Buena Vista Shipping

Handling 7 Tanker Vessels coming under Gaurik Ship Management
The respective vessels loading Crude Oil from Load Port→Ventspils (Latvia)→ Skagen (Denmark) → Gibraltar (Algiers)→ Kalamata (Greece) or Malta for Bunkering →Port Said→Suez Canal→ Vadinar (India) and discharging in Vadinar Port
Working in conjunction with the Purchase department and monitoring the status of the different Requisitions for Spares/Stores/Repairs of each Tanker vessel
Sending the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) Class Status beginning every month to the Owners
Downloading the Survey Status from the IRS website for the 7 Tanker Vessels every 15 days and sending it to the different vessels for their records
In case, the Survey Status is not updated for any particular vessel, then, I write an email to IRS and notify them about the matter & get the correct Survey Status & send it to the vsl
Downloading the 130 Checklist received from each vessel regarding the Certificates due dates and arranging the due Surveys in time
Keeping a check on the due dates for each type of Certificate for each Tanker vessel
Requesting IRS for Attendance for our respective fleet vessels in various ports for VDR APT, Annual Inspection of Lifeboat, Annual Radio Survey
For the Annual Inspection, IRS provides instructions to the vessel to prepare beforehand the required Certificates; in case, the vessel does not have them, then I send the requested Certificates to the vessel to comply with the Class regulations
Saving the different files (Noon reports/Work Done Reports/Defect Lists) received daily and weekly from the different vessels in their respective folders
Sending the Weekly Reports of the 7 Tanker Vessels to the respective Superintendents
Sending the Monthly Reports of the 7 Tanker Vessels to the respective Superintendents
Requesting the different respective vessels for providing us with Dry Dock Specifications before the vsl goes for docking & this information is shared with the Yard to establish Ship Design (MBL)

Technical Assistant

Parekh Group

	Looking after 3 Anchor Handling Tugs,1 Towing Tug and 2 Dumb Barges
	Monitoring the daily emails and coordinating with other departments
	Visiting the fleet vessels as and when required by the office
	Traveling to MbPT / Yellow Gate, taking a launch and going to the vessel for doing assigned surveys along with the Surveyor
	Traveling to ONGC Nhava Base and going to the vessel for doing various Surveys/Flag State Inspection (FSI) along with the Surveyor
	Being on the vessel and closely following the Periodical Hull Survey, Equipment Survey along with the Surveyor
	Interacting with the crew of the different vessels and noting down the defects
	Following up with the Procurement dept and arranging the required items for each vessel
	Supervising the Procurement flow and closing down the loop
	Looking into Vendor management and solving the payments for each supplier
	Working on the Supplier`s payments which have exceeded 30 days of credit & bringing them in line
	Interacting with the different suppliers/vendors & workshops with regard to the vessel requirements
	Going through the different files (Plans, Hull, Machinery & Electrical) for each vessel and noting them down and preparing a soft copy for each respective file for easy access
	Looking after the various Certifications for each vessel and making sure they are all valid
	Traveling to MbPT / Yellow Gate and taking a note of the damage occurred to the jetty while berthing/coming inside Indira Dock (ID)
	Following up with the office and the Surveyor/P & I Club to protect the Owners interests
	Visiting the statutory bodies – IRS, MMD and DG Shipping for keeping all statutory documents in compliance
	Arranging the Annual Survey of the fleet vessels from time to time
	Communicating with IRS and the Flag for maintaining compliances for each vessel
	Reporting to the Operations Head of the Department on a daily basis
	Reporting to the Technical Head of the Department on a daily basis

Assistant Manager, Operations & Technical Assistant

SNP Shipping Services Pvt. Ltd.

	Keeping a daily track of the deck & engine requirements for 11 bulk carrier vessels
	Monitoring the emails for all the vessels regarding any instructions sent from the Master
	Working on the spares & stores requirements as mentioned in the requisitions
	Analyzing the requisitions made by the Master in the emails
	Sending the relevant inquiries to the different suppliers regarding spares & stores 
	Comparing the costs received from different suppliers in an excel sheet
	Updating the costs incurred in the committed costs excel sheet
	Following up with the suppliers & agents for smooth delivery onto the vessels
	Connecting the spares & stores by interacting with the Supplier, Agent and the Freight Forwarder for safe delivery onto the vessel
	Arrangement of spares & stores from approved suppliers for all ports concerned
	Arranging Invoices for urgent payments for new suppliers who need advance payment
	Arrangement of Lube Oil,Chemicals & Gases and its types as and when required by the vessels
	Arrangement & monitoring of Surveys & Repairs on the vessels as and when required
	Sorting out any queries coming up regarding the spares & stores for the vessels
	Sending the Order Confirmations to the respective Supplier(s) for all Spares & Stores of the vessels as per the requisitions received from the vessel
	Keeping a daily record of the situation & preparing the daily report of 11 vessels & sending them to the owners
	Keeping a check on the Certifications for the vessels
	Arranging the various kinds of surveys as required for the vessels
	Lube Oil & Fuel Oil Analysis for all 11 vessels
	ISM/ISO (Technical Matters) for all 11 vessels
	Maintaining Dry dock cost summary sheet on a yearly basis
	Working in daily tandem with the Commercial / Crewing / Accounts departments
	Assisting the Superintendent & Fleet Director for all Technical Matters as & when required
	Reporting to the Technical Superintendent & to the Fleet Director on a daily basis

Technical Assistant / Purchase Officer

Smile Investments Pvt. Ltd.

