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

Ship demolition report 28/2/2013

Alang
Apl Amazonite [SG] IMO 9007958 Container vessel built 1993 - 59,500 dwt
Henry [MT] IMO 8601410 Container vessel built 1986 - 44,837
Avanta [PA] IMO 8129917 Bulk carrier built 1983 - 15,271 gt

Other
Al Hussein [EG] IMO 8318116 Roro vessel built 1985 - 3,133 dwt
Attractive [PA] IMO 8307595 Bulk carrier built 1985 - 24,646 gt [ex IDC- 2]

Ship demolition report 26/2/2013

China
Fesco Ob [MH] IMO 8320365 Bulk carrier built 1986 - 36,726 dwt
Neoblue [KR] IMO 8105545 Tanker built 1981 - 6,778 dwt
Green Wave [KH] IMO 7924956 Container vessel built 1980 - 6,998 dwt
Galeomma [LR] IMO 7391202 LPG carrier built 1978 - 63,460 dwt (thanks to Keith)

Aliaga, Turkey
Bebedouro [LR] IMO 8503773 Orange juice carrier built 1986 - 14,540 dwt
Neerlandic [AG] IMO 8411504 Cargo vessel built 1985 - 5,836 dwt
Mersin [TK] IMO 820571 Cargo vessel built 1983 - 4,650 dwt
Navi sky [TZ] IMO 7561489 Cargo vessel built 1976 - 2,200 dwt

Grenna, Denmark
Clwyd Supporter [UK] IMO 8325406 Anchor support vessel built 1984 - 1,384 dwt

Chittagong
Alkar [CK] IMO 8309854 Bulk carrier built 1985 - 31,957 dwt

Gadani
Niala [TG] IMO 8313128 Tanker built 1985 - 37,600 dwt

Alang
HLL Baltic [AG] IMO 9105918 Container vessel built 1995 - 62,444 dwt [APL Costa Rica]
Renalte Schulte [MT] IMO 9057147 Container vessel built 1994 - 20,275 dwt
Silver Star [VC] IMO 8201337 Bulk carrier built 1984 - 18,411 dwt
Aalborg [GI] IMO 8122830 Cargo vessel built 1983 - 37,425 dwt

New life for RG1

It may be that the "RG 1" will not be scrapped in Grenå. There were three bidders who are very interested in buying the ship for different purposes. So far, it will not be scrapped or emptied of equipment and furniture. It still has four years to the next classification. It may therefore be attractive to sell it in the state it is, stated Fornaes Ship Breaking.

Pride of Dover

A picture of the Pride of Dover at Aliaga has been posted on Facebook, click on link to view

Pride of Dover link

Ship demolition report 24/2/2013

China
Uran [KH] IMO 7415034 Cargo vessel built 1975 - 14,200 dwt
Med Green [PA] IMO 8026684 Bulk carrier built 1984 - 34,750 dwt

Grenna, Denmark
Najad [GI] IMO 7724021 Cargo vessel built 1978 - 2,240 dwt

Aliaga
Nika [MT] IMO 8222408 Cargo vessel built 1982 - 8,899 dwt
Sakala [UK] IMO 9065687 Cargo vessel built 1995 - 12,126 dwt

Chittagong
Timios Stavros [PA] IMO 8400311 Bulk carrier built 1984 - 23,515 dwt
Bao Jin Hai [PA] IMO 8510910 Bulk carrier built 1989 - 173,329 dwt

Alang
Albert Rickmers [LR] IMO 9152741 Container vessel built 1998 - 30,721 dwt
Overseas Yellowstone [MH] IMO 8117603 Crude oil tanker built 1986 - 30,975 dwt
San Isidro [LR] IMO 9046239 Container vessel built 1993 - 20,325 dwt
Dae San [KP] IMO 7614733 Cargo vessel built 1979 - 15,160 dwt [A&P]
barbro [MT] IMO 8307686 Bulk carrier built 1985 - 29,223 dwt
Star Island H [PA] IMO 8114364 Bulk carrier built 1981 - 22,172 dwt
Haydar [TR] IMO 7930682 Bulk carrier built 1981 - 65,337 dwt
AOG Marlin [KN] IMO 8420610 Tanker built 1987 - 83,870 dwt
Seaboard Florida IMO 7812842  roro mention in earlier posts renamed Optima

