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Cover: The Russian-built EDEVA 21,142/92 was part of the fleet of Aegean MarinePetroleum of Greece when photographed at Piraeus 6/2010. She has just been sold byundisclosed interests to Pakistan breakers. Peter J. Fitzpatrick

WORLD SHIP SOCIETY 2013 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGThe 2013 Annual General Meeting will be hosted by the Medway Branch and willbe held over the weekend of 17/18/19 May 2013. Further details will be issuedlater.

LES DALTONIt is with deep regret that we have to inform you of the death of long-standingSociety member Les Dalton, who passed away at home on 6th June 2012.Les actually started his involvement with the West Midlands Branch ca 1960. Les then moved down to Gloucestershire and was a co-founder ofGloucester branch and was an active committee member. A survivor of thesinking of HMS Eagle in 1942, Les has given his medium-format slide showsto many Branches and acted as an ambassador for the Society with manyother local interest groups

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REPORT ON 65TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AT HELD AT THELIFEBOAT COLLEGE POOLE ON 12TH MAY 2012

After being welcomed by, Mike Giles, the Dorset Branch Chairman, Jimmy Poolethanked the Branch and its hard working team for organising the 65th AGM.Apologies were received from Bill Mayes, Glenn Smith, Hans Mornout, JohnEnglish, Tony Atkinson, Stephen Hacker, Philip Simons and Dr Ian Buxton.

Chairman’s Report Richard Osborne thanked the Dorset Branch for hostingthe AGM and went on to thank Jimmy Poole (Hon Secretary), Bill Mayes(Treasurer), Harry Spong (retiring Vice-Chairman), Glenn Smith(Webmaster/Overseas Liaison), John English and the Publications team, JimMcFaul and the WSPL team, Stephen Hacker and the Naval Committee, RoyFenton and the Merchant Ship Committee, Oliver Sesemann (OverseasLiaison/German Branch), Hans Mornout (Dutch Branches/Council Member),Tony Atkinson (Council Member – “Marine News”), Mervyn Park (OverseasMembership Secretary), the “Marine News” team (Harold Appleyard, KevinO’Donoghue, Tony Atkinson, Peter Wynne and all contributing researchers,authors & photographers), the “Warships“ team (Tom Adams, Brian Hargreaves& all contributors), the “Chatham Team“ (Ian Wells, Alan Watt, Sheila Watt, MickReynolds, Mike Jackson, Ken Flack, Ken Humble et al.), the Branch ClusterLiaison Officers (Roland Waite, Jim Charnock, Maurice Napier, KrispenAtkinson), all Branch Officers and all who provide a service to the membershipfor their hard work on behalf of the membership.

The Chairman’s report focussed on “Marine News” which he described as the“glue” that holds the Society together with its mix of news and research-drivenarticles which continues to develop. After outlining the work done by the “MarineNews team”, he observed that strength can also become a weakness if societalchanges are ignored. For example, although the Society still had more than2,400 members worldwide, a survey undertaken during 2010 – 2011 hadrevealed that the average age of members was at least 70 with a significantnumber already over 78 (the average life expectancy of Western males).Furthermore, the majority of those members aged below 70 were between 55and 65 years of age. These data, coupled the fact that the Society had beenlosing members at a rate of 5 – 6% per annum for the last 4 years, suggest thatby 2018, the WSS will have no more than 1,700 members.

The Chairman reminded members that the steady decline of membershipmust be set against apparently endless, above-inflation increases in postalcharges at a time when “Marine News” consumes at least 110% of membershipfee income. In his considered opinion, the WSS had reached a stage when therewere no more cuts to make even if the salami slicing approach is used. Hereported that during 2000 – 2012 the WSS had lost about £35,000 and thatalthough the Society’s reserves looked large they actually amounted to little morethan 18 months running costs. Consequently, instead of having money forprojects, the Society was living a hand-to-mouth existence while at the same timefighting an endless, demoralising battle to cut costs with limited prospects fordevelopment and growth.

Turning to “Marine News”, the Chairman said that it in this digital age it doesnot really contain news, while for some overseas members, it is essentially ahistorical document. In effect “Marine News” as delivered currently was fit-for-purpose in the mid to late 20th Century but is rapidly becoming hopelesslyuneconomic in the digital age. He acknowledged that while most existingmembers probably prefer hard copy, potential members aged 50 – 60 expect toget information in a digital format and may not read in the same way as their olderbrethren. Clearly, the current format of “Marine News” is unattractive to the nextgeneration of potential members. It was for these reasons in 2011 that Councildecided to change the standard delivery format of “Marine News” from a monthlypaper copy to a monthly e-journal delivered as an e-mail attachment. TheChairman reminded members that this had been discussed and approved at the2011 AGM. The new digital format meant that the magazine would be deliveredto every online member on the same day world wide at a significantly reduced

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cost of just £20 (free to Life Members) from 1st January 2013. Richard Osborneexplained that the membership fee of £20 covers the cost of research materials,production of the .pdf and running the WSS as well as allowing recapitalisationof the Society. This change will keep the WSS financially viable for at leastanother decade while at the same time providing money for projects, growth andacquisition of archival materials etc. Furthermore, e-journal will be in line withexpectations of future members.

However, it was appreciated that for a variety of reasons, some memberswould prefer to have a paper copy in addition to or instead of pdf. Council haddecided that all those wanting a paper copy (including Life Members) could doso provided they paid the full cost of the printing, packing and postage. Hereaffirmed that from 1st January 2013 the standard form of delivery would be asa pdf attached to e-mail and reminded those present that for ordinary members,their membership fee would be either £20 (pdf) or £20 + the cost of a paper copy(whether or not a pdf is taken). The Chairman finished his report by pointing outthat, because the price of such paper copies was a function of the print run, itwas essential that the Society had an accurate estimate of member’s intentionsfor 1st January 2013 and this would be obtained by use of a questionnaire in theJuly issue of “Marine News”.

General Secretary’s Report Jimmy Poole thanked the Dorset Branch forproviding a magnificent setting for the AGM and went on to say that the facilitiesin the Lifeboat College were superb. Thereafter he thanked Chairman and Vice-Chairman, both of whom were retiring at this AGM, for their good work over manyyears. Picking up on the Chairman’s theme about the move to a digital version of“Marine News”, Jimmy Poole said that in recent years he had observed more andmore people using “Kindles” rather than books and had even loaded themagazine onto his own “Kindle”. Jimmy Poole went on to thank John Williams forsending out pdfs of “Marine News” to so many members and went on to say thatthe response had been uniformly favourable especially from overseas members.He added that the latter are particularly vulnerable to the recent hikes in postalcharges with the price of sending out a single copy of “Marine News” overseashaving risen from £1.12 to £2.20. He observed that the recent price rises hadadded 14p to the second class postage rate for each copy of the magazineposted within the UK.

Jimmy thanked Glenn Smith for his hard work and dedication to the Society’swebsite which remained a source of valuable information for members and non-members alike. Turning to Chatham, which is now under the leadership of RoyFenton, Jimmy praised Alan Watt and his team of volunteers for their excellentwork and added that now that the WSS is a charity, the costs of running thefacility had been reduced thanks to a reduction in rates. Finally, Jimmy spokeabout his concerns that attendances at some Branches had continued to fall. Henoted that Branches formed an important part of the Society’s activities and thatwe could not allow them to simply die out.

Treasurer’s Report Richard Osborne, standing in for Bill Mayes who could notbe present, said that the Treasurer was an excellent financial manager who hadperformed a vital role for the Society for more than a decade. He explained thatthe 2011 Accounts had been delayed by family problems and by the compilationof the Society’s first annual report to the Charity Commissioners. RichardOsborne described the nature of this report, which in effect is a self-assessmentdocument, and then explained how he and Roy Fenton had collaborated toproduce the final form of words. Turning to the report itself he observed that itincluded notional time in hours for the Society’s 150 core volunteers. Forexample, from his own experience as a Branch Chairman he had allowed 10-15hours per month for Branch Officers and 20 hours per week for his activities asSociety Chairman. He also drew member’s attention to the future plans aspect ofthe report observing that the fulfillment of these plans will set Council’s agendafor the foreseeable future. Thus, Council will have to look 2-3 years ahead fromnow on which will help develop the Society’s activities in a more coherent mannerthan hitherto.

Turning the detail in the Accounts, Richard Osborne drew member’s attention

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to the cost of “Marine News” which consumed 110% of the subscription andpointed out postal costs associated with “Marine News” accounted for 25% ofthis expenditure. He went on to show that Life Membership subscriptions cost theSociety £2,882 in 2011. Fortunately, this aspect of the deficit was much reducedby the generosity of many Life Members and observed that these welcome andgenerous donations could be put to better use than merely subsidising themagazine. He went on to show that the Society’s running expenses were minimaland had not increased inline with inflation during the last decade observing thatmost Council members do not claim all the expenses to which they are entitled.After explaining why some operations were apparently in deficit (caused by thetiming of the reporting cycle), Richard Osborne then addressed the issue ofWSPL photograph prices. He explained that while new technology meant thatprices had been reduced substantially, prices had not been further reducedbecause of the need to maintain income. Furthermore, the time freely given byvolunteers needed to be given due value so as to maintain their morale andeffort. Thus, those working for free would rather see their time being used to earn20p/print for the Society than 1p/print.

Finally, Richard Osborne explained why the three Executive officers would notsanction breaking into reserves unless there was a fully developed and positiveplan of action for the use of these reserves. He made it clear that the Executiveofficers would not sanction the use of reserves to subsidise the continuedproduction and dispatch of “Marine News”. However, they were prepared toutilize reserve funds to build for the future – hence plans for an e-journal witheffect from 1st January 2013 and the associated re-capitalisation of the Society.

Membership Secretary’s Report John Williams reported that, unfortunatelybut not unexpectedly, the decline in membership had continued since last yearat about the same rate. The total membership reported last year was 2,509although because of a mistake in the records, this had been adjusted to 2,468.It had declined to 2,408 by 31st December 2011 – a reduction of 6.5%. Thedecline had been at about the same rate for UK, Europe and the Rest of theWorld. Compared with the previous year, the number of new members haddeclined slightly whilst the number who died had increased slightly. The totalnumber who resigned or had not renewed for 2012 had been about the same asfor 2010 but unfortunately this was twice as many as had joined. Looked at overthe last four years the decline has been 23% or, put more starkly, almost onequarter of the membership. Over the four years, the Society has recruited 339new/rejoined members but 107 existing members have died, 228 havespecifically resigned and 329 have just not renewed. This will give an estimatedmembership at 31st December 2012 of 2,330.

The group of members who took part in the Port visit. HMS CATTISTOCK in the backgroundon Poole Quay.

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The reasons for resignation remained as reported previously but, he noted thatas the membership ages, more are saying that they have lost interest in modernshipping and hence find that “Marine News” gives far more detailed informationthan they want. Conversely, an encouraging aspect arising out of the digitalversion of “Marine News” now available is the benefit that a variable print size onscreen gives to members with sight problems. John said that in summary, it hadnot been a good year but he continued to be encouraged by the enthusiasm andloyalty of many members with whom he had contact. Looking ahead, it will be aninteresting and challenging period as the digital “Marine News” is introducedalongside the traditional printed copy. Finally, he wished to record his thanks toboth Mervyn Park for his work in looking after the non-UK members and also toGlenn Smith who does similar work for those in North America. Merchant Ship Committee Roy Fenton said that the Merchant Ship Committeehad become a forum for merchant ship research as well as focal point forinteractions between the various Society committees. He said that the origins ofthe Merchant Ship Committee can be traced back to the highly successful andlong-running Naval Sub Committee and a feeling that the Society’s merchant shipmembers needed similar support. Roy said that while the Merchant ShipCommittee catered for the needs of all merchant ship enthusiasts it didn’t “do”photographs, publications or naval.

Turning to the Starke Schell Registers, Roy said these had reached asignificant milestone with the completion of the project. They had been offeredto the Society in 1998 for printing and distribution and had been very beneficialto the WSS. However, there was no longer any need to advertise the long lists in“Marine News” but copies would be kept available. He expected that in duecourse, the only available copies would be digital. After thanking the distributionteam Roy moved on to the work of the Member’s Questions Team and the workdone by the Period Custodians. With regard to the work of the Yard List Teamwhich had been lead for many years by Captain John Landells, Roy reported thatit had now supplied over 100,000 pages to members. The scope of their workhad been extended by Andreas von Mach to cover non-UK yards. Anotherimportant aspect of the work of the Merchant Ship Committee was led by BarryStanderline who held about 1,000 fleet lists which can be made available tomembers. While these lists may not be either complete or fully accurate theyprovide a basic fleet list which can be used to start a research project. Anotherresearch project supported by the Committee is Fred Hawkes’ series of CDsdevoted to the detailed history of early British steamships.