	Studying the various Investment avenues present in India
	Understanding the Mutual Funds present in India
	Understanding the different regulatory bodies present in India
	Involved in the presentation of different mutual funds & keeping a record
	Going through the different schemes present in each mutual fund bracket
	Working on the InvestWell software & managing the statements of each investor
	Preparing & maintaining the excel sheet highlighting the different schemes of each investor pertaining to different mutual funds criteria
	Analyzing the difference between the plans and presenting it to a new investor

Investments Officer

Scorpio Marine Management (I) Pvt. Ltd.

	Estimating & Obtaining Port Costs from various Agents
	Involved in the Pro-forma DA evaluation, verifying it and approving the Final DA received from the Agents for various port calls within India
	Updating Voyage Accounts with Pro-forma DA & Final DA & also posting Invoices
	Arranging prefunding for various ports in various currencies
	Worked on SIS = Ship Information System on a daily basis updating vessel data
	Worked on IMOS 7 = Integrated Maritime Operations System on a daily basis
	Scrutinizing the Final DA & settling the balance amount with the concerned Agents
	Liaising & coordinating on a daily basis for DA & supporting documents with the Agents
	Preparing the reports as and when required by the Team Leader
	Overall Agency Operations of the assigned vessels

Agency Officer

India Ports Global Pvt.Ltd.

	Involved in the DPR Containerization Myanmar Technical Bid Evaluation
	Preparing the Evaluation Criteria’s concerning the MEC as per the tender requirements
	Involved in the Technical Evaluations & overseeing & grading the various applications
	Receiving the various RFQ`s (Request for Qualification) Bids from various applicants regarding RTGCs, RMQCs and MHCs for setting up port facility in Iran
	Going through the Tender documents as submitted by the concerned parties
	Preparing the salient points and coming to a conclusion regarding the MEC criteria for each of the concerned Tender Bids

Port Equipments Tendering Manager

	Involved in the Overall Tendering Process with India – Iran MOU concerning Chabahar Port
	Preparing the Evaluation Criteria’s concerned with the Port Equipments
	Involved in the Pre – Bid Meeting & overseeing the various Applications
	Receiving the various RFQ`s (Request for Qualification) Bids from various applicants
	Evaluating the RFQ`s regarding 7 Lots of Equipments for the Overall Bidding Process
	Part of the Team choosing the Qualified winners from the list of applicants for RFQ`s
	Scrutinized the Bids for various applicants regarding various equipments
	Coordinated with other departments for optimum work flow
	Interacted with Bidding Parties & their designated Agents on an as is basis
	Part of the Team involved in Opening of the Technical Bids & The Price Bids
	Part of the Team awarding the contract to the winner

Oldendorff Carriers

	Receiving Pro-forma Payment Request on a daily basis from the Operators
	Checking the Pro-forma Accounts & making payments to the Agents
	Reviewing the Pro-forma on behalf of the Operator and Port Captains.
	Receiving Final D/A`s from the Agents on a daily basis
	Checking & Approval of Final Port Disbursement Accounts for all Agents
	Handling D/A Claims
	Collect and update data of port expenses – local port tariffs  
	Coordinating with book-keeping and operations department for optimum work flow
	Interacting with Ship Operators on a daily basis, as and when required.
	Interacting with Agents on a daily basis, as and when required.
	Interacting with Freight & Laytime dept on a daily basis, as and when required.
	Interacting with the Owners Desk regarding Owners Expenses, as and when required.
	Interacting with the Charterers, as and when required.
	Arranging monthly meetings with the Charterer for DA Reconciliation.
	Able to answer their DA related queries and complete the reconciliation.
	Able to solve the work related matters with smooth flow.

Port D/A Manager

Kreuz Subsea Pte.Ltd.

	Supervising day-to-day activities of vessels
	Coordination with project & other teams for daily operations
	Coordinating vessels for their various requirements on materials, manpower, etc
	Communicating with crew on availability as per vessel requirements  
	Arrangement of mobilization /de-mob of the crew in coordination with Logistics department
	Maintaining timesheets of all vessels along with crew details
	Coordinating and expediting with Procurement team on requirement of ship spares, consumables & other materials
	Maintaining a track of the number of days of the different crew on different vessels; also handling the arrears payments of the crew and resolving them with coordination with the crew member & Accounts department
	Maintaining and adhering strict compliance with organization policies

Admin/Operations Executive

Global Industries

	Procurement of ship spares, deck engine, consumable items for different vessels working in Indian projects
	Expediting with vendors for deliverables
	Coordinating with different departments & vessels on Operational needs

Purchasing Assistant

Experienced Maritime Professional | Driving Operational Excellence in the Shipping Industry

Specialties: Qualified professional with experience in Technical Operations, Marine Engineering, Agency related Tasks, Port Operations,Port D/A, Purchase, Supply Chain Management, Statutory Compliance, Office Administration,Team Management, Customer Relations, Crew Management and HSE related matters.

