Philippos Spyridakos’ Post

Here is a picture of me when I worked at Hyundai Heavy Industries. Behind me are big ships being built at the docks. They are not vessels in navigation yet. My third article is a vessel in navigation. In the previous article, we learned that a seaman must be a member of a vessel in navigation who works on board at least 30% of his time. What about employees on an offshore oil rig, wind turbine, or floating object? Are they also members of a vessel in navigation? Are they seamen because they are exposed to the special hazards and disadvantages of working at waters? This raises the critical legal issue: What is a vessel in navigation? 1 U.S.C. § 3 says, “the word ‘vessel’ includes every description of watercraft or other artificial contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a means of transportation on water.” The Supreme Court held that a vessel does not need to be in motion at the time of an injury, but a stationary vessel needs to be capable of maritime transportation. Stewart v. Dutra Const. Co., 543 U.S. 481 (2005) However, eight years later, the Supreme Court also held that a houseboat is not a vessel for purposes of a maritime lien because it was not designed for maritime transportation. Lozman v. City of Riviera Beach, 568 U.S. 115 (2013). For example, if you work for an offshore oil company on a drillship, you may be a seaman. However, if you work on a stationary platform not made for purposes of maritime transportation, you may not be a seaman. Therefore, the location of an injury, especially a type of the structure, becomes extremely important because it is a determinant of the seaman status. On a personal note, remember this. A ship is safe in harbor, but that is not ships are built for. Everyone is a sojourner on earth; Life is a journey. Is your life a journey in navigation?

Germany’s #maritime heavy lift and project cargo carrier SAL Heavy Lift has celebrated the launch of its third #methanol-ready 14,600 dwt Orca class multipurpose vessel. Read here: https://lnkd.in/dihGErCi #alternativefuel #shipping #heavylift

Last day of duty in the department of (Boiler & Turbine), UMPL-200MW (2022)

Amasus contract with Bound4Blue for world’s largest suction sail on general cargo vessel - Amasus, one of Europe’s leading players in the shortsea, bulk, general cargo, offshore and heavy lift segments, has signed a fresh eSAIL® (suction sail) contract with Spain’s bound4blue. Under the new agreement, a 22-meter unit will be retrofitted on a 90-meter, 3,000 dwt vessel at Astander Shipyard in Santander, scheduled for mid-2025. The installation will set a new benchmark as the largest suction sail system on a general cargo vessel.   Exceptional impact   Amasus sealed the deal with bound4blue after assessing the impact of its first suction sails on Eems Traveller, which has been sailing with two 17-meter eSAILs®... - https://lnkd.in/dYMM4zUu

Official Aircraft Documents Control. Simple and effective on transition.aero

World premier: the first hydrogen-powered tugboat ⚓ “Hydrotug 1 is the world's first hydrogen-powered tugboat. The vessel is equipped with two BeHydro dual-fuel engines, running on a mix of hydrogen and diesel. The usefulness of a dual-fuel design depends on its operational reliability, which is so important for this kind of vessel.” Read more here https://ow.ly/FKN850TKEUg

Here’s part 2 of the teardown process where Danny is diving deeper into this pump for inspection! #PowerZoneEquipment #equipment #engineering #pump #engine #motor #generator #diesel #gas #oil #rebuild #centrifugalpump #centrifugal #impeller

VESSEL REVIEW: Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has taken delivery of a new pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) built locally by Imabari Shipbuilding. The Panamanian-flagged 'Turquoise Ace' is notable for its LNG propulsion system, which was selected by MOL for its ability to generate significantly reduced emissions of CO2 (25 to 30 per cent), NOx (85 per cent), and SOx (98 per cent) compared to engines powered by conventional fuel oil. The PCTC belongs to a new series of MOL ships with environment-friendly features and an appropriate colour scheme. These ships are to be delivered by Imabari Shipbuilding and other local yards as part of MOL’s fleet upgrade program, the objective of which is to introduce around 90 locally-built vessels powered by either LNG or methanol by the end of the current decade. The hull boasts improved aerodynamic behaviour, thanks to a bow with a beveled top that can help reduce wind resistance by as much as 20 per cent. The beam of the vessel itself is approximately six metres (20 feet) greater than on earlier other MOL PCTCs to permit the carriage of up to 600 additional vehicles while maintaining the same hull length. Full article link in comments.

Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. has entered into two agreements with unaffiliated third parties in Japan for the purchase of a Japanese-built Newcastlemax vessel and a bareboat charter with a purchase obligation for one Japanese-built Capesize vessel, for approximately $69 million. #shipping #vessels #maritime