Roy reported that the third Annual Merchant Ship meeting had taken place inLondon in late March, and despite slightly reduced attendance and increasedcosts had been successful in all aspects. He said that the event, which hadgrown out of earlier “researcher’s meetings”, needed a rethink if it was to havea long-term future. Thus, while he needed additional support to run the day, therewas also a need to develop an increased number of speakers as well as linkswith other organisations.

Finally, after thanking all members of the Committee for their good work overthe years, Roy listed his aspirations for the Merchant Ship Committee. Inparticular he felt that the Committee existed to encourage merchant shipresearch, extend WSS research facilities to researchers, embrace and facilitateother merchant ship research projects and to work more closely with the WSSPublications Committee.

Publications Richard Osborne, standing in for John English, reported that“Shaw, Savill & Albion”, which had finally appeared in print in January 2012, hadbeen fully vetted by the Society’s Period Custodians as well as being refereed byboth Roy Fenton and Malcolm Cooper. Richard thanked all those involved in theproduction of this book and in particular Ian Farquhar, Graeme Pepper of theShaw Savill Society and Roger Jordan for his research input and proof reading.Turning to future publications, Richard said that the Society’s next publication“From the Revolution to the Cold War: A History of the Soviet Merchant Fleet from1917 to 1950” by Marty Bollinger was in an advanced state of preparation. Thismeticulously researched and well written book would be about 300 pages in

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length with over 170 illustrations. Chatham Roy Fenton reported on the Society’s Chatham facility saying that its

fortunes had improved markedly during the last two years thanks partly to thehard work of Mick Reynolds, Alan Watt and other members of the team. Theacquisition of charitable status has reduced costs while at the same timepresenting opportunities for collaboration with like-minded and other charitableorganisations. Chatham has now become the centre for storage and dispatch ofthe Society’s publications as well as housing its archives and a library which isamongst the top six maritime libraries in the UK. Furthermore, Chatham hasbecome largely self-financing because of the funds raised by selling surplussecond-hand books and photographs donated by members. Turning to thechallenges faced by Chatham, Roy said that we always needed additionalvolunteers to man the facility, work on the archives and sell duplicate material.

Finally Roy made a plea to his fellow Council members saying that there wasa need to fully embrace the idea that the WSS had become a charity. Thus,although the WSS had been a charity for at least a year there was little evidenceof that in the monthly magazine or other Society literature. He went on to suggestthat if Council appoints a Vice-Chairman, that person should be tasked withensuring that the Society obtained full benefit of its charitable status as soon aspossible.

Naval Committee Richard Osborne said that this committee was formed asthe Naval Sub Committee in 1975 and is responsible for publishing the quarterly“Warships” and the “Small Craft Journal”, naval photograph offers, navalquestions, the Annual Naval Meeting (first held in 1979) and the naval aspects ofall WSS publications. After thanking members of the Naval Committee for theirhard work, Richard briefly outlined the programme for the forthcoming Navalmeeting on 2nd June and ended by saying that the 2013 event would take placeon 1st June.

Acceptance of report of 64th AGM held 14.5.2011: Agreed unanimously.Questions on Reports: (1) Geoff Holmes asked why WSPL prices had not

been significantly reduced following the adoption of digital printing. Jim McFaulexplained that members received a quality product at a competitive price whichalso needed to cover investment in technology. He added that while volunteerswere willing to freely give their time they expected to see their efforts earnsignificant income for the Society. In response to a supplementary question aboutthe demise of “Members Requests” Jim McFaul explained that subjectsrequested by members now appeared in the usual offers rather than in listscomposed entirely of members’ requests.

(2) Les Cheyne said that he wished to complain about the switch from thetraditional, A5 size paper copy of “Marine News” to the digital version. He addedthat as a Life Member he was not happy at having to pay for a paper copy oncethe e-journal was introduced in January 2013. The Chairman explained that eventhough Life Members would have to pay the full costs of receiving a paper copyof the magazine, they would not have to pay the £20 subscription to the pdf. TheChairman, who is not a Life Member, went on to say that in comparison, he wouldhave to pay the new £20 membership fee as well as the cost of a paper copyshould he require one (i.e. £20 + £25-£35 depending on the print run). Thus, LifeMembers taking the pdf only would be in exactly the same position as they arenow - i.e. not having to pay for “Marine News”. Louis Loughran remindedmembers that the returns for Life Members, which were promised by the thenCommittee, included a mix of free services and those for which they had to pay.Under Council’s proposals, the pdf form of “Marine News” is still free and the restwould have to be paid for as usual. The Chairman agreed saying that hissuccessor, David Littlejohn, had stated unequivocally that “subscriptionpackages change with time”. He finished by saying that while he understood LesCheyne’s point of view, they would have to agree to differ.

In response to a question from Jean Vincent about using distribution servicescheaper than the Royal Mail, Richard Osborne pointed out that our print run wastoo low while Jimmy Poole added that because “Marine News” was under 100git was sent letter post which is a Royal Mail monopoly.

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David Pomeroy asked how Council proposed to stop non-members gettingfree copies of the pdf sent on to them by friends. The Chairman said that for thefirst year this would be good advertising and would also fit well with the Society’sprofile as a charity. However, he hoped that by 1st January 2014 a passwordprotected part of the Society’s website would be the place from which the pdfwould be downloaded every month. Adoption of Reports & Accounts: Agreed with one vote against.The following were elected unanimously: President: Dr Ian Buxton. Vice-Presidents: Andrew Bell, J.G. Davis, CBE, (K, Denmark), Lord Greenway, DrDavid Jenkins, David Littlejohn, Professor Andrew Lambert, Rear Admiral RogerMorris CB.Chairman: David Littlejohn. Hon. General Secretary: Jimmy Poole. Hon.Treasurer: William Mayes. Council Members: Tony Atkinson, John English, RoyFenton, Stephen Hacker, Jim McFaul, Hans Mornout, Oliver Sesemann, GlennSmith, John Williams.Any Other Business: NoneOn completion of the AGM the President, Professor Andrew Lambert delivered alecture entitled “Ships science and scandal in the age transition: John ScottRussell, Isambard Kingdom Brunel and the GREAT EASTERN”. RHO

FLAGS AND FUNNELSSome Workhorsesby J. L. Loughran

The vast majority of publications, and indeed of my own articles about flags andfunnels deal with the markings of owners of container and bulk carriers, tankers,coasters and suchlike, and take practically no notice of another kind ofshipowner: those forming that part of the construction industry, involved in drillingor moving heavy items on, above or below the surface of the sea, requiring arange of specialised vessels – they cannot all be described as ships – to do so.Ranging from jack-up rigs to crane barges and semi-submersible heavy liftvessels, and engaged often in very grimy aspects of their business, these oftenescape the notice of the enthusiast in ship’s markings, but in these days whenbulk carriers and even container carriers in liner trades seem loathe actually tofly their houseflag, they are often a source of interesting markings, even whenfunnels as such are noticeable by their absence. I include a small selection thismonth.

To begin with, a couple of owners whose vessels do actually resemble properships, since they each specialise in project cargoes requiring heavy lifts and holdor deck arrangements not possible on ships carrying orthodox loads. Thebiggest, first. In 1993 two major Dutch firms in this sector, Wijsmuller Transportand Dock Express Shipping, combined to become the largest and most versatileheavy transport company, Dockwise N.V., with a fleet of 11 wholly-owned heavylift ships, and a further 4 under management. They even developed a branchwhich specialised in the transport of yachts, either from their builders to distantareas where their owners wished to sail them, or from one of these areas toanother. In 2007 Dockwise came under this joint control of the Heerema groupand Wilhelm Wilhelmsen ASA. Originally its funnel was black with its logo, butlater the black was exchanged for blue; whether this coincided with the changeof control I have yet to confirm.

I mentioned the absence of a funnel on many of these lifting, carrying anddrilling vessels, and even when one exists, it is often as small as possible, andsometimes tucked out of the way at the stern to allow maximum space for theproject cargo, so it is not always the appropriate place for a distinguishing mark.In what seems a recognition of this, the funnel of Rolldock Shipping B.V., ofCapelle a/d ljssel, is plain blue, and the houseflag also harks back to the classicdays when most flags were plain, with one or two letters for the company name.In Rolldock’s case, the design is distinguished by the letter being placed hard upagainst the fly, giving it, to my taste, a pleasing effect. To compensate for thisreticent design, the entire afterpart of the black hull is filled with a large white“ROLLDOCK”.

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The drillship “Noble Globe Trotter” was in Rotterdam last year, both its funneland flag proudly bearing the company name. It has a long history beginning withthe foundation in 1932 by Lloyd Noble, of Samedan Oil Corporation, an explorerof crude oil & natural gas and the parent of Noble Drilling, which was spun offto its shareholders in 1985. The success of Noble Drilling up to the present canbe gauged by the fact that it owns 69 drilling units, including 4 underconstruction, and one FPSO. These are employed worldwide, in regions whichat present include the Middle East, Mexican Gulf, North Sea, Brazil, West Africaand Asia Pacific. The reference to this in the flag and funnel is too detailed to beclear in my small illustration, but the centre of “O” in each is filled by a Mercatorprojection, in yellow, of the world.

1. Dockwise N.V. 2. Rolldock Shipping B.V.3. Noble Drilling.4. GeoSea N.V.5. Van Der Straaten.

6. Helix Well Operations.7. Gems International N.V.8. Acergy S.A.9. Subsea 7 S.A.

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The operations of the next company, GeoSea N.V., include marine and civilengineering, dredging and land reclamation, wreck removal and geophysicalsurveys in preparation for some of the above. It is the first which is indicated ontheir marking by the “wheel” of dredging buckets – or is it the business end of acutter-dredger? Like the companies so far mentioned, its activities areworldwide. On a much humbler scale, however are the next markings, those ofVan der Straaten Aanemmingsmaatschappij, Selected here partly because theirflag is mainly black, an unusual colour for the field of a houseflag, they arenevertheless a very long-established firm, being over 100 years old. Theirprojects are concerned with the construction industry generally, piling andpipeline laying, and are confined principally to northern Belgium and the southof the Netherlands, where they employ crane barges, tugs and workboats.

The next set of markings speaks clearly of its owner’s title and activity. HelixWell Operations Ltd., of Aberdeen, is a subsidiary of Helix Energy SolutionsGroup, of Houston, and performs well intervention, subsea operations anddecommissioning within the group. Its vessels have the drill and helix motif eitheron a plain white funnel, or on the white band of a black one. No details of ahouseflag are to hand. The same applies to the markings of GEMS InternationalN.V., whose initials stand for Geotechnical, Engineering & Marine Surveys. Thiswas established in 2004 by the purchase of a small Belgian hydrographic surveycompany. Within the same year two British-based subsidiaries had beenestablished: GEMS UK and GEMS Survey Ltd., which use the same funneldesign, where the company initials are cleverly combined into a logo suggesting,in blue and black, the echoes radiating from below a survey ship’s hull. Atpresent GEMS Group operates nine specialist survey vessels.

The last group of markings in this article belong to two companies with longand complex histories of acquisitions and mergers. For example, Acergy S.A.was formed in 2006, a seabed to surface engineering & construction company,registered in Luxembourg but with headquarters in London. It began life,however, in 1970 as Stolt-Nielsen Seaway with North Sea operations. In 1989 itacquired the French Comex Services, becoming Stolt Comex, and in 2000, afterfurther acquisitions became Stolt Offshore. A reorganisation to re-focus thecompany after the multiplicity of acquisitions culminated in renaming as Acergyin 2005. Though the funnel is illustrated, I have been unable to confirm ahouseflag for Acergy. In compensation, perhaps, I can illustrate two for Subsea7, a company with an even more chequered story so far as mergers etc. areconcerned, though space precludes a full listing here. In January 2011 Acergybought Subsea 7, and the first flag, flown by the drillship ROCKWATER and thepipelayer SEVEN OCEANS in two phases of its history, seems to have beenreplaced by that flown by the pipelayer/heavy lift ship OLEG STRASHNOV andthe crane ship STANISLAV YUDIN last summer. Acergy itself changed its title bythen to Subsea 7 S.A.

NAVAL NOTESReports for inclusion in this section should be sent to Dr R.H. Osborne, 11 Beechwood Road, Nailsea, Bristol BS48 2AF, United Kingdom,

E-mail: DROSBORNE@blueyonder.co.uk, to ensure prompt publication.

