66670180
Email: manning@angloeasterngroup.com
Chevron Manning Service Ltd
Oil & Gas Tanker
2nd Officer, 3rd Officer, 2nd Asst. Engineer, 3rd Asst. Engineer & Electricians
Tel 022- 67515226/ 286/ 232
Email: CTSMumbai@Stena.com
Seahorse Ship Agencies Pvt. Ltd
Reefer Vessel
Masters & Chief Engineer
Large Size Container Vessel
Master
Tel: 022-226914837
Email: ssabby@seahorsegroups.com
Maersk India Pvt. Ltd
LPG/ VLGC/ LNGC Vessels
All Ranks
Tel: 022-66538295/ 97
Email: aisshipbomjob@maersk.co.sg
BHN Shipping Co. Pvt. Ltd
AHTs DPI/ PSV’s
Master, Chief Officer, 2nd Officer, Chief Engineer, 2nd Engineer, 3rd Engineer, Radio Officer, Handler, Electrical Officer, Bosun, AB, Oiler
Tel: 022-40027861
Email: jobs@bhnship.com
Northern Marine
Offshore
3rd Engineer, 2nd Officer DPO, Trainee DPO
Tel: 022-67515300
Email: nmindiarecruit@stena.com
Dockendale Shipping Co.Ltd
General Cargo/ Modern Bulk Carriers
Master, Chief Officer, 2nd Officer, 3rd Officer, Chief Engineer, 2nd Engineer, 4th Engineer & Electrical Officer
Tel: 022-66942191
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Monday 14 July, 2008
Environment friendly coal yard at Port Pipavav
Port Pipavav has recently commissioned a state-of-the-art environmentally responsive coal handling facility capable of storing nearly 2, 50,000 MT of coal. This unique coal yard with its modern features is one of the few if not the only one of its kind in the Indian sub-continent.
According to Mr. Ashley Dinning, Chief Commercial Officer, Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd, the newly designed coal yard ensures that coal can be handled and stored efficiently and safely, without adverse impact on any other cargo.” At Port Pipavav we handle substantial amounts of fertiliser and cotton" he said. "It is critical to ensure that these and other sensitive cargo types are not contaminated by coal dust at the port.
The new coal facility includes an integrated system of two electric level luffing cranes and a mobile conveyor system leading to the coal yard. The main conveyor system is designed to handle coal to be unloaded from ship and stacked in the coal yard. It is 1.2Km long and divided into three segments with two travelling trippers in stack yard, the conveyor system has a rated handling capacity of 2,000 ton per hour.
"The most striking feature of the facility is a well planned and designed coal yard, which prevents and controls the coal dust from escaping the yard thus avoiding contamination to any other cargo type" Mr. Dinning said.
The coal yard is divided at right angles in plots with the conveyor passing through the middle. A wide peripheral road connected with a huge cross road serves the coal yard. To control and contain coal dust generation, the yard is encircled by three meters high beams with tree plantation at three levels. The windward side of the yard is protected with fabric curtains and leeward side with water curtain dust separation system. For fire protection the yard is equipped with a fire main, ten water monitors and forty five hydrants. A thermal image camera is available for monitoring the temperature of coal heaps. The drain water can be recycled and used as feed for the water curtain.
In other development, two private CFS facilities namely the Box Trans CFS and LCL Logix Park commenced operations in close proximity to the port. The Box Trans CFS offers a total area of 23 acres, warehousing space of 9,000 sq. mts and yard capacity of 3,000 TEU’s. The yard is equipped with 15 reefer plug points to accommodate reefer containers and the CFS also offers trade facilitators an administrative building with 21,000 sq.ft office space available
The LCL Logix Park Facility and is spread over 25 acres of land. It currently offers warehousing space of 6,500 sq. mts and has a yard capacity of 5,000 TEU’s. The yard is equipped with 25 reefer plug points and the CFS also has an administrative building with 15,000 sq.ft office space available for trade facilitators.
According to Mr. Ashley Dinning, Chief Commercial Officer, Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd, the newly designed coal yard ensures that coal can be handled and stored efficiently and safely, without adverse impact on any other cargo.” At Port Pipavav we handle substantial amounts of fertiliser and cotton" he said. "It is critical to ensure that these and other sensitive cargo types are not contaminated by coal dust at the port.
The new coal facility includes an integrated system of two electric level luffing cranes and a mobile conveyor system leading to the coal yard. The main conveyor system is designed to handle coal to be unloaded from ship and stacked in the coal yard. It is 1.2Km long and divided into three segments with two travelling trippers in stack yard, the conveyor system has a rated handling capacity of 2,000 ton per hour.
"The most striking feature of the facility is a well planned and designed coal yard, which prevents and controls the coal dust from escaping the yard thus avoiding contamination to any other cargo type" Mr. Dinning said.
The coal yard is divided at right angles in plots with the conveyor passing through the middle. A wide peripheral road connected with a huge cross road serves the coal yard. To control and contain coal dust generation, the yard is encircled by three meters high beams with tree plantation at three levels. The windward side of the yard is protected with fabric curtains and leeward side with water curtain dust separation system. For fire protection the yard is equipped with a fire main, ten water monitors and forty five hydrants. A thermal image camera is available for monitoring the temperature of coal heaps. The drain water can be recycled and used as feed for the water curtain.
In other development, two private CFS facilities namely the Box Trans CFS and LCL Logix Park commenced operations in close proximity to the port. The Box Trans CFS offers a total area of 23 acres, warehousing space of 9,000 sq. mts and yard capacity of 3,000 TEU’s. The yard is equipped with 15 reefer plug points to accommodate reefer containers and the CFS also offers trade facilitators an administrative building with 21,000 sq.ft office space available
The LCL Logix Park Facility and is spread over 25 acres of land. It currently offers warehousing space of 6,500 sq. mts and has a yard capacity of 5,000 TEU’s. The yard is equipped with 25 reefer plug points and the CFS also has an administrative building with 15,000 sq.ft office space available for trade facilitators.
Safety Culture highlighted at Oil & Gas Summit
The two-day second Annual HSE in Oil and Gas Summit held on July 03 and 04, 2008 at Hotel J W Marriott, Mumbai, focussed on building and sustaining a safety culture in the Oil and Gas production sector. Highlighting the challenges, speakers underscored the need for a proactive role in health, safety and environmental management.
In view of the spiralling crude prices safety and health play a vital role both in offshore and on-shore exploration and production of gas and oil. If care is not taken it could tell on the attrition rate of companies, bring about a surge in marine claims and also cause accidents that could spell disaster.
S P Garg, Deputy General Manager – HSE of Gas Authority of India Ltd., emphasised that refineries, petrochemical plants and other hydrocarbon processing plants being highly hazardous. The reason being the involvement of a variety of activities including the handling of heavy machines, large volumes of highly inflammable oils, chemicals, catalysts, use of toxic and corrosive chemicals and the use of electric power; the most important being hydrocarbons. He explained about danger zones and the where and how of disasters as well as the equipment and measures to be adopted to ensure all round safety.
“Each hydrocarbon installed should have a safety management system in place,” he insisted. “Measures adopted to control hazards can be achieved by having a fire protection and a safety system under three different heads. That is, by having a built-in safety system; ensuring operational safety and ensuring physical safety measures.”
ONGC has come of age in maintaining a high level of safety culture. With 35,000 people engaged in its E & P operations as recorded from October ‘07 to May ’08, ONGC has achieved over 10 million man-hours in production activity without any major accidents taking place. According to Atul Garg, Deputy General Manager – HSE of ONGC the company is committed to maintaining the highest standards of occupational health, safety and environment protection. “We comply with all applicable codes and requirements to promote occupational health, safety and environment protection,” he informed. “Helicopters are deployed for any rescue operations and to evacuate the injured for immediate medical attention. In order to protect the integrity of the system and in order to avoid accidental release of hazardous substances all necessary action is taken. From design and construction to fabrication and erection, safety management standards are put in place.”
Another facet of oil and gas being “Prevention of third party damages to underground utilities” Kishore Bhojawala, Asst General Manager of Gujarat Gas Company Limited explained in detail the various underground utilities that were in place including communication, water and sewage lines, oil and gas pipelines. These posed a big challenge if damage occurred to any of the utilities, hence, it was necessary to ensure prevention of such third party damage from occurring which could be in the form of worker’s injury, loss of vital services, costly repairs, impact on environment, disruption of traffic on the road above, etc.
In order to curtail such third party damage to underground utilities he recommended the establishment of a central coordination committee, availability of common maps of all utilities and the establishment of a common call centre to provide information. “There is a need for the application of feasible and reliable locating techniques and equipment besides the development of damage prevention modules along with the provision of a corridor for utility lines. It is only with proper planning that damages can be averted and we will not face problems of having to shift lines because of road widening or during infrastructure development.”
Acetylene being both useful and hazardous, its various properties, proper usage and care were suitably explained by Ashok Jain, Vice President of Aims Industries Limited in his talk on “Safety involved in manufacturing and uses of acetylene gas”. Pratik Vaidya, Head of Projects of Adani Energy Limited further amplified the issues relating to “Underground pipelines, layouts in natural gas installation and safety measures (Emergency plan)” through a case study.
Lamenting the woeful lack of medical facilities and training in the offshore and remote areas where oil exploration and production is underway, Dr Rajendra Uppin, Head of Quality HSE of Aban Offshore Limited stated, “The supply and inventory of drugs and surgical accessories are absent in most of the oil & gas exploration sectors. It makes no sense if the medical-care site is 5 km away from the operational area and availability of advanced medical support is critical in offshore areas. Merely having a clinic and a doctor does not provide advanced medical life support.”
He stressed the need for a contingency emergency plan saying that if a fire broke out or an explosion occurred, there would be multiple injuries, therefore having one or two beds is not enough. He advocated the use of superior instruments including infra thermometer, fast working measuring instruments, etc. “The first three to five minutes are critical for providing life support treatment,” he said.
K Venkata Balakrishnan, Head of Field Services, Man Turbo India Pvt. Ltd., highlighted the procedure for risk assessment and the various levels of risks involved. Identification of unacceptable risks, the means of selection in controlling elimination risks, severity identification and the likelihood of recurrence became issues that took centre stage in the interaction that followed.