I am glad to have attended the Online Session hosted by Pumps & Systems about the topic - "Pumping Intelligence Into Data Centers"

The host/moderator was Ms. Amy Hyde, Editor-in-Chief at Pumps & Systems Media

The speaker was Mr. Peter Øersted, App & Portfolio Training Manager at Grundfos

The important points are as follows –
a) Pumps & Systems is a Leading Trade Publication dedicated to the Pump and Rotating Equipment Industry providing Insights on Design, Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Innovation
b) Grundfos is one of the World’s Leading Manufacturers of Pumps and Water Technology Solutions, renowned for its innovation in Energy-efficient & Sustainable Pumping Systems used across Industries such as Water supply, Wastewater, HVAC and Industrial Processes
c) Founded in 1945 by Mr. Poul Due Jensen & the HQ is located in Bjerringbro, Denmark
d) A Data Center is a Specialized Facility that houses Computer Systems, Servers, Networking Equipment and Data Storage Devices used to Store, Manage & Process Digital Information for Organizations, Cloud Services & Online Platforms
e) Liquid Cooling Infrastructure: It refers to the Systems and Components used to remove Heat from IT Equipment like Servers and Processors using Liquids instead of Air; A More Efficient and Sustainable Cooling Method widely adopted in Modern Data Centers
f) A CDU (Coolant Distribution Unit) is a Key Component in Liquid-cooled Data Center Systems — it manages the Flow, Pressure & Temperature of the Coolant circulating between the IT Equipment & the Facility Cooling Loop
g) Grundfos Pump Offerings for CDU: Grundfos CME, Grundfos NBGE, Grundfos CRE, Grundfos BM+CUE
h) Grundfos CME: The CME Series (Horizontal, Multistage, End-suction) is a Modular Pump Range: Close-coupled Design with Integrated Variable Frequency Drive for many Models, Motor size upto 10 hp
i) Grundfos NBGE: It is part of the NB/NBG End-suction Pump Family; the “E” Edition includes Built-in Variable Frequency Drive & Pressure Sensor as Standard. Designed for Multi-purpose Applications, Horizontal Single Stage Pump, Motor size upto 35 hp
j) Grundfos CRE: It is part of the Vertical Multistage Centrifugal In-line Pump Family (E-pump version of CR), A pump with Built-in Frequency Converter, Motor size upto 35 hp
k) CRNE is the Stainless-steel version of the CRE, making it more suitable for demanding or Corrosive Cooling Applications such as CDUs in Data Centers
l) Grundfos BM (+ CUE): BM (and BMhp) are High-Pressure Booster Modules for Industrial Water Supply, High Pressure Boosting & Closed Circulation Systems
m) BM Range Hermetically Sealed Multi-Stage Pump: The Motor`s design eliminates the Need for Ball Bearings, enabling over 10 Years of Maintenance-free Operation
n) The Ideal Pump Solution for CDUs: The BM Pump Series supports Parallel Operation of upto 3 Units, even for the largest BM125 Model

#Webinar #PumpsAndSystems #Grundfos #DataCenters #HVAC
#SmartPumping #DigitalTransformation #PumpEfficiency

Ranadeb Ray

Marine & Mechanical Engineering Professional | Technical Ship Management | Registered EngTech (Engineering Council UK) | MIMechE, MIMarEST, M.ASME, AMRINA, MNI, NSPE, NGWA | EIT Student Ambassador 2025 | ISKCON

I am glad to have attended the Online Session hosted by Armstrong Communications about the topic - "VMS Pumps in Closed Loop Applications, Good or Bad"

The host/moderator was Ms. Nicola Cox, Marketing Manager – UK & MEA (Middle East and Africa) at Armstrong Fluid Technology (AFT)

The speaker was Mr. Peter Wolff, Global Manager, Ecosystems & Performance Upgrades at AFT

