Zara Maritime

Zara Maritime

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  34 MARASINEWS.COMJANUARY 201535 T he residual fuel is black and it leaves anunsightlymesswhenitspillsinto the seas or rivers and yes the ship builders,shipowners,managersand seafarershavearesponsibilitytoensurethat they minimize their contribution to the damage that we have all set upon ourselves by using fossil fuels. Let us first list the number of pollutants generated by shipping that are capable of damaging the environment and then discuss what needs to be done,by whom, what are the pros, cons and alternatives available,andfinallytheenvironmentaland commercial benefits accruing to various stake holders,which include you,me and everyone who shares this planet,whether of plant or animal origin. Harmful pollutants of ship building damage the marine environment It is common knowledge that the deep sea vessels used for transporting the large volumes of cargo across the oceans, burn the residual waste of oil refineries to fuel this form of transport, produce the lowest ton-mile of Sulfuroxides,Nitrousoxidesandparticulatematterfor transporting the liquid and bulk cargoes as compared to air, land transport and industries by Arvind Ahuja Managing Director, Zara Maritime The use of asbestos in the ship building industry has only recently taken centre stage after numerous people suffered from asbestosis, lung cancer, mesothelioma, pleural thickening and pleural plaques in those who made,installed,used or repaired items such as fire proof doors,heat resistant wiring,gaskets hotplates used in kitchens, even the handles/bodies of home iron presses, thermal and electrical insulation in buildings,malls,shops,hospitality and medical industries. The asbestos textiles were used for years to make firemen suits and to insulate boilers and steam pipes on ships. This pollutant is no longer allowed on new vessels desirous of obtaining a ‘GREEN PASSPORT’ notation which helps ease of obtaining governmental permissions during the final demolition phase when the vessel goes to the grave, while also protecting the seafarers from the known asbestos related diseases. Ships paint The differences in designs of ships, along with the smoothness of the hull and finally the glide effect of the applied paint in the water dictate the quantity of fuel that each vessel consumes.It has been proven that using silicone paints reduce the friction considerably, thus increasing speeds,minimizing the growth of marine barnacles and reducing fuel consumptions. The designs vary from ship builder to ship builder / ship buyer, much as the automotive industry. The paints are expensive,benefit the paint manufacturer and the ship yard preparing the surface and applying the paint. The advantage of silicone paint application is derived by the charterer only as he spends less on fuel, and does not result in higher earnings or freight rates for the ship’s owner. It has been noticed that companies which own / operate the ship, are responsible for the speed / fuel consumption and supply of fuel at their own cost, see the highest benefit in applying expensive paints and also are more interested in keeping the hulls free of marine growth and barnacles. Pollutantsgeneratedduringshipoperation Fuel:The residual fuel delivered to vessels have a number of contaminants, the purification and use of this fuel produces separated sludge and burnt carbonaceous waste, which along with any leaked fuel from pipelines and pumping systems and oil soaked cloth rags are either burnt in incinerators on board,generating NOx / Sox and other health and environmentally hazardous pollutants, or where available, are landed ashore for disposal. Non-incineratable waste Additional non-incineratable waste in the form of Aerosol Cans, Batteries, Tube-lights,Fuses,lube-oil drums,paint cans, packing materials, ropes, wires, etc are landed ashore for further disposal. CONVENTIONAL BULK CARRIER 4P & 4S MARITIME ENVIRONMENT MARASI NEWS
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  36 MARASINEWS.COMJANUARY 201537 Additional pollution arises from undesired events such as accidents and spillage of fuel and liquid cargoes. The refined white products of fossil fuels normally do not get media coverage as they are nearly invisible and evaporate into the air fairly quickly, similar to the aviation fuel which is often dumped prior landing. These vapors may punch holes in the ozone layer, but don’t make media headlines or lead to public outcry. Ballast water Ships require ballast to maintain stability of the vessel when there is no cargo on board. Originally this was achieved by keeping permanent ballast on board in the form of rocks / concrete blocks.Over a century ago,ballast water found favor as it was free (discounting the piping,power and pumping requirement) and allowed steel ships to carry additional cargo by getting rid of the ballast. The transportation of aquatic marine life in the ballast water either killed the organisms or forced them to adapt to alien marine environments of differing temperatures, salinity, food