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Welcome to Posidonia! First

organized in 1969 (coincidentally,

the year I was born), this biennial

celebration of global shipping

brings together the international

shipping industry and Greek

shipowners, who operate more

than 4,000 vessels—the largest

fleet under the control of any

single national group. Here,

international shipowners can

learn of the latest industry

developments, and gain direct

access to the entire range of

shipping products and services

available on the international

shipping market. 

Bureau Veritas is proud to be a

key provider and innovator,

supporting Hellenic shipping.

Shipowners, shipyards, and

offshore operators come to

Bureau Veritas because they want

peace of mind that their projects

will work and be safe. They don’t

want to cut corners. They want to

leverage the best technology and

the most rigorous scrutiny. 

And they want their projects to

move quickly.

Visit us at stand #2201 to discuss

how we can help you transform

your confidence into a real market

opportunity.

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FOREWORD BY

PAILLETTE PALAIOLOGOU 

Vice President, Regional Chief Executive,

Hellenic & Black Sea Region

This past November, the Arc7 ice-class LNG

carrier, 

Fedor Litke, was delivered to the Novatek-

operated Yamal LNG export project in the Russian

Arctic. This Yamalmax-class, Cyprus-flagged 

vessel is a follow-up to Sovcomflot’s 

Christophe 

de Margerie, the world’s first ice-breaking LNG

vessel. Built by South Korean shipbuilder DSME,

Fedor Litke is a 172,410m

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LNG vessel that is 

300 meters long and is capable of breaking through

2.1m-thick ice. It advances in a stern-first direction,

without ice-breaker assistance. The carrier’s

namesake is Count Fyodor Litke (1797–1882), a

Russian navigator, geographer, and Arctic explorer.

Fedor Litke can be operated year-round in

temperatures as low as -50°C and in extreme

environments, such as the Kara Sea. It is equipped

with three Azipod 45MW-joint-capacity propulsion

units. Its dual-fuel, diesel-electric propulsion

system, which drives the three Azipod thrusters,

delivers power comparable to a nuclear-powered

ice breaker’s output. Classed by Bureau Veritas, it

features membrane-type gas containment system

NO96 built by France’s GTT, enhanced for Arctic

applications. 

A joint venture, consisting of two Chinese

companies and Greek-based Dynagas, owns this

state-of-the-art LNG carrier, with Dynagas owning

the majority 49% stake. The joint venture will build

five of the 15 Arc7 ice-class vessels required to

serve the Yamal project. The three-train Yamal LNG

plant, designed to produce about 16.5 million tons

per year, will liquefy natural gas from the South

Tambey field at high-efficiency production rates.

During winter, LNG is supplied at European

terminals from which conventional LNG carriers

pick it up for delivery to final customers. During

Arctic summers from July to November, when ice

cover is at its thinnest, LNG is delivered to Asian-

Pacific markets via the Northern Sea Route.

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MARINE

CONTENTS

JUNE 2018

Chartworld 

My Fuel Consumption digitizes 

environmental compliance

Recent deliveries:  Pacific Breeze, 

Star Magnanimus and Star River 

Updated authorization in Greece 

8 Golden Pearls for MSC Meraviglia 

Condition Assessment Program 

IGU 2017 world LNG Report

B U R E A U   V E R I T A S   M A R I N E   &   O F F S H O R E   N E W S L E T T E R

FEDOR LITKE ICEBREAKER HEADS 

TO ARCTIC MISSION 

Courtesy Dynagas

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“The sea was always my destiny,” says Charterwell

Maritime S.A. and Chartworld Shipping Corporation’s

Managing Director Antonis Faraklas. Born on the

Greek island of Chios, Antonis comes from a long

line of seafarers in a nation with a rich nautical

history. “Going back generations, my family has

always lived off the sea, and I grew up traveling the

sea with my father and mother as a child”.

It’s no surprise, therefore, that Antonis entered the

shipping business as a young engineer after

completing his master’s degree in the UK, and a

service stint in the Greek navy. In 1980, he became

the Managing Director of Charterwell Maritime S.A.,

which was a smaller but dynamic player in the

industry at the time. Today, the company has grown

to become a global leader in the maritime field.

Charterwell and Chartworld controls a diversified fleet

of over 65 vessels in the dry bulk, tanker, reefer and

container segments. 