Gadani
Renos [BB] IMO 8203397 Bulk carrier built 1985 - 38,391 dwt

Ship breaking report 18/2/2013

Alang
MSC Normandie [PA] IMO 8119300 Container vessel built 1983 - 28,413 dwt

Ship breaking report 16/2/2013

China
Salvage Queen [VC] IMO 7212925 Tug built 1972 - 1,083 dwt
Larasati [HK] IMO 9012109 Chemical tanker built 1991 - 2,534 gt
Pacific Eagle [PA] IMO 9004061 Cargo vessel built 1990 - 6,857 dwt
Raffles [PA] IMO 8316273 Bulk carrier built 1984 - 37,696 dwt

Other
Jaru Bahum [TH] IMO 8214528 Cargo vessel built 1982 - 8,571 gt

Alang
Roln [PA] IMO 7361544 Bulk carrier built 1975 - 14,176 dwt Polsteam

Aliaga
Odai [KP] IMO 8992675 Cargo vessel built 1987 - 1,815 gt

Ship breaking report 12/2/2013

Chittagong
Hebei Genius [HK] IMO 8710326 Bulk carrier built 1990 - 148,779 dwt
Hyundai 108 [LR] IMO 8608133 Vehicle carrier built 1987 - 9,783 dwt
Remi [LR] IMO 8901626 Crude oil tanker built 1991 - 99,320 dwt

Alang
Hanjin Osaka [LR] IMO 9015527 Container vessel built 1992 - 62,681 dwt
King [Hansa Trondeim] [KM] IMO 9151852 Cintainer vessel built 1998 - 20,840 dwt

China
Green Ocean [PA] IMO 8402967 Bulk carrier built 1984 - 67,296 dwt
Analoliy Lyapidevskiy [CY] IMO 8416554 Bulk carrier built 1984 - 19,252 dwt
Yahagi Maru [MH] IMO 8920074 Bulk carrier built 1992 - 88,837 dwt
Stellar Kite [PA] IMO 9102796 Bulk carrier built 1995 - 45,327 dwt

Denmark
RG 1 [FI] IMO 8306577 Passenger vessel built 1983 - 2,685 dwt

Aliaga
BW Havlys [LR] IMO 8105052 LPG Tanker built 1983 - 13,935 dwt

Gadani
Candiota [KN] IMO 8113451 Tanker built 1990 - 18,799 dwt

Other
Pioner Kirgizll [RU] IMO 7731969 Bulk carrier built 1978 - 6,780 dwt
Marpessa E [PA] IMO 8207953 SD14 Cargo vessel built by A&P Sunderland
And was the last SD14 built in 1984 - 15,175 dwt

Ship breaking report 11/2/2013

Alang
Pioneer II [PA] IMO 8413526 Bulk carrier built 1985 - 21,644 dwt

Chittagong
Brilliance [HK] IMO 8809373 Bulk carrier built 1990 - 149,349 dwt
Steel Anna [LR] IMO 8307038 Bulk carrier built 1994 - 37,694 dwt
Tenora [PA] IMO 9060261 Container vessel built 1993 -  22,281 dwt

China
Masovia [LR] IMO 9112909 Container vessel built 1995 - 22,183 dwt

Ship demolition report 10/2/2013

Alang
Saipan Voyager [MY] IMO 7805837 Container vessel built 1979 - 14,464 dwt

China
Starford 5 [PA] IMO 8401030 Cargo vessel built 1985 - 7,149 dwt
Dylan [KM] IMO 8502171 Cargo vessel built 1984 - 4,650 dwt
Ao Yang Fen Jin [KM] IMO 8400842 Cargo vessel built 1984 - 5,593 dwt
Jasa Aman [MY] IMO 8202305 Vehicle carrier built 1982 - 24,335 gt

