COS Weekly News - 15 October 2010

Monday, 18 October 2010 00:00

COS News – Week ending 15 October 2010

Issue No. 128

 

 

WEEKEND FLOTILLA – VANCOUVER INNER HARBOUR

On Sunday, October 17^th an event organized by No Tanks and joined by Greenpeace and other local environment non-government organizations will take place through English Bay and Vancouver’s Inner Harbour.  The first part of the event will consist of a flotilla departing from Coal Harbour at 09:00 through the Inner Harbour and Second Narrows to Westridge Terminal and then gathering at Cates Park.   PMV has advised the event organizers of the navigation safety requirements and that only vessels under power are permitted between First and Second Narrows. 

 

The flotilla is expected to return to Second Beach for the shore side event at Second Beach near Stanley Park from 12:30 to 15:30.  At 15:45 the flotilla will meet at First Narrows for one final rally and then the flotilla is expected to disband at 16:00. 

 

Industry stakeholders, including the pilots, have been in discussion with Port Metro Vancouver and are fully aware of this event.  There will be a strong enforcement presence on the water by the RCMP West Coast Detachment, Vancouver Police Department and Port Metro Vancouver.  The terminals have been notified and we have been advised that some may go to MARSEC Level 2.  While we hope it will be business as usual, we cannot assume that this will be the case. 

 

During the event, the event Commodore Simon Fawkes will be on VHF Channel 68 (or by cell @ 604 725 0600) and will be sending call-outs on Channel 16.   The lead boat for the flotilla will be Liquid Asset IV, with Captain Hal Moore.

 

 

RAIL FREIGHT REVIEW INTERIM REPORT NOW AVAILABLE

Transport Canada has released the Rail Freight Services Review Panel’s Phase II Interim Report.  The Panel's recommendations form a comprehensive package focussed on rebalancing the relationship between the railways and other stakeholders, in particular shippers. The Panel believes improving shippers' leverage with the railways is the best way to achieve results that more closely resemble those that would be expected from competitive markets. This should lead to a more effective, accountable and reliable rail-based logistics system.

 

COS will be meeting with its Rail Freight Services Review subcommittee on October 25^th to review of the Panel’s recommendations. 

 

 

BRITISH COLUMBIA PORT HANDBOOK ADVERTISING DEADLINE

The advertising booking deadline for our next edition of the BC Ports Handbook is October 22^nd.  The next edition will be released in early 2011 and will be available in both hardcopy and digital formats.  The handbook will feature new port and terminal developments throughout the coast and will provide an overview of the various shipboard and land based initiatives aimed at reducing industry’s environmental footprint.  For more information contact Bonnie Gee at 604-628-6132 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

 

BUSINESS OF SHIPPING COURSE – October 28^th (Vancouver)

The next full day Business of Shipping Course is scheduled for Thursday, October 28^th at the Vancouver Club.  The course content is as follows:

 

Module 1: History of Shipping and Development of Trade

Keith Moger (Western Stevedoring Co. Ltd.) & Stephen Brown (Chamber of Shipping)

Module 2: Ship Types and Vessel Operations

Stephen Pyne (Montship Inc.)

 

Module 3: Legal and Insurance

Peter Swanson (Bernard & Partners)

 

Module 4: Chartering & Ship Investment (Part 1 & 2)

Daryl Raibl & Bernie Jones (CTL Westrans Shipbrokers)

 

Module 5: Vessel Agency

Dave Hill (Compass Marine Services)

 

Module 6: Case Study Voyage

Keith Moger (Western Stevedoring Co. Ltd.), & Daryl Raibl (CTL Westrans Shipbrokers)

 

To register, completed the attached registration form and for more information contact Rose Bray at 604-681-2351.

 

 

SMIT MARINE CANADA RATIONALIZES BC OPERATIONS

SMIT Marine Canada has announced that it has completed the sale of the assets belonging to its marine transportation division, which consists of its log barging, chip barging and aggregate barging business in British Columbia, to Seaspan International Ltd.

 

This divestiture is in line with the strategic plan for the rationalization of SMIT activities in British Columbia and enables SMIT Marine Canada Inc. to focus on its core business in Canada, being its Harbour Towage operations.   Currently SMIT Marine Canada provides harbour towage services in northern British Columbia (Prince Rupert and Kitimat) and southern British Columbia (Vancouver and New Westminster).

 

 

ALLIED SHIPBUILDERS AWARDED CONTRACT FOR CCG TANU

Allied Shipbuilders Ltd. has been awarded a $5.9 million contract to complete major repairs to the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Tanu.  The vessel life extension project for the CCGS Tanu includes work on the hull and safety and security equipment, an overhaul of the propulsion machinery, replacement of the ship service generator, upgrades to the electrical systems and deck equipment, as well as the installation of a bow thruster.

