Ship demolition report 30/3/2013

Alang
Alexander [CY] IMO 9043770 Cargo vessel built 1992 - 48,237 gt
Feliz L [PA] IMO 9070010 Cargo vessel built 1993 - 16,282 gt
MOL Independence [CY] IMO 8608585 Container vessel built 1986 - 41,413 gt
Leopard B [PA] IMO 7501326 Bulk carrier built 1976 - 19,476 dwt

China
Nordina G [PA] IMO 8309218 Bulk carrier built 1984 - 20,276 gt

Aliaga
Guloya [MD] IMO 7382718 Cargo vessel built 1976 - 6,258 dwt

Other
Sveti Stefan [BS] IMO 7527899 Passenger roro built 1977 - 1,662 dwt

Ship demolition report 29/3/2013

Alang
Blue [KM] IMO 8309593 Bulk carrier built 1984 - 43,369 dwt
Donau [BE] IMO 8414178 LPg carrier built 1985 - 32,369 dwt
Koznitsa [BG] IMO 8325901 Buok carrier built 1984 - 25,544 dwt
Safina 2 [KM] IMO 8500989 Cargo vessel built 1986 - 15,120 dwt
MSE [AG] IMO 9122411 Container vessel built 1996 - 41,114 dwt
Jag Parwar [IN] IMO 8706820 Tanker built 1988 - 29,998 dwt
Wloclawek [MT] IMO 8302313 Roro vessel built 1989 - 8,044 dwt
Damali [SG] IMO 9106807 Container vessel built 1995 - 24,372 dwt

China
King Faith [VC] IMO 8712506 Cargo vessel built 1989 - 20,377 dwt
King Bright [VC] IMO 8710176 Cargo vessel built 1988 - 18,100 dwt

Gadani
Kingsway [LR] IMO 8902606 Floating oil storage built 1992 - 159,719 dwt

Other
Gallant Wave [ ] IMO 9120920 Container vessel built 1996 - 23,650 dwt
Sun New [KR] IMO 8411401 Bulk carrier built 1985 - 31,253 dwt
Sea Pilot [PA] IMO 8319693 Vpbulk carrier built 1984 - 38,030 dwt
Atlas Sun [ ] IMO 8412106 Bulk carrier built 1987 - 64,377 dwt
Doowoo Busan [KR] IMO 8602737 Cargo vessel built 1988 - 13,226 dwt

Chittagong
Ormond [BM] IMO 8408387 Bulk carrier built 1986 - 187,028 dwt

Aliaga
Ulusoy 10 [ ] IMO 7430711 Roro vessel built 1979 - 14,484 dwt
Azzurra [MD] IMO 6406373 Passenger vessel built 1964 - 864 dwt

China
Win Moony [PA] IMO 8204846 Cargo vessel built 1984 - 16,757 dwt
Da Bak Sol [KP] IMO 8882155 Cargo vessel built 1981 - 9,556 dwt
Stadt Hanburg [AG] IMO 9147198 Container vessel built 1998 - 12,850 dwt

Ship demolition report 22/3/2013

Aliaga, Turkey
Sea Hope [KM] IMO 7726081 Cargo vessel built 1979 / 4,449 dwt
Omran [KM] IMO 7042514 Cargo vessel built 1970 / 2,524 dwt
St Elizabeth [MD] IMO 8313104 Cargo vessel built 1983 / 6,509 dwt
Elleair Taio [PA] IMO 8507224 Bulk carrier built 1986 / 41,276 dwt
Esra A [TR] IMO 8415615 Container vessel built 1985 / 12,784 dwt

Chittagong
Star Sigma [MH] IMO 8918203 Bulk carrier built 1991 / 184,403 dwt
Yordan Luttibrodski [BG] IMO 8515532 Bulk carrier built 1986 / 35,519 dwt

China
Ming Chun [SG] IMO 8501646 Container vessel built 1985 / 15,099 dwt
Wen Liu [PA] IMO 8029517 Bulk carrier built 1981 / 21,310 dwt
Namhae Pioneer II [PA] IMO 9036557 Tanker built 1991 / 2,999 dwt
Alfa Mare [PA] IMO 8318609 Bulk carrier built 1984 / 29,155 dwt

Alang
Seletar [PA] IMO 8015180 Bulk carrier built 1981 / 32,192 dwt
Saudi Diriyah [SA] IMO 8121757 Roro cargo vessel built 1983 / 42,600 (KM Swe)
CSL Ride [CY] IMO 9005431 Container vessel built 1996 / 35,592 dwt
Osprey Arrow [BS] IMO 8313697 Geared Bulker built 1985 / 40,563 dwt

Other
Global Nature [PA] IMO 9157325 Bulk carrier built 1998 / 51,264 dwt

European ships sent to Asia for breaking.