Chittagong
Reload [BS] IMO 8321917 Bulk carrier built 1984 - 65,125 dwt
Seaways Venture [IN] IMO 8801369 Container vessel built 1991 - 14,100 dwt

Ship demolition report 6/2/2013

China
Apalis Arrow [BS] IMO 8013869 Cargo vessel built 1983 - 30,767 gt
Kestrel Arrow [BS] IMO 8013857 Cargo vessel built 1983 - 30,767 gt

Other
Ultramar XI [CL] IMO 7510535 Tug built 1976 - 295 gt

Ship demolition report 5/2/2013

China
Firmeza [PA] IMO 8519370 Bulk carrier built 1986 - 45,747 dwt
Nikat [MT] IMO 8114429 Bulk carrier built 1983 - 42,964 dwt

Chittagong
Tan Binh 26 [TV] IMO 8400880 Bulk carrier built 1984 - 6,088 dwt

Alang
VSM [Hansa Stavanger] [KM] IMO 9128465 Container vessel built 1984 - 20,150 dwt
Hansa Trondheim [KM] IMO 9151852 - rumour possibly same destination.

Gadani
Faith IV [SG] IMO 8316235 Tanker built 1987 - 63,765 dwt

Ship demolition report 4/2/2013

Chittagong
Fu Xiang [HK] IMO 8312710 Bulk carrier built 1984 - 37,489 dwt
Orkney Spirit [BS] IMO 9038737 Crude oil tanker built 1998 - 106,266 dwt
Albus [TR] IMO 8126379 Bulk carrier built 1984 - 26,616 dwt

Alang
Alma Ata [TR] IMO 8513132 Bulk carrier built 1999 - 76,000 dwt
Banjo Bridge [SG] IMO 9184926 Container vessel built 1998 - 51,759 dwt
Dorian [LR] IMO 9060546 Container vessel built 1998 - 22,426 dwt
El Hussain [TZ] IMO 7915199 Cargo vessel built 1982 - 9,420 dwt
Ntabeni [PA] IMO 8122829 Bulk carrier built 1984 - 37,420 dwt
Ocean Triumph [PA] IMO 8204834 Bulk carrier built 1986 - 45,470 dwt
Polonio [LR] IMO 8710962 Container vessel built 1990 - 33,221 dwt
Van Amazonas [PA] IMO 9172569 Container vessel built 1998 - 51,805 dwt
Powstaniec Listopadowy [LR] IMO 8219346 Bulker built 1986 - 33,767 dwt

Gadani
Candiota [KN] IMO 8113451 Tanker built 1991 - 18,799 dwt
Queensway [LR] IMO 8902618 Fuel oil storage vessel built 1993 - 157,033 dwt
Searose G [BS] IMO 9050096 Obo carrier built 1994 - 83,155 dwt

China
Jasa Aman [MY] IMO 8202305 Vehicle carrier built 1982 - 24,335 dwt
Rosa [KR] IMO 8412912 Bulk carrier built 1984 - 25,288 dwt
Sunset Bay [LR] IMO 9134579 Container vessel built 1998 - 22,800 dwt
Taskent [TR] IMO 8513144 Bulk carrier built 1999 - 75,839 dwt

Ship demolition report 3/1/2013

Alang
Al Mashtaree [SA] IMO 8211459 Reefer built 1982 - 12,271 dwt
Concord [AG] IMO 9085314 Cargo vessel built 1994 - 20,088 dwt
Sadent [DM] IMO 8313960 Bulk carrier built 1986 - 33,780 dwt
Krutika [KM] IMO 8108559 Bulk carrier built 1983 - 37,537 dwt
Feliz L [PA] IMO 9070010 Cargo vessel built 1993 - 23,456 dwt
King [KM] IMO 9151852 Cargo vessel built 1998 - 20,840 dwt