AUSTRALIA CHOULES, the Bay class dock landing ship acquired from the UKin 2011, has suffered from propulsion problems which necessitated her return toSydney for repairs on 14th June. GERMANY The third Type 702 Berlin class combat support ship BONN (A1413)was named on 17th April.INDIA On 22nd May the minesweeper RATNAGIRI was decommissioned atMumbai. Two days later the training frigate KRISHNA (F46; ex-HMSANDROMEDA) was formally paid off in Mumbai. On 8th June India’s modernised Kiev class aircraft carrier VIKRAMADITYA leftthe Russian port of Severodvinsk for initial sea trials since completing a majorrefit at the Sevmash shipyard. The Indian Navy has started construction of a new

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dock at the naval dockyard at Mumbai for VIKRAMADITYA. In late June it wasannounced that the Indian Navy plans to build a second indigenous aircraftcarrier once the first ship being built by Cochin Shipyard Ltd enters service in2015 – 2016.TEG, the first of 3 modified Krivak III/Talwar class stealth frigates being built atthe Russian Yantar shipyard arrived at Mumbai on 22nd June. Her sisterTARKASH has started sea trials prior to delivery in October 2012.SINDHURAKSHAK, a Kilo class submarine, completed a mid-life modernisationin Russia on 23rd June and is likely to be equipped with tube-launched Harpoonanti-ship missiles along with her three other modernised Shishumar classsubmarines. The Leander class frigate VINDHYAGIRI was decommissioned on 10th June, ayear ahead of schedule, thanks to the consequences of a disastrous collisionwith MV NORDLAKE near Sunk Rock lighthouse off Bombay on 30th January2011. Later that day, the frigate caught fire while in dockyard hands and sankabout 15 hours later. The flooding rendered repair uneconomical and the frigateis likely to be taken out to sea and sunk rather than being broken up. The Indian Navy is to acquire four state-of-the-art indigenously-built survey shipswhich will enter service in 2017 – 2018. MAKAR, the first of six catamaraninshore survey vessels (12 knots, 53m x 16m) built by Alcock Ashdown Ltd (aGujarat government enterprise) has been handed over for trials. The Indian coastguard has commissioned H 187, the first of 12 45 knothovercraft type 8000HD built by Griffon Hoverwork UK.IRAN At a ceremony on 29th May, Iran re-launched TAREQ, the first of three Kiloclass submarines acquired from Russia in the 1990s, after a lengthy refit. It isexpected that it will be many months before the boat will be operational. ITALY The ongoing economic crisis is likely to speed up the decommissioning of26 – 28 vessels during the next 5-6 years. Candidates for decommissioninginclude three un-modernised Maestrale class frigates, four Artigliere class fleetpatrol ships, three Lerici class MCMVs, six to eight Minerva class corvettes, fourtraining vessels and four ocean-going tugs as well as two coastal replenishmentvessels. MEXICO Two new Tenochtitlan class coastal patrol vessels (TENOCHTITILAN &TEOTIHUACAN) and five Polaris II interceptor craft (ALBIREO, ALNITAK,MINTAKA, ALFIRK & ALDERAMIN) entered service on 1st June. NIGERIA On 1st June the Nigerian Navy commissioned the locally-built seawarddefence craft ANDONI (P 100) which has a crew of 25 and is armed with a 20mm gun forward plus machine guns. A second boat has been laid down. PAKISTAN The fast attack craft AZMAT entered service on 23rd June.RUSSIA On 18th May the Russian Project 11711 class landing ship IVAN GRENwas launched at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad. In late May the Russian government signed a contract for the construction of afurther five Borey class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines. The leadboat, YURI DOLGORUKY (K 535) has entered service while the second of class,ALEXANDER NEVSKY (K 550), started trials in October 2011 and will enterservice by the end of this year. The third and fourth boats, VLADIMIRMONOMACH (K 551) and SYVATITEL NIKOLAY are under construction.SPAIN On 25th June the Aegis-equipped frigate CRISTOBAL COLON (F 105)started final sea trials at Ferro. TAIWAN On 1st July, the Taiwanese Navy decommissioned the last 20 of a fleetof ageing Seagull class missile boats. They have been replaced by 30 171-tonnecraft under a programme which began in 2000.UNITED ARAB EMIRATES The stealth patrol vessel QARNEN was launched inmid-June by Fincantieri Muggiano in La Spezia. Her sister GHANTUT waslaunched in January.UNITED KINGDOM The UK MoD has announced that following reversion to theF-35B STVOL version of the Joint Strike Fighter the decks of the aircraft carriersQUEEN ELIZABETH and PRINCE OF WALES will have to be coated with a newheat-resistant surface made of Thermion which is a mechanical bond ofaluminium and ceramic.

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On 14th May the Royal Navy received confirmation/approval of the fulfilment of aseries of programmes including both Queen Elizabeth class ‘carriers, six Type45 destroyers, 13 Type 26 frigates, seven Astute class submarines, constructionof three or four Successor class of submarines to replace the Vanguard class,64 Lynx Wildcat helicopters, upgrades to the Merlin medium lift helicopters, thepurchase of River class OPVs SEVERN, TYNE and MERSEY which had beenleased from their builders, investment in a future helicopter borne AEW capabilityand four new MARS Fleet tankers. UNITED STATES The Virginia class attack submarine MISSISSIPPI (SSN-782)entered service on 1st June.On 2nd June it was announced that the USN is to rebalance its force deploymentfrom the current 50:50 split between Pacific and Atlantic to a ratio of 60% Pacific:40% Atlantic by 2020 to meet the growing power of Asian navies. On 4th June AMERICA, the first of a class of LHAs to replace the ageing Tarawaclass, was launched at Huntington Ingalls Pascagoula shipyard. During June the 100-year old dreadnought battleship TEXAS, which is moored inHouston as a museum ship, suffered several serious leaks.

NAVAL DEPLOYMENTS Month: 08/12Reports for inclusion in this section should be sent to

DA Sowdon, 25 Godwin Drive, Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 2XE (e-mail: davesowdon@blueyonder.co.uk) to ensure prompt publication.

ALGERIA Tug EL MOUS’IF arrived at Faslane from Aalesund 18/6; she arrivedPlymouth 1/7 for FOST.AUSTRALIA CHOULES left Sydney 13/6 for Exercise Hamel off Queensland, butdeveloped an electrical fault the next day and returned to Sydney.BALLARAT & the ROK destroyer SEJONG DAEWANG exercised togethernortheast of Jeju Island, in the Korea Strait, 28-29/5.BRAZIL BRAZIL 1 (ex-PORT OF SPAIN), renamed AMAZONAS, day ran fromPortsmouth 12/6 and was handed over to Brazil by BAE 29/6.The submarine TIKUNA arrived at Naval Station Norfolk for a routine port visit,7/6. The 11-day visit was in conjunction with the submarine’s 2012 deployment tothe US E Coast and part of a bilateral submarine exercise cooperation initiativebetween the United States and Brazil’s submarine forces.CHINA Training ship ZHENGHE arrived at Taranto 31/5 for a 5-day visit, the 5thstop on a 30,000 nm voyage. FRANCE DE GRASSE was at Leith 14/5. STYX & ANTARES arrived at Portsmouth11/6; ANTARES sailed 12/6, STYX the next day.GERMANY Among the vessels expected to be present for Kiel Week 15/6 wereADMIRAL COWAN, ESBERN SNARE, THETIS, IVER HUITFELDT, ZIERIKZEE,VLAARDINGEN, VAN KINSBERGEN, ALTA, VALKYRIEN, WERRA, PASSAU,HOMBURG, BAD BEVENSEN, GROMITZ, DMDR BLAISON, HALLAND,VIRSAITIS, TLIVALDIS, KURSIS, ZEMAITIS, KROKOW, POZNAN, JAMNO,MIELNO, GARDNO, SOKOL, NORMANDY, USNS 2ND LT JOHN P BOBO, LCPLROY M WHEAT, ST ALBANS. HERMELIN was working off Limassol, Cyprus from 16/6.NETHERLANDS SNELLIUS was at Portsmouth 7-9/6. VLAARDINGEN,ZIERIKZEE & VAN KINSBERGEN were at Leith 22/6. The trio left 25/6 and arrivedat Dublin 29/6.OMAN AL RAHMANI left 14Dock at Portsmouth for a harbour berth on 23/6.PERU BAP VILLAVISENCIO arrived at Naval Station Mayport, Fla., for a weeklongtraining evolution 15/6.PORTUGAL TRIDENTE made the first trans-Atlantic trip by a Portuguesesubmarine when she arrived at Naval Station Norfolk on 14/6, to participate inthe multi-national Fleet Training Exercise War of 1812 (FLEETEX) 19-29/6.POLAND ISKRA was at Portsmouth 14-16/6.FRUKUS 2012 The exercise in the Baltic took place 24/6-1/7 and involvedRussian YAROSLAV MUDRY, HMS YORK, USS NORMANDY & FS DE GRASSE.

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The Type 42 destroyer EDINBURGH 31/5/2012. Photo: Jasper Van Haemdonck

The Roumanian Batch 2 Type 22 frigate REGINA MARIA (ex-HMS LONDON) at Konstantaon 24.5.2012. Photo: Nikolaur Sifferlinger

The US cruiser NORMANDY at Kiel on 19.6.2012. Photo: A.A. de Kruijf

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UKRAINE Diesel submarine ZAPORIZHZHIA started surface sea trials 12/6.UNITED KINGDOMGibraltar: EDDYSTONE visited 6/6, leaving for Ascension. ST ALBANS,ATHERSTONE & SHOREHAM were present 4-5/6; the MCM’s sailed for the Gulf.SD NORTHERN RIVER arrived 20/6, leaving 24/6 for exercises in the Med. Thevessel visited Gibraltar 30/6 and left for Greenock where she was expected 5/7.Clyde: SD JUPITER was dry docked at Greenock 7/6. VIGILANT returned to theFleet 21/6 following refit.Devonport: Vessels with FOST in June included: OCEAN, DIAMOND,EDINBURGH, ARGYLL, KENT, LANCASTER, MONMOUTH, NORTHUMBERLAND,RICHMOND, SUTHERLAND, TALENT, TRENCHANT, ENTERPRISE,ORANGELEAF, WAVE RULER, AUGSBURG, KARLSRUHE, U 34.Other movements included: SD VICTORIA arrived 2/6. DIAMOND visited the DGRange 6/6. SD VICTORIA left for Portland 10/6, returning 15/6. PROTECTORarrived 25/6 leaving 26/6 for Portsmouth. SD VICTORIA left 27/6 for the Sound ofJura exercise area.Falmouth: SD CAREFUL arrived from Plymouth and entered dry dock 6/6,leaving 21/6 for Plymouth. SD NORTHERN RIVER visited 16/6 en route toGibraltar. LYME BAY arrived from the Gulf 25/6.Marchwood: HARTLAND POINT returned 22/6, having left Emden 20/6. ANVILPOINT arrived 30/6 from Gdansk where she left 22/6.Mersey: On 12/6 WAVE KNIGHT was in 5 Dock, BLACK ROVER in No. 6 andDILIGENCE in No 7 Dock at Cammell Laird. FORT AUSTIN was in the Wet basin.Portland: MOUNTS BAY was at Portland 6/6, and WAVE RULER on 7/6. SDVICTORIA sailed 13/6 for Plymouth.Portsmouth: ST ALBANS & EDINBURGH arrived 8/6. ILLUSTRIOUS, YORK & STALBANS sailed 11/6. DIAMOND sailed for Gulf deployment 13/6. EDINBURGHreturned 15/6. YORK sailed 20/6 for FRUKUS. KENT returned 21/6. DRAGON

The Hunt class MCMV ATHERSTONE leaving Valletta on 13.6.2012. Photo: Michael Cassar

