Presentations and Summaries for
London Branch Technical Meetings

 

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TECHNICAL MEETING PRESENTATIONS:

Offshore Renewable Energy and the Mariner - Panel comprising: Colin Brown (Offshore Renewables Navigation Risk Consultant); Peter Madigan (Head of Offshore Renewables at Renewables UK); and Mike Frampton (London Offshore Consultants). The UK's drive for renewable energy is set to become much in evidence around our coast. The meeting, chaired by Nautical Institute Chief Executive Philip Wake, looked at what is to come and how it will affect Mariners.The issues involved include: what will appear where, how much and when?; navigation in and around installations; how is it decided where to site projects?; how's the technology developing, and how green is it? how are hi-tech components transported and assembled?; and what could insurers expect?

Held on board HQS Wellington 10th May 2010

Colin Brown Paper (Download pdf 17 kB)
Peter Madigan Presentation (Download pdf 1.7 Mb)
Mike Frampton Presentation (Download pdf 3.3 Mb)

Report for Seaways (Download pdf 18 kB)

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KPI Project - Key performance indicators (KPI) are measures that help an organization evaluate and quantify how successful it is in terms of making progress towards its long-term goals. Widely used in many industries, KPIs are becoming established in the maritime sector. Kuba Szymanski, FNI, Secretary General Elect of InterManager presented the Intermanager KPI Project, with an explanation of concept and project stages, most recent developments and what to expect in very near future. A discussion forum, chaired by Jonathan Morley (Lloyds Register) followed the presentation.

A joint lunchtime meeting (with RINA) held in the auditorium at Lloyds Register on 26th April 2010

Kuba Szymanski Presentation (Download 1.8 Mb)

Report in Seaways (Download 14 kB)

Learning from Accidents - Panel comprising Les Chapman MNI (Chief Operating Officeer, RTI Ltd); Jeremy Smart (MCA, Head of Enforcement) and Peter Mason of Lloydmasters Consultancy. There are many investigations, often into the same accident. Yet key lessons are frequently not learned, or when they are, the benefits are not shared as well they could be. The meeting, chaired by Commodore David Squire, editor of ALERT, addressed these issues from various perspectives - Root Cause Analysis; is the traditional approach adequate?; is it Safety Culture vs Blame Culture?; why are lessons not learned?; how can lessons from accidents be better shared? and what is the rationale behind enforcement?

Held on board HQS Wellington 7th December 2009

Les Chapman Presentation (Download pdf 1.32Mb)
Jeremy Smart Presentation (Download pdf 136 kB)
Peter Mason Presentation (Download pdf 336 kB)

Report in Seaways by Michael Grey MBE, FNI (Download pdf 137 kB)

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Tank Inspections - Safety v Results - Panel comprised Kuba Szymanski MNI (General Manager, MOL Tankships, Europe), Michael Bowen MNI (Senior Claims Director, UK P&I Club), Chris Thornton (Business Manager Tankers, Lloyds Register) and Phil Davies (Director, OCIMF). The OCIMF tanker questionnaire requires annual inspection of all cargo tanks by ship’s crew. The panel addressed the effectiveness of these inspections by ship's staff and the operational and safety implications- what are the hazards, how can results be obtained with minimum risk and are the risks worth taking? The meeting was chaired by Philip Wake, Chief Executive of the Nautical Institute.

Held on board HQS Wellington 01 June 2009

Chris Thornton Presentation (Download pdf 554kB)
Michael Bowen Presentation (Download pdf 11kB)
Phil Davies Presentation (Download pdf 357 kB)

Report for Seaways (Download 19kB)

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An International Bill of Rights for Seafarers - and how it affects you. Due to the last minute withdrawal by one of the other Institutes, the London Branch was able to secure a presentation by Captain Stephen Chalk MNI, Senior Marine ILO Specialist, Lloyd’s Register on the ILO Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC 2006). This convention is being hailed as an International Bill of Rights for Seafarers and the Fourth Pillar of Quality Shipping, alongside SOLAS, STCW and MARPOL. Stephen's presentation covered: • Scope and requirements of the Convention • The role of Governments, Flag States, Port States, Owners and Seafarers • How and when the convention will be implemented. • The ILO Flag State and Port State Control Guidelines. • Maritime Labour Inspections: o Lloyds Register’s approach. o Simplifying the process. o A suggested action plan for owners, managers and crew. and o Lloyds Register’s latest experience.

Held on board HQS Wellington 11 May 2009

Safety at Sea International Report (Download pdf 25kB)

Fatigue - Two watch ships - Panel comprising Michael Grey (Journalist, Lloyds List), Colin Sandeman (Assistant Director, Bahamas Maritime Authority) and Eric Murdoch (Chief Surveyor, Charles Taylor/Standard P&I Club) address the issue of fatigue, focussing on the 2 navigational watch system, and seek ideas to improve the situation and look at the obstacles to improvement in manning and how to address them. Chaired by Commodore David Squire, editor of ALERT.