Mumbai
June [KM] IMO 8222056 Bulk carrier built 1982 - 24,856 dwt

China
Iron Monger 8 [LR] IMO 8908753 Bulk carrier built 1990 - 94,172 dwt

Ship demolition report 30/1/2013

Gadani
Al Jibal [SA] IMO 82144853 Tanker built 1982 - 6,187 dwt
Shinnecock Belle [PA] IMO 8312722 Bulk carrier built 1985 - 37,451 dwt
Bicas [BR] IMO 8214008 Tanker built 1985 - 91,671 dwt
Nadezhda [RU] IMO 8915809 Tanker built 1993 - 143,386 dwt

China
Sea Rich [PA] IMO 8411827 Cargo vessel built 1986 - 16,225 dwt
Hoegh Traveller [NO] IMO 81166908 Car carrier built 1983 - 15,379 dwt
Kunisaki Maru [PA] IMO 8607737 Bulk carrier built 1988 - 227,960 dwt
Mega Progress [PA] IMO 8501684 Bulk carrier built 1986 - 69,561 dwt
Sino West [PA] IMO 8708543 Container vessel built 1988 - 26,152 dwt

Chittagong
Tenora [PA] IMO 9060261 Container vessel built 1993 - 22,281 dwt
Asphodel [LR] IMO 8316467 Bulk carrier built 1985 - 28,303 dwt
Tan Binh [TV] IMO 8400880 Cargo vessel built 1984 - 7,013 dwt

Alang
Major Hubal [MT] IMO 8219310 Bulk carrier built 1985 - 33,725 dwt Polsteam shipping
Reboucas [TZ] IMO 8501799 Tanker built 1980 - 30,651 dwt
Krutika [IR] IMO 8108559 Bulk carrier built 1983 - 22,027 gt
Albus [PA] IMO 8126379 Bulk carrier built 1984 - 26,616 dwt
Rui Ming [PA] IMO 8402955 Bulk carrier built 1984 - 39,697 dwt
Brigg [KH] IMO 8024923 Bulk carrier built 1981 - 24,030 dwt
Conti Sharjah [ LR] IMO 9057501 Container vessel built 1994 - 44,510 dwt

Other
Victory 8 [PA] IMO 8106771 Bulk carrier built 1985 - 66,221 dwt
Haina [HK] IMO 8800406 Bulk carrier built 1993 - 174,691 dwt
Jing Ye [PA] IMO 8217374 Bulk carrier built 1984 - 69,201 dwt
An Hua Jiang [CN] IMO 8306955 Cargo vessel built 1987 - 17,324 dwt

Ship demolition report 25/1/2013

Alang
FGM Admiral [PA] IMO 8313972 Bulk carrier built 1986 - 33,288 dwt
Vitoria [MT] IMO 8101903 Bulk carrier built 1984 - 28,251 dwt
Kamal XXVIII IMO 7314943 dredger built 1973 - 666 dwt

Grenna
SC Baltic [DK] IMO 7393793 Cargo vessel built 1975 - 3,994 dwt ex Trans Baltic

Ghent
Loodsboot 6 [BE] IMO 8424886 Pilot vessel built 1977

Ship demolition report 22/1/2013

Alang
Sadent [DM] IMO 8313960 Bulk carrier built 1986 - 33,780 dwt
Cosmos Venture [LR] IMO 8600143 Vehicle carrier built 1986 - 17,760 dwt
Saipan Skipper [LR] IMO 8027913 Bulk carrier built 1981 - 11,847 dwt
Powstaniec Styczniowy [PL] IMO 8313960 Bulk carrier built 1986 - 33,780 dwt

China
Asian Spirit [ ] IMO 8600208 Vehicle carrier built 1988 - 21,505 dwt
Nancy Knutsen [NO] IMO 9020699 Tanker built 1993 - 95,468 dwt
VSP Moonstone [PA] IMO 8311089 Bulk carrier built 1984 - 63,463 dwt

Chittagong
Leunidas Warrior [LR] IMO 8612275 Bulk carrier built 1987 - 183,318 dwt