On the engineering design aspects related to HSE, B R Dubal, GM – Design HSE of Engineering & Design Technimont ICB Pvt. Ltd., stated that reliability of safety instrumental functions, maintaining high safety integrity levels and understanding risk were important in avoiding accidents.
The concept of building trust through sustainable development has become an essential part of the global chemical industry with most committing themselves to business charter for sustainable development and responsible care according to Sudhir Jain, Ex Director – LPG of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. “The effective way to achieve sustainability is through a system of responsible care,” he stated.
Much time was devoted to case studies and the conference ended with a panel discussion on crucial issues relating to safety, health and environment protection.
In view of the spiralling crude prices safety and health play a vital role both in offshore and on-shore exploration and production of gas and oil. If care is not taken it could tell on the attrition rate of companies, bring about a surge in marine claims and also cause accidents that could spell disaster.
S P Garg, Deputy General Manager – HSE of Gas Authority of India Ltd., emphasised that refineries, petrochemical plants and other hydrocarbon processing plants being highly hazardous. The reason being the involvement of a variety of activities including the handling of heavy machines, large volumes of highly inflammable oils, chemicals, catalysts, use of toxic and corrosive chemicals and the use of electric power; the most important being hydrocarbons. He explained about danger zones and the where and how of disasters as well as the equipment and measures to be adopted to ensure all round safety.
“Each hydrocarbon installed should have a safety management system in place,” he insisted. “Measures adopted to control hazards can be achieved by having a fire protection and a safety system under three different heads. That is, by having a built-in safety system; ensuring operational safety and ensuring physical safety measures.”
ONGC has come of age in maintaining a high level of safety culture. With 35,000 people engaged in its E & P operations as recorded from October ‘07 to May ’08, ONGC has achieved over 10 million man-hours in production activity without any major accidents taking place. According to Atul Garg, Deputy General Manager – HSE of ONGC the company is committed to maintaining the highest standards of occupational health, safety and environment protection. “We comply with all applicable codes and requirements to promote occupational health, safety and environment protection,” he informed. “Helicopters are deployed for any rescue operations and to evacuate the injured for immediate medical attention. In order to protect the integrity of the system and in order to avoid accidental release of hazardous substances all necessary action is taken. From design and construction to fabrication and erection, safety management standards are put in place.”
Another facet of oil and gas being “Prevention of third party damages to underground utilities” Kishore Bhojawala, Asst General Manager of Gujarat Gas Company Limited explained in detail the various underground utilities that were in place including communication, water and sewage lines, oil and gas pipelines. These posed a big challenge if damage occurred to any of the utilities, hence, it was necessary to ensure prevention of such third party damage from occurring which could be in the form of worker’s injury, loss of vital services, costly repairs, impact on environment, disruption of traffic on the road above, etc.
In order to curtail such third party damage to underground utilities he recommended the establishment of a central coordination committee, availability of common maps of all utilities and the establishment of a common call centre to provide information. “There is a need for the application of feasible and reliable locating techniques and equipment besides the development of damage prevention modules along with the provision of a corridor for utility lines. It is only with proper planning that damages can be averted and we will not face problems of having to shift lines because of road widening or during infrastructure development.”
Acetylene being both useful and hazardous, its various properties, proper usage and care were suitably explained by Ashok Jain, Vice President of Aims Industries Limited in his talk on “Safety involved in manufacturing and uses of acetylene gas”. Pratik Vaidya, Head of Projects of Adani Energy Limited further amplified the issues relating to “Underground pipelines, layouts in natural gas installation and safety measures (Emergency plan)” through a case study.
Lamenting the woeful lack of medical facilities and training in the offshore and remote areas where oil exploration and production is underway, Dr Rajendra Uppin, Head of Quality HSE of Aban Offshore Limited stated, “The supply and inventory of drugs and surgical accessories are absent in most of the oil & gas exploration sectors. It makes no sense if the medical-care site is 5 km away from the operational area and availability of advanced medical support is critical in offshore areas. Merely having a clinic and a doctor does not provide advanced medical life support.”
He stressed the need for a contingency emergency plan saying that if a fire broke out or an explosion occurred, there would be multiple injuries, therefore having one or two beds is not enough. He advocated the use of superior instruments including infra thermometer, fast working measuring instruments, etc. “The first three to five minutes are critical for providing life support treatment,” he said.
K Venkata Balakrishnan, Head of Field Services, Man Turbo India Pvt. Ltd., highlighted the procedure for risk assessment and the various levels of risks involved. Identification of unacceptable risks, the means of selection in controlling elimination risks, severity identification and the likelihood of recurrence became issues that took centre stage in the interaction that followed.
On the engineering design aspects related to HSE, B R Dubal, GM – Design HSE of Engineering & Design Technimont ICB Pvt. Ltd., stated that reliability of safety instrumental functions, maintaining high safety integrity levels and understanding risk were important in avoiding accidents.
The concept of building trust through sustainable development has become an essential part of the global chemical industry with most committing themselves to business charter for sustainable development and responsible care according to Sudhir Jain, Ex Director – LPG of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. “The effective way to achieve sustainability is through a system of responsible care,” he stated.
Much time was devoted to case studies and the conference ended with a panel discussion on crucial issues relating to safety, health and environment protection.
Vacancies for the week: July 14, 2008
Hind Offshore
Class I & II Marine Engineer
Accommodation Barge/Rig Drillship
Masters, Safety Officers, Radio Off, Electrical Eng, Class IV Marine Engineers
email: anthony@hindoffshore.com
Star Maritime Services
Aframax Crude Oil Tanker
2nd Officer, 3rd Officer
Product/ Chemical Tanker:
Chief Officer, 2nd Officer, 3rd Officer, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, Electrical Off, Pumpman / Fitter, Motorman, AB
Panamax /Handymax Bulk Carrier:
Chief Officer , 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Engineer, 3rd Engineer & Electrical Officer
Tel: +91-022- 67254402
email: fpmd@waei-smd.com
Naavex Marine Services
Offshore Supply Vessel AHTS/ DSV/ WLV:
Masters, Chief Offs, ETO, Jr. ETO, Bosun & Cooks
Tel: +91-022-26736611/ 55
email:mumbai@naavexmarine.com
Noha Marine Services
Master, Chief Officer, Chief Engineer, 2nd Engineer,3rd Officer, Electrical Officer
Tel: +91-022-65167065/ 63
The Great Eastern Shipping Co. Ltd
Suezmax Tankers: Master, Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng & Electrical Off
LPG Vessel: Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Engineer, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, Electrical Off
Crude & Product Tankers: Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, 4th Eng, Electrical Off
Handymax & Capesize: Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, 4th Eng, Electrical Off
Tel: +91-022-66613113
email: fleet@greatship.com
Great Offshore
MSV/FFSV/AHTSV/PSV/OSV:
Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, NWKO, Senior DPO, Junior DPO (Off with valid CoC (FG/NCV/CoS), Indian GMDSS can apply.
Chief Eng, 2nd Eng Class IV Eng, Electrical Off, Electronic Off (Officers with MOT/NCV/CoS can apply)
Tel: +91-022-6635244/ 2145/ 2147
E-mail: fleet@greatoffshore.com
Oceanic Venture Shipping Pvt. Ltd
For Gulf Based 34000 Tonner General Cargo
Master, Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Officer, 3rd Officer 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, 4th Eng, Deck Cadet, Electrician, Cook, GS, UH, Welder, Fitter, Wiper, Bosun, AB, OS, Motorman, Oiler, TME
New Built Product & Chemical Tanker (French Owner)
Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off , Chief Eng, 2nd Eng & Electrical Officer, TME, Deck Cadet
For Indian Coast Dredgers, Bulk Carriers, Cointainers
All Ranks (FG / NCV)
E-mail: admin@ovshipping.net/ info@ovshipping.net
Mr. A.L Thomas +91-986934022
Five Star Bulk Carriers Pvt. Ltd
Panamax & Handysize Bulk Carrier:
Master, Chief Off, 2nd Eng, 4th Eng
Tel: +91-022-40004000
email: contact@fivestar.com
Geepee Shipping Agencies Pvt. Ltd
Handy Size & Bulk Carriers:
Chief Off, Chief Eng
2nd Eng, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, 3rd Eng
Panama Flag Vessel:
Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng & 3rd Eng
Tel: +91-022-22873574/ 77/ 87
email: gpship@vsnl.com
Bibby International Services
ForVLCC,RORO & Chemical:
Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng & 3rd Eng
Chemical, Product, Crude & Oil Tankers:
Chief Officer, 2nd Officer, Chief Engineer, 2nd Engineer
Tel: +91-022-26732628
email: enquiries@bis-india.com
Tanker Pacific Management (India) Pvt. Ltd
Masters, Chief Eng, Chief Offs, 1st Asst. Engs, 2nd Off & 3rd Off (Engs with Steam Ship Exp)
Tel: +91-022- 26515995/ 26415757
email: mumbai@tpmi.co.in