The important points are as follows –
a) Armstrong Communications is a company that specializes in Technical Education, Training & Communications within the HVAC, Hydronics & Plumbing Industries
b) Vertical Multistage vs. Vertical In-Line for HVAC - Who Wins?
c) A VMS Pump stands for a Vertical Multistage Pump, a type of Centrifugal Pump designed to move Liquids under High Pressure within a Compact, Vertical Configuration
d) A VIL Pump stands for a Vertical In-Line Pump, a Single-stage Centrifugal Pump with In-line Suction & Discharge, ideal for HVAC Water Circulation & Compact Installations
e) Pump Basics - Volute & Diffuser Types
f) All Centrifugal Pumps work by Converting Mechanical Energy from a Rotating Impeller into Kinetic Energy & then into Pressure Energy of the Liquid
g) The Volute or Diffuser Section is where this Energy conversion happens most efficiently
h) A Volute Pump has a Spiral-shaped casing that collects the Liquid discharged from the Impeller & gradually increases the Flow area to convert Velocity Energy into Pressure
i) A Diffuser Pump uses a Set of Stationary Vanes (Diffuser Vanes) arranged around the Impeller periphery to gradually slow down the Fluid Velocity & convert Kinetic Energy into Pressure more efficiently than a Volute
j) What was there before VMS Pumps?
k) Regenerative Turbine Pumps & Horizontal Multistage Pumps
l) Regenerative Turbine Pumps (Old Technology for Moderate Head) are Low-flow, High-head Pumps that use a Rotating Impeller with Multiple Blades to repeatedly Accelerate Fluid in a Narrow Channel
m) Horizontal Multistage Pumps are High-pressure Centrifugal Pumps with Multiple Impellers mounted on a Horizontal Shaft, where each stage progressively increases the Fluid’s Pressure for High-head Applications
n) Why Vertical Multistage (VMS) Pumps Replaced Them: Design Efficiency,
Compact Footprint, Low NPSH Requirement, Ease of Maintenance
o) VMS Pump Development History: They were developed in the mid-20th century as a Space-saving, High-efficiency Alternative to Bulky Horizontal Multistage & Regenerative Turbine Pumps
p) Head-to-Head: How do VMS & VIL compare on HVAC?
q) VMS Pumps: Best for High-pressure, Energy-Efficient Systems with Space Constraints or Tall Building Applications
r) VIL Pumps: Best for High-Flow, Low-to-Medium Pressure HVAC Systems
s) Both VMS & VIL Pumps serve important roles in HVAC Systems, but VMS Pumps generally offer the Better Long-term Performance for Modern, Energy-Efficient Systems

#Webinar #ArmstrongCommunications #ArmstrongFluidTechnology #VMSpumps #ClosedLoopSystems #HydronicSystems #HVAC

I am glad to have attended the Online Session hosted by Institution of Engineers in Scotland (IES) about the topic - "Rankine Memorial Lecture - Carnot Batteries and Energy Polygeneration"

The host/moderator was Dr. Andy Pearson, Past President at IES

The speaker was Prof. Vincent Lemort at the Thermodynamics Laboratory (LTB), Department of Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering at the University of Liège (Université de Liège), Belgium

The important points are as follows –
a) IES, or the Institution of Engineers in Scotland is a Multi-disciplinary Professional Body for Engineers & Related Professionals
b) Founded in 1857 & HQ is in Glasgow, Scotland
c) The Rankine Cycle is a Thermodynamic Cycle that converts Heat Energy into Mechanical Work, commonly used in Steam Power Plants, Marine Engines & Waste Heat Recovery Systems
d) A Carnot Battery is an Energy Storage System that converts Electricity into Heat, Stores that Heat in a Thermal Reservoir & then Converts it back into Electricity when needed. Electricity is stored in the form of Thermal Exergy
e) The Cycle effectively is: Power ➞ Thermal storage ➞ Power (P2T ➞ TES ➞ T2P)
f) Energy Polygeneration refers to a System that simultaneously produces Multiple Useful Energy Outputs from a Single Integrated Process
g) Thermodynamics Laboratory of University of Liège: Established in 1887 for investigating Steam Engines
h) Cooling, Heating & Electrification: Max. deployment of Renewable Energies imposes stabilization constraints on the Grid
i) Cooling demand is increasing significantly
j) Waste Heat Recovery: Very Large Potential of Untapped Thermal Energy
k) Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC): It works on the same Principle as the Conventional Rankine Cycle, but instead of Water / Steam, it uses an Organic Working Fluid like Refrigerants, Hydrocarbons
l) Waste Heat Valorization by ORCs does not produce CO2 & limits the demand of Primary Energy
m) Why Hybridization? 
n) Hybridization of ORCs with Heat Pumps appears promising
o) Carnot Batteries Working Principle: A Carnot Battery is an Energy Storage System that works by Converting Electricity → Heat → Electricity again
p) Charging Phase (Power-to-Heat), Thermal Storage & Discharging Phase (Heat-to-Power)
q) Carnot Battery Performance: It is mainly evaluated by its Efficiency, Storage Capacity & Operational Flexibility
r) Carnot Batteries Advantages: Long Lifespan, No Geographical Dependence
Economically Scalable, Environmentally Friendly & High Reliability & Safety
s) Services Provided by Carnot Batteries to the Electricity Grid: Energy Storage & Load Shifting, Frequency and Voltage Regulation
t) A Reversible Heat Pump / ORC system is a Dual-mode Energy Converter that can operate both as a Heat Pump & As an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) depending on whether Electricity is being Stored or Generated

#Webinar #IES #RankineMemorialLecture #CarnotBattery #EnergyStorage #Thermodynamics #EnergyPolygeneration #UniversityOfLiege

I am glad to have attended the Online Session hosted by T & D World about the topic - "How Online Monitoring Is Reshaping Electrical Maintenance and the Electrical Testing Industry"

The host/moderator was Mr. Jeff Postelwait, Managing Editor at T&D World

There were two speakers -
Mr. Dinesh Chhajer, Director, Technical Support Group at Megger
Mr. Shah Farhang, Application Engineer, Technical Support Group at Megger