Other
Italperuna [BR] IMO 8900048 Tanker built 1994 - 44,553 dwt

Aliaga
RFA Fort George A388 [UK] IMO 8800690 built 1989 - 28,821 dwt

Ship demolitions 20/1/2013

China
Shou Guang Hai [CN] IMO 8412053 Bulk carrier built 1985 - 45,123 dwt
Azalea Lii [PA] IMO 8223359 Bulk carrier built 1983 - 36,202 dwt
Theoforos I [PA] IMO 8510049 Bulk carrier built 1987 - 67,395 dwt

Alang
CSL Marie [CY] IMO 9043782 Cintainer vessel built 1993 - 47,425 dwt
Jacksonville [US] IMO 7901916 Pusher Tug built 1982 - 488 dwt [unconfirmed]
Saligna [KN] IMO 9078153 Wood chip carrier built 1994 - 46,790 dwt
Lok Prem [IN] IMO 8126771 Bulk carrier built 1990 - 26,714 dwt

Aliaga
Inci [KM] IMO 7121712 Cargo vessel built 1971 - 2,226 dwt
Vos Atlantico [IT] IMO 7420728 Safety tug vessel built 1975 - 995 dwt

India hits all time record for ship breaking

India: Shipbreaking yards in India broke all previous records in dismantling well over 500 vessels last year, according to experts at Star Matrix.

It states in a report published in late 2012: 'India makes history in terms of maximum number of ships beached this year, with 527 vessels making an average of 1.4 ships beached per day. With 5.2 million tonnes being recycled from ships, ship recycling in India contributed to 9% of total steel manufactured in India.' Furthermore, 52 ships were reported as arriving at the Alang shipbreaking hub during the final week of 2012.

Though optimism characterised the sector in Bangladesh towards the end of last year, more movements and bigger vessels are expected by mid-January 2013, remarks Star Matrix. And it adds that China's demolition market 'has again geared up with a little influx in price' - a development which subsequently 'opened doors' for ship owners to benefit from competitive offers from markets in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, as well as China.

The demolition experts have also shared a theory as to why ships in the 1000 to 6500 ldt range generally command lower rates, arguing that they typically make their end-of-life voyage to Mumbai ship recycling yards, resulting in a complete change in shipbreaking estimations and costing.

As opposed to the Alang yards, Mumbai boasts some 12-15 breaking plots which are all operated on a rental basis, thus putting breakers 'at the mercy of Bombay port trust for the permissions and the approvals of breaking a particular ship'. Mumbai has been breaking some 60 small ships a year, according to Star Matrix.

Source: recycling international

Ship demolitions 16/1/2013

Alang
Harbel Cutlass [LR] IMO 7900584 Bulk carrier built 1980 - 11,733 dwt
Saudi Abha [SA] IMO 8121745 Roro / container built 1983 - 42,600 dwt
Alimar [LR] IMO 8407890 Bulk carrier built 1987 - 64,441 dwt
Liberty Spirit [US] IMO 8500549 Bulk carrier built 1986 - 64,152 dwt
Northern Relience [LR] IMO 9064865 Container vessel built 1994 - 42,085 dwt

China
Rubin Crane [PA] IMO 9064114 Bulk carrier built 1994 - 154,310 dwt
Larch 1 [MH] IMO 9155080 Bulk carrier built 1984 - 51,536 dwt

Aliaga
Tanzanite [PA] IMO 8306864 Cargo vessel built 1984 - 17,247 dwt

Ship demolition report 15/1/2013

Alang
MSC Sentosa [HK] IMO 8011213 Container vessel built 1982 - 33,379 dwt
Fairwind [VC] IMO 8411281 Cargo vessel built 1985 - 12,816 dwt
Parmida [IN] IMO 8105284 Bulk carrier built 1983 - 37,537 dwt
Longevity [PA] IMO 8312150 Bulk carrier built 1986 - 64,951 dwt
Arioca [ KN] IMO 8200046 Tanker built 1986 - 18,997 dwt
Madura [LR] IMO 9080405 Container vessel built 1994 - 22,494 dwt

Aliaga
Volgo Balt 122 [AG] IMO 8855633 Cargo vessel built 1970 - 2,907 dwt
Ellsair Taio [PA] IMO 857224 Bulk carrier built 1986 - 41,276 dwt

