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LR First for Greek Security Lloyd's Register EMEA [Europe, Middle East and Africa] was authorized by the Hellenic Republic as a recognized security organization (RSO) for ports in Greece in accordance with the requirements of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. This recognition makes Lloyd's Register EMEA the first international classification society to be authorized by Greece to act as an RSO both for ships flying the Greek flag and for ports in Greece. Circle 33 on Reader Service Card ABS Authority Expands in Greece ABS has signed a new agreement with the Greek Shipping Ministry expanding its authority to perform statutory certifica- tions on its behalf. This includes survey and certification services for passenger vessels, including ships engaged exclu- sively in domestic voyages such as island ferries under the Hellenic flag, as well as certifications to the IMO's International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) Code. Circle 34 on Reader Service Card ESLSC Adopts SES Software Shipmanagement Expert Systems (SES) announced that Ethiopian Shipping Lines S.C. (ESLSC) selected SES products as the solution for its requirements. SES1 local systems integration and implementa- tion partner Ernst & Young Ethiopia in col- laboration with SES' team will implement a complete solution for all departments according to ESL SC's needs. Circle 35 on Reader Service Card Optimized Dual-Stage Bilge Water Separator at Posidonia With tough new IMO regulations demand- ing sweeping changes to conventional oily bilge water separation practices, Coffin World Water Systems (CWWS) is the new dual-stage SPIR-O-SEP Bilge Water Separator, which combines a first-stage coalescing separator with proprietary ultra-filtration membranes in the second stage to separate and remove free and emulsified oils from bilge water. It can produce clean water with less than 5 ppm oil content. CWWS expects full certifica- tion of the SPIR-O-SEP unit prior to the Posidonia 2004 Exhibition in June. Because of the fundamental differences in technologies for separating free and emul- sified oils, the revised IMO regulation effectively demands the redesign of all existing oily water separators, along with testing and certification of oil content alarms. Separators certified to the new standard must be installed on all new- builds with keels laid after January 1, 2005. Recent rulings from N. American and European certifying agencies con- firmed that the requirement extends to all new bilge water separators installed after Jan. 1, 2005, even on existing vessels. They are available in seven models with capacity ranging from .25 to 10 cu. m. Circle 46 on Reader Service Card Greece Greece Poised for Posidonia 2004 SiwiHEl m * jyfc t * jjKflBfc^mpi K^sSSfiL^ » 4 BBt W ICS Posidonia 2004 Details What Posidonia 2004 Where Port of Piraeus Exhibition Center When June 7 to 11, 2004 The Posidonia Exhibition Opening Hours: Tuesday 8 June Wednesday 9 June Thursday 10 June Friday 11 June 11:00-19:00 11:00-19:00 11:00-19:00 11:00-17:00 For information www.posidonia-events.com Posidonia Exhibitions SA 4-6 Efplias Street, 185 37 Piraeus, Greece Tel: +30 210 4283608 Fax: +30 210 4283610 Email: posidonia@posidonia-events.com The year 2004 is shaping to be a mon- umental year for Greece, with the pinna- cle being the hosting of the 2004 Summer Olympics from August 13-29 in Athens. While a maritime exhibition can hardly be mentioned in the same breath as an Olympic Games in terms of stature, the staging of the 19th biennial International Shipping Exhibition to be held in Greece — Posidonia 2004 — is a significant event for the international maritime community, particularly given the country's long and storied maritime tradition. Modern Greek shipowners continue to carry on the legacy, and in the first three months of 2004, they have invested an estimated $2.4 billion in newbuilding projects involving a wide variety of modern tonnage, including VLCCs, VLGCs, high-spec ice-class tankers from Suezmax down to Handysize prod- uct tankers, containerships, bulk carriers of all sizes and passenger ships. This investment was matched by deals struck by Greek operators in the second-hand ship market, as the massive renewal of the Greek fleet continues. With this the case, it becomes clear to see why more than 1.500 shipping-relat- ed companies from more than 70 coun- tries have booked space at Posidonia 2004, expecting to exhibit their wares in more than 23,000 sq. m. of exhibit space to an estimated 16,000 visitors and buy- ers. Once again event will be held in the Piraeus Port Authority Exhibition Center on the Piraeus waterfront, from June 7 to 11, 2004. The renewal and modernization of the Greek owned merchant fleet has seen more than 400 ships ordered by Greek interests since 2000, and has seen the investment in new tonnage hovering at an estimated $7 billion. Currently the new ship orderbook stands at more than 300 vessels from 75 different companies, which are now pro- viding almost 18 percent of all work being undertaken by the world's ship- builders. According to the Union of Greek Shipowners, this fleet renewal has not only required an investment equivalent to two annual Greek budgets, it has lift- ed Greek shipping to the forefront of the shipping industry's drive for quality shipping. The flow of new tonnage into Greek hands means Greek ownership accounts for more than 4,000 ships, representing approximately 174 million deadweight trading and on order, provides direct employment for almost 200,000 people ashore and some 120,000 people at sea. Keeping this fleet insured and opera- tional also costs an estimated $5 billion a year, money which ends up in the hands of shipping related industries all round the world. Posidonia aims to bring together thou- sands of the maritime industry's leading players and personalities, from finan- ciers, charterers, shipbuilders, shipoper- ators, equipment manufacturers to the providers of the support services who have the opportunity to exchange views throughout the week at formal and infor- mal meetings and receptions and parties. Long considered one of the industry's premier social occasions. Posidonia has shown the ability to successfully meld serious business with leisure activity. The Posidonia Cup 2004 sailing race once again kicks-off Posidonia. Organized by Posidonia Exhibitions and the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club, and sponsored by Lloyd's Register, the event this year on Friday June 4 has already attracted over 30 race entries which will compete over a course off Piraeus, that will criss-cross many of the courses to be raced during the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. Posidonia, The International Shipping Exhibition 2004 is sponsored by: the Greek Ministry of Mercantile Marine, the Municipality of Piraeus, the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping, the Union of Greek Shipowners, the Greek Shipping Co-operation Committee, the Union of Shipowners of Mediterranean Cargo Vessels, the Greek Association of Passenger Ship Companies and the Union of Coastal Passengership Owners. 42 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News