Held on board HQS Wellington 01 December 2008

Eric Murdoch Presentation (Download pdf 300kB)
Colin Sandeman Presentation (Download pdf 300kB)
Lloyds List Article (Download pdf 246 kB)
Safety at Sea International article (Download pdf 2.1 Mb)

Seaways Report (Download 32kB)

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Container Losses - Panel comprising Peter Hinchliffe (Marine Director ICS), Karl Lumbers (Loss Prevention Director UK P&I Club) and Mike Compton (Technical Adviser ICHCA International) look at the issues behind losses and damage in the container trade in the light of recent incidents and in the wake of the publication of the MSC Napoli MAIB report. Chaired by Philip Wake, CE Nautical Institute.

Held on board HQS Wellington 12 May 2008

Mike Compton presentation (Download pdf 800kB)
Article in Lloyds List (pdf 2.8 Mb)
Article in Fairplay (pdf 24 kb)

Seaways Report (pdf 78 kb)

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Tanker Management Self Assessment (TMSA) - Two years on - Panel comprising Capt Iain Chadwick (Chevron and for OCIMF), Howard Wright (Vetting Superintendent, BP), George Milburn (Quality Manager, Novoship) reflect on two years of TMSA - Does it effectively improve confidence in the quality of tanker operations?; what influence has it had on ship management?; how well does it complement ISM Code?; can it be improved and can it evolve to provide other applications?. Chaired by Commodore David Squire, editor of ALERT

Held on board HQS Wellington 05 November 2007
Iain Chadwick presentation (Download pdf 110 kb)
Howard Wright PowerPoint presentation (Download 860 kb)
George Milburn presentation (Download pdf 470 kb)

Seaways Report (pdf 16kb)

Pollution from Ships Conference 2007
Papers available from Nautical Institute, 202 Lambeth Road, London SE1 7LQ. Price £30 inc postage (UK), £40 inc postage (Overseas)

Photographs taken during the Conference (View photographs)

Passenger Ship Safety in Remote Areas - Panel comprising David Jardine-Smith (MCA), Grant Laversuch (Saga Shipping), Martin Scott (HCMM) provide an update on IMO guidance and discuss how the risks are managed in the ever more remote areas explored by cruise ships. Chaired by Philip Wake, CE Nautical Institute

Held on board HQS Wellington 14 May 2007
David Jardine-Smith presentation (Download pdf 900 kb) MSC Circulars referred to by David Jardine-Smith can be downloaded here - MSC 1182 (pdf 185kb) MSC 1184 (pdf 105 kb)
Grant Laversuch presentation (Download pdf 3.6 Mb)
Article in Nautilus UK Telegraph June 2007 (pdf 245kb)
Seaways Report (pdf 17kb)

Lifeboat Safety and the Future - Panel comprising Ramiro Pereda (MCA), David Bradley (Schat-Harding UK), Captain Dennis Barber (MARICO Marine) reflect on the continuing injuries and loss of life during lifeboat drills. Chaired by Commodore David Squire, editor of ALERT

Held on board HQS Wellington 01 November 2006
Schat-Harding Group presentation (Download pdf 3.5 Mb)
Article in Fairplay magazine 09 November 2006 (pdf 2Mb)

LNG Operational Developments - Panel comprising Ed Carr (MOL Europe), Paul Steele (SIGTTO) and Alan Whitcher (Warsash Maritime Centre) discuss the state of the LNG trade with a focus on the new SIGTTO - LNG Training Project. Chaired by Philip Wake, CE Nautical Institute

Held on board HQS Wellington 03 May 2006
Reviewed by Andrew Bell MNI (view text)

Short Sea Shipping - Panel comprising Mike Elsom (Sea & Water), David Cross (CMA-CGM), Chris McQueen (VTS London) and David Cornelius (F T Everards) investigate the effects of increased short sea shipping around Europe. Chaired by Commodore David Squire, editor of ALERT

Held on board HQS Wellington, 02 November 2005
Reviewed by Andrew Bell MNI (pdf 24kb)

ISPS - One Year On - Panel comprising Phil White (MCA), Paul Levey (TRANSEC), Brian Parkinson (ICS) and Capt Terry McDowell (F T Everard) assess the effects on the industry of one year under ISPS Code, from regulatory and enforcement, owners and mariners points of view. Chaired by Philip Wake, CE Nautical Institute.

Held on board HQS Wellington, 06 July 2005
Reviewed by Andrew Bell MNI (pdf 20kb)

Novel trends in Risk Analysis in Shipping - Dr Vladimir M Trbojevic - EQE International / ABS Consulting

Held in London, 05 February 2003
Presentation in Adobe Acrobat (pdf 550kb)

LB Law Forum - Salvage, Collisions and Cargo Claims - Speakers from solicitors Birketts and from Eversheds

Held in Ipswich, East Anglia, 22 November 2000
Reviewed by M.P. Murrision, MNI (view text)

The Port Marine Safety Code - by Andrew Burr, DETR - 11 October 2000

Presentation download (pdf 1.0Mb)