The Polish minesweeper MIELNO at Kiel on 18.6.2012. Photo: Peter Inpijn

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visited the new UHAF 25/6, and LANCASTER sailed. KENT visited UHAF 26/6 andST ALBANS returned from Kiel. PROTECTOR returned from her first Antarcticdeployment 27/6. LEDBURY arrived from the Mediterranean 29/6. RICHMONDreturned from an 8-month refit at Devonport on 29/6, when ILLUSTRIOUS alsoarrived, having taken part in ten exercises in the Bay of Biscay, practising a rangeof anti-surface operations against French naval vessel LT DE VAISSEAU LAVALLEE. USNOPSAIL 2012 Present at Norfolk 7-12/6 were BAE GUAYAS, ARMCUAUHTEMOC, KRI DEWARUCI, ABSALON, HESSEN, THOR HEYEDAHL, SPSJUAN SEBASTIAN DE ELCANO, ARC GLORIA, NE CISNE BRANCO, STVGODSPEED, GOOSE BAY, MONCTON, TALENT, RFA ARGUS, USCGC EAGLE. AtBaltimore/Annapolis 13-19/6 were GUAYAS, CUAUHTEMOC, DEWARUCI, JCGKOJIMA, Dominican ALMIRANTE DIDIER BURGOS, ESBERN SNARE, HESSEN,THOR HEYEDAHL, GLORIA, CISNE BRANCO, IROQUOIS, VILLE DE QUEBEC,GOOSE BAY, MONCTON, TALENT, ARGUS, EAGLE, NOAA FERDINAND RHASSLER and BAY HYDRO II.NEW ORLEANS arrived in Sasebo, Japan for a scheduled port visit, 1/6 andarrived in Pearl Harbor, 13/6.VICKSBURG completed a port visit to Bahrain, 28/5.GREENVILLE left Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for a W Pacific deployment,5/6.SWIFT left Durban, South Africa, 7/6 after a 2-week visit to the area. She visitedMaputo, Mozambique 8-15/6 in support of Africa Partnership Station East 2012.SWIFT left Port Maputo for Nacala, Mozambique, where she arrived 17/6 for a 5-day visit. NEW YORK transited the Strait of Hormuz and entered the Arabian Gulf for thefirst time 10/6, during her maiden deployment.HAWAII arrived at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, as part of its deployment tothe W Pacific, 9/6.TUCSON returned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after a 6-monthdeployment to the W Pacific region, 14/6.The United States, the ROK and Japan conducted trilateral naval exercise 21-22/6 in the waters south of the Korean peninsula. The George Washington CSGmade a port visit to Busan, South Korea, after completing the two exercises. THECSG consists of GEORGE WASHINGTON, COWPENS, SHILOH, LASSEN &MCCAMPBELL. NITZE arrived in Victoria, Seychelles, for a port visit, 24/6.BENFOLD left San Diego 15/6 for a scheduled 8-month, independentdeployment to the W Pacific and U.S. Central Command AOR in support of NavyBallistic Missile Defense. MICHIGAN arrived at Yokosuka, 13/6, as part of its deployment to the W Pacific.USNS MERCY on Pacific Partnership 2012 completed its first mission port inNorth Sulawesi, Indonesia, 15/6; the ship arrived in the Philippines 18/6, to beginthe second host nation visit of the mission.Eisenhower CSG members DWIGHT D EISENHOWER, WINSTON S CHURCHILL& JASON DUNHAM (on her maiden deployment) deployed from Naval StationNorfolk, Va., and HUE CITY & FARRAGUT from Naval Station Mayport, Fla., 20/6,to support operations in the U.S. Navy’s 5th and 6th Fleets. UNDERWOOD participated in a passing exercise (PASSEX) with ships from theChilean navy while en route to Iquique, Chile, 16/6. UNDERWOOD operated withthree Chilean ships: the Piloto Pardo-class patrol ship COMMANDANTE TORRO,and the Riquelme-class fast attack craft URIBE & SERRANO during the daylongexercise.BLUE RIDGE visited Tokyo 17/6.NORMANDY anchored outside of Karlskrona, Sweden, for a scheduled port visit,20/6.PITTSBURGH and ANNAPOLIS returned to New London, 27/6, followingscheduled 6-month deployments. CHICAGO arrived at Fleet Activities Yokosuka 29/6 for its first port visit as part ofits W Pacific deployment.

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BEDFORD: As always, Dave Sutton gave us an excellent evening’sentertainment in ‘Yet more holiday snaps’, complete with comments on peoplewho caught his eagle eye. We started off with a tour of Venice, covering craftlarge and small. Then Switzerland with its lake traffic and railways, an area notcovered at our meetings before. This was followed by a cruise down the Rhinefrom Basel to Amsterdam. Dave then visited Barcelona and cruised to Miami onthe NORWEGIAN EPIC. Please keep travelling Dave and we will remember thelovely Swiss scenery and you can’t see Bedford from the Matterhorn! In JuneDave Menzies recounted a trip that was organised to celebrate his 70th birthdayin June 2011. He flew to Hong Kong where only one passenger ship was to beseen; a small Russian vessel; but there were many other vessels to be seen. Thenon to Brisbane; where the effects of the flooding were to be seen. Melbournefollowed with a foray over the border to South Australia to Adelaide and VictorHarbour and its horse-drawn tramway. The last night in Melbourne, 5th July, wasthe local Branch meeting where Dave had taken a Sid Belham dvd which wasshown and supplemented by local shots of the QUEENs visiting the port. The lastleg was to Singapore, where a mass of shipping was to be seen, and then home.A memorable trip. BURNIE: In March Kirby Cunningham, Chaplain to the Mission to Seafarers inBurnie, gave a comprehensive programme about the history and activities of theMission and its place in the Burnie shipping scene. Kirby subsequently joined ourbranch as a member! Our speaker in April was Rex Cox, President of HobartBranch. Rex presented a fascinating slide show of the great variety of shippingin the Port of Hobart since the 1950s. At out May meeting we viewed a dvd ofthe building of a modern cruise ship INDEPENDENCE OF THE SEAS. DORSET: The highlight for the Branch in May was the hosting of the WSS AGMat the RNLI College in Poole. Members from far and wide enjoyed the weekendstarting with a welcome by the College Principal and an informative talk aboutPoole Harbour by former Harbour Commissioner, Peter Burt. Tours included avisit to the port with an excellent presentation, the RNLI, a Purbeck coach tour,including Corfe Castle, and a three hour Poole Harbour cruise all in beautifulweather. Ninety of us enjoyed the traditional AGM Dinner. EAST KENT: Sam Pellatt opened the May meeting with a short show on recentThames shipping. The remainder of the evening was Vice Chairman, AndrewHumphries’ night; with Andrew giving an excellent presentation of early Margateand Ramsgate shipping which was drawn from a number of local photographers.A few ships aground and plenty of sailing barges and coasters; it was a reallyinteresting show, illustrating how busy these ports were in the past. In June Markand Pam Bathurst from the MEDWAY QUEEN Preservation Society gave us areally interesting presentation on the history, demise and restoration of theMEDWAY QUEEN. The work that has been done to restore the historic paddler toher former glory is really impressive. Good luck to them with the project. FIRTH OF CLYDE: We had a good turn-out for the final meeting of the seasonin April when Paul Strathdee gave us his ‘Year on the Clyde 2011’ show. Last yearmarked 300 years since the founding of the shipbuilder Scotts of Greenock andhe duly commemorated this milestone. Paul also looked back at shipping linesthat were regular visitors to King George V dock such as Blue Funnel, Clan Line,Port Line and Ben Line. Down river we viewed the cruise ships together withvisiting naval vessels to be seen during joint exercises. Now that both operatorsto Northern Ireland sail from Cairnryan, Paul took a look at some of the last Stenaferries to operate out of Stranraer including the STENA VOYAGER. At a recentcommittee meeting the future of the December meeting was discussed and itwas unanimously decided to discontinue it. On a brighter note when we send outthe branch syllabus for next year we will be asking for your e-mail addresses sothat we will be able to contact you electronically in future rather than by post andthus reducing our costs. GLOUCESTER: For our April meeting one of our Branch founder members, LesDalton, presented ‘The last two years of CANBERRA’. Les had had a cruise inMay 1996 on the CANBERRA, which visited locations around the Mediterraneanwhich included Gibraltar, St. Tropez, Elba, Naples, Sicily and Barcelona. Visitswere made to the Trafalgar cemetery in Gibraltar and to Pompeii from Naples. We

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were honoured to have at the meeting a former 4th engineer who served on theship when she was fairly new. Thank you, Les for an interesting and informativeevening. Our May meeting was the Branch AGM where all officials andcommittee members were re-elected en-bloc. A new member, Alan Drewett, wasalso appointed. A few days later we held our Annual Branch Dinner with 11members and friends present. The model boat evening had to be cancelledbecause of rain.HAVEN PORTS: Steve Thomas brought back memories of the 1980s with a slideshow from his travels in the Far East. The show was in two halves, one devotedto Hong Kong and the other to Singapore. It was a decade when general cargoships were being replaced by containerisation, and his slides contained a nicecross-section of reefers, bulkers, tankers and freighters as well as the firstgeneration of container vessels. It was a magnificent show which wasappreciated by all attending the May meeting at the Seafarer’s Centre in the Portof Felixstowe. In June Bernard McCall gave a presentation ‘Coastal shipping andtripping’. He recalled in particular travels in Scottish waters aboard a BP coastaltanker from Grangemouth delivering oil to remote communities in Caithness,North Uist, the Isle of Lewis, Bressay in the Shetlands and Orkney. His slidesincluded excellent shots of shipping in the Pentland Firth and interesting viewsfrom the sea of John o Groats, Dunnet Head and Cape Wrath. It was an excellentevening which was enjoyed by all; many thanks Bernard.ISLE OF MAN: On March 2nd Roy Cripps showed us pictures taken fromEMERALD QUEEN on a Danube river cruise. He started in Budapest bound forNuremburg and we saw many barges loaded with a variety of cargoes and manyfine buildings. Thanks Roy. On 16th Jim Charnock spoke about the ManchesterShip Canal over the last 30 years and showed us the major changes that havetaken place in Salford where the docks have been transformed into a living area.Ships still use the canal and we saw the demise of the liner services to thepresent day traffic which is much less and the ships are much smaller.Surprisingly there are still ferry cruises along the canal. Thanks Jim.MANCHESTER: We held our Branch AGM in May when the entire Committeewas re-elected en bloc. Our bank balance is strong and the decision to changeto afternoon meetings was reaffirmed as a great success. Following the meetingslides were shown by Reg Bailey, Jim Charnock and Peter Wynne. In JuneBernard McCall returned with part 2 of his show ‘Shipping and tripping’. Thisdetailed ports visited and ships seen on two long and one short trip. We sawmuch of the Baltic and the vast variety of ships sailing under many flags. We alsovisited South Wales where Bernard’s wife had the honour of being a ‘tug captain’for a few hours. The first long trip ended well up the River Trent whilst the secondended at Shoreham. It was a fascinating afternoon! Thanks Bernard.MELBOURNE: Our guest speaker in May was Donald Walker – the author of‘Beacons of hope’. We were treated to a fascinating presentation on the historyof the Bass Strait and its lighthouses. Bass Strait became the main route of shipssailing along the south coast of Australia after lighthouses were established inthe 1840s. Prior to this, ships went to the south of Tasmania or risked beingwrecked, as happened to many if the attempted to sail through the strait. Wethank Donald for telling us about this development to enable ships to arrive safelyin Melbourne. In June Tim Asome told us about his experiences both at sea andat the Sembawang Shipyard. Tim is the General Manager of ASP ShipManagement and kindly arranges ship visits when the opportunity arises. TheBranch is honoured that our Secretary, Ron Parker, has been awarded the Orderof Australia Medal for service to the community including, of course, our Branch.We thank and congratulate you Ron. A small group of members recentlyaccepted an invitation to visit the Port of Melbourne control tower andappreciated their kind hospitality.MERSEYSIDE: In May we were pleased to welcome that well known maritimeauthor Ian Collard, who gave us a great evening’s entertainment about 1960s and1970s Mersey shipping. Ian’s images were taken whilst on his way to work on themorning ferry, from his office window in the Cunard Building or on a lunchtimewalk along Princess Parade. He also showed ships in the North and South docksand Birkenhead pointing out many examples of most of the shipping companies’vessels you would expect around that era, amazing nostalgia. Thanks very muchIan for a wonderful presentation and we hope to see you again soon. In June

