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ISO 50001 certification by Lloyd's Register Lloyd's Register has awarded Maran Tankers Management, Inc. (MTM), the oil tanker management company of the Angelicoussis Shipping Group, with ISO 50001 certification as commercial ship operators continue to search for ways to lessen their environmental impact and operating costs.ISO 50001 is a voluntary international standard that specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and improving an energy-management system. It offers companies a systematic approach to continually improve energy performance, including energy efficiency, use and consumption."Certification to ISO 50001 was a milestone for our company," MTM Managing Director Stavros Hatzigrigoris said. "Having in place an effective and efficient energy-management system for the operation of our fleet brings real added benefits to the company and it allows us to be proactive in satisfying upcoming regulations, customer requirements and society's expectations."Energy management has become a critical part of ship operations in part because fuel is an increasingly major cost element for any shipping company, according to Sokratis Dimakopoulos, MTM's HSQE Manager."Improving energy efficiency reduces fuel consumption and operating costs for MTM and its clients. In addition, being energy efficient has become a legal and industry requirement and assists in reducing the environmental impact associated with CO2 ...

It was awarded ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 Certifications Shri G. K. Vasan, Union Minister of Shipping awarded ISO certification to Jawaharlal Nehru Port at a function in Mumbai today. The following is the full text of his speech:"I am happy to be in your midst at this function for the award of ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 Certifications to the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust by the Indian Register for Quality Systems (IRQS). With the addition of these certifications, JNPT has achieved the distinction of becoming the first major port to achieve the three certifications from the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) and an Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification, in keeping with its status of a world class port. I extend my hearty congratulations to the management and staff of JNPT for this unique achievement.The major ports play a key role in facilitating external trade which contributes to 40% of India's GDP. Container volumes in India are expected to witness very high growth in the years to come. We also expect that in future, high demand for energy will result in increased import of coal and oil. For our ports to gear up for the growing demand, we ...

DIN EN ISO 50001:2011 Germanischer Lloyd (GL) has been accredited by DAkkS (Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle), the national accreditation body for the Federal Republic of Germany, to provide worldwide certification of energy management systems according toDIN EN ISO 50001:2011. GL is among the first certification organisations worldwide to be able to offer accredited certifications according to ISO 50001. A company's energy efficiency and performance can be sustainably improved by implementing systems and processes which conform to the new standard."The continuing increase in global green house gas emissions should prompt many companies to rethink the energy management systems they have in place", says Bernhard Ständer, Global Head of ISO Systems Certification at Germanischer Lloyd. "I am convinced that this new ISO-Norm will have a positive impact on the energy efficiency of many firms. Our experience has shown that implementing systematic energy management can not only improve the environmental performance of a company, but result in significant savings. In many countries governmental support is available for the implementation and maintenance of such management systems."The core rationale behind the ISO 50001 is to promote continuous improvement in the "energy and environmental performance" of a company. The norm describes the requirements for energy management systems, which ...

New standard ISO 50001: 2011 - Energy Management Systems Bureau Veritas has completed the first certification audit of any shipping company in the world to the new standard ISO 50001: 2011 - Energy Management Systems.Stena's ship management division, Northern Marine Management Ltd including Northern Marine Management (USA) LLC, has achieved certification to BS ISO 50001, which ensures systematic monitoring and control of energy usage, helping to optimise efficiency, reduce fuel consumption, reduce the company's environmental footprint and provide a cost saving for the vessels owners.Only four other organizations in the UK have this certification, one being the Royal Mint, and no other shipping company has yet achieved this. Northern Marine Management technically manages 57 vessels, including the Stena tanker and gas carrier fleet as well as vessels for various other blue chip ship owners. Says Philip Fullerton, Technical Director, Northern Marine Management, "Achieving this new and high standard for energy management across the whole company is a key step for us in demonstrating that shipping is at the forefront of environmental responsibility." BS ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems is intended to assist organizations in making better use of their existing energy consuming assets, create transparency and facilitate communication on the ...

This allows the vessel to shut down its diesel engines thereby cutting all airborne emissions Confusion around a global standard over shore-to-ship electrical connections has recently been addressed by the publication of the IEC 'Publicly Available Standard' (IEC/ISO/IEEE 60092-510).This is aimed at ensuring global compatibility for connections, communication and protection, a leading engineering company said.UK-based ABB Marine and Cranes is promoting what it sees as the huge environmental and commercial benefits in the use of shore-to-ship high voltage electrical connection technology.Also known as 'cold ironing' and 'alternative marine power' this is essentially the port operator providing a connection to the local electricity network for the vessel.This allows the vessel to shut down its diesel engines thereby cutting all airborne emissions (CO2, plus other emissions such as NOx, SOx and particulate matter).In addition to the significant benefit to the environment, a reduction in noise pollution and vibration is realised, which has a positive effect on local communities, ABB said.Stuart Melling, ABB Marine and Crane business unit account manager said "This development removes some of the uncertainty a port and vessel operator would have around investing in this technology. The environmental benefits are clear, most of our customers accept this but also ...