Poland
Acs Demonstrator [AG] IMO 7429279 Cargo vessel built 1973 - 2,570 dwt

Chittagong
Elver [CY] IMO 8504698 Bulk carrier built 1985 - 32,431 dwt
Northern Honour [LR] IMO 9104914 Container vessel built 1995 - 42,655 dwt

Denmark
Vos Sailor [BS] IMO 8104113 Rescue vessel built 1981 - 516 dwt

China
PWP 1 [MY] IMO 8111790 Heavy load ship built 1982

Other
Duhailow [BM] IMO 9043469 Bulk carrier built 1993 - 122,774 dwt

Ship demolition report 10/1/2013

Alang
Al Qawiyyu [PA] IMO 8103315 Bulk carrier built 1984 - 37,636 dwt
Cassini [MD] IMO 7915230 Bulk carrier built 1980 - 23,050 dwt
Deal Castle [VC] IMO 8220230 Cargo vessel built 1983 - 26,320 dwt
Cape Norman [LR] IMO 9121429 Container vessel built 1998 - 22,338 dwt
Providence [LR] IMO 9084417 Container vessel built 1995 - 22,420 dwt
Eva [MT] IMO 9081734 Container vessel built 1994 - 20,140 dwt
Sunrise 89 [MN] IMO 8029820 Bulk carrier built 1981 - 21,351 dwt
Irenese Dream [CY] IMO 8913693 Container vessel built 1991 - 47,273

Aliaga
Global Carrier [FI] IMO 7528647 Roro vessel built 1978 - 13,117 dwt

Gadani
Amira Dina [TV] IMO 8020745 Bulk carrier built 1981 - 29,514 dwt
Caravelas [BR] IMO 8200034 Tanker built 1986 - 18,922 dwt
Rofos [LR] IMO 8309787 Tanker built 1985 - 50,000 dwt

Chittagong
Leonidas Warrior [LR] IMO 8612275 Bulk carrier built 1987 - 183,316 dwt
Keros Warrior [LR] IMO 8718146 Bulk carrier built 1989 - 149,528 dwt
Vine [BM] IMO 8806498 Bulk carrier built 1990 - 123,503 dwt
Torben Spirit [BS] IMO 9041746 Tanker built 1994 - 98,822 dwt
Shun Ming [PA] IMO 8114314 Bulk carrier built 1983 - 69,011 dwt

China
Zhong Chang 28 [CN] IMO 8201351 Bulk carrier built 1985 - 18,411 dwt
Yi Hai [CN] IMO 8307741 Bulk carrier built 1984 - 26,950 gt
Jin Hai Yang [CN] IMO 9109665 Tanker built 1995 - 5,877 gt
Jin Hai Tong [CN] IMO 9109689 Tanker built 1995 - 5,877 gt
Turnberry Glory [CY] IMO 8419001 built 1987 - 68,303 dwt
LT Genova [PA] IMO 8818166 Container vessel built 1993 - 41,700 dwt

Aliaga
Cape Spear [LR] IMO 9134701 Container vessel built 1997 - 13,762 dwt

Other
Xin She Kou [CN] IMO 8026086 Container vessel built 1983 - 34,377 dwt

Workers at Alang go on strike

Ship-breakers at Alang Ship-breaking yard have gone on indefinate strike demanding the repeal of section 304 of IPC against the ship-breakers. Police, earlier, had booked two ship breakers under section 304 of IPC in connection with fire which killed six persons at Alang. 

Is it the end for QE2

Dubai has cancelled plans to host over 160 events aboard the QE2 - the iconic cruise liner it bought for $100m in 2007 and which is currently moored at Port Rashid - as the emirate plans how to dispose of the asset, Arabian Business has learned.

A scrapyard in India is now thought to be the QE2’s most likely final destination.

Owned by Istithmar, the investment arm of state-owned Dubai World, since June 2007, various plans have been pitched over the last five years to turn the 45 year-old cruise liner into a luxury floating hotel.