 

As a part of Canada's Economic Action Plan, the Government of Canada is investing $175 million in the Canadian Coast Guard to procure 68 new small vessels, 30 environmental barges, and to undertake major repair work on 40 of its largest vessels, including the Tanu.

 

 

VANCOUVER SHIPYARDS SHORT LISTED FOR CANADIAN SHIPBUILDING PROGRAM

Vancouver Shipyards Co. Ltd. (VSY), part of the Washington Marine Group Shipyards Division, has cleared the first hurdle in the government selection process to be one of two shipyards to build the country’s future Naval and Coast Guard fleet.
 
The Federal Government’s National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy (NSPS) program is worth approximately $35 billion to the Canadian shipbuilding industry and represents a solid investment in building replacement ships for the Canadian Navy and Coast Guard. An award of this nature would be significant for the West Coast shipbuilding industry, creating predictable work for a period of over 30 years. It would also allow further investment in the people, processes and equipment needed to revitalize the shipbuilding industry in British Columbia (BC).

 

 

 

Government News

 

CUSTOMS NOTICE 10-017 US LOADED FROB

Requirements for supplementary cargo reporting of US loaded FROB, has been clarified in Canada Border Services Agency’s latest Customs Notice 10-017.  COS is still waiting for clarification on US loaded empty containers.

 

 

APPOINTMENTS TO RIDLEY TERMINALS INC.

The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Rob Merrifield, Minister of State (Transport), announced the appointments of Mr. David Kirsop and Mr. Ross Goldsworthy to the board of directors of Ridley Terminals Inc.

 

Mr. Kirsop holds a bachelor's degree in applied science from the University of British Columbia. Since 1988, he has been a partner with Urban Systems Ltd., a multi-disciplinary consulting firm with expertise in civil engineering, urban planning and landscape architecture. In addition to being a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia, he is a member of the American Water Works Association, and the British Columbia Water and Waste Association. Mr. Kirsop lives in Delta, B.C.

 

Mr. Goldsworthy holds a bachelor's degree in commerce and a master's degree in business administration from Memorial University of Newfoundland, and became a certified public accountant in 1999. He holds a certificate in conflict resolution and is a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors. Mr. Goldsworthy is a former vice-president of Canadian National Railway and has been president of R. Goldsworthy Consulting Ltd. since 2007. He lives in Calgary.

 

 

CANADA ADDS BPA TO LIST OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES

Canada has become the first jurisdiction in the world to declare bisphenol A toxic following the publication of regulations in the Canada Gazette on Wednesday.  The chemical, also known as BPA, is a widely used plastic-making compound and is now on the list of “toxic substances” listed under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. 

 

The Minister of Environment is required to publish a proposed regulation or instrument establishing preventative control actions and with the mandate to finalize and publish the regulations or instruments in The Canada Gazette by April 2012.

 

 

FERRY-BOATS, TANKERS AND CARGO VESSELS REMISSION ORDER, 2010

Pursuant to section 115 of the Customs Tariff, the Minister of Finance has published the annexed Ferry-Boats, Tankers and Cargo Vessels Remission Order, 2010 in the Canada Gazette eliminating the 25% import tariff mentioned in our previous newsletter.

 

 

NEW PACIFIC ADMIRAL OPENS WARSHIP TO ASIAN COMMUNITY

Rear-Admiral Nigel Greenwood, Commander of Maritime Forces Pacific, has invited the media to attend a day at sea with Honorary Navy Captain Tung Chan and other dignitaries on board Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Winnipeg at Canada Place in Vancouver on October 18.

 

HMCS Winnipeg will embark various business and community leaders from the Asian-Canadian community for a day sail, leaving Canada Place at 9:45 a.m. and returning at 2:30 p.m. This day sail will inform our guests about current naval operations while the ship’s company provides guided tours, demonstrates ship manoeuvrability, and showcases other naval capabilities. 

 

HMCS Winnipeg is one of 12 Halifax Class frigates built for the Canadian Navy between 1990 and 1996. At 134 metres in length and 4,750 tonnes, the Halifax Class ships with an embarked helicopter are considered by Canada’s allies to be the most capable ships of their size in the world. They have been a welcome addition to coalition naval forces for nearly two decades. Driven by two gas turbines and a cruise diesel engine, HMCS Winnipeg has a range of 7,100 nautical miles and can cross the Pacific without refuelling.

 

 

 

 

MINISTER RITZ MAXIMIZES FIRST AGRICULTURE APEC MEETING & PROTECTS CANADIAN WHEAT ACCESS TO INDONESIAN MARKET

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz is in Japan at the first-ever Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Agricultural Meeting working to strengthen trade relationships, expand market opportunities for farmers and create a more prosperous Canada. 

