Sea Asia 2011

Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, 12 Apr- 14 Apr 2011

Asia’s premier maritime conference and exhibition will return to Singapore for its 3rd showing on 12-14 April 2011. Held in conjunction with Singapore Maritime Week 2011, the event will bring together CEOs, presidents, decision-makers and maritime professionals from diverse sectors of the global shipping industry. The 3-day conference and exhibition promises to provide a spectacular galore of diverse products and services, with vast networking opportunities and the chance to learn from thought-provoking conference sessions led by influential speakers.

OSEA 2010

Suntec, Singapore, 30 Nov- 3 Dec 2010

The Oil & Gas technology trade exhibition - OSEA, was established three decades ago to be THE industry event for Asia. This international event is projected to bring together in 2010, 22,000 industry professionals to address the strategic, operational and technology aspects of the Asian oil and gas industry.

Marine Tech Korea 2010

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Changwon Exhibition Convention Centre, Korea, 20 Oct- 23 Oct 2010

The highest-level exhibition which will attract over 20,000 visitors including 1,000 overseas buyers from 30 countries and is a specialized business expo grasping research and development / application service / market tendency of ship building as well as marine equipment industries at a glance. Marine Tech Korea commenced in 2006 & 2008 had established itself as an international event in the field with number of foreign marine industry companies and buyers participation. This event offers the chance to commercialize East Asia’s competitive marine technologies in various industries and invite foreign companies who want to introduce their advance shipbuilding, marine equipment technologies to East Asia market.

Somali Pirates Seize Japan-Owned Ship

Somali pirates have seized a Japanese-owned cargo ship with 20 Filipino crew members onboard, the European Union Naval Force said Monday.

The owners of the Panama-flagged Izumi received an automatically released distress signal Sunday afternoon, indicating that the vessel was likely under attack by pirates, said E.U. Naval Force spokesman Lt. Col. Per Klingvall.

The Izumi is operated by NYK-Hinode Line, Ltd and was traveling between Singapore and Mombasa, said Yuki Shimoda, an official at Japan's Transport Ministry. It was not immediately known what cargo the 14,152-ton Izumi was carrying.

"Somali pirates now hold 18 ships and 389 crew. The sailors are not usually hurt or killed but can be held for months while their captors negotiate a multimillion-dollar ransom."

Somalia has been a failed state for nearly 20 years and the cash from piracy is one of the few ways its inhabitants can make money. The lion's share of the loot is usually split between financiers, negotiators, and local militias. The gunmen who go out to sea in tiny skiffs and guard the captive ships also get a cut, usually between $10,000 and $15,000 each.

source: http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,2024792,00.html

Indian Navy Neutralizes Pirates in Gulf of Aden

On September 15, while on an anti piracy escort mission in the Gulf of Aden, Indian Naval Ship Delhi successfully neutralized another pirate boat, the third in four days, while escorting Merchant Vessels. 

Deployed in the Gulf of Aden since mid July 2010, INS Delhi was escorting 06 merchant vessels with a cumulative strength of 40 Indians amongst the 147 crew on board the six ships. At about 1000h on September 15 in a position 108km South of the Yemeni Coast, in the IRTC (International Recommended Transit Corridor), a dhow was detected approaching the formation. The dhow was intercepted and boarded by a team of Marine Commandos. A cache of arms including a 7.62 mm rifle, 06 Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPGs) and ammunition was found on board the dhow. The dhow was disarmed. The team from INS Delhi had thus successfully mitigated piracy threats in the Gulf of Aden. It is indeed notable that this was the fourth such action, taken by INS Delhi, three being in the last four days. It may be recalled that INS Delhi had, earlier, similarly disarmed boats on September 5th, 12th and 13th.

Since the Indian Navy started its anti-piracy operations in Oct 2008 this is the 18th piracy attack that has been prevented. The Indian Navy continues to ensure safety of ships and their crew irrespective of their nationality, in keeping with true Naval traditions.


Source:http://www.marinelink.com/news/neutralizes-pirates335553.aspx

New Inspection Regime (NIR)

With the introduction of the New Inspection Regime (NIR),the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (PMoU) will change is target of inspecting 25% of individual ships calling at each member state to a shared commitment for full coverage of inspecting all ships visiting ports and anchorages in the PMoU region as a whole. The target factor will be replaced by the Ship Risk Profile. The Ship Risk Profile classifies ships into Low Risk Ships (LRS) and High Risk Ships (HRS). If a ship is neither low risk or high risk, it is classified as Standard Risk Ship (SRS).