New specification is less abrasive to engines, due to the lower aluminum and silicon content On June 15 2010, the fourth edition of the International Standards Organization's 8217 document prescribing marine fuel specification limits was released by the non-governmental organization. In the past buyers and sellers have adopted ISO standards readily, with almost all global bunker hubs trading to ISO standards.However, despite the ongoing rise in the number of inquiries for the latest ISO standard -- and indeed the number of suppliers able to provide the new specification also rising -- not all shipowners require or want the new 2010 specifications, while not every bunker supplier can guarantee them.Demand for the new standard has increased as some ship owners have embraced its benefits; the new specification is less abrasive to their engines, specifically due to the lower aluminum and silicon content of the fuel.While not the only revision made to the 2010 document, the new 60 ppm aluminum and silicon content -- down from ISO's 2005 80 ppm -- has had the most marked effect on the price of bunker fuel conforming to 2010 specifications versus fuel conforming to 2005 specifications.Trade sources currently estimate the cost of the lower metal ...

The question is what flash point limit represents an acceptable safety risk on board ships The international shipping organisation BIMCO and the shipping giant Maersk have suggested that the time has come to review the regulatory minimum flash point limit for marine fuels, in particular for marine distillates.The International Maritime Organization (IMO) SOLAS regulation requires that fuel used on board ships shall have a flash point of not less than 60C. This is also stated as the minimum flash point limit for marine fuels in ISO 8217, the global fuel standard from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).Flashpoint refers to the lowest temperature at which a fuel can vaporise to form an ignitable mixture in air. Lowering the flash point for marine distillates from 60C to 55C would bring it into line with the limit for inland distillate fuels in Europe and potentially open up a wider supply basis for the marine fuels market.Demand for low sulphur marine gas oil (MGO) has been growing due to European Union (EU) requirements for ships at berth to use fuels with maximum 0.1% sulphur content. Demand for this fuel is expected to surge when the sulphur limit in Emission Control Areas (ECAs) falls ...

To carry out statutory services as a Type A inspection body Belgian accreditation body Belac has accredited Bureau Veritas Inland Navigation Management (DNI) as an organization competent to perform the classification of inland navigation vessels and to carry out statutory services as a Type A inspection body within the requirements of the NBN EN ISO/IEC 17020:2004 standard.DNI is an autonomous organization within the Marine Division of Bureau Veritas. And although BV's Marine Division is already certified according to ISO 9001 standard as well as to the standards required under the IACS Quality Scheme, the decision was taken to go further and to meet the standards initially required of delegated authorized companies by the Dutch inspection authority, Inspectie Verkeer en Waterstaat, and since then suggested by other Administrations.This international standard imposes stringent requirements on inspection bodies, including strict criteria governing quality systems, organization, personnel skills, impartiality, confidentiality, equipment, and inspection methods. All these requirements must be complied with by DNI's head office in Antwerp and by its survey centers.The scope of accreditation embraces inspections, surveys and drawings reviews for classification carried out in Belgium. It also includes statutory issues relating to compliance with relevant European directives, the Rhine Rules, ADN, and ...

These containers could significantly lower CO2 emissions worldwide The ingenious Cargoshell shipping container concept is about to be tested for ISO certification by Germanische Lloyd. Wholesale adoption of the collapsible composite Cargoshell could significantly lower CO2 emissions worldwide.It is much lighter than present steel containers, but most importantly, it's collapsible. Though containerisation has streamlined global trade, it remains inefficient. The current steel containers use the same space whether they are empty or full, and waste valuable resources globally being transported and stored empty.A Cargoshell can be broken down by one person in 30 minutes, to a quarter of its original volume.Source: Gizmag

ISO 8217 places a 2mg/kg limit on H2S as a safety net for crew The question of the potential hazards posed by hydrogen sulphide has been raised before in connection with the new ISO standard for marine fuels and a recent study has rekindled debate.A DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS) field study on hydrogen sulphide (H2S) measurements in marine fuel has raised concerns about the reliability of ISO 8217:2010, which places a 2mg/kg limit on H2S as a safety net for ship personnel. In recent years ISO 8217 has undergone four revisions.The inaugural standard was agreed in 1987, while the current one was launched last July, but concerns continue to be raised about the H2S limit included in the latest revision of the standard.