 

Minister Ritz is taking full advantage of APEC by holding bilateral meetings with agriculture leaders from China, Mexico, Indonesia and South Korea.   Included in his discussions were Canada's long-standing request for greater access for Canadian beef Canada, and assurances that Canada’s world class plant protection system that ensures that wheat and potatoes destined for food are safe. 

 

Canada and Indonesia signed an agreement to improve agriculture cooperation and focus on removing trade barriers to various Canadian products including seed potatoes, goat and sheep livestock and genetics, and cherries. Indonesia will enlist Canada's animal health expertise to help build testing capacity in order to maintain a healthy cattle sector.

 

 

Other News

 

TOIVO MAKILA (1951-2010)

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Toivo Kalevi Makila after his short battle with kidney cancer at the age of 59.  His obituary can be found on the Christian Memorials website. 

 

 

Market Update

 

Supported by continued demand for Capesize tonnage the Baltic Dry Index closed up on Thursday at 2762 compared to 2662 points last week and 2446 points the week before.

 

                                    Cape Size        Panamax         Supramax

Index                              4345                 2254                 1858

Last week                       4019                 2372                 1885

Spot time charter        $45,300/day    $18,100/day     $19,400/day

Last week                   $39,900/day    $19,100/day     $19,700/day

 

 

 

Upcoming Meetings and Events

 

COMPANY OF MASTER MARINERS MEETING AND DINNER

October 28^th – A Directors meeting and Masters’ dinner will be convened at the Mission to Seafarers located at 401 East Waterfront Road.  The guest speaker is Capt. I. Lampshire-Jones on “The Story of The Island Copper Mine, Quatsino Sound.”  The cost is $30 per person and registration deadline is October 22^nd.  For more information, you may contact:

Capt. G. Harris              604-942-0034

Capt. D. Bremner           604-738-0161 email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Capt. A. Law                 604-988-7202

Capt. D. Rose                604-596-4389 email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

VANCOUVER BOARD OF TRADE – PACIFIC GATEWAY FORUM 2010

October 29^th – The Pacific Gateway Forum is a half-day session that featuring a keynote speech by The Honourable Stockwell Day, President of the Treasury Board and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, a plenary session with The Honourable Shirley Bond, BC Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and Claude Mongeau, President and CEO of CN Rail.  For more information, or to register visit: The Vancouver Board of Trade website.

 

 

PLIMSOLL CLUB FALL BANQUET

November 5^th - This year the Plimsoll Club’s Fall Banquet will return to downtown Vancouver after four years at the River Rock Hotel and Casino in Richmond.   The banquet will take place at the Sutton Place Hotel located at 845 Burrard Street and will include live entertainment and several prizes.  The proceeds from the evening will go directly to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. Tickets are priced at $120 each.  To reserve your tickets contact Andrew Yeo at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

 

Oct 19              VMAA Board of Directors Meeting @ 12:00

Oct 26              Plimsoll Club Board of Directors Meeting @ 12:00

Oct 27              PACMAR & NANS Meetings @ 10:30

Oct 28              Business of Shipping One-Day Course in Vancouver

Oct 28              COS Members Appreciation Reception @ 17:00

Nov 1-4             National Canadian Marine Advisory Committee Meetings in Ottawa

Nov 5                Plimsoll Club Fall Banquet

Nov 9                COS Ship & Port Operations Committee Meeting @ 12:00

Nov 9                VMAA/IMCA Meeting @ 12:00

Nov 10              COS Liner Committee Meeting @ 10:00

Nov 11              Remembrance Day - Statutory Holiday - Office Closed

Nov 16              ISSC Board of Directors Meeting @ 12:00

Nov 18              COS Navigation & Pilotage Committee Meeting @ 10:30

Nov 18              COS Owners Committee Meeting @ 12:00

Nov 19              COS Board of Directors Strategic Planning Session

 

 

Ship of the Week

        New Washington State Ferry “Chetzemoka”

 

Built 2010 by Todd Shipyards Seattle & Tacoma

LOA 274’

Passengers 1200 (operating at about 50%)

Vehicles 64

 

The vessel is named after a Jamestown S'Klallam tribal chief known as a peacemaker and friend to early settlers.

Washington State Ferries (WSF) will build up to four new Kwa-di Tabil class (64 car) ferries, vessels two and three were in fact recently ordered. The vessel design is based on the Island Home, a ferry currently operating in Massachusetts between Woods Hole and Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Nine of WSF’s 20 auto-passenger ferries are between 40 and 65 years old and must be replaced in the next 20 years. The first two Kwa-di Tabil ferries have been be assigned to the Port Townsend/Whidbey Island route.

 

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