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John Luxton showed us images of a 2008 cruise aboard Fred Olsen’s BLACKWATCH from Southampton around the Iberian peninsular. John has interests in allforms of transport so it was particularly interesting to see the trams operatingaround the streets of La Coruna and Lisbon. We also visited Vigo and saw shotsof many different vessels that John observed of his voyage which made afascinating evening’s entertainment. Thanks John.MID ESSEX: The Manchester Branch production ‘Five steps to Manchester’ wasshown at our May meeting for at least the second time since it was compiled in1976. The slide quality had surprisingly not seemed to have deteriorated over theyears. The show took us on a journey from the Mersey estuary through the fivelocks to the docks in Salford and Manchester describing each lock, quay andbridge. The area was highly industrialised in the 1970s and supported many shiptypes with many a nostalgic sight of coasters, Manchester Liners, bulk carriers,tankers, James Fisher’s heavy lift ships and good old cargo liners! Being a BankHoliday, our June meeting was a members’ evening. This featured the film ‘TheRNLI, a review of the year 2010’. This was followed by a film on the constructionof P & O’s CANBERRA at Harland & Wolff between 1957 and 1961. OurChairman, Robin Butcher, was ‘on the water’ in a Thames barge mooredalongside HMS PRESIDENT at the previous day’s Jubilee Thames River Pageant.He showed us images of this wonderful spectacle which was so enthusiasticallyreceived. See meeting reports at www.midessexships.org.ukNEW SOUTH WALES: At the May meeting we were shown a dvd on the Ball’sHead coal loader in Sydney harbour which ceased operations in 1992 and partsof it now form an educational centre run by the local council. The dvd gave apotted history of the area prior to the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788. It thenmoved on to the establishment in the late 19th century, with the advent of coalfired steamships, of a coaling/bunker depot. This lasted till the 1950s when thenumber of ships requiring coal bunkers virtually ceased. It was then used as acoal depot operated by different collieries until the 1970s when a contract tosupply coal to Japanese power plants was negotiated. This lasted until 1992when the loader closed as part of a general run-down of Sydney harbour thathas continued and now the harbour is basically a ‘pleasure port’.NORTH WEST KENT: Steve Spouse came along to our May meeting to presenthis slide show ‘Thames and Medway’. He started off with pictures of tugs datingfrom the 1920s that he had copied from various sources and then went on toshow a whole range of shipping taken from a wide range of viewpoints includingtower blocks and cranes! This was followed by a collection of very good nightshots. Thanks Steve for a very interesting evening.NORTHERN IRELAND: Our proposed April meeting was postponed and RoySnowden stepped in at short notice and gave a presentation entitled ‘Luxuryliners pre-1940s’. It included photographs and video clips from mostly trans-Atlantic liners, which were competing for passenger trade from various Europeanand British ports to New York, and the great differences between 1st class, 2ndclass/tourist class and 3rd class. It was a nostalgic look at bygone days whichwas enjoyed by a good turn-out of members. On 14th May members visited thecruise ship MARCO POLO. Our thanks to Cruise and Maritime Voyages for a mostexcellent ship visit. The May meeting was an excellent presentation by HarryFoster mainly featuring photographs taken whilst serving on the Shell tankersHEMICARDIUM and DAPHNELLA. These included an escorted naval riverpassage in Vietnamese waters, Caribbean port visits and Belfast and Dublinports in the 1980s.PLYMOUTH: We welcomed Bob Cook to our May meeting with his presentation‘A worthy view of Plymouth waterfront’. This comprised of a digital collection ofglass plate negatives from his collection and from the John Bouldon and RichardFaber collections. The superb quality of these glass plate negatives has to beseen to be believed, they covered an area of the Plymouth waterfront from theRiver Plym through Cattedown and the Barbican-Plymouth Hoe, Millbay Docksand Turnchapel. Most were taken between 1865 and 1944 with evocative picturesof J class yachts racing in the Sound to 1895 photos of HMSD DEVASTATION atDevonport. The aforementioned warship featured on the cover of ‘Old Glory’match boxes. Many thanks, Bob for a fascinating evening. In June Ian Dentongave us a presentation on Cunard’s £500 million QUEEN ELIZABETH. Ian relatedthe history of this 92,000 ton ship from planning and design to the actual

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construction by Fincantieri’s Monfalcone shipyard until the christening by H.M.the Queen in Southampton at the end of 2010. Since the rise of more balconycabins on the now larger cruise ships have taken off, many of them have becometo look like hideous blocks of flats under the old adage ‘pack-em in’, with somehaving balcony decks rising 11 decks high. The new QUEEN ELIZABETH has amore sensible design with a maximum of 5 balcony decks giving the ship a moreattractive design which is more pleasing to the eye. PORT NATAL: In March Rev. Boet van Schalkwyk, of the Durban Branch of theInternational Sailors Society, gave a talk. In April we celebrated notching up 40years of existence. Two of our founder members; Alec Young and DavidShackleton; live locally. A third, Henry Aitken, now lives in Norwich, UK and hasrecently joined the branch there (definitely their gain and our loss!). In May,suitably, a TITANIC evening was held with a video and exhibition inclusions. Wedid have a night to remember. SOUTH COAST: Martin Wright made a welcome return to the branch when hepresented his ‘Nautical miscellany’. Through his camera we visited the Polishports of Gdansk, Gdynia, Szczecin, Kolobrzeg and Swinoujscie in 1992 andagain in 2009. We then travelled to Vietnam to view shipping at Saigon beforecoming back to the North Atlantic to visit Las Palmas and then into theMediterranean to conclude our journey at Messina. At each port we toured thelocal docks viewing a wide variety of shipping as well as the local shipbuildingand repair yards. Members warmly thanked Martin for a fascinating and wide-ranging evening. In June Krispen Atkinson presented ‘Cornish ports andharbours, part 3’ when he took us on a fascinating tour of all the ports to befound from Mounts Bay and along the coast of north Cornwall to Bude. In anexcellent presentation we viewed the ports today and in their heyday in earliertimes, all enhanced by Krispen’s well-informed commentary and an imaginativeuse of aerial maps. A wide variety of coasters through the years were seen alongwith some commercial docks which have now almost disappeared. Thanks,Krispen, for a most interesting evening and part 4 is eagerly anticipated. SOUTHAMPTON: Our May meeting featured a return to the Falkland Islandsconflict in 1982, this being the 30th anniversary. Bill Lawes presented ourbranch’s Tape/Slide show featuring the majority of the Merchant and Royal Navalvessels participating in the action from the ports of Southampton andPortsmouth. The excellent narration was provided by Sandy Jones of RadioSolent and featured the transformation of many merchant vessels to warreadiness. A special guest at our meeting was Capt. Clark of the EUROPICFERRY, with his daughter. He narrated many of his ship’s actions and gave otheroverall recollections of the conflict. It was a brilliant production evoking manymemories. Due to illness we had a late change of speaker in June when ColinDrayson presented his first digital show ‘The start of it all’. Colin started work inthe 1950s close to the River Itchen wharves, where his interest in ships was born.We were treated to photographs of quays long since redeveloped and thecoasters then to be seen. After he acquired a cycle we were then entertained byaccounts of lunchtime visits into the Eastern Docks with views of the larger shipsthen calling in the main port. The talk concluded in the mid-1960s with Colinjoining the QUEEN ELIZABETH then coming ashore to start work as a docker. Itwas a very interesting evening, full of nostalgic views.SOUTHEND: At our May meeting we welcomed Ken Larwood from East KentBranch. Ken presented ‘Tugs to Tankers’ although ‘and everything else inbetween’ should have been added to the title because that’s what it was! Mosttypes of ship were represented although some wag was heard to comment‘Where’s the Woolwich ferry then?’ Ken’s work as an electrician enabled freeaccess to U.K. ports with unrivalled scope for ship photography and he felt bitterwhen, upon retirement, his various dock passes were withdrawn. Ken gave usdetails of every ship that was seen although he did admit he was not too familiarwith RN vessels. It was a cracking evening. In June we saw the second part ofthe excellent slide show ‘The widening Thames’ put together by London Branchin 1982. We started at the Royal Docks entrance and proceeded down river pastDagenham, Erith, Purfleet and Greenhithe where Everard were based. Onwardvia Gravesend and Tilbury, the highlight of which was a photo of the giant tankerHALCYON THE GREAT was seen; she was the largest vessel ever to passGravesend. Now in the open sea we passed Shell Haven, Coryton and CanveyInland, Southend Pier complete with barges and WAVERLEY and ending at the

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estuary forts. It was an excellent evening of unabashed nostalgia.SWANSEA & W.WALES: In May John English gave us an illustrated talk on the‘Battle of the Atlantic 1939-45’. He spoke with great knowledge of the ships, bothmerchant and naval, and of the opposition they faced and the conditions theyendure for the longest battle of the War. It was amazing to see and hear of thegreat advances in equipment during this period, from ships built for WWI to shipsthat continued in service for 20 more years, each side trying to outwit andovercome the other. In June Elizabeth Holmes gave a show of ships of 40 yearsago. It was pure nostalgia. We started with HMS GLAMORGAN of 1966 followedby passenger ships of that era, many cargo ships and tankers of companies nowlong gone and naval vessels when we had a navy. We went on ship visits andexcursions with the Society both in this country and on the Continent. It was asmall selection of ships from a large collection of slides taken by Liz over theyears and it was well worthwhile.TEESSIDE: As a departure from the norm; David Hunter, Chairman of the 500Group, a Teesside based group of bus enthusiasts, gave a presentation on busrestoration. He showed photographs of the restoration of two unique buseswhich are on the road and a third at present being restored. The buses are usedat up to 18 rallies per year and running days on Teesside. The second part of thepresentation was a photographic history of the Teesside Tramway system frominception in the 1850s to closure in the 1930s. Many thanks, David for aninformative and interesting evening. On 6th June Geoff Hainsworth gave his finaltalk about his circumnavigating the globe aboard his yacht T’EARLY BIRD.Leaving Thailand he crossed the Indian Ocean, traversed the Suez Canal andthen cruising the canals of France to Calais. He finally arrived back at Hartlepool39 months after leaving. Many thanks, Geoff, for your very interesting series ofpresentations. On 20th June Nathan Hobday, by far the youngest of ourspeakers, presented a series of excellent photographs of shipping on andaround the Tees.Many were taken from the Pilot Cutter on which he works. Many thanks, Nathan. THAMES VALLEY: In May we enjoyed the WSS slide show ‘Shipping and shipsin Japan’ produced in 1977. A very well presented and informative narrationaccompanied a set of slides showing the shipping seen in the early 1970s in avariety of Japanese ports. Photos taken at a time when ships looked like ships,including a fine shot of the KUNGSHOLM and GRIPSHOLM together, provided alovely evening of nostalgia. In June Allan Onions came to the branch to give uspart one of his ‘History of shipping and shipbuilding along the Danube’. He gaveus a potted history of the area before starting in 1829 with DDSG which wasdeveloped by Bristol engineers. We travelled from Germany to Hungary,including the areas where locomotives aided ships to beat strong currents.Although the Danube is long and wide, it is not always deep, and so ships arepartially constructed and then taken further down river so that theirsuperstructure can be fitted in place. It was a well researched and veryinteresting evening.TYNESIDE: Our May meeting was the continuation of Paul Hood’s voyage onthe ORIANA, which he had joined in Dubai. We now arrived in Singapore and theship was berthed away from the usual cruise terminal and this provided views ofmany assorted harbour craft and other commercial vessels. We then moved onto Saigon (Ho Chi Min City to those stuck in the past) and then Nha Trang, alsoin Vietnam, before ending the voyage in Hong Kong. As usual, Paul provided notonly full detail of the many vessels he had photographed but also showed variedand interesting views of the scenery and buildings he and Carol saw on theirexcursions ashore. At the June meeting Paul Hood gave us a fascinating reporton the WSS A.G.M. that was held at Poole. We saw much of the shipping scenein the port as well as the Society activities that took place over the weekend.Thanks Paul.VANCOUVER: Our March meeting opened with the announcement that two ofour long-standing members, Jean Miller and John Cannon, recently passedaway. We extend our condolences to their families. The presentation was ‘Ray’sAlaska adventure’, which consisted of our President, Ray Warren’s photographsaboard STEVESTON LIFEBOAT with friend and fellow artist John Horton betweenJune 14 and July 8 2011. Ray showed superb shots of tugs, military ships,container ships, cruise ships and fishing vessels as well as lighthouses,geography and wildlife.

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SALES, TRANSFERS & RENAMINGSAll are 2012 except when shown, * indicates 2011 transaction, + indicates 2010 transaction,# indicates 2009 transaction, $ indicates 2008 transaction, x indicates 2007 or earlier.

Photographs for inclusion in the section should be sent to World Ship Society, P O Box 706,Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5UB, UK.

*ABDUL, (8401250)(Lord P - 04, Atlantic Sapphire – 99, Mindanao Sampaguita – 99,Glory Belle – 89, Southern Belle - 87), 14,031/85 – Bulk Carrier. By Expomar Navigation Ltd,Malta to Ocean Pearl Maritime Ltd, Cook Islands (New Zealand) and renamed OCEANPEARL.

ACE DRAGON, (9143726)(Sea Majesty – 00), 14,599/97 – Bulk Carrier. By Stevens LineCo Ltd, Vanuatu to Intercor Enterprises Ltd, Cook Islands (New Zealand) and renamed ICEDRAGON.

*ADMIRAL 9, (9181003)(Alam Bitara - 11), 28,932/99 - Chemical/Products Tanker. ByOyster Holding BVI Ltd to Admiral 9 Shipping SA, both Panama and renamedBETELGEUSE.

ADRIATICBORG, (9546497), 11,885/11 - General Cargo Ship. Has been renamed CCNITOPOCALMA by Scheepvaartonderneming Adriaticborg BV, Netherlands.

*ALAM BITARA, (9181003), 28,932/99 - Chemical/Products Tanker. By Bitara ShippingSendirian Berhad, Malaysia to Oyster Holding BVI Ltd, Panama and renamed ADMIRAL 9.

ALAM GULA, (8505159)(Orchis Island - 96), 13,815/85 – Bulk Carrier. By Alam GulaSendirian Berhad, Malaysia to Dinamar Co Ltd, Tuvalu and renamed HAJ WALID.

ALAM SENANG, (8308812)(Atlantic – 93, Goldean Alliance - 88), 17,056/84 - BulkCarrier. By Alam Senang Sendirian Berhad, Malaysia to Logan Shipholding Co, Belize andrenamed ISMAIL DEEB.