The important points are as follows –
a) T&D World is a Leading Media & Knowledge Platform serving the Global Transmission and Distribution Industry
b) Founded in 1948 & based in the United States, it provides News, Technical Insights, Webinars & Case Studies on topics such as Grid Modernization, Power Systems, Reliability & Electrical Maintenance
c) Megger is a Global Electrical Testing and Measurement Company founded in 1889 & headquartered in Dover, UK
d) It Designs & Manufactures Portable Test Equipment for Electrical Power Systems covering areas such as Insulation Resistance Testing, Circuit Breaker Analysis, Transformer Testing & Cable Fault Location
e) NETA stands for the InterNational Electrical Testing Association, a leading U.S.-based Organization that sets Standards for Electrical Testing, Commissioning & Maintenance of Power Systems
f) Founded in 1972 & HQ is in Portage, Michigan, USA and Accredited by the ANSI (American National Standards Institute)
g) Electrical Maintenance is the Process of Inspecting, Testing, Servicing & Repairing Electrical Equipment & Systems to ensure they Operate Safely, Efficiently and Reliably
h) The Electrical Testing Industry focuses on Evaluating, Measuring & Verifying the Performance and Safety of Electrical Systems and Components
i) History of Power Industry & Testing: 1880s - First Insulation Test Set,
1920s - Tan Delta Techniques, 1960s - More Available Electronic Components, Charged-based PD Measurement, 1990s - Computerized Techniques, Early Online Monitoring
j) Online Monitoring Is Not New: IEEE Recommended Practice for Monitoring & Instrumentation of Turbine Generators in 1992
k) Insulation Thickness: It refers to the measured Depth or Layer of Insulating Material applied to Electrical Wires, Cables or Equipment to prevent Leakage of Current, Overheating & Electrical Shocks
l) Bathtub Curve and Role of Monitoring: It is a Graphical Representation of a Product’s Failure Rate over Time
m) Three Stages of the Bathtub Curve: Infant Mortality Phase (Early Failures), Normal Life Phase (Constant Failure Rate) & Wear-Out Phase (Late Failures)
n) Continuous Online Monitoring helps Predict & Prevent Failures at each Stage ensuring Maximum Uptime, Safety & Asset Life
o) Power Flow by Electrons: It refers to the Movement of Electric Charge through a Conductor which creates Electrical Energy Transfer from One Point to Another
p) NETA Maintenance Frequency Matrix

#Webinar #TDWorld #Megger #NETA #OnlineMonitoring #PowerSystems #ElectricalMaintenance #ElectricalTesting #ConditionMonitoring #ANSI

I am glad to have attended the Online Session hosted by Riviera / Marine Coatings Webinar Week about the topic - "Hull Coatings for Decarbonisation: Current Solutions, Compliance Challenges and Next Steps"

The host/moderator was Mr. Edwin Lampert, Executive Editor & Head of Business Relations, Riviera Maritime Media

There were four speakers -
Mr. Carsten Manniche, Head of Marine Projects at Navigator Gas,
Mr. Nikolaj Malmberg, Head of Global Business Development – Marine at Hempel, 
Ms. Habibe Escobar, Global Category Manager – Hull Performance at Jotun A/S &
Mr. Jon Magnus Skaret, Global Category Manager, Hull Performance at Jotun A/S

This is Part 2

The important points are as follows –
a) Hempel: Hull Coating As An Energy Saving Technology
b) 40% of the Vessel spends most of its Life Underwater, it is susceptible to Wear, Deterioration & Biofouling
c) Biofouling on Ship Hulls significantly increases both Fuel Consumption & Greenhouse Gas Emissions
d) 50 years of Experience in Silicone Coatings has led to Hempaguard - The Market leading Hull Coating Technology for over a Decade
e) Growth Journey of Hempaguard since launch in 2013
f) Hempaguard is the First Premium Coating to demonstrate Consistent Growth since its Launch & the First to Continue Earning Customers' Trust - Reaching 5,000 Applications in 2025
g) Hempaguard as an Energy Saving Technology
h) It is specifically designed to Minimise Hull Roughness & Resist Biofouling, Two Key Drivers of Increased Fuel Consumption and Emissions
i) RightShip is a Global Maritime Risk Management & Environmental Assessment Organisation based in London, UK & Melbourne, Australia
j) Their GHG Rating System Evaluates Ships’ Carbon Efficiency using Indicators like EVDI & EEXI
k) Rightship: Low Friction Coating Guidelines for EVDI Calculation
l) EVDI (Existing Vessel Design Index) measures how Energy-efficient A Ship’s Design is compared to Industry Benchmarks. It is similar to IMO’s EEDI, but applied to Ships already in Service
m) EVDI = (Pₘₑ x CFₘₑ) + (Pₐₑ x CFₐₑ) / Vref x Capacity
n) where Pₘₑ = Main Engine Power (kW), Pₐₑ = Auxiliary Engine Power (kW),
CF = CO₂ Conversion Factor based on Fuel Type (e.g., 3.114 for HFO, 3.206 for MDO), Vref = Reference (Service) Speed of the Vessel (Knots),
Capacity = Deadweight (DWT) or Gross Tonnage (GT), depending on Ship Type
o) RightShip’s GHG Rating to rank Vessels from A (Best) to G (Least Efficient)
p) Regulatory “Carbon Penalties” are covering the Initial Capex Gap between Solutions
q) Coating Impact on Fuel & Regulatory Emission Costs (Capesize Bulk Carrier) ≈ 350k USD Additional Savings from Carbon Penalties
r) Navigator Gas: 58 Gas Ships and they are with Silicone-based Anti-fouling Coatings
s) The Right Anti-fouling is the Dominant Factor when it comes to Consumption or Benefits