Zodiac Maritime Agencies (London)
For Container Vessel:
Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Ens, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Asst Engineer, Electrical Off
Bulk Carrier 45vsls(mostly Cape size):
Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Asst Engr,
For Car Carrier:
Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Ens, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Asst Engineer,
For Chemical Tanker:
Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Asst Engineer
Tel: +91-022-26515995/ 6415757
email: tpmi@vsnl.com
Exmar Shipmanagement India Pvt. Ltd
Ref.LPG Fleet:
2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng,2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, 4th Eng
Electrical Officer
Tel: +91-022-22640226/ 27/ 28
email: info@shipmanagement.exmar.in
Wallem Shipmanagement Ltd (Hongkong)
VLCC, ULCC, Aframax, Suezmax & Product Tanker
Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, Electrical Eng
Dry Cargo, Container, PCC, Reefer
Chief Off, 3rd Off, 2nd Off, Chief Eng, Electrical Eng
Tel: +91-022-40432346
email: wsmhkfp@wallem.com
Fleet Management Ltd
Bulk Carrier/ Reefers/ Cellular Cointainer/ RORO Ship/ Chemical/ Gas/Product Tankers
Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, 4th Eng, Electrical Off, Gas Eng, Reefer Eng, Chief Cook, Pumpman/ Fitters
Tel: +91-022-67926100
email: FLEET-IN-BOM-MANNING@fleetship.com
Pentagon Marine Services Pvt. Ltd
Chemical Vessel:
C/O, 2/O, 3/O, 3/E
Petro Chemical Tankers
C/E, 2/E, 2/O, 3/O, E/O, ELO, Fitter
For Aframax Tanker
Chief Off, 3rd Off
For Bulk Carrier
Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, ELO
For Dredger
Officers of All Ranks
Panama Flag Vessel General Cargo:
Chief Off, Chief Eng
Bunker Supply Vessel:
All Officers / Pumpman
Tel: +91-022-22620094
email: careers@pentagonmarine.com
Cenmar Maritime Agencies
2nd Officer & 2nd Engineer
Tel: +91-022-22022278/ 79
Safe & Sure Marine Services
Marine Superintendent
(Master Mariner)
Tel: +91-9967188886
email: Info@safeandsuremarine.com
Dynacom Tankers Management Limited
Master, Chief Off, Chief Eng, Ad. Chief Off, 3rd Eng, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, 4th Eng, Electrical Off
Tel: 022-2834 7349/ 2834 7294
email: resume@dynacomindia.com
Crew Management Services (India) Pvt. Ltd
Chemical/ Aframax & Product Tankers
Master, Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng (with Petroleum + Chemical DCE)
Panamax Type Geared & Gearless Bulk Carriers & Mega Cointainers
Master, C/O, 2/O, 3/O, C/E, 2/E, 3/E, 4/E, E/O
Mini Bulk Carriers
Master, C/O, 2/O, Radio Off, C/E, 2/E, 3/E
Tel: +91-022-67041250/ 1251
email: mumbai@crewships.com / eperis@crewships.com
Chellaram Shipping (Hongkong)
Chief Eng, Chief Off, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, Electrical Off
Tel: +91-022-22070035/ 66357345
email: recruit@chellship.co.in
Vigil Marine Services
VLCC’s
Master, Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, Electrical Off,
Junior Eng
Naval Architects
VLCC/ Tankers (U.A.E)
Marine Superintendents
Shore Job in Mumbai
2nd Eng, 3rd Eng
Golden Crown Shipping
C/O, 3/O, 3/E
Tel +91-022-6630 3909/ 10
email: gupta@vigilmarine.com / trinidad@vigilmarine.com
World Tankers Management Pte. Ltd
Oil Tankers
Master, Chief Officer, Chief Engineer, Pumpman, Oiler
Tel: +91-022-22842860
email: wdtank@vsnl.com
Orient Ship Management Pvt. Ltd
Tanker & Bulk Carriers
Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, 4th Eng & Electrical Off
Tel: +91 – 9322287363
email: orient@bom4.vsnl.net.in / osm@mtnl.net.in
Orient Express Ship Management
LNG Vessel & Chemical Tankers
Masters, Chief Off, 2nd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng & 3rd Eng
Container Vessels
Chief Off, 2nd Officer
Tel: +91-022-67536200
email: cv@oesm.co.in
Seahorse Ship Agencies
Reefer Vessel
Masters/ Chief Engineers
Large Size Container Vessel
Masters
Tel: +91- 022- 22691837
Email: ssabby@seahorsegroups.co.in
Ofer Ships Management India Pvt. Ltd
Container & Bulk Carriers
Masters, Chief Engs, Chief Offs,1st Asst Eng, 2nd Off, 2nd Asst Eng, 3rd Off, 3rd Asst Eng & Electrical Off
Tel: +91-022-67701461
E-mail: crew@oferb.co.in
Oceana Mhatre Ship Management
For Cruise Liner Ship Merchant Navyat I.T.FCo
Electrician, Welder, Plumber, Messboy, Deck & Engine Cadets, Seaman, Oiler, Fitter, Cooks, Utility Boy, Steward, Cooks, Laundry Boy, Barker all categories
Tel: +91 93222 34394/
93239 24126
E-mail: oceana.mhatre@yahoo.com
OCS Services Group
VLCC’s: Master, Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 2nd Off, 3rd Off & ELO
FPSO (urgently required)
Chief Off, 2nd Eng (Urgent with Steam COC), 3rd Engineer, Electrician Hvac
Aframax Tanker:
Master, Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, 2nd Eng & ELO
Panamax Bulk Carriers:
Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off , 3rd Eng & 4th Eng
DP FPSO
Master, Chief Eng
Chemical, Oil & Product Tanker:
Master, Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng
OSV
Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, ELO
Tel:+91-022-26744447/ 48/ 49
Fax: nsmbombay@nortrans.co.in
SEAARLAND
Product & Aframax Tankers
Masters- 3 Nos (wages upto 9500 USD)
Chief Off- 2 Nos (Wages upto 6900 USD)
Bulk Carriers
Chief Off- 2 Nos (Wages upto 5400 USD)
Tel: +91-022-66950894
E-mail: seaarland@seaarland.co.in
IMS Ship Management Pvt. Ltd
Oil/ Chemical Tankers
Masters, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, 4th Eng, ETO
Oil Tankers
Masters, Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, ETO
Tel: +91-022-22830415
E-mail: recruit@imsship.com
V Ships
VLCC’s
All Ranks
Chemical Tankers
All Ranks (New Yard Building)
Bulk Carriers
2nd Eng & 3rd Eng
Tel: +91-022-40013300/ 3393
E-Mail: bombay@vships.com
Univan Ship Management Ltd
VLCC’s
Master, Chief Engineer, Electrical Officer
Suezmax Crude Oil Tankers
Master, Chief Officer, Chief Engineer, 2nd Engineer
Bulk Carriers
Chief Engineer, 2nd Engineer, 3rd Officer, Electrical Officer (With Crane Experience)
Chemical Tankers
Chief Engineer, 2nd Engineer, 3rd Engineer, 4th Engineer, Electrical Officer
Tel: +91-022-66888000
E-mail: uvmumgen@univan.hk
d’Amico Ships (India) Pvt. Ltd
Product & Chemical
Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng & Electrical Off
Bulk Carrier
Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng & Electrical Off
Product & Chemical
Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng & Electrical Off
Container Carrier
Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng & Electrical Off
Tel: +91-022-4037 2222/ 2823 4990
E-mail: mumbai@damicoship.com
Teekay Shipping (India) Pvt. Ltd
Aframax, Crude & Product Tankers
Master, Chief Officer, 2nd Officer, 3rd Officer,
Tel: +91-022- 66324730/ 31/32/33
E-Mail: teekay@hathway.com
International Andromeda Shipping
LPG
Chief Engineer
Tel: +91-22-26845850/80/48/68
E-mail: starship@andromeda-india.com
BW Shipping Managers Pte. Ltd
FPSO/ VLCC
2nd Off, 2nd Eng (Steam) 2nd Eng (Motor), 3rd Eng (Steam) & 3rd Eng (Motor)/ Crane Operator
NYK Ship Management
LPG
Master & Electrical Engineer
Tanker/ Product / Chemical
Chief Off, 2nd Eng, 2nd Off, 3rd Eng, 3rd Off & Electrical Eng
Container
Chief Off, 2nd Eng, 2nd Off, 3rd Eng & 3rd Off
Pure Car Carrier
Chief Eng, Chief Off, 2nd Eng, 2nd Off, 3rd Eng & 3rd Off
VLCC
Chief Off, 2nd Eng & Electrical Off
Tel: 022-2839270
Email: cv.mumbai@nyksm.com
Qatar Shipping Company Q.S.C
LPG Tanker Fleet
Master, Chief Engineer, Chief Off & 2nd Eng
Oil/ Product Tanker Fleet
Master, Chief Engineer, Chief Off, 2nd Eng, 3rd Officer, 4th Eng, Electrical Officer
Tel: 022-22696679
Email: pelmar_qhip@vsnl.net
Anglo Eastern Ship Mgmt Ltd
Oil/ Chemical/ LPG Carrier
All Officers & Engineers
Tel: 022-66670180
Email: manning@angloeasterngroup.com
Chevron Manning Service Ltd
Oil & Gas Tanker
2nd Officer, 3rd Officer, 2nd Asst. Engineer, 3rd Asst. Engineer & Electricians
Tel 022- 67515226/ 286/ 232
Email: CTSMumbai@Stena.com
Seahorse Ship Agencies Pvt. Ltd
Reefer Vessel
Masters & Chief Engineer
Large Size Container Vessel
Master
Tel: 022-226914837
Email: ssabby@seahorsegroups.com
Maersk India Pvt. Ltd
LPG/ VLGC/ LNGC Vessels
All Ranks
Tel: 022-66538295/ 97
Email: aisshipbomjob@maersk.co.sg
BHN Shipping Co. Pvt. Ltd
AHTs DPI/ PSV’s
Master, Chief Officer, 2nd Officer, Chief Engineer, 2nd Engineer, 3rd Engineer, Radio Officer, Handler, Electrical Officer, Bosun, AB, Oiler
Tel: 022-40027861
Email: jobs@bhnship.com
Northern Marine
Offshore
3rd Engineer, 2nd Officer DPO, Trainee DPO
Tel: 022-67515300
Email: nmindiarecruit@stena.com
Dockendale Shipping Co.Ltd
General Cargo/ Modern Bulk Carriers
Master, Chief Officer, 2nd Officer, 3rd Officer, Chief Engineer, 2nd Engineer, 4th Engineer & Electrical Officer
Tel: 022-66942191
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Accommodation Barge/Rig Drillship
Masters, Safety Officers, Radio Off, Electrical Eng, Class IV Marine Engineers
email: anthony@hindoffshore.com
Star Maritime Services
Aframax Crude Oil Tanker
2nd Officer, 3rd Officer
Product/ Chemical Tanker:
Chief Officer, 2nd Officer, 3rd Officer, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, Electrical Off, Pumpman / Fitter, Motorman, AB
Panamax /Handymax Bulk Carrier:
Chief Officer , 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Engineer, 3rd Engineer & Electrical Officer
Tel: +91-022- 67254402
email: fpmd@waei-smd.com
Naavex Marine Services
Offshore Supply Vessel AHTS/ DSV/ WLV:
Masters, Chief Offs, ETO, Jr. ETO, Bosun & Cooks
Tel: +91-022-26736611/ 55
email:mumbai@naavexmarine.com
Noha Marine Services
Master, Chief Officer, Chief Engineer, 2nd Engineer,3rd Officer, Electrical Officer
Tel: +91-022-65167065/ 63
The Great Eastern Shipping Co. Ltd
Suezmax Tankers: Master, Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng & Electrical Off
LPG Vessel: Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Engineer, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, Electrical Off
Crude & Product Tankers: Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, 4th Eng, Electrical Off
Handymax & Capesize: Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, 4th Eng, Electrical Off
Tel: +91-022-66613113
email: fleet@greatship.com
Great Offshore
MSV/FFSV/AHTSV/PSV/OSV:
Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, NWKO, Senior DPO, Junior DPO (Off with valid CoC (FG/NCV/CoS), Indian GMDSS can apply.