The company performance criteria for the calculation of the Ship Risk Profile is a new parameter in the PMoU. The PMoU has established a formula which takes into consideration the deficiencies and detentions in the last 36 months of the company's fleet, based on the IMO company number and compares it to the average of all vessels inspected in the PMoU to determine the performance level. The companies will be ranked into very low, low, medium and high. Any refusal of access (ban) will have a negative impact on the ranking of the company and will be subject to more in-depth and more frequent inspections. 

Singapore Strengthens Maritime Ties with South Korea

Singapore and South of Korea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will see both the countries augment their combined efforts to encourage the safety of navigation and the protection of marine environment.  

The MOU was signed by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs (MLTM), Republic of Korea.

The memorandum aspires to cooperate in international forums such as IMO, the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP) and the Co-operative Mechanism for Safety of Navigation and Environmental Protection in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore. MPA and MLTM would also share maritime technical expertise through forums, workshops and seminars.

Source: http://www.marinelog.com/DOCS/NEWSMMIX/2010aug00230.html

Techno Fibre Singapore launches online mart!

Techno Fibre now provides the luxury of making available marine related safety equipment on the internet, for present and prospective clients stationed globally.

Online shopping is a trouble-free and comfortable way of shopping for a large range of products. There are countless advantages of online shopping and the major one being saving of time and convenience.

Online shopping trends are showing a consistent rise due to the great response from people. In the coming years, the numbers suggesting the development of the online shopping trends are expected to rise alarmingly. According to a survey done by the Nielson Company, about 50% of global internet users are also online shoppers.

Techno Fibre is synonymous with safety at sea. We have progressively re-invented ourselves, and expanded our expertise to now become one of the most reputable names in the marine industry. To keep up with growing fixation on exploiting the internet, Techno Fibre has expanded into one of the most comprehensive online stores providing world class e-delivery service that caters to the most wide-ranging products to suit any of your marine safety needs.

Our e-store’s vision is to provide fast, friendly and hassle free shopping for quality products and services, the spectrum of which is broadly categorized into:

§  Lifeboats Accessories

§  Davit Accessories

§  Marine Life Saving Appliances

For a unique, secure and hassle free shopping experience, roll out your carts today at www.technofibre.com

Temporary Suspension of Operations at Techno Fibre Korea- Director's Message

Dear Valued Clients and Friends, 

We regret to inform you that we will be suspending our operations in Korea under Techno Fibre Korea as of the 10th June 2010.

Our Country and Technical Manager Mr. Rosli Som, will have to return to Malaysia to attend to urgent family matters.

We will advise soonest on the resumpation of operations,once we resolve issues of technical support in the Techno Fibre Korea operations.

We regret all inconveinence caused and thank all for your kind support and understanding.

If we can be of any assistance from or at any of our 12 other  stations please do not hesitate to call on us.

Yours Sincerely,

R.Ramesh

Techno Fibre Australia Launches Online Mart!

After a successful stint at the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show in Melbourne Australia, Techno Fibre Australia is now proud to present its latest venture into the virtual world- its very own pleasure craft propeller online mart.
In collaboration with Michigan Wheel Propellers, Techno Fibre Australia is now well equipped to provide a wide range of outboard propellers like the Vortex 3 Blade, the Ambush 4 Blade, the Apollo 3 Blade etc.

The online mart is fast, easy, convenient and most importantly, secure. There's also provision for trade buyers to buy in bulk!

So log onto www.technofibreaustralia.com TODAY and look for this tab

TechnoFIBRE Australia receives distribution rights from Airberth Marketing

TechnoFIBRE Australia has obtained the rights to distribute the Airberth Boat Lifting Storage System in India. Airberth Marketing Pty Ltd, based on the Gold Coast, Australia, has placed its confidence on the TFA being able to secure the Indian market, in particular the Indian Coast Guard and other related agencies.

The Airberth Boat Lifting Storage System is a revolutionary way to keep your boat out of the water, so that you can enjoy a trouble free boating lifestyle. The product comes in a range of sizes capable to lifting boats from 2300KG to 15000KG. For more information about the Airberth Boat Lifting Storage System, check out www.airberth.com

With the acceptance of TFA as its Indian Distribution arm, Airberth is now well placed in Asia to promote its exciting product. TFA looks forward to a strong and lasting relationship with Airberth Marketing and looks forward to the exciting times ahead.