#Webinar #RivieraMaritimeMedia #NavigatorGas #Hempel #Jotun #IMO #MarineIndustry #HullCoatings

I am glad to have attended the Online Session hosted by Riviera / Marine Coatings Webinar Week about the topic - "Hull Coatings for Decarbonisation: Current Solutions, Compliance Challenges and Next Steps"

The host/moderator was Mr. Edwin Lampert, Executive Editor & Head of Business Relations, Riviera Maritime Media

There were four speakers -
Mr. Carsten Manniche, Head of Marine Projects at Navigator Gas,
Mr. Nikolaj Malmberg, Head of Global Business Development – Marine at Hempel, 
Ms. Habibe Escobar, Global Category Manager – Hull Performance at Jotun A/S &
Mr. Jon Magnus Skaret, Global Category Manager, Hull Performance at Jotun A/S

This is Part 1

The important points are as follows –
a) Riviera Maritime Media is a Leading UK-based Publisher & Event Organiser serving the Global Maritime, Offshore and Energy Sectors
b) Navigator Gas is a Leading Owner & Operator of Liquefied Gas Carriers, specializing in the Transportation of LPG, Ammonia & Petrochemical Gases Worldwide. Founded in 1997 & HQ is in London, UK
c) Hempel A/S is a Global Coatings Company founded in 1915 & HQ is in Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
d) Jotun A/S is a Norwegian Multinational Paint & Coatings Manufacturer. Founded in 1926 & HQ is in Sandefjord, Norway
e) The Biofouling Challenge: It refers to the persistent problem of Marine Organisms like Algae, Barnacles & Mussels attaching themselves to a Ship’s Hull & Underwater Surfaces
f) Biofouling increases Hull Roughness & Drag which leads to Higher Fuel Consumption, Increased CO₂ Emissions, Reduced Vessel Speed & Efficiency,
Higher Maintenance & Cleaning Costs
g) Fouling Risk is Higher Now than Before: This is due to a Combination of Factors - Rising Sea Temperatures, Higher Nutrient Levels in the Waters,
Tighter Efficiency & Emissions Regulations, Longer Idling & Port Stays
h) Environmental Regulations Shape the Shipping Industry
i) Maritime Transportations is responsible for 3% of the World’s GHG Emissions: IMO has Set Target to Reach Net Zero GHG Emissions by 2050
j) CII (Carbon Intensity Indicator) introduced from 2023
k) IMO revised Biofouling Management Guidelines to reduce Migration of Invasive Species
l) The Impact of a Clean Hull: Cut Carbon Emissions, Protect Biodiversity & Preserve Fuel
m) Consequences of Poor Biofouling Management
n) Complexity of Choosing the Right Solution: There is no one solution that fits all
o) Tailored to Trade is the Key to Achieve Optimal Hull Performance
p) Low-friction is not the Same as Hydrodynamic Performance 
q) The difference in Hydrodynamic Performance between different Coating Technologies (SPC and FRC) is insignificant, when Surface Preparations & Application is equal
r) Leveraging Data & Digital Solutions to Enable Intelligent Hull Condition Management
s) Optimising Performance: HullKeeper by Jotun A/S is a dedicated Product-Service Solution designed for Optimising Hull Performance

#Webinar #RivieraMaritimeMedia #NavigatorGas #Hempel #Jotun #IMO #MarineIndustry #HullCoatings

I am glad to have attended the Online Session hosted by Oil & Gas Journal / EndeavorB2B about the topic - "Navigating Tariffs and Inflation: EPC Strategies That Deliver"

The host/moderator was Mr. Chris Smith, Editor In Chief at Oil & Gas Journal

The speaker was Ms. Cathy Williams, Vice President of Procurement at S&B

The important points are as follows –
a) Oil & Gas Journal (OGJ) is one of the World’s Leading Trade Publications for the Oil, Gas & Energy Industry, providing News, Analysis & Technical Insights on Exploration, Production, Refining, Pipelines & Energy Transition Trends
b) S&B is a US-based, privately-held Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) Firm with over 50 years of Experience
c) S&B Engineers and Constructors, Ltd. (commonly known as S&B) was founded in 1967 in Houston, Texas, USA
d) What is EPC?
e) EPC stands for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction — A Project Delivery Model commonly used in Large Industrial Sectors like Oil & Gas, Power & Infrastructure
f) Industry Challenges & Tariff Uncertainty: Material Cost Volatility,
Risk Management Necessity, Global Demand Unpredictability, market Challenges, Geopolitical Unrest & Risk Management and Planning
g) Early EPC Engagement: It means involving the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contractor at the Project’s Initial Planning or Concept Stage, enabling better Design Optimization, Cost Forecasting and Risk Reduction
h) Early Engagement: Help address Project Challenges effectively by engaging EPC Providers early to Reduce Delays, Control Costs & Improve Schedule Performance
i) Estimates: Provide Transparent Cost Breakdowns to support Trust & Set Clear Budget during Planning
j) Identify Key Suppliers: To Improve Forecasting, Risk Mitigation & Lead Time Assessment
k) Supplier Transparency & Smart Contract Structure: Strong Supplier Relationships, Contractual Adjustments & Encourage Collaboration Between Clients & Suppliers
l) Strategic Agreements with Licensed Customs Brokers: Expert Navigation of Complex Regulations, Efficient & Accurate Documentation, Risk Mitigation & Strategic Guidance
m) Options to Offset Tariff Impacts: Tariff Engineering, Foreign Trade Zones,
Bonded Warehouses, Free Trade Agreements & Supplier Diversification
n) Inflation Management: Early Procurement & Bulk Purchasing,
Alternative Materials & Value Engineering, Long Term Supplier Agreements
o) It refers to the Strategies used by Companies to Control, Reduce or Offset the Impact of Rising Costs on Projects, Operations and Profitability