Chief Eng, 2nd Eng Class IV Eng, Electrical Off, Electronic Off (Officers with MOT/NCV/CoS can apply)
Tel: +91-022-6635244/ 2145/ 2147
E-mail: fleet@greatoffshore.com
Oceanic Venture Shipping Pvt. Ltd
For Gulf Based 34000 Tonner General Cargo
Master, Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Officer, 3rd Officer 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, 4th Eng, Deck Cadet, Electrician, Cook, GS, UH, Welder, Fitter, Wiper, Bosun, AB, OS, Motorman, Oiler, TME
New Built Product & Chemical Tanker (French Owner)
Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off , Chief Eng, 2nd Eng & Electrical Officer, TME, Deck Cadet
For Indian Coast Dredgers, Bulk Carriers, Cointainers
All Ranks (FG / NCV)
E-mail: admin@ovshipping.net/ info@ovshipping.net
Mr. A.L Thomas +91-986934022
Five Star Bulk Carriers Pvt. Ltd
Panamax & Handysize Bulk Carrier:
Master, Chief Off, 2nd Eng, 4th Eng
Tel: +91-022-40004000
email: contact@fivestar.com
Geepee Shipping Agencies Pvt. Ltd
Handy Size & Bulk Carriers:
Chief Off, Chief Eng
2nd Eng, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, 3rd Eng
Panama Flag Vessel:
Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng & 3rd Eng
Tel: +91-022-22873574/ 77/ 87
email: gpship@vsnl.com
Bibby International Services
ForVLCC,RORO & Chemical:
Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng & 3rd Eng
Chemical, Product, Crude & Oil Tankers:
Chief Officer, 2nd Officer, Chief Engineer, 2nd Engineer
Tel: +91-022-26732628
email: enquiries@bis-india.com
Tanker Pacific Management (India) Pvt. Ltd
Masters, Chief Eng, Chief Offs, 1st Asst. Engs, 2nd Off & 3rd Off (Engs with Steam Ship Exp)
Tel: +91-022- 26515995/ 26415757
email: mumbai@tpmi.co.in
Zodiac Maritime Agencies (London)
For Container Vessel:
Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Ens, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Asst Engineer, Electrical Off
Bulk Carrier 45vsls(mostly Cape size):
Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Asst Engr,
For Car Carrier:
Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Ens, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Asst Engineer,
For Chemical Tanker:
Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Asst Engineer
Tel: +91-022-26515995/ 6415757
email: tpmi@vsnl.com
Exmar Shipmanagement India Pvt. Ltd
Ref.LPG Fleet:
2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng,2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, 4th Eng
Electrical Officer
Tel: +91-022-22640226/ 27/ 28
email: info@shipmanagement.exmar.in
Wallem Shipmanagement Ltd (Hongkong)
VLCC, ULCC, Aframax, Suezmax & Product Tanker
Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, Electrical Eng
Dry Cargo, Container, PCC, Reefer
Chief Off, 3rd Off, 2nd Off, Chief Eng, Electrical Eng
Tel: +91-022-40432346
email: wsmhkfp@wallem.com
Fleet Management Ltd
Bulk Carrier/ Reefers/ Cellular Cointainer/ RORO Ship/ Chemical/ Gas/Product Tankers
Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, 4th Eng, Electrical Off, Gas Eng, Reefer Eng, Chief Cook, Pumpman/ Fitters
Tel: +91-022-67926100
email: FLEET-IN-BOM-MANNING@fleetship.com
Pentagon Marine Services Pvt. Ltd
Chemical Vessel:
C/O, 2/O, 3/O, 3/E
Petro Chemical Tankers
C/E, 2/E, 2/O, 3/O, E/O, ELO, Fitter
For Aframax Tanker
Chief Off, 3rd Off
For Bulk Carrier
Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, ELO
For Dredger
Officers of All Ranks
Panama Flag Vessel General Cargo:
Chief Off, Chief Eng
Bunker Supply Vessel:
All Officers / Pumpman
Tel: +91-022-22620094
email: careers@pentagonmarine.com
Cenmar Maritime Agencies
2nd Officer & 2nd Engineer
Tel: +91-022-22022278/ 79
Safe & Sure Marine Services
Marine Superintendent
(Master Mariner)
Tel: +91-9967188886
email: Info@safeandsuremarine.com
Dynacom Tankers Management Limited
Master, Chief Off, Chief Eng, Ad. Chief Off, 3rd Eng, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, 4th Eng, Electrical Off
Tel: 022-2834 7349/ 2834 7294
email: resume@dynacomindia.com
Crew Management Services (India) Pvt. Ltd
Chemical/ Aframax & Product Tankers
Master, Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng (with Petroleum + Chemical DCE)
Panamax Type Geared & Gearless Bulk Carriers & Mega Cointainers
Master, C/O, 2/O, 3/O, C/E, 2/E, 3/E, 4/E, E/O
Mini Bulk Carriers
Master, C/O, 2/O, Radio Off, C/E, 2/E, 3/E
Tel: +91-022-67041250/ 1251
email: mumbai@crewships.com / eperis@crewships.com
Chellaram Shipping (Hongkong)
Chief Eng, Chief Off, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, Electrical Off
Tel: +91-022-22070035/ 66357345
email: recruit@chellship.co.in
Vigil Marine Services
VLCC’s
Master, Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, Electrical Off,
Junior Eng
Naval Architects
VLCC/ Tankers (U.A.E)
Marine Superintendents
Shore Job in Mumbai
2nd Eng, 3rd Eng
Golden Crown Shipping
C/O, 3/O, 3/E
Tel +91-022-6630 3909/ 10
email: gupta@vigilmarine.com / trinidad@vigilmarine.com
World Tankers Management Pte. Ltd
Oil Tankers
Master, Chief Officer, Chief Engineer, Pumpman, Oiler
Tel: +91-022-22842860
email: wdtank@vsnl.com
Orient Ship Management Pvt. Ltd
Tanker & Bulk Carriers
Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, 4th Eng & Electrical Off
Tel: +91 – 9322287363
email: orient@bom4.vsnl.net.in / osm@mtnl.net.in
Orient Express Ship Management
LNG Vessel & Chemical Tankers
Masters, Chief Off, 2nd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng & 3rd Eng
Container Vessels
Chief Off, 2nd Officer
Tel: +91-022-67536200
email: cv@oesm.co.in
Seahorse Ship Agencies
Reefer Vessel
Masters/ Chief Engineers
Large Size Container Vessel
Masters
Tel: +91- 022- 22691837
Email: ssabby@seahorsegroups.co.in
Ofer Ships Management India Pvt. Ltd
Container & Bulk Carriers
Masters, Chief Engs, Chief Offs,1st Asst Eng, 2nd Off, 2nd Asst Eng, 3rd Off, 3rd Asst Eng & Electrical Off
Tel: +91-022-67701461
E-mail: crew@oferb.co.in
Oceana Mhatre Ship Management
For Cruise Liner Ship Merchant Navyat I.T.FCo
Electrician, Welder, Plumber, Messboy, Deck & Engine Cadets, Seaman, Oiler, Fitter, Cooks, Utility Boy, Steward, Cooks, Laundry Boy, Barker all categories
Tel: +91 93222 34394/
93239 24126
E-mail: oceana.mhatre@yahoo.com
OCS Services Group
VLCC’s: Master, Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 2nd Off, 3rd Off & ELO
FPSO (urgently required)
Chief Off, 2nd Eng (Urgent with Steam COC), 3rd Engineer, Electrician Hvac
Aframax Tanker:
Master, Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, 2nd Eng & ELO
Panamax Bulk Carriers:
Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off , 3rd Eng & 4th Eng
DP FPSO
Master, Chief Eng
Chemical, Oil & Product Tanker:
Master, Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng
OSV
Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, ELO
Tel:+91-022-26744447/ 48/ 49
Fax: nsmbombay@nortrans.co.in
SEAARLAND
Product & Aframax Tankers
Masters- 3 Nos (wages upto 9500 USD)
Chief Off- 2 Nos (Wages upto 6900 USD)
Bulk Carriers
Chief Off- 2 Nos (Wages upto 5400 USD)
Tel: +91-022-66950894
E-mail: seaarland@seaarland.co.in
IMS Ship Management Pvt. Ltd
Oil/ Chemical Tankers
Masters, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng, 4th Eng, ETO
Oil Tankers
Masters, Chief Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, ETO
Tel: +91-022-22830415
E-mail: recruit@imsship.com
V Ships
VLCC’s
All Ranks
Chemical Tankers
All Ranks (New Yard Building)
Bulk Carriers
2nd Eng & 3rd Eng
Tel: +91-022-40013300/ 3393
E-Mail: bombay@vships.com
Univan Ship Management Ltd
VLCC’s
Master, Chief Engineer, Electrical Officer
Suezmax Crude Oil Tankers
Master, Chief Officer, Chief Engineer, 2nd Engineer
Bulk Carriers
Chief Engineer, 2nd Engineer, 3rd Officer, Electrical Officer (With Crane Experience)
Chemical Tankers
Chief Engineer, 2nd Engineer, 3rd Engineer, 4th Engineer, Electrical Officer
Tel: +91-022-66888000
E-mail: uvmumgen@univan.hk
d’Amico Ships (India) Pvt. Ltd
Product & Chemical
Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng & Electrical Off
Bulk Carrier
Master, Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng & Electrical Off
Product & Chemical
Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng & Electrical Off
Container Carrier
Chief Off, 2nd Off, 3rd Off, Chief Eng, 2nd Eng, 3rd Eng & Electrical Off
Tel: +91-022-4037 2222/ 2823 4990
E-mail: mumbai@damicoship.com
Teekay Shipping (India) Pvt. Ltd
Aframax, Crude & Product Tankers
Master, Chief Officer, 2nd Officer, 3rd Officer,
Tel: +91-022- 66324730/ 31/32/33
E-Mail: teekay@hathway.com
International Andromeda Shipping
LPG
Chief Engineer
Tel: +91-22-26845850/80/48/68
E-mail: starship@andromeda-india.com
BW Shipping Managers Pte. Ltd
FPSO/ VLCC
2nd Off, 2nd Eng (Steam) 2nd Eng (Motor), 3rd Eng (Steam) & 3rd Eng (Motor)/ Crane Operator
NYK Ship Management
LPG
Master & Electrical Engineer
Tanker/ Product / Chemical
Chief Off, 2nd Eng, 2nd Off, 3rd Eng, 3rd Off & Electrical Eng
Container
Chief Off, 2nd Eng, 2nd Off, 3rd Eng & 3rd Off
Pure Car Carrier
Chief Eng, Chief Off, 2nd Eng, 2nd Off, 3rd Eng & 3rd Off
VLCC
Chief Off, 2nd Eng & Electrical Off
Tel: 022-2839270
Email: cv.mumbai@nyksm.com
Qatar Shipping Company Q.S.C
LPG Tanker Fleet
Master, Chief Engineer, Chief Off & 2nd Eng
Oil/ Product Tanker Fleet
Master, Chief Engineer, Chief Off, 2nd Eng, 3rd Officer, 4th Eng, Electrical Officer
Tel: 022-22696679
Email: pelmar_qhip@vsnl.net
Anglo Eastern Ship Mgmt Ltd
Oil/ Chemical/ LPG Carrier
All Officers & Engineers
Tel: 022-66670180
Email: manning@angloeasterngroup.com
Chevron Manning Service Ltd
Oil & Gas Tanker
2nd Officer, 3rd Officer, 2nd Asst. Engineer, 3rd Asst. Engineer & Electricians
Tel 022- 67515226/ 286/ 232
Email: CTSMumbai@Stena.com
Seahorse Ship Agencies Pvt. Ltd
Reefer Vessel
Masters & Chief Engineer
Large Size Container Vessel
Master
Tel: 022-226914837
Email: ssabby@seahorsegroups.com
Maersk India Pvt. Ltd
LPG/ VLGC/ LNGC Vessels
All Ranks
Tel: 022-66538295/ 97
Email: aisshipbomjob@maersk.co.sg
BHN Shipping Co. Pvt. Ltd