Most newbuildings are constructed in Asia now, and

over the past two decades, Chartworld has contracted

with Korean, Japanese and Chinese shipbuilders to

grow its fleet. In 2017, Chartworld entered into a deal

with Penglai Zhongbai Jinglu, Jiangsu New Yangzi in

China for seven Kamsarmax bulk carriers and Hyundai

in Korea, four MRS. While the market has been

depressed in recent years “it was the right time, the

newbuilding prices were competitive, and probably

10-15% less than what we might pay today, so we took

a chance, and we’re progressing well with these

newbuildings,” he says.

Chartworld chose Bureau Veritas as its classification

society for the majority of the new Kamsarmaxes.

“When we look for a classification society, the most

important thing is that they are consultant of our

company,” Antonis says. “I expect it to have the needed

resources and provide the technical back-up and quick

response to the issues that arise. With Bureau Veritas,

I get the support we need.”

Bureau Veritas has been the classification society of

choice for Chartworld since 2002 when Chartworld

built in Japan and was the first BV Panamax new

building in Japan at the time. Over the years, Antonis

has built a strong personal relationship with the

people in Far East or Paris and obviously Greece. 

Antonis emphasizes Bureau Veritas’s location as key

to the partnership. “In Piraeus, you’re dealing with

owners, not just management companies, as you

would if you were based somewhere like Singapore

or Cyprus. And Greek shipping company owners are

very knowledgeable and dedicated to what they ask.

Knowing that I have a supportive network standing by

my side is really important. If I need a surveyor in a

port, for example, I know I’ll have one there in six or

12 hours to provide a solution.” 

www.chartworld.gr 

Antonis Faraklas

Managing Director, 

Charterwell Maritime SA 

and Chartworld Shipping Corp.

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June 2018

BUILDING ON TRADITION

My Fuel Consumption is a new application that helps shipowners comply with new energy-

management regulations. Now issued in Phase 1, the application features a digitized process

that facilitates compliance to regulations aimed at reducing emissions and protecting the

environment: IMO-DCS (fuel consumption declaration) and EU MRV (CO

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emissions

declaration). 

All ships of more than 5,000 GT must submit IMO-DCS plans to receive compliance

confirmation before the January 1, 2019 deadline. Through the application, shipowners can

now fill in and submit the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plans (SEEMPS) required by

IMO-DCS, review progress online, and download their compliance confirmation, for all their

Bureau Veritas-classed ships. 

Planned for June, Phase 2 of My Fuel Consumption will enable shipowners to complete

their declarations, for both IMO-DCS and EU-MRV, through one unique online form, as

required on annual basis by the regulations.

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MY FUEL CONSUMPTION DIGITIZES ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

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June 2018

NEWS IN BRIEF...

MSC Cruises is the first cruise line to receive Bureau Veritas’ 

“8 Golden Pearls” notation for sustainable and environmental

stewardship, which covers quality, health, safety, and environmental

(QHSE) management on board the 

MSC Meraviglia.

The notation recognizes MSC Cruises’ efforts in eight domains of

protection. Specific examples cited are the ship’s exhaust-gas

cleaning system and its advanced waste-water treatment system,

featuring a two-day holding capacity and non-discharge operation.

It also recognizes the 

MSC Meraviglia’s ISO 50001 certification for

efficient energy management and its OHSAS 18001 certification,

which recognizes efforts in establishing a comprehensive occupational

health and safety management system.

MSC Meraviglia also meets the ISO 22000 standard for food safety

across the entire food supply and preparation chain, has earned the

ISO 14001 for environmental management systems, and has achieved

the Bureau Veritas’ “CLEANSHIP” notation.

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MSC MERAVIGLIA CROWNED WITH 

BUREAU VERITAS’ 8 GOLDEN PEARLS

The Condition Assessment Program (CAP) is an out of class and

statutory survey offered by Bureau Veritas since early 2000. The

vessel status assessment is graded according to a rating, which

is based on inspection criteria detailed in the Bureau Veritas NI

465 guidance note. This survey is mainly performed on tankers

and gas carriers that are more than 15 years old, on behalf of the

owners and intended to oil majors and charterers. Bureau Veritas

reports are produced using a dedicated tool that assists surveyors

in assessing large amounts of data and photopraphs. Gains in

reporting efficiency allow cost savings to be passed onto our clients.

While 2017 was a challenging year for CAP surveyors and

managers, we achieved a 25% increase in completed CAP jobs, a

figure that builds upon the 17% increase from the previous year.