For further information, click here

Sanctuary Cove Boat Show 2010

TechnoFIBRE Australia (TFA) successfully participated at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show from the 20th-23rd May, 2010. The Show, held at the Sanctuary Cove, Queensland, Australia, is TFA's first foray into the pleasure boat industry. It was primarily used to launch TFA's new product- the Michigan Wheel Propellers (MWE), of which TFA is the Stockist Distributor for the Oceania Region.

There was very encouraging response from both the public and trades people. The general feel was that there was a need for a new product and player in this market and that there would be many interested people visiting our On-line shop once it is launched on 1st June 2010. Amongst the trading companies, TFA has received great interest in companies willing to carry our range of MWE Propellers and also keen to launch their products on our on-line site. TFA will seriously consider all the interest shown. 

The excellent response to our participation at this Show has encouraged TFA to participate at the next major Pleasure Boat Show that will be held at Mandurah, WA from 8th-10th October 2010. TFA will start its preparation for this show and consider bringing out our actual stock to sell at the show directly to the interested public.

DNV Goes Green

DNV has unveiled Quantum, a new containership concept introduced by DNV. Based on market studies by AXS Alphaliner and Dynamar, it is a "baby post-Panamax" of 6,200 TEU with a 1,200 plug reefer capacity. It is designed to transport more cargo while using less fuel and with a reduced environmental impact.

Quantum has a design speed of 21 knots, but can operate efficiently at speeds between less than 10 knots and more than 22 knots.

Main dimensions

Length overall 272.3 m

Beam (at waterline) 42.5 m

Beam (at deck level) 49.0 m

Design draft 12.0 m

Depth molded 26.4 m

Total container capacity (TEU): 6,210

Container capacity on deck: 3,336

Container capacity in hold: 2,874

Dual fuel engines: L6 + 3xL9

Installed power 33 MW

Propulsion power 23 MW

Fuel capacity LNG 5,000 cu.m, MDO 3,000 cu.m

An increased beam (42.5 m), gives improved stability and minimizes the need for ballast water, while a novel WidedecK design with a beam of 49 m at deck level, gives increased container capacity.

A robust, narrow wing tank design (breadth 1.0 m), minimizes steel weight while providing sufficient damage stability

The optimized hull form and bulb has a low block coefficient (Cb = 0.57)

The ship's lightweight is significantly reduced by using sandwich composite materials

A re-designed power production plant facilitates the use of low carbon fuels such as LNG. Propulsion is provided by two electrical driven Azimuth Pods aft, eliminating the need for aft thrusters and a rudder. A space saving arrangement provides room for large LNG tanks

"Even if it would be possible to realise the Quantum within three to five years, this is a concept ship designed to stir up a debate about shipping innovation," says Tor Svensen, the president and chief operating officer of DNV. "All the aspects of the concept design are unlikely to appear in a single ship, but certain aspects will be taken further on a case by case basis."

Mr. Svensen adds: "We all know that the shipping industry is facing tough times. But now is the time for innovation and a focus on new solutions. DNV has a strong technical and financial platform. This platform is to be used to solve problems we all are facing, especially the environmental challenges."

Source: Marine Log, April 2010

Importance of Life Jackets

Boating can be extremely unpredictable. It is vital to wear a lifejacket. It could buy you time and save your life, but only if you ensure that it is the correct size and type for you, that it is properly fastened and that you understand how to operate and maintain it.

Techno Fibre is not just a leader in Lifeboat and Davit maintenance, we believe in serving the interests of Marine Safety Internationally. Promoting security at sea is paramount and one of the many ways to sustain the security of seafarers is to supply and maintain lifejackets.

In February 2010, 12 passengers met their demise as their motor boat capsized in the Yangtze River, China. According to reliable sources, none of the passengers were equipped with proper safety lifejackets.

The sea is a vast place and every measure of safety must be taken to ensure no loss of life.

Log onto our website to send in an enquiry for our range of quality driven, IMO regulated lifejackets.

Be safe. Be secure. 

Techno Fibre Malaysia- Lifeboat and onshore Fire Fighting & Safety Division

TechnoFibre Malaysia now has the capability to perform annual inspections and recertification of firefighting systems, which we undertake both onshore and lifeboat offshore based services.
Scope of services include:

§  ·             Fixed High Pressure and Low Pressure CO2 System.

§  ·             Fixed Dry Powder System.

§  ·             Fixed Dry Powder System.

§  ·             Fixed Gas Detection System.

§  ·             Fixed Fire Alarm System.

§  ·             Self Contained Breathing Apparatus.

§  ·             Emergency Escape Breathing Device.

§  ·             Portable/Trolley Fire Extinguishers

§  ·             Medical Oxygen Resuscitators.