ALI-M, (8204119)(Mohamad F – 01, Ocean Pine – 99, Matsushima – 96), 3,345/82 -General Cargo Ship. By Rima Maritime Co SA, Georgia to Martakla Shipping Co SA,Tanzania (Zanzibar) and renamed MARTAKLA.

*ALLAGUIA, (7517650)(Irfan Akansu – 10, Erim Kaptan – 07, Mustafa Bey - 04, Haci ArifKaptan - 95), 1,823/77 – General Cargo Ship. Has been renamed IRFAN AKANSU by AfricaM Lines Ltd, Belize and transferred to Turkish Registry.

ALAM BITARA at Gothenburg 6/1/2007 Lennart Rydberg

ALAM SENANG at Melbourne 10/12/2006 Dale E. Crisp

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ALOHA ONE, (9136888)(Balsa 56 - 09), 4,358/96 - General Cargo Ship. By AlohaMaritime Ltd to Yare Shipping & Trading Co, both Malta and renamed EKMEN.

AMERICANA, (7621932)(Ioannis M – 01, Trendy – 92, Yamahiro Maru – 89), 35,185/79 -Bulk Carrier. By Calmore Management Ltd, Panama to Indico Maritime Services Pvt Ltd,Comoros and renamed RICAN.

AMSIR, (8705761)(Sachem – 10, Redina – 07, Bunga Anggerek – 99), 36,554/88 – BulkCarrier. By Alpha Vanguard Ltd, St Vincent and the Grenadines to Abul Khair Shipping,Bangladesh. Name unchanged.

xANAND SEA, (7917915)(Chang Yun - 07), 122,447/81 – FSO, Oil. By Anand SeaShipping Ltd, Marshall Islands to Arus Dermaga Sendirian Berhad, Malaysia and renamedTAURUS.

#ANNE C, (8332409)(Ginny Palmer - 83, Peggy Downey - 78, Cherrystone - 60), 316/49– Tug. By Kanawha Crane & Construction Inc to Western Rivers Assets LLC, both USA andrenamed JO RENEE.

*AQUA MARINA, (7640483)(Alam Teladan – 02, Athlon – 89), 10,230/79 - General CargoShip. By Water Canyon Shipping Inc to Green Trade International Corp, both Panama. Nameunchanged.

ARC II, (8322026)(Arc – 09, Archon – 07, Spectrum - 04), 56,456/85 – Crude Oil Tanker.By Jurong Shipyard Pte Ltd, Liberia to Capital Maritime & Trading Corp, Bahamas andrenamed FPSO CIDADE DE ITAJAI following conversion to FSPO Oil.

#ARGO SERVICE, (8017463)(Gulf Fleet No. 44 – 86), 711/80 - Anchor Handling TugSupply. By Zapata Gulf Marine International Ltd, Vanuatu to Multiplan International Ltd,Nigeria and renamed HATRICK.

xARIAKE, (9196606)(Berge Ariake – 01), 159,397/01 - Crude Oil Tanker. Has beenrenamed OLIVA by Ariake Transport Corp, Isle of Man (British).

ARISTOFANIS, (9351751)(Launched as Dong Hai 216), 8,487/05 - Chemical/ProductsTanker. By Forbes Maritime Co, Liberia to Polmaz Ltd, Nigeria and renamed N ARM OF GRACE.

ARKLOW STAR, (9196254), 2,316/99 – General Cargo Ship. Has been renamed BBSSTAR by BBS Bulk I KS, Netherlands.

*ARTHUR N, (8919350)(Athesis Ore - 02), 131,479/91 – Ore Carrier. By General OreCarrier Corp II Ltd to PSU Second Ltd, both Panama and renamed PSU SECOND.

AS LIVADIA, (9192765)(Melide - 09), 23,843/99 – Chemical/Products Tanker. Has beenrenamed ATLANTIC LIVADIA by FHH Ronds Nr 20 mt ‘Livadia’ GmbH & Co Tankschif,Liberia.

AS LUTETIA, (9192753)(Magpie – 09), 23,843/99 – Chemical/Products Tanker. Has beenrenamed ATLANTIC LUTETIA by FHH Fonds Nr 5 mt ‘Lutetia’ GmbH & Co Tankschiff KG,Liberia.

ASIAFLEX INSTALLER, (8007171)(Venturer – 11, CSO Venturer – 07, Stena Venturer - 95,Essar Stena 1 – 94, Dynamic Constructor - 89, Seabex One - 86), 8,300/81 – Diving SupportVessel. By Technip Far East Sendirian Berhad to Kreuz Subsea Marine Pte Ltd, bothBahamas and renamed KREUZ INSTALLER.

ARKLOW STAR at Antwerp 24/8/2007 Jan Erhardt

ARISTOFANIS departing Milford Haven 17/8/2008 Vic Smith

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ASIAN SPIRIT, (9155482), 8,579/97 – General Cargo Ship. Has been renamed KP SPIRITby KDB Capital Corp, South Korea.

ATLANTIC, (9241451)(Nordatlantic – 03, Libra Niteroi – 01 Nordatlantic – 05, Calapalos -04, Nordatlantic – 03), 25,407/03 – Container Ship (Fully cellular). Has been renamedNILEDUTCH IMPALA by Schifffahrtsgesellschaft ms ‘Atlantic’ mbH & Co KG, Cyprus.

ATLANTIC WINTER, (9467146)(Launched as Beluga Prediction), 15,377/11 - GeneralCargo Ship. Has been renamed BBC WINTER by KG Schifffahrtsgesellschaft ms AtlanticWinter mbH & Co, Liberia.

ATLAS, (9014884)(Atlasgracht - 12), 7,949/91 - General Cargo Ship. Has been renamedVLADIMIR MYASNIKOV by Kamchatka Shipping Co Ltd, Sierra Leone.

*ATLAS SERVICE, (8017449)(Gulf Fleet No. 42 – 86), 711/80 - Anchor Handling TugSupply. By Zapata Gulf Marine International Ltd, Vanuatu to Adamac Marine Services Ltd(Adamac Group), Nigeria and renamed SPSL VICTORIA SERVICE.

ATTIKOS, (9340843)(Launched as Dong Hai 213), 8,549/05 - Chemical/Products Tanker.By Ross Shipmanagement Co, Liberia to Polmaz Ltd, Nigeria and renamed N WIND OFGRACE.

*AVENIR, (8307404)(Golden Falcon - 07, Star Canopus - 04, Nordsund - 95, SpringSeagull - 90, Sanko Seagull - 86), 24,943/85 – Bulk Carrier. By Chiton Shipping Corp, Maltato Firstsea Shipping Corp, Panama and renamed FIRSTSEA.

*BABA N, (8723294)(Vasileostrovskiy - 07), 2,450/89 - General Cargo Ship. By NosiShipping Inc, Panama to Act Star Inc, Kiribati and renamed ANGELINA.

#BALSA 55, (9136876), 4,358/96 - General Cargo Ship. By Las Palmas De ComercioPanama SA, Panama to Eren Denizcilik ve Ticaret Ltd Sti, Turkey and renamed SABRI TOMBA.

*BALSA 63, (9163568), 4,355/98 - General Cargo Ship. By Esplendor Shipping Inc toBlaze Shipping Ltd, both Panama and renamed PYTHIA.

BALSA 71, (9204348), 4,362/99 - General Cargo Ship. By Splendid Fleet Corp to GulkaShipping & Trading Co, both Panama and renamed TERVE.

#BAO FENG, (7804211)(Zhao Bao Shan – 06, Mana - 04, Drossini - 00, Topaz XL - 99,Maraki - 98, Hyundai No. 9 - 93, Hai Jung - 88), 14,458/79 – Bulk Carrier. By BaofengShipping SA to Shunfeng Shipping SA, both Panama and renamed CHANG FENG II.

*BBC NEW YORK, (9448451)(Beluga Nation – 09, Launched as Dutch Carina), 6,296/08– General Cargo Ship. Has been renamed NINA SCAN by Bremer LloydSchiffahrtsgesellschaft mbH & Co KG ms ‘Johann von Bremen’, Antigua and Barbuda.

#BELLE AYURA, (9316945), 17,979/05 - Bulk Carrier. By Helmstar Shipping SA to DelicaShipping SA, both Panama and renamed KEN TOKU.

#BELLE NAUTICA, (9293882), 17,979/04 – Bulk Carrier. By Asian Shipping SA to DelicaShipping SA, both Panama and renamed KEN HOU.

*BELUGA NITERIO, (9484194)(Completed as Beluga Negotiation, Launched as DutchMaren), 6,351/09 – General Cargo Ship. Has been renamed NIKITA SCAN by Johann PhilippSpecht Schiffahrtsgesellschaft mbH & Co KG, Antigua and Barbuda.

BELUGA SINGAPORE, (9418975)(Launched as Beluga Persuasion), 15,312/10 –General Cargo Ship. Has been renamed SINGAPORE by Hansa Heavy Lift GmbH & Co KGms ‘HHL Lisbon’, Germany.

*BEN ELLAN, (8018936)(River Tamar - 90), 538/81 - General Cargo Ship. By MovadaPacific Inc, Vanuatu to Ali Mohamed-Hydar, Suriname. Name unchanged.

#BITU LESTARI, (8130576)(Rising Star - 06, NBC-Venus – 04, Hosei Maru No. 8 – 01),1,056/82 - Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker. By PT Segara Adhiguna Hokindo to PT Speciality TankerIndonesia, both Indonesia and renamed ERICA 5.

BLEU DE FRANCE, (7822457)(Holiday Dream - 08, Superstar Aries - 04, Super StarEuropa – 99, Europa – 99), 37,012/81 – Passenger/Cruise. By CDF Bleu De France Ltd,Bahamas to Saga Cruises BDF Ltd, then to Saga Cruises II Ltd, both Malta and renamedSAGA SAPPHIRE.

*BLUE ELBRUS, (9589401), 93,565/11 - Bulk Carrier. Completed as BLUE CHO OYU forBlue Marine 5 Corp, Panama.

*BROADWAY, (8421391)(Tong Li – 09, Palanca - 03, Mah Kim 1 - 90, Maiden Gloria - 87),4,256/85 – General Cargo Ship. By Broadway Shipping (Singapore) Pte Ltd, Panama to EverTalent International Ltd, Sierra Leone and renamed NIAMUN NASIR.

BBC NEW YORK off Vlissingen 10/4/2011 Ralf Gierke

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BUFFALO, (9313943)(Maersk Buffalo - 11), 48,853/07 – Container Ship (Fully cellular).Has been renamed MAERSK BUFFALO by Nordea Finans Sverige AB, Denmark (DIS).

BUNGA KELANA SATU, (9131113), 57,017/97 - Crude/Oil Products Tanker. By AETPetroleum Tanker (M) Sendirian Berhad, Malaysia to Sea Gust Maritime Co Ltd, Liberia andrenamed NEW HORIZON.

*BUSY B, (9084968)(Busy Bee – 11, Nanpo Maru - 09), 1,988/93 – Water Tanker. Hasbeen renamed PRINCIPE TRADER by Century Energy Services Ltd, St Vincent and theGrenadines and transferred to Nigerian Registry.

+CAMEL, (7526675)(Seadance – 05, Snov - 98, Aleksandr Savelyev - 96, Torm Hilde -85), 26,194/78 – Bulk Carrier. By Granville Navigation SA to East Shipping Ltd, both Panamaand renamed SHASHANK.

CAP SERRAT, (9297864)(Santa Pelagia – 10, Maersk Detroit – 01, Completed as SantaPelagia), 54,771/05 – Container Ship (Fully cellular). Has been renamed SANTA PALAGIAby KG ms ‘Santa Pelagia’ Offen Reederei GmbH & Co, Germany.

*CAROUGE, (9035230)(Chin Shan - 02, Lowlands Jade – 99), 77,273/92 – Bulk Carrier.By Escalade Shipping Corp to PSU Second Ltd, both Panama and renamed PSU THIRD.

CATALINA, (9306445), 5,581/07 - General Cargo Ship. Has been renamed CATALINA Dby Doehle Minibulker Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH & Co KG, Germany and transferred toMalta Registry.

CATENA, (9430868), 18,326/09 - Container Ship (Fully Cellular). Has been renamedMELL SOLOMON by Catena Shipping Co Ltd, Antigua and Barbuda.

CATTERICK, (9134971)(Lady Erika - 00), 4,695/95 – LPG Tanker. Has been renamedGAS TEXIANA by East Propane Inc, Marshall Islands.

*CEBU TRADER, (7700439)(Loulan – 98, Ugland Carrier - 85, Dona Luisa - 84, UglandCarrier - 83, Ramses Carrier – 81), 4,090/78 - Ro-Ro Cargo Ship. By Glocal Japan Inc toAsian Marine Transport Corp, both Japan and renamed MIHARA MARU.