After many failed attempts, the QE2’s relaunch began in late 2011 when the ship hosted a New Year’s Eve party with over a 1,000 guests, fireworks and music.

“Dubai was going to relaunch the QE2 and we did a marketing campaign that went out to the world… I reached out to everyone I knew,” said James Magee, co-founder of Dubai-based Global Event Management who organised the 2011 party and was asked to launch the ship as a global venue for events.

“I went to the AEO [Association of Events Organisers] and all the big congresses and associations and said the QE2 is back in action - come and play.

“It was a huge success. We had everything from weddings to billionaires in India and Russia, through to gala dinners and product launches and after parties,” Magee added, before reporting that the plans began to change towards the end of 2012.

“The deadlines started happening about four or five months ago. We planned most of our events to take place in the final quarter of 2012… The saddest thing is we had about 160 events confirmed,” he claimed.

Magee said the ship became involved in what he described as “the most ludicrous battle” between various Dubai entities over how best to take advantage of the ship and finance the $1m monthly repair and maintenance bills needed to make it operational.

“The business plan we had more than paid for the maintenance and upkeep of the ship and it was probably going to contribute probably somewhere in the region of about $20 million a year plus,” Magee said.

In parallel with Magee’s promotional activities, Dubai began talks with UK-based investors to bring the QE2 back to London and establish it as a floating hotel on the banks of the river Thames near the O2 Arena.

While talks had stalled, a spokesperson for the UK investors said they were still optimistic they can secure a deal with Dubai World after nearly fourteen months of negotiations. However, these would now appear to be fruitless as a highly placed Dubai World source has told Arabian Business that local authorities are unlikely to send it back to the UK and favour the option of selling it as scrap and earning a quick return on their $150m investment.

While unconfirmed rumours claimed the captain and his staff left the ship on Friday and Asian inspectors had boarded the ship, Arabian Business has been told a scrapyard in India is currently seen as the most likely final destination for the ship, rather than China, as was widely reported.

Launched by Queen Elizabeth II on September 1967, the QE2 is the longest-serving ship in owner Cunard’s nearly 200 year history, has undertaken 25 world cruises, has crossed the Atlantic more than 800 times and has carried more than 2.5 million passengers.

A UK-based spokesperson for former owners Cunard said the fate of the QE2 was “a matter for Dubai and it's not appropriate for Cunard to comment on this sort of story.” Similarly, a formal statement from Dubai World said the company had “no comment” to make on the rumours and speculation related to the QE2’s current status.

Ship demolition report 6/1/2013

Alang
CS Gitte [PA] IMO 8820248 Container vessel built 1990 - 10,345 dwt
Sujin [MT] IMO 9004250 Container vessel built 1992 - 12,854 dwt
Bao Qing Men [VC] IMO 8300925 Cargo vessel built 1983 - 29,331 dwt
Princess Lily [MD] IMO 7228211 Container / cargo vessel built 1972 - 7,102 dwt
Hae Un [KRP] IMO 7930060 Bulk carrier built 1980 - 27,188 dwt

Chittagong
Ross [KM] IMO 8719229 Crude oil tanker built 1993 - 90,607 dwt [ex Glenross]

China
An Hua Jiang [CN] IMO 8306955 Cargo vessel built 1987 - 17,324 dwt

Aliaga
Dimitrovsky Komsomol [BG] IMO 8510934 Bulk carrier built 1985 - 38,545 dwt

Qe2 in the news again

More reports of the former Cunard ship QE2 appeared in one of the UK papers.

The report says, [to be taken as purely speculation as with all uk papers, and of course the papers always tell the truth] that a consortium have raised the 20 million Pounds to bring the vessel to London to be used as a floating hotel and conference centre.

Why London where she has no affiliation, getting her up the Thames, your guess is as good as mine.

I hope she doesn't end up the same way the first Queen Elizabeth went, burnt out and on her side in Hong Kong harbour.
With new cruise vessels being built, who wants an ageing cruise liner, and the cost of bringing her upto standard after years of standing idle.