#Webinar #OilAndGasJournal #EndeavorBusinessMedia #EPCStrategies #SandBEngineersAndConstructors #EngineeringProcurementConstruction

I am glad to have attended the Online Session hosted by Lloyd`s Register about the topic - "Navigating the IMO Net-Zero Framework Outcomes"

The host/moderator was Ms. Lucy Dibdin, External Communications and Strategic Content Director at Lloyd`s Register

There were two speakers -
Ms. Jennifer Riley-James, Lead Regulatory Specialist at Lloyd`s Register (LR) &
Mr. Jack Spyros Pringle, Global Head, Energy Transition Advisory at LR

The important points are as follows –
a) Lloyd’s Register (LR) is a Global Professional Services and Maritime Classification Society that provides Engineering, Technical & Regulatory Expertise to Enhance Safety, Sustainability and Performance across the Marine and Energy Industries
b) Founded in 1760 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, LR was the World’s first Classification Society & today focuses on areas such as Ship Classification, Digital Assurance, Decarbonisation & Energy Transition Advisory
c) IMO Net-Zero Framework: It is the International Maritime Organization’s Global Strategy to achieve Net-zero Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions from International Shipping by around 2050
d) Regulatory Overview: Pre-MEPC ES.2 - Anticipated Adoption of the IMO NZF
e) A New Chapter 5 to MARPOL Annex VI mandating the Reduction of GHG Energy Intensity of Fuels & Energy Sources on Board Ships. Approved at MEPC 83
f) MEPC 83 Approved → MEPC ES.2 Adopted → Parties accept tacitly ---> Entry into Force (01st March 2027) ---> Data Collection Starts (01st Jan 2028) ---> Data Verification Starts (01st Jan 2029) 
g) At MEPC ES.2: MEPC did not adopt the Revised MARPOL Annex VI
h) What Happens Now? 
i) Uncertainty: How will IMO fulfil the Levels of Ambition of the IMO 2023 GHG Strategy?
j) When can Work Progress?
k) ISWG-GHG 21 from 20th - 24th Apr 2026, MEPC 84 from 27th Apr - 01st May 2026
l) Any Other Hurdles? Tacit Acceptance (TA) vs. Explicit Acceptance (EA)
m) TA is the Standard Procedure for MARPOL Amendments to enter into force
n) EA is Available, but never used for MARPOL Amendments to enter into force
o) In the Absence of a Clear Global Policy Framework to Decarbonise Shipping, Regional Policies May Continue to Fill the Gap
p) Discussions on IMO NZF postponed for a Year: 57 vs 49 voted for postponement including China, US, Panama, Liberia
q) Likelihood of Fragmentation: Shipping Emissions included in other Schemes
r) Lack of Clarity, But a Landscape That is Still Changing
s) IMO NZF & FuelEU Voyage Costs: Increases Voyage Costs through Stricter Carbon Targets, Cleaner Fuel Requirements & Higher Compliance Expenses
t) Optimizing to Multiple Regulations will Increase Complexity
u) The Market will be short of FuelEU Surplus: FuelEU Deficit will be approx 4 times larger then potential surplus that could be generated
v) How Can You Mitigate Future Fuel Market Risks?
w) Why are Future Fuel Strategies Important?

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#EnergyTransition #SustainableShipping #MarineRegulations

I am glad to have attended the Online Session hosted by Armstrong Communications about the topic - "Evaporative Cooling and Adiabatic Humidification: Smarter Paths to Energy Efficiency"

The host/moderator was Ms. Nicola Cox, Marketing Manager – UK & MEA (Middle East and Africa) at Armstrong Fluid Technology

The speaker was Mr. Kenny Sloat, Regional Key Account Manager at Armstrong Fluid Technology