“365 end-of-life ships were sent by European-based shipping companies to South Asia in 2012. Greek shipowners sent 167 ships, or nearly half of all ships sent by European shipowners in 2012. German shipowners sent 48 ships followed by shipowners from the UK (30 ships), Norway (23 ships), Cyprus (13 ships), Bulgaria (8 ships), Denmark (6 ships) and the Netherlands (5 ships). Shipowners from all countries, except the Netherlands and Norway, increased the number of end-of-life ships exported to Asia compared to 2011, with Italian shipowners sending three times as many ships in 2012 and Switzerland, more than four times as many ships. The rest was sent by shipowners based in Estonia (3 ships), Sweden (3 ships), Lithuania (2 ships), Belgium (2 ships), Romania (2 ships), Latvia (1 ship) and Poland (1 ship).

ABOUT THE LIST

The European origin of the ships is determined either by their use of a European/EFTA flag (Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein) and/or because the last owner of the ship before the shipbreakers bought it was European-based. We have chosen to use the last beneficial owner of the ship as a reference in all previous reports. As defined by maritime database Lloyd’s List, the beneficial owner “may be the vessel’s management company or the trading name of a group, both of which are generally perceived to represent the ultimate owners of the vessel”. Therefore when looking at the report both these factors need to be taken into account when considering the data. The only destinations for end-of-life ships taken into account in this report, as for the Platform’s previous reports, are Gadani in Pakistan; Alang, Sachana, and Mumbai in India; and Chittagong in Bangladesh. Some ships may be missing from this list, which does not pretend to be exhaustive. Some data are provided by the industry on a voluntary basis. The list was compiled using Lloyd’s List, Intermodal, Robin des Bois reports, Equasis, and other relevant sources.”

Source: 

http://www.shipbreakingplatform.org

Ship demolition report 19/3/2013

Alang
Smart Jessica [VC] IMO 8200618 Bulk carrier built 1982 / 21,124 dwt
Taio Dream [PA] IMO 8706002 Bulk carrier built 1988 / 43,524 dwt
Success [SG] IMO 8221492 Bulk carrier built 1983 / 25,402 dwt
Hanjin Portland [LR] IMO 9021681 Container vessel built 1993 / 62,716 dwt
Navajo Princess [PA] IMO 8613413 Roro cargo vessel built 1987 / 21,902 dwt
Seletar [PA] IMO 8015180 Bulk carrier built 1981 / 32,192 dwt
Providence [RU] IMO 7915826 Tanker built 1982 / 39,750 dwt
Nomt [KN] IMO 7602118 Passenger vessel built 1980 / 3,250 dwt ex Nomentana

Chittagong
Hebi Warrior [HK] IMO 8808056 Bulk carrier built 1990 / 240,423 dwt

Gadani
Bet Commander [UK] IMO 9006186 Bulk carrier built 1991 / 149,507 dwt
Seneca [MT] IMO 8200486 Bulk carrier built 1983 / 28,788 dwt

Denmark - Grenna
Tevlus [PA] IMO 5340065 Cargo vessel built 1953 / 465 dwt
Remo [BZ] IMO 7419365 Cargo vessel built 1976 / 8,650 dwt

China
Jade Sky [MH] IMO 8319548 Bulk carrier built 1983 / 30,686 dwt
Bao Rui [PA] IMO 8301242 Cargo vessel built 1983 / 9,120 dwt
Achilles I [LR] IMO 8308862 Bulk carrier built 1984 / 37,740 dwt
Zhong Bang [PA] IMO 8022523 Cargo vessel built 1982 / 25,074 dwt
Guoyuans [PA] IMO 8401377 Bulk carrier built 1985 / 65,298 dwt

Other
Everton [PA] IMO 9169823 Cargo vessel built 1997 - 8,874 dwt
To be scrapped after fire damage to vessel.

