The first Stakeholders Meeting of 2011 took place to discuss the findings of a study done on "Ship Recycling Convention" organized by the Center for Ocean Law and Policy (OLAP). Ms. Amy Aai presented the findings of a research titled "The Hong Kong International Convention on the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships 2009: Implications for Malaysia
Dr. Pola Singh, the Director General of MIMA, in his opening remarks welcomed the Stakeholders and stated that despite the relatively 'young' average age of Malaysian fleet, the study conducted was a proactive move taken to highlight the implications that the Hong Kong Convention and ship recycling in general, will have on the maritime sector of Malaysia. It is also an important step to increase the level of awareness among relevant agencies and bodies of this relatively new topic and the possible issues arising in terms of the economy, environment, legislation, research and development as well as social responsibility.
The Meeting was chaired by Nazery Khalid, MIMA Senior Fellow. Picking up where the Director General left off, the Chairman echoed the Director General's sentiment that as a Member of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council , Malaysia
Ms. Aai gave an engaging presentation in which she started off by giving an overview of the ship breaking, or recycling industries that are being carried out in various parts of the world, notably in Bangladesh , India , China Malaysia
Ms. Aai also highlighted the implications that ratification of the Hong Kong Convention can have on the various sectors in Malaysia such as the ship owners, builders, repairers, survey service providers as well as the Malaysian Flag Administration, mainly in terms of costs, additional administrative obligations and compliance.
After a comprehensive look at all that is involved in ship recycling, the presentation was concluded with the recommendation that there is no immediate urgency at present, to ratify the Convention. However, the study urged that Malaysia
The presentation invoked lively reaction and discussion from the participants as it introduced several offshoot of areas that needed to be further studied and analyse by the various agencies. In a small measure, the presentation also succeeded in raising the awareness level on the significance and importance of the maritime sector to Malaysia
Photo: Participants at the Stakeholders' Discussion on 'Hong Kong Ship Recycling Convention and its Implications for Malaysia
Source: The Maritime Institute of Malaysia
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Breakdown Inspection of Material during Yacht repair Inspection.
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Breakdown Inspection of Material during Yacht repair Inspection.
There are different types of materials used in structures and how structures are put together to resist the forces. All of the above has been based on the supposition that the materials remain and function in accordance with their normal properties. However, in practice all materials are subject to degradation over time from a variety of different sources. some examples of materials used for yachts noted in their several years of experience by constellation marine inspectors are as under:-
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Wood and dhows Repair Inspection
Timber that has been well seasoned and that is kept in a uniform state of moisture (neither too wet nor too dry) when properly ventilated will remain stable and with no significant degradation for many hundreds of years. However, as a naturally occurring material, wood has naturally occurring enemies which come in the form of fungus (mould), worms and beetles which need to be inspected carefully.
Common Rot noticed by constellation marine surveyors during detailed Yacht/Boat condition inspection and surveys.
This is manifested by the presence of external yellow spots on the ends of the timber and is often accompanied by yellowish dust especially where the pieces of timber are in contact. The main cause is poor ventilation of the timber.
What is Wet Rot and how significant is it to be noticed during Yacht repair inspection?
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