AHTs DPI/ PSV’s
Master, Chief Officer, 2nd Officer, Chief Engineer, 2nd Engineer, 3rd Engineer, Radio Officer, Handler, Electrical Officer, Bosun, AB, Oiler
Tel: 022-40027861
Email: jobs@bhnship.com
Northern Marine
Offshore
3rd Engineer, 2nd Officer DPO, Trainee DPO
Tel: 022-67515300
Email: nmindiarecruit@stena.com
Dockendale Shipping Co.Ltd
General Cargo/ Modern Bulk Carriers
Master, Chief Officer, 2nd Officer, 3rd Officer, Chief Engineer, 2nd Engineer, 4th Engineer & Electrical Officer
Tel: 022-66942191
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Monday 7 July, 2008
Seascapes - What are the facts about oil pollution?- By BIMCO
Shipping is the most environmentally-friendly form of mechanised transport, but when the man or woman thinks of "tankers", the words "oil pollution" flash up in lights. This is hugely unjustified, for 99.9997 per cent. of all oil carried by sea is delivered safely with not a drop spilt. It is a remarkable record, with 7,000 tankers with the capacity of some 350 million tonnes at sea and the amount of oil carried rising by some 5 per cent. per annum.Even more remarkable is the fact that despite this growth, the amount of oil spills that are attributable to ships has been steeply reduced, by technical developments, good housekeeping and the avoidance of accidents. Operational pollution, which was once caused by ships washing out their tanks has been reduced to a negligible amount, modern tankers never having any need to mix water into their cargo oil tanks. It is also worth remembering that all ships - not just tankers - carry oil fuel for their own consumption, and in recent years the number of incidents involving tankers was substantially less than those where ships other than tankers spilt oil into the sea. A large containership could carry several thousand tonnes of bunker oil.
But it is also important to note that most pollution of the sea does not come from ships at all. More than 60 per cent. of the total oil that escapes into the sea comes from industrial wastes, from industry, sewage, and dumping into rivers, harbours, bays and the open sea. Shipping by contrast contributes around 7 per cent. of the total.
Accidents do happen, and it is the spectacular oil spill that is highly visual and kills sea and bird life that makes the headlines. But where oil enters the sea, the damage it causes tends to be a short term phenomenon, with the oil broken down by natural organic and chemical processes, weathering and evaporating. Oil is, after all, a natural substance, even though it is toxic to wildlife and unpleasant when it reaches the shore. Most crude oils and light or white oils cause only temporary damage to the environment. Fuel oils, on the other hand, are more difficult to treat.
Recent years have seen great efforts by the shipping industry to reduce the risk of oil pollution. Structural changes have been required of tanker owners to ensure that they have a double hull around their oil cargo compartments and all new tankers entering service are configured in this fashion, giving substantial protection in a low-impact grounding or collision that might hole a single skinned ship. Ballast tanks, which are necessary to keep the ship at an optimum draught, when no cargo is aboard are now separate from oil tanks and there is careful monitoring of any water pumped overside to ensure that there are no oil traces in it. When oil is loaded and discharged, or moved about the ship, it is done with the utmost care, with sophisticated instrumentation monitoring quantities pumped and the position of valves.A whole range of measures have been implemented by the industry to minimise the risk of pollution and to promptly compensate those affected if pollution is caused. There are heavy liabilities for polluters
But it is also important to note that most pollution of the sea does not come from ships at all. More than 60 per cent. of the total oil that escapes into the sea comes from industrial wastes, from industry, sewage, and dumping into rivers, harbours, bays and the open sea. Shipping by contrast contributes around 7 per cent. of the total.
Accidents do happen, and it is the spectacular oil spill that is highly visual and kills sea and bird life that makes the headlines. But where oil enters the sea, the damage it causes tends to be a short term phenomenon, with the oil broken down by natural organic and chemical processes, weathering and evaporating. Oil is, after all, a natural substance, even though it is toxic to wildlife and unpleasant when it reaches the shore. Most crude oils and light or white oils cause only temporary damage to the environment. Fuel oils, on the other hand, are more difficult to treat.
Recent years have seen great efforts by the shipping industry to reduce the risk of oil pollution. Structural changes have been required of tanker owners to ensure that they have a double hull around their oil cargo compartments and all new tankers entering service are configured in this fashion, giving substantial protection in a low-impact grounding or collision that might hole a single skinned ship. Ballast tanks, which are necessary to keep the ship at an optimum draught, when no cargo is aboard are now separate from oil tanks and there is careful monitoring of any water pumped overside to ensure that there are no oil traces in it. When oil is loaded and discharged, or moved about the ship, it is done with the utmost care, with sophisticated instrumentation monitoring quantities pumped and the position of valves.A whole range of measures have been implemented by the industry to minimise the risk of pollution and to promptly compensate those affected if pollution is caused. There are heavy liabilities for polluters
Seascapes - Giant passenger ships-By BIMCO
Imagine a floating resort - an island of pleasure for 2,500 guests in which their every holiday hope might be accommodated; a cruise vessel of 120,000 tonnes, fifteen decks high and crammed with amazing attractions and considerable luxury; 280 metres in length and 75 metres wide. This is the new generation of giant cruise ship, a vast vessel in which nearly 5,000 souls - if a crew of more than 2,000 is included, can be taken to sea.
Scale economies drive the new generation of giant cruise ships. It makes good economic sense to operate one 2,500 passenger ship rather than two of half the size, and over the past five years, some three quarters of the new cruise ships built have been these superships, emerging from specialist yards in France, Italy and Finland.
Technically, there have been few problems in “scaling up” the smaller designs of cruise ship which were being commissioned in the 1990s, although operationally, ships of this size have required a great deal of innovation. There is little point in building ships of such a size that they are too big to get into attractive cruise destinations, so substantial breakthroughs have been needed in ship manoeuvrability. Podded propulsion units, in which the propellers have been able to turn on a vertical axis for 360 degrees and banks of side thrusters forward have given these giant ships the ability to turn inside their own lengths, without the use of shiphandling tugs. Speeds in general have been modest, as such ships do not require an ability to “sprint” and tend to move between adjacent ports in the cruising area overnight. Large and capacious tenders are able to carry passengers in and out of ports where the monster vessels cannot berth alongside.
Most of the problems which have required innovation have revolved around logistics and the need to service the needs of so many people. What sort of facilities ashore are needed at the base ports so that up to 5,000 people - half of this number on, half off - can be exchanged in a few hours? What sorts of shore excursions can be provided for up to 2,500 people in a single destination - are there sufficient luxury motor coaches ashore to accommodate them? Aboard ship, how do you feed such numbers, and cater for their entertainment?
Think of the storage problems, with the need to provide a luxurious lifestyle and lavish menus for this number of hungry cruise passengers, many of who never seem to stop eating! This is bulk buying with a difference, with whole supermarkets full of fresh fruit and vegetables, fine wines and the best produce being bought. Consider the waste that will be inevitably produced, and the need to shred, compress, treat and send it ashore in an environmentally friendly fashion. Even the ship’s sewage system has to be comparable to that of a sizeable shore settlement. Giant cruise ships bring their own challenges for marine technology!
Scale economies drive the new generation of giant cruise ships. It makes good economic sense to operate one 2,500 passenger ship rather than two of half the size, and over the past five years, some three quarters of the new cruise ships built have been these superships, emerging from specialist yards in France, Italy and Finland.
Technically, there have been few problems in “scaling up” the smaller designs of cruise ship which were being commissioned in the 1990s, although operationally, ships of this size have required a great deal of innovation. There is little point in building ships of such a size that they are too big to get into attractive cruise destinations, so substantial breakthroughs have been needed in ship manoeuvrability. Podded propulsion units, in which the propellers have been able to turn on a vertical axis for 360 degrees and banks of side thrusters forward have given these giant ships the ability to turn inside their own lengths, without the use of shiphandling tugs. Speeds in general have been modest, as such ships do not require an ability to “sprint” and tend to move between adjacent ports in the cruising area overnight. Large and capacious tenders are able to carry passengers in and out of ports where the monster vessels cannot berth alongside.