Ship demolition report 15/3/2013

Alang
Caly [The Calypso] KN - IMO 6715372 Passenger vessel built 1967 - 11,600 gt

Chittagong [poss china]
Vanbloom [PA] IMO 82115522 Bulk carrier built 1983 - 36,850 dwt

China
Rapier [PA] IMO 8149594 Bulk carrier built 1987 - 64,377 dwt ex Oinoussian Sky
Conti Sydney [LR] IMO 8908167 Container vessel built 1990 - 23,596 dwt

Gadani
Seneca [MT] IMO 8200486 Bulk carrier built 1983 - 28,788 dwt

Chittagong
Orkney Spirit [Spirit] [BS] IMO 9038737 Tanker built 1993 - 106,268 dwt

Ship demolition report 12/3/2013

Alang
Barbro MT IMO 8307686 Bulk carrier built 1985 - 29,223 dwt
Senator I / KN IMO 7912563 Bulk carrier built 1980 - 20,441 dwt
Nina P / PA IMO 8112988 Bulk carrier built 1986 - 26,858 dwt

China
LNG Delta [UK] IMO 7391197 LNG tanker built 1978 - 73,172 dwt
Sui Jiu 201 [PA] IMO 7396202 Salvage / Rescue vessel built 1975 - 1,948 dwt
Jian Ye [PA] IMO 8707331 Cargo vessel built 1987 - 20,705 dwt

Gadani
Rip Hudner [BS] IMO 9077111 Bulk carrier built 1994 - 83,155 dwt

Other
Energy [PA] IMO 8716370 Bulk carrier built 1990 - 147,067 dwt

Ship demolition report 11/3/2013

Alang
Kostas N / PA / IMO 8210077 Bulk carrier built 1982 - 35,971 dwt
Pride / GR / IMO 8707355 Container vessel built 1988 - 45,037 dwt
Avramit / PA / IMO 8403143 Bulk carrier built 1985 - 26,587 dwt
E R Perth / LR / IMO 9152868 Cintainer vessel built 1998 - 35,789 dwt
Haci Ali Sari / KN / IMO 7720738 Bulk carrier built 1978 - 19,637 dwt
Judi Alamar / BZ / IMO 8222018 Bulk carrier built 1984 - 21,362 dwt
MSC Austria / GR / IMO 8300121 Container vessel built 1984 - 48,485 dwt
Port Said / LR / IMO 9082362 Container vessel built 1984 - 22,236 dwt

China
Luminous Orion / PA / IMO 91677370 Bulk carrier built 1997 - 49,996 dwt
Hansa London / LR / IMO 9048976 Container vessel built 1992 - 12,380 dwt

Chittagong
Wadi Halfa / KN / IMO 8309866 Bulk carrier built 1985 - 31,948 dwt renamed Alfa
Sea Fortune / TH / IMO 8122414 Cargo vessel built 1982 - 4,320 dwt
Front Guider / SG / IMO 9002740 Bulk carrier built 1991 - 169,142 dwt

Aliaga
Selin K / TR / IMO 8522640 Tanker built 1986 - 18,625 gt

Ship demolition report 9/3/2013

Alang
California Senator MT IMO 9071533 Cintainer vessel built 1994 / 45,625 dwt
Blue Princess LR IMO 8311077 Bulk carrier built 1986 / 36,913 dwt

China
Kai Long PA IMO 8204822 Bulk carrier built 1985 / 45,384 dwt
Countess C PA IMO 8109113 Bulk carrier built 1986 / 36,913 dwt

Rise in dry bulk scrapping in 2013

(SeeNews) - Feb 21, 2013 - The scrapping activity in the dry bulk sector will increase in 2013 with the average age of scrapped vessels dropping further, as shipowners are trying to find employment for their ships amid weak demand, UK-based Drewry Shipping Consultants said.

The average age of vessels of the smallest Handysize segment sent for demolition will go under 30 years in 2013, after having fallen to 30.1 from 32.4 years in 2012, Drewry said in its latest Dry Bulk Forecaster report.

A similar situation is observed in the Panamax vessels amid strengthening of the larger Post-Panamax type on the market.

According to Drewry's preliminarily data, in the fourth quarter of 2012 a total of 6.8 million deadweight tonnes (dwt) were scrapped, twice as much compared with the same period a year ago.

Further, almost 11 million dwt of Capesize tonnage was scrapped, or more than the overall dry bulk tonnage sent for demolition in 2009, Drewry said.

The record-high scrapping activity in 2012 among the shipowners was prompted by weak freight rates. However, such initiative will not lead to improvement in the freight rates due to the growing new tonnage, Drewry underscored.

The global fleet of dry bulkers rose by 12.3% on the year to 679 million dwt in 2012. A total of 28 million dwt are slated for delivery in 2013, most of which will be in the Post-Panamax and very large ore carrier (VLOC) sectors.

The freight market is not forecast to improve in 2013, Drwery said, adding that more dry bulk shipping companies will have financial problems.