CF LIMA, (9553282), 4,506/11 – Products Tanker. By Courtney Fynn Group, Panama toMighty Ocean Pte Ltd, Singapore and renamed FORTUNE 8.

BUNGA KELANA SATU on the Delaware River 14/2/2009 John Curdy

CAP SERRAT at Port Botany 13/1/2012 Mick Prendergast

CATENA at Otago 30/11/2011 Ross Walker

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*CHEM BRIDGE, (9135183)(Clarice – 06), 5,254/96 – Chemical/Products Tanker. ByBridge Marine Co Ltd to KSM Co Ltd, both South Korea and renamed WATER BREEZE.

*CHEM SUN, (9010230)(Jo Curacao – 04, Curacao - 01, Capella - 96), 3,335/96 –Chemical/Products Tanker. By Chem Sun SA, Marshall Islands to Gemden ChemicalShipping Ltd, Malta and renamed MARMARA.

*CHINA DIAMOND, (8604333)(Ferry Diamond – 07), 9,023/86 – Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship(Vehicles). By Ocean Top-Shipping Corp, Panama to Korea Development Leasing Corp,South Korea and renamed SECHANG CORDELIA.

CHUN WOO, (9036428), 2,311/90 – General Cargo Ship. By CK Line Co Ltd, South Koreato PT Fresco Line Samudera, Indonesia and renamed PEGASUS NUSANTARA.

CLOVER, (9051636)(Mulberry – 11, Brilliance – 08, Iran Yamin – 08), 16,621/96 – GeneralCargo Ship. Has been renamed DORITA by Boulard Shipping Co Ltd, Cyprus andtransferred to Bolivian Registry.

CMA CGM LILAC, (9314923)(Completed as E R Miami), 28,927/05 – Container Ship(Fully cellular). Has been renamed LILAC by Floral Peninsula Ltd, Hong Kong (China).

CMA CGM VERLAINE, (9221815)(Launched as Buxcliff), 72,760/01 - Container Ship(Fully cellular). Has been renamed BUXCLIFF by Bereederungs- und Schiffahrts GmbH &Co ms ‘Buxcliff’ KG, Germany.

CMA CGM VIOLET, (9314935), 27,779/06 – Container Ship (Fully cellular). Has beenrenamed VIOLET by Resplendent Spirit Ltd, Hong Kong (China).

+CONSULAR, (8020886)(Union Progress – 06, Bonex Glory - 03, Link Asia – 96, CoralCrown – 96, Comus – 92, Pomex Progress – 88, Kempas – 85, Kastania – 84), 3,648/81 –General Cargo Ship. Has been renamed AMBASSADOR VII by Trustrade Enterprises PteLtd, Belize and transferred to Sierra Leone Registry.

*CORAL, (7921605)(Wana Naree - 07, Seahorse - 94, Ace - 89, Seagrand Ace - 89),16,518/80 – Bulk Carrier. By Coral Maritime Co Ltd, Belize to unspecified owners, Mongoliaand renamed NORTH STAR.

CORN LILY, (8714669)(Stinnes Mistral – 10, Corn Lily - 09, Levantgracht – 07, KapitanMedvetskiyn – 92, Launched as Pulpca), 6,037/88 – General Cargo Ship. By Corn Lily Ltd,Malta to Fern Shipping Inc, Cambodia and renamed GENNADY TSYGANKOV.

*CYRUS, (8917089)(Team Anemonia – 10, Anemonia - 00), 22,633/95 – Chemical Tanker.By Albicant Maritime Ltd to PT Global Niaga Bersama, Liberia. Name unchanged.

CYRUS 3, (8223268)(Amber – 09, Vemaoil VIII - 08, Kyokuryu Maru - 01), 3,760/83 –Crude Oil Tanker. Has been renamed DARUSH by Azores Shipping Co FZE, Barbados andtransferred to Vanuatu Registry.

+DA FU STAR, (8307789)(Jag Rishi – 08, Spring Peacock – 96, Sanko Peacock - 86),24,111/84 – Bulk Carrier. By Newton Shipping Ltd, Panama to Ansel Maritime Ltd, Barbadosand renamed LABRO.

CYRUS at Piraeus 8/2010 Peter J. Fitzpatrick

CMA CGM VERLAINE at Southampton 10/8/2006 Ivan Bovey

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DAMALIS, (8909472)(Kastelorizo - 10), 29,506/91 - Crude/Oil Products Tanker. ByDamalis Marine Corp, Barbados to Mena Maritime Inc, Tuvalu and renamed MENA.

DAPHNE, (9182710)(Yue Shan - 07), 86,192/00 – Bulk Carrier. By Daphne TransportationSpecial Maritime Enterprise (ENE), Greece to Thornlands International Ltd, Bermuda(British) and renamed CERTOUX.

DELMAS BRAZZAVILLE, (9160401)(CSAV Atlanta – 06, Launched as Clasen Rickmers),26,131/98 - Container Ship (Fully cellular). Has been renamed CLASEN RICKMERS by‘Clasen Rickmers’ Rickmers Reederei GmbH & Cie. KG, Liberia.

*DELOS, (9085364)(BW Hibiscus – 01, Jupiter Glory – 09, Erica - 98), 156,752/95 – CrudeOil Tanker. By Delos Maritime Corp to Delos I Ltd Special Maritime Enterprise (ENE), Greece.Name Unchanged.

DIAMOND GLORY, (9146998), 18,005/97 - Bulk Carrier. By Ocean Transit Carrier SA,Panama to Myriam Shipping Ltd, Belize and renamed AMAR MERAY.

DINA G, (8307882)(Giorgis Milas - 09, Nota A - 05, Hanei Pearl - 99, Sanko Pearl - 85),22,009/84 – Bulk Carrier. By Dina Maritime Ltd to Hongkong Haoxin Shipping Ltd, bothPanama and renamed XIN SHENG.

*DON NICO, (9303625)(Chai Yo - 10), 964/04 - Anchor Handling Tug Supply. Has beenrenamed DON NICOLA by Remolques y Transportes Maritimos Ltda ‘RETRAMAR’, StVincent and the Grenadines and transferred to Columbian Registry.

DUTCH MATE, (8808707), 4,297/89 - Chemical/Products Tanker By Rubia BV,Netherlands to Sicilnavi Srl, Panama and renamed WINE TRADER.

*EAST SUNRISE 9, (8023981)(Samos - 08, Elsam Jylland - 02), 71,560/82 – Bulk Carrier.By East Sunrise Shipping Shares Ltd, Panama to Essar Shipping Ltd, India and renamedRAM PRASAD.

EEMSDIEP, (9155987), 3,170/96 - General Cargo Ship. By Beheermaatschappij msEemsdiep BV, Netherlands to HS Katrin OU, Malta and renamed KATRIN.

ELEKTRA GLORY, (9352573), 162,198/09 - Crude Oil Tanker. By Elektra InternationalShipping Ltd, Panama to Nanjing Fountain SA, Marshall Islands and renamed BEIJINGSUNRISE.

ELIF-D, (8319976)(Holland – 05, Aldeboorn - 01, Aldebaran - 97, Bornrif - 94), 997/84 –General Cargo Ship. By Steenbergen Scheepvaart, Curacao to Cannil Shipping & TradingLtd, Moldova and renamed CANNIL.

+ELKE, (8402591)(Kirsten – 03, Fast Wal – 98, Kirsten – 93, Sabine – 93), 1,473/85 -General Cargo Ship. By Caribbean Shipping Ltd, Antigua and Barbuda to Irger ShPK,Albania and renamed EDARTE.

DUTCH MATE off Maasluis 24/7/2004 C. Lous

EEMSDIEP on the Kiel Canal 21/2/2006 Raymund Oberhem

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*EMIRATES MARINA, (9246695)(CSAV Rio Trancura – 06, Completed as Coletta),35,881/05 – Container Ship (Fully cellular). Has been renamed LUTETIA by HammoniaChartering & Ships GmbH & Co KG, Liberia.

ENERGY PROMETHEUS, (9153094), 38,718/98 - Bulk Carrier. By Paulownia ShippingPanama SA, Panama to PX Energy Maritime SA, Cyprus and renamed PANAMAX ENERGY.

ERRIA DORTHE, (9371725)(Duzgit Prosperity – 07), 3,214/07 - Chemical/ProductsTanker. By K/S Erria Dorothe, Malta to Uni-Tankers mt ‘Endelo Swan’ ApS, Denmark (DIS) andrenamed ENDELO SWAN.

EURO CORALLO, (9164093)(Isola Corallo - 05), 3,218/99 – Chemical Tanker. ByEuroceanica (UK) Ltd, Italy to Marscope Shipping Co Ltd, Cyprus and renamed AMONITH.

EURO SOLID, (9360972), 7,112/06 - Container Ship (Fully cellular). By Reederei ms ‘EuroSolid’ GmbH & Co KG, UK to Oak 3 Shipping Inc, Marshall Islands and renamed 3 OAK.

EURO STORM, (9244180), 6,191/01 - Container Ship (Fully cellular). Has been renamedCONMAR ELBE by Reederei ms ‘Euro Storm’ GmbH & Co KG, UK.

#EUROFERRYS ATLANTICA, (7218668)(Bluenose – 99, Jutlandica – 83, Stena Jutlandica– 82), 13,179/73 - Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (Vehicles). By Europa Ferrys SA (EUROFERRYS),Panama to Taymouth Ltd, St Kitts and Nevis and renamed ACE II. (Since broken up)

+EVEREST, (9221176)(Normand Vibran - 05, Troms Steggen - 05), 1,972/00 - OffshoreTug/Supply Ship. By Garware Shipping Corp Ltd to PFS Shipping (India) Ltd, both India andrenamed PFS SUPPLIER.

*F BLUE, (9065900)(Traun – 07, Ever Brisk – 00), 7,662/94 - General Cargo Ship. By ADFShipping Co Ltd, Marshall Islands to Rarefield Shipping Co Ltd, India and renamed ELSIN RANI.

ENERGY PROMETHEUS on the Straits of Malacca 2/9/1998 Jonathan Boonzaier

EURO CORALLO at Brunsbuttel 1/10/2010 Rauno Domscheit

F BLUE leaving Antwerp 30/5/2009 J.M. Kakebeeke

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FAIR WIND, (9128582), 35,884/95 - Bulk Carrier. By Stevens Line Co Ltd, Vanuatu toTianjin Changming Shipping Group Co Ltd, China and renamed DE TONG HAI.

*FIONA, (9170951), 5,315/97 – Chemical/Products Tanker. By Senyo Shipping SA,Panama to Keoje Marine Co Ltd, South Korea. Name unchanged.

xFORGEA I, (8013522)(Spring Grace – 02, Shamrock Tres – 98, Naniwa Maru No. 80 –91), 3,362/80 - Products Tanker. By Global Shipmanagement SA, Panama to PT SuksesOsean Khatulistiwa Line, Indonesia and renamed SOECHI PRATIWI.

$FORTUNE FREIGHTER, (7705362)(Nagoya Maru – 83, Southern Mercury – 81),3,737/78 - General Cargo Ship. By Vietnam Ocean Shipping Joint Stock Co (VOSCO) (CongTy Co Phan Van Tai Bien Viet Nam) to Thanh Cuong Transport Co Ltd, both Vietnam andrenamed HOI THANH 68.

*FULLAM, (9015333)(Faithful - 10, Norca - 02, Nord-Gloria - 00, Crystal River - 97),25,877/92 - Crude/Oil Products Tanker. By Oyster Holding BVI Ltd to Velde Shipping SA, bothPanama and renamed TOPAZIS.

FURNESS HARTLEPOOL, (9309631), 30,027/06 - Bulk Carrier. By Takanawa Line Inc,Panama to Rachel Marine Ltd, Liberia and renamed RACHEL.

GAS TINY, (9015319)(Sali - 04), 1,592/91 – LPG Tanker. By LPG One Ltd, Marshall Islandsto PT Lautan Rizsky Semesta, Indonesia and renamed LPG NINE.

GLOBAL AZTEC, (9163556)(Maersk Erimo - 12, Mercosul Uruguay - 05, Johannes Boele- 02, UAL Angola - 99, Johannes Boele - 98, Seaboard Atlantic - 98, Johannes Boele - 97),6,114/97 - Container Ship (Fully cellular). Has been renamed MAERSK ERIMO by BoeleDredging Contractors BV, Netherlands.

*GLORY BEIJING, (8715041)(Desimi - 08, K Dahlia – 07, Dahlia – 98), 110,779/89 – BulkCarrier. By Glory Beijing Ltd, Panama to unspecified owners, Comoros and renamed GLORY B.