availability, with some becoming aggressive in their food and reproductive habits. This caused hardship to the human population in the affected regions, by depleting previously available seafood,or shellfish choking their sewage and effluent discharges,clogging inlet filters and pipes to sea water cooling systems. The flaw in the entire approach that has kept the Ballast Water Management legislation pending for nearly a decade requires members and representatives of IMO-MEPC to understand the marine industry’sreasonforresistanceandconsider reversing the previous legislations to apply logical available solutions. Instead of 7,000+ ports worldwide providing the service,a confusing decision to place the onus of treating the ballast water was placed on the 70,000+ ships worldwide, with each ship requiring an average capital input upward of Two Million US Dollars (USD $2,000,000 per ship) and operational costs of at least USD $300,000 per ship, per year for maintenance, spares or chemicals. The owners of the ships derive no benefits as the freight rates are supply / demanddependentanddonotcompensate the ship owner for their additional equipment or capital investments. Exhaust gas scrubbers On tankers using Inert Gas Generators or Flue gas from boiler uptakes, the flue gas is washed in a scrubber tower to give clean,dry,inert gas and the wash water is drained to the sea. What happens to the marine environment when the effluent is introduced into the marine environment must be fully studied and understood before giving permission for scrubber systems to be fitted to all vessels to clean the exhaust gases. We submit that, relatively soon, the marine industry will be facing new legislations and challenges to reduce or stop feeding carbonaceous particles to the fishes which ultimately feed the human populations. References: 1.ABS,2013.Exhaust Gas Scrubber Systems,(pdf) [online],available at: http://www.eagle.org/eagleExternalPortalWEB/ShowProperty/BEA%20Repository/References/Capability%20 Brochures/ExhaustScrubbers (accessed on 21st November 2014) 2. Godey A., Misra S, Sha O, 2012. Development Of A Ballast Free Ship Design, International Journal of Innovative Research & Development, Vol 1, Issue 10, Dec 2012, ISSN: 2278 0211 [Online] available at: http://www.nsdrc.com/Publications/11.%20Development%20of%20a%20Ballast%20Free%20Ship%20Design.pdf (accessed on 21st November 2104) 3. Graphs, circa 2014. How to reduce deforestation, [online]. Available at: http://graphs.net/deforestation-infographics.html (accessed on 21st November 2014) 4. Greenship, circa 2000. Documentation of effect of silicone paints [online] available at: http://www.greenship.org/projekter/operations/15189.html (accessed on 21st November 2014) 5.IMO,2014.Ballast Water Management,[online].Available at:http://www.imo.org/OurWork/Environment/BallastWaterManagement/Pages/Default.aspx.(accessed on 21st November 2014) 6. IMO, 2014. The Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, [online]. Available at: http://www.imo.org/about/conventions/ listofconventions/pages/the-hong-kong-international-convention-for-the-safe-and-environmentally-sound-recycling-of-ships.aspx (accessed on 21st November 2014) 7. United States Environmental Protection Agency, 2014, Learn about Asbestos, [online], available at: http://www2.epa.gov/asbestos/learn-about-asbestos#effects (accessed on 21st November 2014) 8. United States Environmental Protection Agency, 2014, Air Trends, [online], available at: http://www.epa.gov/airtrends/index.html (accessed on 21st November 2014) 9. UK Home office, 2014. UK VISA REQUIREMENTS, [online]. Available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/327281/UK_Visa_ requirements_July_2014__2_.pdf (accessed on 21st November 2014) WE URGENTLY REQUIRE THE FF: For Chemical & LPG Tanker Fleet: - MASTERS - CHIEF OFFICERS - CHIEF ENGINEERS - 2nd ENGINEERS For Oil Tanker Fleet: - MASTERS - CHIEF ENGINEERS - CHIEF ENGINEERS - 2nd ENGINEERS Candidates are expected to have 1 year of experience in rank. Cluster Y, Swiss Tower, Office 405 Jumeirah Lakes Towers, P.O. Box 488156 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tel: 3745066 4 971+ Fax: 3674473 4 971+ Email: [email protected] 27 Salah Salem St., Raml Station Second Floor, Alexandria, Egypt Tel: 4878002 203+ / 4878005 203+ Email: [email protected] 504, E Wing, Remi Biz Court Off New Link Road, Andheri West, Mumbai, PIN CODE: 400058 RPSL – MUM 294 Exp Date: 23.12.2018 Email: [email protected] WE OFFER: - Highly competitive pay structure - Career-progression prospects - Well-maintained specialized fleet - High emphasis on safe working practices and training - Best accident insurance cover - Quality ships assisted by professional teams ashore - Spouse carriage for all ranks (T & C apply) - Unlimited email access with family members. Interested applicants are invited to visit our website www.redseamm.com and fill- up the online registration form or you may also send your CV to [email protected] Your Partner forall your Hydrocarbon MarineTransp ort Solutions MARITIME ENVIRONMENT