§  ·             Foam Concentrate Analysis.

§  ·             Breathing Air Quality Analysis.

§  ·             Inflatable Lifejacket.

§  ·             Portable Gas Detectors.

§  ·             IMO Symbols and Safety Signs.

§  ·             Survival Suit

§  ·             Lifebuoys.

§  ·             Transfer baskets.

§  ·             Breathing Air Compressors.

§  ·             Foam Applicators/Branch pipes/Inductors.

§  ·             Marine Distress Signals.

TechnoFibre Korea Korship Magazine Feature

This four page spread features TechnoFibre Korea's foray into the lifeboat and davit servicing industry, along with their expertise in the Marine Safety division. The article talks about the various products and services offered by TFK, including the FPD Fibre Strops and the Release Gear Familiarization Courses.

TechnoFibre Korea GFEZ Journal Feature

With its ongoing efforts to establish itself as a leader in the Marine Safety Industry, TechnoFibre Korea was recently featured in the GFEZ Journal for shipbuilding. 

Rozli, Managing Director TechnoFibre Korea gave his experience, expertise and future efforts for making its competitive edge in the marine safety and lifeboat and davits servicing industry.

SANCTUARY COVE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW 2010

Situated in Australia’s leading leisure boat building region, Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show attracts buyers and marine industry executives from around the world.

The annual four-day event is staged at Sanctuary Cove in the tourism region of the Gold Coast, within the state of Queensland in Australia. This marks the 22nd annual event.

What sets the Show apart is the quality of international and national buyers and delegations who attend – bringing millions of dollars of business for exhibitors.

International visitors, exhibitors and delegations visit from wide-ranging countries including India, Taiwan, China, Korea, United Arab Emirates, Italy, Malaysia, Singapore, the UK, the US, New Zealand, Spain and the Philippines.

Techno Fibre Australia shall be representing the Techno Fibre group for its new venture into the Michigan Propeller division.  Check out the categories to look forward to:

Dates: 20th to 23rd May 2010

Venue: Sanctuary Cove

NEMESIS 5000 - Anti Piracy Equipment

Nemesis 5000 offers a practical and comprehensive security solution to the ongoing piracy threat. The system supplies a High impact water jet curtain around the perimeter of the vessel.

Design

• Proven operating technology
• Water driven using vessel Fire Main
• Water pressure 7 to 14bar
• Water flows 30 to 65 m³ / hr
• Designed in accordance with BV/ ABS requirements
• Power of the water jet is between 143 and 151 kmph

It uses available utilities, is easy to install, operate and maintain, functions automatically (alleviating any risk to crew) whilst giving 360° vessel protection.

LONG RANGE ACOUSTIC DEVICE (LRAD) - Anti Piracy Equipment

The LRAD is a revolutionary, non-lethal, high intensity directional acoustic array service for the precise audio targeting which can be integrated with other solutions such as cameras and sensors. It also is easily integrated with a software control interface. The vision/ aiming and positioning system allows users to locate, communicate with and/ or deter specific potential threats over extended distances.
In a maritime environment the LRAD fills the critical gap for vessels to hail, notify and warn approaching vessels at significant ranges, with crystal-clear audible, voice or pre-recorded messages in almost any language. It significantly extends the stand-off and perimeter in friendly or hostile environments thereby providing immediate enhancement to force protection allowing communication at safe ranges to gain compliance, establishment, and change behaviour.

Key Features
• Easy installation
• Portable- less than 23kg
• Operates on 240 VAC
• Low power consumption- 2 amps
• Clear, effective comms at ranges in excess of 1000m
• Weather resistant

Benefits
• Supports existing communication platforms
• “Stand-Off” capability in excess of 500m
• reduces “pull along sides”
• provides hailing & warning capabilities for oil terminals and shore installations
• critical in determining the intent of approaching vessels
• significantly enhances the SAFETY and SECURITY for personnel and vessels

The LRAD is now used by a number of Navy, Army and Police Forces globally, as well as man6y other security and safety organizations to help relay critical information/ orders to the public to mitigate safety and security situations.

Michigan Wheel Propellers

TechnoFibre Australia has signed an agreement with Michigan Wheel Europe to be the latters Stockist Distributor for Michigan Wheel Outboard and Sterndrive propulsion systems throughout Oceania. The agreement signed on 1 Feb 2010, will see TYF Australia distributing MWE propellers to the recreational boaters throughout Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific Islands. TF Australia has primarily targeted the individual boater through the establishment of an On-line sales option on its website and also the many Boat Dealerships and Service Centres through lucrative wholesale prices to allow them to carry MWE products. This venture is anticipated to increase TFA's overall revenue by at least 3o% this calendar year. As the Propeller Division takes off, TF Australia will expand this capability to reach the Commercial builders to provide them with another option of procuring complete propulsion systems for thier new builds and/or refurbishing vessels. In a related activity, TF Australia has also obtained an agreement with a well established UK manufacturer to produce and supply TF branded Water Lubricated Bearings. This product will be available in the Oceania and South East Asia market by May 2010.