Most of the problems which have required innovation have revolved around logistics and the need to service the needs of so many people. What sort of facilities ashore are needed at the base ports so that up to 5,000 people - half of this number on, half off - can be exchanged in a few hours? What sorts of shore excursions can be provided for up to 2,500 people in a single destination - are there sufficient luxury motor coaches ashore to accommodate them? Aboard ship, how do you feed such numbers, and cater for their entertainment?
Think of the storage problems, with the need to provide a luxurious lifestyle and lavish menus for this number of hungry cruise passengers, many of who never seem to stop eating! This is bulk buying with a difference, with whole supermarkets full of fresh fruit and vegetables, fine wines and the best produce being bought. Consider the waste that will be inevitably produced, and the need to shred, compress, treat and send it ashore in an environmentally friendly fashion. Even the ship’s sewage system has to be comparable to that of a sizeable shore settlement. Giant cruise ships bring their own challenges for marine technology!
Better fire protection for cabin balconies on passenger ships- SOLAS amendments now in force
Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) to strengthen the fire protection arrangements on cabin balconies on passenger ships entered into force on 1 July 2008, along with other SOLAS amendments relating to the prevention of accidents involving lifeboats and protective coatings on ships.
Fire regulations on cabin balconies
Amendments to SOLAS chapter II-2 and to the International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code) to strengthen the fire protection arrangements in relation to cabin balconies on passenger vessels were developed in response to the fire aboard the cruise ship Star Princess, while on passage between Grand Cayman and Montego Bay, Jamaica, in March 2006. The fire began on an external balcony and spread over several decks.
The amendments to SOLAS chapter II-2 are aimed at ensuring that existing regulations 4.4 (Primary deck coverings), 5.3.1.2 (Ceilings and linings), 5.3.2 (Use of combustible materials) and 6 (Smoke generation potential and toxicity) are also applied to cabin balconies on new passenger ships.
For existing passenger ships, relevant provisions require furniture on cabin balconies to be of restricted fire risk unless fixed water spraying systems, fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems are fitted and that partitions separating balconies be constructed of non-combustible materials, similar to the provisions for new passenger ships.
Prevention of accidents involving lifeboats
An amendment to SOLAS regulation III/19.3.3.4 concerns provisions for the launch of free-fall lifeboats during abandon-ship drills. The amendment will allow, during the abandon-ship drill, the lifeboat to either be free-fall launched with only the required operating crew on board, or lowered into the water by means of the secondary means of launching without the operating crew on board, and then manoeuvred in the water by the operating crew. The aim is to prevent accidents with lifeboats occurring during abandon-ship drills.
Protective coatings
Amendments to SOLAS regulations II-1/3-2 make mandatory the Performance standard for protective coatings of dedicated seawater ballast tanks on all new ships and of double-side skin spaces of bulk carriers.
The performance standard will apply to ships for which the building contract is placed on or after 1 July 2008; or, in the absence of a building contract, the keels of which are laid on or after 1 January 2009, or the delivery of which is on or after 1 July 2012.
Other amendments
Amendments to Codes and other instruments which also entered into force or became effective on 1 July 2008 include:
· amendments to the FSS Code relating to fire extinguishers, specifically portable foam applicators; fixed foam fire-extinguishing systems; fixed-pressure water-spraying and water-mist fire-extinguishing systems, fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems for cabin balconies;
· amendments to the International Life-Saving Appliance Code (LSA Code), including those related to life rafts, life boats and rescue boats, particularly in relation to stowage and release mechanisms;
· amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code), to update the references to SOLAS regulations and to add two more chemicals to the list of products in chapter 19 (Summary of minimum requirements);
· amendments to the International Codes of Safety for High-Speed Craft (1994 HSC Code and the 2000 HSC Code), to update them in line with relevant SOLAS amendments and, in the case of the 2000 HSC Code, to revise requirements relating to testing and calculations for buoyancy, stability and subdivision;
· amendments to the Protocol of 1988, relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, to include in the Record of equipment for the relevant safety certificate an entry regarding the long-range identification and tracking system;
· amendments to the Protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966, including amendments of a reference in regulation 22 (Scuppers, inlets and discharges) and an amendment in regulation 39 (Minimum bow height and reserve buoyancy);
· amendments to the Dynamically Supported Craft (DSC) Code to update it in line with relevant amendments to SOLAS;
· amendments to the Gas Carrier (GC) Code, to update it in line with certain fire safety requirements in SOLAS; and
· amendments to the Revised recommendation on testing of life-saving appliances (resolution MSC.81(70)), including revisions to prototype tests for lifebuoys, lifejackets, immersion suits, anti-exposure suits and thermal protective aids, liferafts, lifeboats, rescue boats and fast rescue boats, launching and embarkation appliances, position-indicating lights for life-saving appliances and hydrostatic release units; and revisions to production and installation tests for survival craft, and to launching and stowage arrangements.
The amendments were all adopted in December 2006 by the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of IMO
Fire regulations on cabin balconies
Amendments to SOLAS chapter II-2 and to the International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code) to strengthen the fire protection arrangements in relation to cabin balconies on passenger vessels were developed in response to the fire aboard the cruise ship Star Princess, while on passage between Grand Cayman and Montego Bay, Jamaica, in March 2006. The fire began on an external balcony and spread over several decks.
The amendments to SOLAS chapter II-2 are aimed at ensuring that existing regulations 4.4 (Primary deck coverings), 5.3.1.2 (Ceilings and linings), 5.3.2 (Use of combustible materials) and 6 (Smoke generation potential and toxicity) are also applied to cabin balconies on new passenger ships.
For existing passenger ships, relevant provisions require furniture on cabin balconies to be of restricted fire risk unless fixed water spraying systems, fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems are fitted and that partitions separating balconies be constructed of non-combustible materials, similar to the provisions for new passenger ships.
Prevention of accidents involving lifeboats
An amendment to SOLAS regulation III/19.3.3.4 concerns provisions for the launch of free-fall lifeboats during abandon-ship drills. The amendment will allow, during the abandon-ship drill, the lifeboat to either be free-fall launched with only the required operating crew on board, or lowered into the water by means of the secondary means of launching without the operating crew on board, and then manoeuvred in the water by the operating crew. The aim is to prevent accidents with lifeboats occurring during abandon-ship drills.
Protective coatings
Amendments to SOLAS regulations II-1/3-2 make mandatory the Performance standard for protective coatings of dedicated seawater ballast tanks on all new ships and of double-side skin spaces of bulk carriers.
The performance standard will apply to ships for which the building contract is placed on or after 1 July 2008; or, in the absence of a building contract, the keels of which are laid on or after 1 January 2009, or the delivery of which is on or after 1 July 2012.
Other amendments
Amendments to Codes and other instruments which also entered into force or became effective on 1 July 2008 include:
· amendments to the FSS Code relating to fire extinguishers, specifically portable foam applicators; fixed foam fire-extinguishing systems; fixed-pressure water-spraying and water-mist fire-extinguishing systems, fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems for cabin balconies;
· amendments to the International Life-Saving Appliance Code (LSA Code), including those related to life rafts, life boats and rescue boats, particularly in relation to stowage and release mechanisms;
· amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code), to update the references to SOLAS regulations and to add two more chemicals to the list of products in chapter 19 (Summary of minimum requirements);
· amendments to the International Codes of Safety for High-Speed Craft (1994 HSC Code and the 2000 HSC Code), to update them in line with relevant SOLAS amendments and, in the case of the 2000 HSC Code, to revise requirements relating to testing and calculations for buoyancy, stability and subdivision;
· amendments to the Protocol of 1988, relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, to include in the Record of equipment for the relevant safety certificate an entry regarding the long-range identification and tracking system;
· amendments to the Protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966, including amendments of a reference in regulation 22 (Scuppers, inlets and discharges) and an amendment in regulation 39 (Minimum bow height and reserve buoyancy);
· amendments to the Dynamically Supported Craft (DSC) Code to update it in line with relevant amendments to SOLAS;
· amendments to the Gas Carrier (GC) Code, to update it in line with certain fire safety requirements in SOLAS; and
· amendments to the Revised recommendation on testing of life-saving appliances (resolution MSC.81(70)), including revisions to prototype tests for lifebuoys, lifejackets, immersion suits, anti-exposure suits and thermal protective aids, liferafts, lifeboats, rescue boats and fast rescue boats, launching and embarkation appliances, position-indicating lights for life-saving appliances and hydrostatic release units; and revisions to production and installation tests for survival craft, and to launching and stowage arrangements.
The amendments were all adopted in December 2006 by the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of IMO
IMO Council completes 100th session
The IMO Council completed its landmark 100th session on Friday, June 20, , following a week which also saw a series of celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of the adoption of the IMO Convention; the 50th anniversary of the entry into force of that Convention; the return of the IMO Secretariat to its refurbished Albert Embankment Headquarters; and the 25th and 20th anniversaries, respectively, of the World Maritime University (WMU) and the IMO International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI).
Piracy and armed robbery off the coast of Somalia
The Council welcomed the recent adoption by the United Nations Security Council of resolution 1816 (2008), under which, with the co-operation of Somalia’s Transitional Federal Government, States might enter the country’s territorial waters and use “all necessary means” to repress acts of piracy and armed robbery at sea, in a manner consistent with relevant provisions of international law.
The Council invited Member Governments, individually and/or collectively, to take appropriate action in accordance with relevant UN Security Council resolutions, in particular resolution 1816 (2008), to ensure that the scourge of piracy and armed robbery against ships off the coast of Somalia is eradicated and that the vital shipping lane through the Gulf of Aden and the Strait of Bab el Mandeb is protected against unlawful acts which may threaten the safety of navigation. It also thanked the Governments, and the navies, of France, Denmark and the Netherlands for their support in escorting ships carrying humanitarian aid on behalf of the World Food Programme into Somali ports, and encouraged them - as well as other Governments and navies - to continue assisting with this humanitarian activity.