Ship demolition report 5/3/2013

Alang
Valpolicella [VC] IMO 8105832 Bulk carrier built 1983 / 32,243 dwt
Pacific Banghu [PA] IMO 8202551 Bulk carrier built 1982 / 21,259 dwt
Inter Prime [KR] IMO 9001021 Cargo vessel built 1990 / 6,850 dwt

China
Feng Lin Wan [CN] IMO 8618164 Tanker built 1988 / 110,296 dwt
Stellar Jupitar [VU] IMO 8807480 Bulk carrier built 1989 / 43,088 dwt
Luminos Orion [PA] IMO 9167370 Bulk carrier built 1997 / 49,996 dwt
Farest Star VC IMO 8207226 Bulk carrier built 1986 / 18,375 dwt

Chittagong
SB Queen [PA] IMO 8317021 Bulk carrier built 1985 / 43,589 dwt

Gadani
Flag Seaman [GR] IMO 8412120 Bulk carrier built 1987 / 64,235 dwt
Niala [TG] IMO 8313128 Tanker built 1985 / 37,660 dwt

TBC
Tipu Sultan [IN] IMO 7350258 Passanger vessel built 1982 / 3,725 gt
Hyundai Continental [KR] IMO 8517918 Bulk carrier built 1988 / 200,269 dwt
Bet Commander [UK] IMO 9006186 Bulk carrier built 1991 / 149,507 dwt
Delfino Bianco [IT] IMO 7525310 Roro vessel built 1977 / 9,750 dwt
Delfino Grigio [IT] IMO 7525322 Roro vessel built 1978 / 9,709 dwt
Green Viship [MN] IMO 8207226 Bulk carrier built 1986 / 6,060 dwt

New recycling plant for south China

A leading European environmental service provider will build a ship demolition facility in south China's Guangdong Province, a local publicity official said Friday.

Veolia Environment's south China plant will be its first modern ship demolition research and development center, as well as an advanced ship demolition plant that can demolish freighters with a light displacement of up to 800,000 tonnes, said Lin Yingqing, deputy director of the publicity department of the Xinhui District of the city of Jiangmen, where the plant will be located.

Veolia will spend about 1 billion yuan (161 million U.S. dollars) to complete the plant's construction within three years.

Major products, including renewable materials, recycling equipment and solid waste, will be purchased or dealt with by relevant organizations.

Xinhui has been a primary center for ship demolition over the last three decades and the new plant is hoped to solve related environmental issues, increase efficiency and reduce potential safety hazards, Lin said.

Source: Recycling ships

National ferry Fortnight

Seafarers’ charity welcomes launch of National Ferry Fortnight Seafarers’ charity the Apostleship of the Sea has welcomed the 2013 launch of National Ferry Fortnight and the focus it gives to the hard work of ferry crews. Each year the Passenger Shipping Association promotes a National Ferry Fortnight. This year’s two-week event will take place from 2-16 March. The fortnight is designed to improve awareness of the UK’s 50 ferry routes. In ports around Great Britain, and around the world, the port chaplains of the Apostleship of the Sea visit ferry crews, to support the crew when needed and to lend a friendly face and a listening ear, providing practical and spiritual support for each and every crew member. Ferry crews and staff are, without a doubt, one of the critical success factors for a safe and smooth voyage. Happy, professional crew not only enhance the passengers’ experience, but also promote the safe and efficient operation of the vessel. However, being a member of crew on a ship can be stressful. Factors such as prolonged separation from family and the proximity of so many people living and working together can exacerbate the effects of stress on crew members. Outlets and opportunities to talk and be heard for crew are important for their wellbeing so that they can continue to work and live in a professional and happy environment. The impact of AoS port chaplains is therefore crucial. They offer emotional support to crew and at Christmas and Easter will arrange for religious services for Catholic seafarers from countries such as the Philippines.

Ship demolition report 3/3/2013

Alang
Ocean U [KN] IMO 8707513 Bulk carrier built 1988 / 245,610 dwt
Nassau Pride [BS] IMO 8116320 Bulk carrier built 1985 / 35,177 dwt

Gadani
Sundance [Tristar Dubai] IMO 8613281 Tanker built 1987 / 50,600 dwt
Searose G [BS] IMO 9050096 Obo carrier built 1994 / 83,155 dwt
Trust Navigator [PA] IMO 8814421 Tanker built 1990 / 44,650 dwt

Ghent
Keith reports of the following vessel possibly arrived for demolition
Discovery [UK] IMO 5090660 Research/Survey vessel built 1962 / 1520 dwt

China
Xing Tong Da [PA] IMO 8023254 Bulk carrier built 1983 / 62,297 dwt
Da Xin Hua Chang Shu [CN] IMO 8913681 Container vessel built 1991 / 74,326 dwt
Aion [RU] IMO 8031081 Cargo vessel built 1980 / 12,755 dwt