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CAP: A HIGH-QUALITY STANDARD 

FOR TANKERS AND GAS CARRIERS

Over the last three years, Bureau Veritas—an International Gas Union member—has participated in two IGU working

groups relating to the LNG committee for the triennium (2015-2018). Each group has brought together LNG industry

experts from different companies located around the world. 

Study group #1 has developed a report on floating LNG concepts (liquefaction and regasification) that Bureau Veritas

will present at the World Gas Conference in June. Bureau Veritas has also actively contributed to the LNG World

Reports 2016, 2017, and 2018. The report on floating LNG concepts and the World LNG Report 2018 will be published

during the World Gas Conference in Washington next June.

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Bureau Veritas is now the FSRU classification leader

. The LNG

industry requires guidelines for implementing conversion projects.

Bureau Veritas has acquired significant experience in floating LNG

projects, which has led to the development of a new document that

covers guidelines for converting LNG carriers into FSRU and FSU. It

will be published in July. 

The XIIIth Naval Ship Committee was held on April 6, 2018

. The main

topics discussed included: new service notation for landing craft,

cybersecurity, composites, and reports on three workshops

(helicopter landing area, fire detection, damage control deck).

Members unanimously approved the proposal to include Royal

Dutch Navy as part of this Committee.  

Bureau Veritas has extended its portfolio with the 

PSC Ready

application

. PSC Ready is an interactive app to support captains,

crews and fleet managers in preparing vessels for port state control

inspections. PSC Ready is a cloud-based and secure application

available on desktop and can be downloaded on IOS and Android.

BUREAU VERITAS TO PRESENT FLOATING LNG CONCEPTS

REPORT AT WORLD GAS CONFERENCE  

LNG Lagos

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Pacific Breeze is the largest MOSS type LNG carrier ever

constructed, with a capacity of 182,000 m

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in four stretch type tanks.

The carrier was recently delivered by Kawasaki Heavy Industry to

K-Line. It is also the first ever carrier of this type contracted to be

equipped with tri-fuel diesel electric propulsion. Extensive fatigue

analyses for 40 years’ design life have been carried out. The vessel

also offers the highest level of comfort in terms of noise and

vibration levels. 

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CONTACT FOR VERISTAR NEWS MARINE

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore, 8 cours du Triangle, 92937 Paris La Défense Cedex, France - www.bureauveritas.com - www.veristar.com

Nick Brown: 33 (0) 1 55 24 78 78

Annie Lavrencic: 33 (0) 1 55 24 72 29

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annie.lavrencic

@bureauveritas.com 

PACIFIC BREEZE:  

FIRST-EVER LNG

CARRIER EQUIPPED WITH TRI-FUEL,

DIESEL-ELECTRIC PROPULSION  

VN-M 06/2018

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June 2018

Asphalt carrier 

Star River was recently delivered to Kumiai Senpaku

Co. Ltd. Built by Chengxi shipyard, this ship is one of the largest

asphalt carriers with independent tanks, boasting a 37,000-DWT

carrying capacity. This ship is also designed to carry oil products,

it complies in full with the necessary requirements and "oil tanker"

notation was granted. Thanks to our accumulated experience in

asphalt carriers, Bureau Veritas has become a leader in this

market.

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KUMIAI SENPAKU 

ADDS STAR RIVER

UPDATED AUTHORIZATION 

IN GREECE

In March 2018, the bulk carrier 

Star Magnanimus was delivered to

Greek shipowner Starbulk. This 208,000-DWT vessel is one of a

series of 16 Newcastlemax ships that are currently being built to

Bureau Veritas class in the Chinese shipyard Shanghai Waigaoqiao.

With an overall length of 300 meters and a beam of 50 meters, 

Star

Magnanimus will rank among the largest vessels capable of entering

Newcastle port in Australia.

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STARBULK TAKES DELIVERY OF  

NEWCASTLEMAX

The Greek Coast Guard and Bureau Veritas (Hellas) AE have co-

signed an updated authorization agreement that enables Bureau

Veritas Marine & Offshore SAS to continue providing enhanced survey

and statutory certification services based on international conventions

and applicable national legislation to Greek ships and their managing

companies. Effective as of April 11, 2018, the agreement provides for

a formal four-year validity period.  

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Courtesy K-Line 

Courtesy  Chengxi Ship

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L to R: K. Pardalis, A. Anastasakos, G. Andreadis, 

A. Tounis, V. Dimitropoulos, S. Raptis, P. Palaiologou, 

I. Zikas & K. Pantazopoulos.