The Council requested IMO Secretary‑General Efthimios E. Mitropoulos to take appropriate action to promote a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerning the repression of piracy and armed robbery against ships in the Western Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea, that was developed by an IMO-sponsored Sub-regional meeting on piracy and armed robbery against ships in the Western Indian Ocean, Gulf of Aden and Red Sea area, held in Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania, in April 2008, including the convening of a further high‑level meeting to conclude the MoU at the earliest possible time.
Voluntary IMO Member State Audit Scheme
Following debate on the future of the Voluntary IMO Member State Audit Scheme, the Council requested the Secretary‑General to prepare an holistic study, to be submitted to its 101st meeting in November 2008, of possible ways to develop the Audit Scheme.
The Council noted that 21 audits had already been completed under the scheme; another 21 countries had offered to be audited; and eight further audits were planned for the rest of 2008. IMO Member States, which not already done so, were encouraged to volunteer for audits and also to continue to nominate qualified auditors for inclusion in the roster of auditors.
Conferences endorsed
The Council endorsed the holding of an ad hoc diplomatic conference to take place in Hong Kong, China, from 11 to 15 May 2009, to consider for adoption a new international convention for the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships. It also endorsed the holding, in 2010, of a conference to adopt proposed amendments to the STCW Convention and the STCW Code and noted, with appreciation, the offer of the Philippines to host this conference at no additional cost to the Organization.
IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea
The Council endorsed the decision of a Panel of Judges that the 2008 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea should go to Mr. Rodolfo Fonseca da Silva Rigueira, of the drill ship Noble Roger Eason, nominated by the Government of Brazil for prompt and effective action in saving six crew members from a dangerous fire on the ship. The fire originated from an explosion, causing imminent risk of death to crew members in the vicinity, including Mr. Rigueira, yet, instead of evacuating the area, he repeatedly exposed himself to the fire and very high temperatures, at severe risk to his own life, to save his six colleagues.
A total of 32 nominations from ten Member States of IMO, one intergovernmental organization and three non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in consultative status were received at IMO and considered in May by an Assessment Panel consisting of experts nominated by various NGOs. The Panel of Judges met on 13 June, under the chairmanship of the Council Chairman, and with the participation of the Chairmen of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), the Legal Committee, the Technical Co‑operation Committee and the Facilitation Committee.
International Maritime Prize
The Council agreed to award the International Maritime Prize for 2007 to Mr. Jørgen Rasmussen, former chief ship surveyor in the Danish Maritime Authority, former Head of the Danish delegation to IMO meetings and former Head of the Navigation Section in the IMO Secretariat. Mr Rasmussen was strongly involved in the development of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, in his role as chairman of the Sub-committee on Radio-communications (COM) and its successor, the Sub-committee on Radiocommunications and Search and Rescue (COMSAR). He also chaired the Joint MSC/MEPC Working Group on the Human Element and was instrumental in developing the International Safety Management (ISM) Code. More recently, Mr. Rasmussen co-ordinated two correspondence groups involved in developing the Code for the Implementation of Mandatory IMO Instruments and the Voluntary IMO Member State Audit Scheme.
World Maritime Day theme for 2009
The IMO Council agreed, following a proposal from the Secretary-General, that the World Maritime Day theme for 2009 will be “CLIMATE CHANGE: a challenge for IMO too!” The Council also authorized necessary arrangements for the celebration of World Maritime Day in 2009, including a parallel event to be held in the United States.
Anniversary and milestone celebrations
Outside its regular business, it was also a busy week of extra-mural events for the IMO Council as it and the Organization celebrated a series of milestones and anniversaries during the meeting.
On Monday, 16 June, Mr. Mitropoulos welcomed UN Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, who gave a special address, highlighting the work of IMO not just in terms of the service it provides in regulating the maritime industry, but also in the wider context of the international agenda set by the United Nations, including IMO’s work to support the Millennium Development Goals, protect the environment and promote sustainable development. Mrs. Ruth Kelly, the host Government’s Secretary of State for Transport also addressed the Council. (See IMO Briefing 28/2008).
On Tuesday, 17 June, His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester officially opened the Organization’s refurbished Headquarters, on London’s Albert Embankment, in the presence of Mr. Jim Fitzpatrick, the United Kingdom’s Shipping Minister. (See IMO Briefing 29/2008). The successful outcome of the refurbishment project was also the subject of a resolution adopted by the Council expressing appreciation to all involved in its planning, execution and completion. On Tuesday evening, paintings of two IMO training institutes, WMU and IMLI, were unveiled by representatives of the two host Governments and of the two centres themselves. (See IMO Briefing 30/2008).
On Wednesday, 18 June, shipping industry representatives participated in a panel discussion on IMO/industry co-operation under the theme: IMO’s relationship with the maritime industry. The discussion was moderated by Mr. Chris Horrocks, former Secretary-General of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and of the International Shipping Federation (ISF), and the panel included Mr. Spyros M. Polemis, Chairman of ICS and President of ISF; Mr. Ugo Salerno, former Chairman of IACS; Mr. Philippe A. Embiricos, President of BIMCO; Mr. David Cockroft, General Secretary of the International Transport Workers’ Federation; Mr. Roger Holt, Secretary-General of INTERCARGO, and Mr. Joe Angelo, Deputy Managing Director of INTERTANKO.
On Thursday, 19 June, local schoolchildren, who participated in an art competition organized by IMO on the theme of Shipping in the future, visited IMO to see their artwork on display. The winner and two runners-up were awarded special prizes. (See Briefing 31/2008).
Later that day, a panel of speakers brainstormed on the challenges the Organization will face during the 21st century, with a series of speeches on IMO into the future. The speakers were: Secretary-General Mitropoulos; Mr. Kosuke Shibata, Vice-Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan; IMO Council Chairman, Mr. Johan Franson (Sweden); Council Vice-Chairman, Mr. Dumisani Ntuli (South Africa); Maritime Safety Committee Chairman, Mr. Neil Ferrer (Philippines); Marine Environment Protection Committee Chairman, Mr. Andreas Chrysostomou; IMO Assembly President, H.E. Mr. Gehad Madi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Egypt; and the Deputy Under Secretary, Ministry of Transport of Turkey, Mr. Suat Hayri Aka.
Piracy and armed robbery off the coast of Somalia
The Council welcomed the recent adoption by the United Nations Security Council of resolution 1816 (2008), under which, with the co-operation of Somalia’s Transitional Federal Government, States might enter the country’s territorial waters and use “all necessary means” to repress acts of piracy and armed robbery at sea, in a manner consistent with relevant provisions of international law.
The Council invited Member Governments, individually and/or collectively, to take appropriate action in accordance with relevant UN Security Council resolutions, in particular resolution 1816 (2008), to ensure that the scourge of piracy and armed robbery against ships off the coast of Somalia is eradicated and that the vital shipping lane through the Gulf of Aden and the Strait of Bab el Mandeb is protected against unlawful acts which may threaten the safety of navigation. It also thanked the Governments, and the navies, of France, Denmark and the Netherlands for their support in escorting ships carrying humanitarian aid on behalf of the World Food Programme into Somali ports, and encouraged them - as well as other Governments and navies - to continue assisting with this humanitarian activity.
The Council requested IMO Secretary‑General Efthimios E. Mitropoulos to take appropriate action to promote a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerning the repression of piracy and armed robbery against ships in the Western Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea, that was developed by an IMO-sponsored Sub-regional meeting on piracy and armed robbery against ships in the Western Indian Ocean, Gulf of Aden and Red Sea area, held in Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania, in April 2008, including the convening of a further high‑level meeting to conclude the MoU at the earliest possible time.
Voluntary IMO Member State Audit Scheme
Following debate on the future of the Voluntary IMO Member State Audit Scheme, the Council requested the Secretary‑General to prepare an holistic study, to be submitted to its 101st meeting in November 2008, of possible ways to develop the Audit Scheme.
The Council noted that 21 audits had already been completed under the scheme; another 21 countries had offered to be audited; and eight further audits were planned for the rest of 2008. IMO Member States, which not already done so, were encouraged to volunteer for audits and also to continue to nominate qualified auditors for inclusion in the roster of auditors.
Conferences endorsed
The Council endorsed the holding of an ad hoc diplomatic conference to take place in Hong Kong, China, from 11 to 15 May 2009, to consider for adoption a new international convention for the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships. It also endorsed the holding, in 2010, of a conference to adopt proposed amendments to the STCW Convention and the STCW Code and noted, with appreciation, the offer of the Philippines to host this conference at no additional cost to the Organization.
IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea
The Council endorsed the decision of a Panel of Judges that the 2008 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea should go to Mr. Rodolfo Fonseca da Silva Rigueira, of the drill ship Noble Roger Eason, nominated by the Government of Brazil for prompt and effective action in saving six crew members from a dangerous fire on the ship. The fire originated from an explosion, causing imminent risk of death to crew members in the vicinity, including Mr. Rigueira, yet, instead of evacuating the area, he repeatedly exposed himself to the fire and very high temperatures, at severe risk to his own life, to save his six colleagues.
A total of 32 nominations from ten Member States of IMO, one intergovernmental organization and three non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in consultative status were received at IMO and considered in May by an Assessment Panel consisting of experts nominated by various NGOs. The Panel of Judges met on 13 June, under the chairmanship of the Council Chairman, and with the participation of the Chairmen of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), the Legal Committee, the Technical Co‑operation Committee and the Facilitation Committee.
International Maritime Prize
The Council agreed to award the International Maritime Prize for 2007 to Mr. Jørgen Rasmussen, former chief ship surveyor in the Danish Maritime Authority, former Head of the Danish delegation to IMO meetings and former Head of the Navigation Section in the IMO Secretariat. Mr Rasmussen was strongly involved in the development of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, in his role as chairman of the Sub-committee on Radio-communications (COM) and its successor, the Sub-committee on Radiocommunications and Search and Rescue (COMSAR). He also chaired the Joint MSC/MEPC Working Group on the Human Element and was instrumental in developing the International Safety Management (ISM) Code. More recently, Mr. Rasmussen co-ordinated two correspondence groups involved in developing the Code for the Implementation of Mandatory IMO Instruments and the Voluntary IMO Member State Audit Scheme.