Oil and Gas Show Perth 2010

As part of the Australian Ship Repairers Group, TechnoFibre Australia participated at the recently completed O&G Exhibition held in Perth. It provided TF Australia to promote her aliance with other Australian Ship Repair and Service providing companies very successfully. The Exhibition also allowed TF Australia's Perth based Head Office to engage the many O&G companies and re-establish some old ties and update our clients (both old and new) on TF australia's latest capabilities. TF Australia also used the opportunity to invite one of our affiliated Manufacturers, Vanguard Composite Engineers Pte Ltd, to make presentations on their range of products, including their new Hyperbaric Support Lifeboat (HSLB) that they are current taking orders for.

Hyperbaric Lifeboat

One of the risks deep sea divers face is a pressure-related injury- Decompression sickness. Also called the bends, it is an injury that occurs when a diver ascends too quickly, or dives too deeply for too long. Throughout a dive, the body absorbs nitrogen from breathing compressed air. The deeper a diver descends, the denser the air that is breathed and the more nitrogen absorbed. This nitrogen forms tiny bubbles in the divers’ tissues and bloodstream. If a diver ascends to the surface too quickly, these bubbles remain trapped inside the body and can cause extreme pain in joints and organs. Severe cases of decompression sickness can be fatal.

To counter these problems, a hyperbaric chamber, sometimes called a decompression chamber, can return a diver to the same depth and pressure experienced during the actual dive. This procedure in the hyperbaric chamber allows the nitrogen in the bubbles to escape naturally, leaving only absorbable oxygen.

However, these chambers pose a great threat at sea, especially since the escape capsule or the lifeboat, is placed outside the chamber. The danger this poses to the divers undergoing the pressure adjustments is time and pressure sustenance. Not to mention the excess space taken up by the chamber system and lifeboat combined (diving ships/boats are generally small), along with the low survival rate incase of evacuation.

Thus, hyperbaric LIFEBOATS were designed. These lifeboats have the hyperbaric chamber built INSIDE the lifeboat itself thereby allowing a hassle free and fast escape during hours of distress. 

The Hyperbaric Lifeboat enables divers in fully saturated environments to be rescued from the diving system should a major incident necessitate their evacuation from their operational platform. 

The maintenance and servicing of these boats are part of Techno Fibre's outstanding credentials. We believe in safety at sea, to everyone and at any cost. 

Check out our website for more details.

MARTECH 2010 Singapore

MARTECH 2010 is jointly organised by the Singapore Maritime Academy (SMA) and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). The theme for MARTECH 2010 is ' New Frontiers '. It will be held in conjunction with the Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) for 2010.
MARTECH has been organised regularly in Singapore since 1994. It is a biennial international event for the maritime world to exchange views, experiences and innovative ideas. It has become an important arena for technocrats, professionals, academics, researchers and related interest groups to gather as they move into the 'new frontiers' of our maritime world.
MARTECH 2010 will showcase 33 international speakers, 13 exhibitors and a shipboard workshop through the Singapore/Malacca Strait.


Date:    27th April - 2nd May 2010
Venue: Singapore Polytechnic, Lecture theatre 1A @ Concourse(Block T1A)

OUR LATEST VENTURES

IMO/SOLAS MSC1331, which deals with the inspection and testing of accommodation ladders and gangways, came into force on the 1st of January, 2010.
After gaining experience in the inspection, servicing and load testing of lifeboats, davits and gangway over the last 17 years, it was but natural for Techno Fibre to segue into the field.
We are also stocked up with the fibre type lifeboat fall preventive devices (FPD), free fall lifeboat safety remote releases (SR2D) and various other safety equipment to meet the needs of the marine and offshore industry.

Few products that will be introduced shortly would be:

• Marine Safety Equipment "On-Line" shopping mart with Paypal access
• Anti-Piracy workshop for safety of crew and vessel
• Long Range Acoustic Device or LRAD
• Nemesis 5000

Our latest certification and approval is by Lloyds Register to undertake the inspections and re-certification of Immersion Suits, under MSC1114 and MSC1047.