The important points are as follows –
a) Armstrong Communications is a company that specializes in Technical Education, Training & Communications within the HVAC, Hydronics & Plumbing Industries
b) What is Evaporative Cooling? 
c) It is a Natural and Energy-efficient Cooling Process that works by using the Evaporation of Water to lower Air Temperature. It’s based on a Simple Physical Principle: when Eater evaporates, it absorbs Heat from the Surrounding Air, thereby reducing the Air’s Temperature
d) Adiabatic Humidification: It is a process of adding Moisture (Humidity) to Air without adding External Heat; instead, it uses the Latent Heat of Evaporation from the Air itself
e) Psychrometric Chart Review: It is a Graphical Tool used in HVAC & Thermodynamics to show the Physical & Thermal properties of Moist Air at a Constant Pressure
f) It helps Engineers visualize the relationships between Air Temperature, Moisture Content & Energy
g) Thermal Dynamic Processes: Isothermal Process, Isobaric Process, Isometric Process, Adiabatic Process, Polytropic Process, Isentropic Process
h) Cooling with Water: The Process of using Water’s High Heat Capacity & Evaporation properties to Absorb & Remove Heat from Air, Surfaces or Equipment efficiently
i) Cooling Towers: They are Heat-rejection devices that remove Waste Heat from Water used in Industrial or HVAC Processes by transferring it to the Atmosphere through Evaporative Cooling
j) Wetted Media: It refers to a Surface that is kept continuously Moist by Water flow & used to facilitate Heat & Mass Transfer between Air and Water, commonly in Evaporative Cooling, Adiabatic Humidification & Cooling Tower Systems
k) Adiabatic Fluid Coolers: They are Hybrid Heat-rejection systems that combine Dry Cooling & Evaporative Cooling Principles to achieve High Efficiency & Reduced Water Consumption
l) Precooling for Drycoolers: It refers to the Process of lowering the Temperature of Incoming Air before it reaches the Heat Exchanger coils of a Dry Cooler, typically by using Adiabatic or Evaporative Cooling Methods
m) Low GWP Refrigerant with Glide: It refers to a Modern Refrigerant Blend designed to reduce Environmental impact, but which exhibits a Temperature Glide during Phase change, meaning it Evaporates & Condenses over a Range of Temperatures, not at a Single Fixed Point
n) Direct Evaporative Cooling (DEC) Systems: Air-cooling systems that lower the Air Temperature by Evaporating Water directly into the Airstream

#Webinar #ArmstrongCommunications #ArmstrongFluidTechnology #EvaporativeCooling #AdiabaticHumidification

I am glad to have attended the Online Session hosted by Oil & Gas Journal / EndeavorB2B about the topic - "Elevating Emulsion Layer Level Measurement"

The host/moderator was Mr. Chris Smith, Editor In Chief at Oil & Gas Journal

The speaker was Mr. Bob Botwinski, Sr. Global Product Manager, Radar/GWR at AMETEK Level Measurement Solutions

The important points are as follows –
a) Oil & Gas Journal (OGJ) is one of the World’s Leading Trade Publications for the Oil, Gas & Energy Industry, providing News, Analysis & Technical Insights on Exploration, Production, Refining, Pipelines & Energy Transition Trends
b) AMETEK Level Measurement Solutions is a division of AMETEK, Inc., Specializing in Advanced Instrumentation for Liquid Level & Interface Measurement across Industries such as Oil & Gas, etc.
AMETEK, Inc. was founded in 1930 & Headquarters is in Horsham, Pennsylvania, USA
c) An Emulsion is a Mixture of Two or More Liquids that do not Normally Mix, where one Liquid is dispersed in the Other as Tiny Droplets
d) Emulsion Layer Level Measurement refers to the Process of Detecting & Monitoring the Interface Layers that form between Immiscible Liquids, typically Oil and Water, inside Separators, Tanks or Processing vessels in Industries like Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals & Wastewater Treatment
e) Interface Measurement: It refers to the Process of Detecting & Monitoring the Boundary (Interface) between Two Immiscible Liquids, typically Oil & Water within a Vessel, Separator or Tank
f) Often the Most Difficult & Least Forgiving of the Level Measurements to Make, Dynamic Environment, Thicknesses vary based on Time, Temperature
g) Detecting Top & Bottom of the Emulsion - Multiphase Measurement & Control Using TDR
h) What is TDR (Time Domain Reflectometry)?
i) Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) is a Radar-based Measurement Technology that sends Microwave Pulses down a Probe or Waveguide
j) One of the Toughest Measurement Challenges is the Hydrocarbon / Water Interface Measurement, such as in a Separator 
k) Genesis: Multiphase Detector (MPD) - Patented Internal Algorithm: Top-Down TDR & Bottom-Up TDR
l) Genesis: Multiphase Detector (MPD) - Narrow Pulse & STEP
m) Narrow Pulse Mode: In this mode, the system transmits very short-duration microwave pulses down the probe
n) The shorter the pulse, the more precisely it can detect minute transitions in dielectric constant (εr)
o) STEP Mode (Stepwise Dielectric Profiling): STEP stands for Stepwise Time-Energy Profiling
p) This Mode analyzes Continuous Dielectric Changes within Emulsion Layer, providing a Gradual Dielectric Profile instead of just Discrete Reflection Points
q) STEP mode maps this Variation as a Density or Composition Profile & helps determine the Thickness & Quality of the Emulsion Layer
r) A Probe Coaxial Transmission Line is the Core Sensing Element used in Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) and Guided Wave Radar (GWR) Level Measurement Systems

#Webinar #OilAndGasJournal #EndeavorBusinessMedia #AMETEK

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