World Maritime Day theme for 2009
The IMO Council agreed, following a proposal from the Secretary-General, that the World Maritime Day theme for 2009 will be “CLIMATE CHANGE: a challenge for IMO too!” The Council also authorized necessary arrangements for the celebration of World Maritime Day in 2009, including a parallel event to be held in the United States.
Anniversary and milestone celebrations
Outside its regular business, it was also a busy week of extra-mural events for the IMO Council as it and the Organization celebrated a series of milestones and anniversaries during the meeting.
On Monday, 16 June, Mr. Mitropoulos welcomed UN Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, who gave a special address, highlighting the work of IMO not just in terms of the service it provides in regulating the maritime industry, but also in the wider context of the international agenda set by the United Nations, including IMO’s work to support the Millennium Development Goals, protect the environment and promote sustainable development. Mrs. Ruth Kelly, the host Government’s Secretary of State for Transport also addressed the Council. (See IMO Briefing 28/2008).
On Tuesday, 17 June, His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester officially opened the Organization’s refurbished Headquarters, on London’s Albert Embankment, in the presence of Mr. Jim Fitzpatrick, the United Kingdom’s Shipping Minister. (See IMO Briefing 29/2008). The successful outcome of the refurbishment project was also the subject of a resolution adopted by the Council expressing appreciation to all involved in its planning, execution and completion. On Tuesday evening, paintings of two IMO training institutes, WMU and IMLI, were unveiled by representatives of the two host Governments and of the two centres themselves. (See IMO Briefing 30/2008).
On Wednesday, 18 June, shipping industry representatives participated in a panel discussion on IMO/industry co-operation under the theme: IMO’s relationship with the maritime industry. The discussion was moderated by Mr. Chris Horrocks, former Secretary-General of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and of the International Shipping Federation (ISF), and the panel included Mr. Spyros M. Polemis, Chairman of ICS and President of ISF; Mr. Ugo Salerno, former Chairman of IACS; Mr. Philippe A. Embiricos, President of BIMCO; Mr. David Cockroft, General Secretary of the International Transport Workers’ Federation; Mr. Roger Holt, Secretary-General of INTERCARGO, and Mr. Joe Angelo, Deputy Managing Director of INTERTANKO.
On Thursday, 19 June, local schoolchildren, who participated in an art competition organized by IMO on the theme of Shipping in the future, visited IMO to see their artwork on display. The winner and two runners-up were awarded special prizes. (See Briefing 31/2008).
Later that day, a panel of speakers brainstormed on the challenges the Organization will face during the 21st century, with a series of speeches on IMO into the future. The speakers were: Secretary-General Mitropoulos; Mr. Kosuke Shibata, Vice-Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan; IMO Council Chairman, Mr. Johan Franson (Sweden); Council Vice-Chairman, Mr. Dumisani Ntuli (South Africa); Maritime Safety Committee Chairman, Mr. Neil Ferrer (Philippines); Marine Environment Protection Committee Chairman, Mr. Andreas Chrysostomou; IMO Assembly President, H.E. Mr. Gehad Madi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Egypt; and the Deputy Under Secretary, Ministry of Transport of Turkey, Mr. Suat Hayri Aka.
Comprehensive convention for seafarers in the offing
Under the aegis of the Forward Union of Seafarers’ of India (FUSI) a meet the press programme was held on June 28, 2008 to facilitate an interaction with Mr. Dani Appave, Senior Maritime Specialist from the Geneva office of the International Labour Organisation and Dr. Suresh Idnani, the Regional Coordinator for South Asia of the International Committee on Seafarers’ Welfare (ICSW).
They informed about the activities of ICSW which was an international umbrella organisation dedicated to the practical implementation of the International Labour Organisation instruments on Seafarers Welfare Convention 163 & Recommendation 173.
Mr. Appave stated, “ILO is an organisation which brings together all seafarers, the associations of ship owners and other NGO in order to work together to provide welfare to seafarers their families and other of those who are connected.” He went on to describe the role ILO played since its inception before the world wars.”
He related how the ILO was instrumental in the formation of 30 different conventions. But there have been loopholes in the conventions whereby seafarers did not get the full benefits. In this regard he said the ILO has come up with a new comprehensive Bill of Rights for Maritime Sector. The work for this began in 2000 in order to have a global comprehensive convention.
This will have to be ratified by the member states otherwise their ships will not have the proper documents and certification and will not be allowed to be traded in the proper way. The port state will check and inspect.
Already three ratifications have taken place, which include Bahamas, Marshall Islands and Liberia. “We need only 30% to ratify and must comprise of 33% of the world fleet,” he said. “By end of this year we will reach 40% of the member states. We expect our target to be reached by 2011.”
Called the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 it covers only merchant vessels but not fishing vessels. During the draft this was overlooked. So now the ICSW was therefore in the process of preparing a draft of the convention for fishing vessels.
Explaining the relationship, Dr Idnani informed that in older times seafarers could come ashore and meet their people and others and also attend to domestic chores. This is not possible now. So we have ship visits to meet the seafarers and help them in creating a link with their families, religious organisation and with their religious pastors. There are some ports where ships do remain for a longer time especially bulk vessels. ICSW is helping us to develop centres for the benefit of seafarers.
Health and welfare were two important factors which go together. Hence, according to Mr Appave the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 has various issues that have been dealt under various heads.
These are the minimum requirements required for seafarers to work on a ship; the conditions of employment; Accommodation, recreational facilities, food and catering; health protection, medical care, welfare and social security protection and compliance and enforcement.
“What is of great importance is that various crucial issues have been dealt with in the conditions of employment,” said Dr Idnani. “In particular these issues include the seafarer’s employment agreements, the wages, hours of work and hours of rest. It clearly demarcates the entitlement for leave, repatriation, seafarer compensation for the ship’s loss or foundering, manning levels and career and shill development and opportunities for seafarers.”
Forward Seamen's Union of India in a statement issued later on stated that it is certainly in favour of the convention and its early ratification. The MLC-2006 has many good points, which ensures safety of personnel, starting from the point of recruitment of a seafarer and through his employment and till signing off from the vessel. The ratification and implementation of the convention by Govt. of India will bring a proper procedure of employment of seafarers and fix responsibility of seafarers’ life, their salaries, their employment, their duty, their rest, their entertainment and other facilities on board. More than anything the MLC-2006 leads the way to provide relief and safety to the seafarers in the course of their employment. The social benefits of the seafarer are also clearly defined and the responsibility fixed. The Missing ships and Missing seafarers will be properly accounted and stranded and / or abandoned seafarers will get justice.
Considering all these plus points the Forward Seamen's Union of India urges the Govt. of India, for taking all necessary steps to ratify the MLC-2006 at the earliest.
Mr Appave’s while at his office at ILO in Geneva had met a cross section of the shipping industry after having an interaction with the Indian government representatives. He gave a brief about the response he received. He also fielded questions from the press on the recent M. V. Rezzak tragedy and how he felt that similar situations would not take place once the MLC 2006 came into force.
They informed about the activities of ICSW which was an international umbrella organisation dedicated to the practical implementation of the International Labour Organisation instruments on Seafarers Welfare Convention 163 & Recommendation 173.
Mr. Appave stated, “ILO is an organisation which brings together all seafarers, the associations of ship owners and other NGO in order to work together to provide welfare to seafarers their families and other of those who are connected.” He went on to describe the role ILO played since its inception before the world wars.”
He related how the ILO was instrumental in the formation of 30 different conventions. But there have been loopholes in the conventions whereby seafarers did not get the full benefits. In this regard he said the ILO has come up with a new comprehensive Bill of Rights for Maritime Sector. The work for this began in 2000 in order to have a global comprehensive convention.
This will have to be ratified by the member states otherwise their ships will not have the proper documents and certification and will not be allowed to be traded in the proper way. The port state will check and inspect.
Already three ratifications have taken place, which include Bahamas, Marshall Islands and Liberia. “We need only 30% to ratify and must comprise of 33% of the world fleet,” he said. “By end of this year we will reach 40% of the member states. We expect our target to be reached by 2011.”
Called the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 it covers only merchant vessels but not fishing vessels. During the draft this was overlooked. So now the ICSW was therefore in the process of preparing a draft of the convention for fishing vessels.
Explaining the relationship, Dr Idnani informed that in older times seafarers could come ashore and meet their people and others and also attend to domestic chores. This is not possible now. So we have ship visits to meet the seafarers and help them in creating a link with their families, religious organisation and with their religious pastors. There are some ports where ships do remain for a longer time especially bulk vessels. ICSW is helping us to develop centres for the benefit of seafarers.
Health and welfare were two important factors which go together. Hence, according to Mr Appave the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 has various issues that have been dealt under various heads.
These are the minimum requirements required for seafarers to work on a ship; the conditions of employment; Accommodation, recreational facilities, food and catering; health protection, medical care, welfare and social security protection and compliance and enforcement.
“What is of great importance is that various crucial issues have been dealt with in the conditions of employment,” said Dr Idnani. “In particular these issues include the seafarer’s employment agreements, the wages, hours of work and hours of rest. It clearly demarcates the entitlement for leave, repatriation, seafarer compensation for the ship’s loss or foundering, manning levels and career and shill development and opportunities for seafarers.”
Forward Seamen's Union of India in a statement issued later on stated that it is certainly in favour of the convention and its early ratification. The MLC-2006 has many good points, which ensures safety of personnel, starting from the point of recruitment of a seafarer and through his employment and till signing off from the vessel. The ratification and implementation of the convention by Govt. of India will bring a proper procedure of employment of seafarers and fix responsibility of seafarers’ life, their salaries, their employment, their duty, their rest, their entertainment and other facilities on board. More than anything the MLC-2006 leads the way to provide relief and safety to the seafarers in the course of their employment. The social benefits of the seafarer are also clearly defined and the responsibility fixed. The Missing ships and Missing seafarers will be properly accounted and stranded and / or abandoned seafarers will get justice.
Considering all these plus points the Forward Seamen's Union of India urges the Govt. of India, for taking all necessary steps to ratify the MLC-2006 at the earliest.
Mr Appave’s while at his office at ILO in Geneva had met a cross section of the shipping industry after having an interaction with the Indian government representatives. He gave a brief about the response he received. He also fielded questions from the press on the recent M. V. Rezzak tragedy and how he felt that similar situations would not take place once the MLC 2006 came into force.
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