*GREEN STAR 01, (9122382)(ACX Hokuto – 09, ACX Miyazaki – 03, OOCL Miyazaki - 00,Dolphin Discovery - 97, Jin Ching - 97), 3,994/95 – Container Ship (Fully cellular). By VietnamContainer Shipping JSC (VICONSHIP), Vietnam to Kharis Shipping Co Ltd, South Korea andrenamed KHARIS VENUS.

#GRETA, (8401561)(Hanny Trader – 05, Sea Tyne - 99), 1,289/84 – General Cargo Ship.By MV Greta Shipping Ltd, Antigua and Barbuda to Alb Sea Transport ShPK, Albania andrenamed FROJDI II.

#GUADALAJARA, (8225723)(Tambov - 04), 12,527/82 - Refrigerated Cargo Ship. BySkanfisk Ltd, Belize to Daltransflot Co Ltd, Russia and renamed TAMBOV.

HADA, (9413585), 3,997/08 - Chemical/Products Tanker. By Mowinckel TankersInternational Ltd to BM Chemical Pluto Ltd, both Malta and renamed BOMAR PLUTO.

*HAE UN, (7930060)(Vero – 05, Great Prize - 99, World Prize - 85), 16,021/80 – BulkCarrier. By Tonghae Sonbak Co Ltd to Haeun Shipping Co Ltd, both North Korea. Nameunchanged.

+HAEYANG No. 2, (9227077), 257/02 - Tug. By Haeyang Shipping Co Ltd, South Koreato Inversiones Maritimas CT Peru SAC (INMARSA), St Vincent and the Grenadines andrenamed CASTOR.

HAI FOUNTAIN, (7928067)(Haina Fountain – 10, Swift Splash – 09, Huyutec – 07, PantelisP - 06, Bamia - 97, Banak - 93, Wani Falcon - 91, Binsnes - 88, Lord Curzon - 83), 16,079/81– Bulk Carrier. Has been renamed FOUNTAIN by Kind Faith Industry Dev Co Ltd, Panamaand transferred to Tuvalu. (Since broken up)

HAI IN, (9181986)(Proceeder – 08), 6,715/98 – General Cargo Ship. By KDB Capital Corpto Hai In Enterprize Inc, then to WIZ GLS Co Ltd, all South Korea and renamed WIZ SKY.

HAMMURABI, (8117287)(Australian Advance – 98, Hammurabi – 86), 32,534/83 -Container Ship (Fully cellular). By United Arab Shipping Co (UASC), Kuwait to unspecifiedowners, St Kitts and Nevis and renamed HAMMURA.

$HARMONIC PROGRESS, (8501684)(Nicholas Smile - 04, Orange Phoenix – 99),36,537/86 – Bulk Carrier. By Primary Marine Co Ltd Inc to DS Bridge SA, both Panama andrenamed MEGA PROGRESS.

HAE UN at Mumbai 10/4/2009 Helge Kuehl

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HECTOR, (9051583)(Marwa – 08, Sloman Challenger – 06, Polar Challenger – 98,Sloman Challenger - 97), 4,489/95 – General Cargo Ship. Has been renamed REDRESOURCE by Speedway Maritime Logistics Pte Ltd, Singapore.

HELLENIC SKY, (9104457)(Mermaid Star – 03, Mercury Star – 03), 36,074/94 – BulkCarrier. By Thasos Shipping Co Ltd, Malta to Shinhan Capital Co Ltd, South Korea andrenamed EVERAIM.

*HENLEY BRIDGE, (8716215)(BW Munin – 08, Berge Munin – 07, Cheshire – 05),19,719/89 – LPG Tanker. By Henley Bridge Shipping Ltd, Bahamas to Gas Mahi ShippingInc, Marshall Islands and renamed GAS MAHI.

HIGH PROSPERITY, (9292357), 28,794/06 - Products Tanker. By Blue Wake Shipping PteLtd, Singapore to d’Amico Tankers Ltd, Liberia. Name unchanged.

xHOKUETSU ACE, (8808070), 36,431/89 - Wood Chips Carrier. By Dandelion MaritimeSA to Rizhao Express SA, both Panama and renamed RIZHAO EXPRESS.

HORIZON EAGLE, (9314997), 28,927/07 - Container Ship (Fully cellular). By HL EagleLLC, USA to Phoenix Eagle Inc, Marshall Islands and renamed SFL EAGLE.

HORIZON HAWK, (9303819)(Completed as Irenes Resolve), 28,592/07 - Container Ship(Fully cellular). By HL Hawk LLC, USA to Phoenix Hawk Inc, Marshall Islands and renamedSFL HAWK.

HORIZON HUNTER, (9303807)(Launched as Irenes Relief), 27,779/06 – Container Ship(Fully cellular). By HL Hunter LLC, USA to Phoenix Hunter Inc, Marshall Islands and renamedSFL HUNTER.

HORIZON TIGER, (9303792)(Irenes Respect - 07), 28,592/06 – Container Ship (Fullycellular). By HL Tiger LLC, USA to Phoenix Tiger Inc, Marshall Islands and renamed SFL TIGER.

HR MAGICIAN, (9301081)(SITC Express – 11, Launched as Beluga Magician), 8,970/05– Container Ship (Fully cellular). By Beluga Shipping GmbH & Co KG ms ‘Beluga Magician’to ms ‘Vega Alpha’ Schiffahrtsgesellschaft mbH & Co KG, both Liberia and renamed VEGAALPHA.

*HUNTER A, (9468372)(Sea Regent - 11), 294/08 – Tug. Has been renamed HUNTER byRederiet Junior ApS, St Vincent and the Grenadines and transferred to Danish (DIS) Registry.

HYUNDAI NAVARINO, (9400289)(MSC Navarino – 11), 91,354/10 - Container Ship (Fullycellular). Has been renamed NAVARINO by Uriza Shipping SA, Greece.

IBN KHALLIKAN, (9316373)(OOCL Energy – 07, Hermann Wulff – 06), 32,322/06 -Container Ship (Fully cellular). Has been renamed HERMANN WULFF by HW SchiffahrtsGmbH & Co KG, Liberia.

+IEVOLI SPLENDOR, (9196709), 16,754/00 - Chemical Tanker. Has been renamed SCCHELSEA by Marnavi Splendor GmbH & Co KG, UK and transferred to Marshall IslandsRegistry.

*IEVOLI SUMMER, (9542910), 6,445/11 - Chemical/Products Tanker. By Marnavi SpA,Bahamas to Xin Peng Cheng Shipping (S) Pte Ltd, Singapore and renamed MOUNT TIANZHU.

*IEVOLI WIND, (9542922), 6,445/11 - Chemical/Products Tanker. By Marnavi SpA,Bahamas to Xin Wan Li Shipping (S) Pte Ltd, Singapore and renamed MOUNT JIUHUA.

IKAN TERBANG, (9326330), 11,681/05 - Bulk Carrier. By Eastern Cross Shipping SA,Panama to African Juniper Shipping Ltd, Liberia and renamed AFRICAN JUNIPER.

#IRAN HORMUZ 26, (8422084), 2,024/86 - Ro-Ro Cargo Ship. By Valfajre Eight ShippingCo to Darya Fan Qeshm Industries Co (SADAF), both Iran and renamed SADAF POSHTIBAN.

JACARANDA ACE, (9181821), 6,178/98 - General Cargo Ship. By Shinken TradingSingapore Pte Ltd, Singapore to Jacaranda Maritime SA, Panama and renamed JACARANDA.

#JAYA GOLD 2, (9253557)(Launched as Jaya Hercules), 1,250/03 - Offshore Tug/SupplyShip. By Java Marine Lines Pte Ltd, Singapore to Raj Shipping Agencies Ltd, St Vincent andthe Grenadines and renamed OFFSHORE SUPPORTER.

+JIADONG PEARL, (8847595)(Star Diamond - 07), 9,463/91 - Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship(Vehicles). By Dong Hwa Corp to Korea Development Leasing Corp, both South Korea andrenamed GWANGYANG BEECH.

IBN KHALLIKAN at Port Botany 7/10/2010 Mick Prendergast

JOHAN AMBER, (7716282)(Jin Yu - 01, New Haining – 96, Ratu Konsortium - 90,Hongkong Ace – 85, Tempo – 80), 5,452/77 - Container Ship (Fully cellular). By JohanShipping Sendirian Berhad to Shin Yang Shipping Sendirian Berhad, both Malaysia andrenamed DANUM 152.

JOHAN BRIGHT, (7707463)(Permai II – 03, Nordbay – 98, Tiger Bay – 91, Nordbay – 91,Mediterranean Sky – 86, Nordbay – 85), 5,211/80 - General Cargo Ship. By Johan ShippingSendirian Berhad to Shin Yang Shipping Sendirian Berhad, both Malaysia and renamedDANUM 151.

JOHAN EMERALD, (7519969)(Kota Jade - 98, Lhotse – 89, Makalu – 86, Caribe Mariner– 84, Contract Mariner – 82, Zepatlantic – 78, Gulf Pioneer - 78, Launched as Zepatlantic),4,761/76 - General Cargo Ship. By Johan Shipping Sendirian Berhad to Shin Yang ShippingSendirian Berhad, both Malaysia and renamed DANUM 155.

JOHAN STAR, (7707437)(Sima Star – 02, Nordstar – 97, Tiger Star – 92, Nordstar – 91,Maersk Primo – 90, Nordstar – 89, Mediterranean Sun – 86, Nordstar – 85, City of Salerno –84, Nordstar – 84), 5,148/81 - General Cargo Ship. By Johan Shipping Sendirian Berhad toShin Yang Shipping Sendirian Berhad, both Malaysia and renamed DANUM 153.

*KAMA, (8218665)(Talisman – 11, Sukhodol – 05, Romanovka - 05, Bikin - 04, ValeriyChkalov - 04, Sirius - 01, Boris Alekseyev - 98), 3,988/82 – Factory Stern Trawler. Has beenrenamed ONEGA by Habberton Group Inc, Georgia and transferred to Tanzania (Zanzibar)Registry.

KARISMA, (9339650)(Trust Pioneer – 08, Alam Comel – 04), 22,184/07 –Chemical/Products Tanker. Has been renamed SEA PIONEER by Bondi Ship Holding SA,Marshall Islands.

+KARL, (7352464)(Karl Leonhardt – 10, Cavalla River – 89, Karl Leonhardt – 87, Makiy –82, Pasania – 76), 4,397/74 - General Cargo Ship. By ms ‘Karl Leonhardt’ Schiffahrts GmbHto Companion Shipping Co, both Malta and renamed LADY FROSSO.

*KATLA, (6823961)(Erik Boye - 93, Marina Dania – 80), 690/68 - General Cargo Ship. BySt Vierge Cargo Shipping Inc to Eva Shipping LLC, both Bolivia and renamed MISS EVA II.

KAYA PIONEER, (8609929)(Kaya – 09, Medy – 07, Myst – 06, Mystic – 05), 5,089/88 –General Cargo Ship. Has been renamed KAYA PIONEER 1 by Vandrana Management SA,Panama.

KENT SUNRISE, (9320506)(Morgonstond I - 10, Beluga Locomotion – 09, KentLocomotion – 08, Beluga Locomotion - 08, Morgenstond I – 07), 8,999/06 – General CargoShip. Has been renamed MORGENSTOND I by Morgenstond I BV, Netherlands.

KHALDOUN S, (8907577)(Bellatrix ID – 11, Bellatrix - 03, Rubin Rose – 99), 13,695/90 –Bulk Carrier. By Rana Maritime Services LP, Syria to Angel Alia Maritime Ltd, Cook Islands(New Zealand) and renamed ANGEL ALIA.

KHALED IBN AL WALEED, (8117249), 32,534/83 - Container Ship (Fully cellular). ByUnited Arab Shipping Co (UASC), United Arab Emirates to unspecified owners, Tuvalu andrenamed WALEED.

*KOMMANDOR SUBSEA, (8517205), 1,573/86 – Offshore Support Vessel. Has beenrenamed KOMMANDOR by Subsea 7 (Vessel Co) Ltd, Bahamas.

KONKAR THEO, (9104407)(White Dove - 02), 25,072/94 – Bulk Carrier. By Valora Corp,Panama to Atro Trading FZE, Tuvalu and renamed ATRO-2.

KOPALNIA HALEMBA, (8701935), 8,897/90 - Bulk Carrier. By Cepheus Shipping Ltd,Malta to BNY Shipping Ltd, Sierra Leone and renamed YOUMNA-Y.

KORMEL, (9519614), 4,765/10 - Chemical/Products Tanker. By Birlesik Denizcilik veArmatorluk Sanayii Ticaret AS (Birlesik Shipping), Turkey to Evanne Shipping BV,Netherlands and renamed LS EVANNE.

*LAKE VALOR SW, (9325154), 17,944/08 - Bulk Carrier. Has been renamed VALOR SWby Valor Pescadores SA Panama, Panama.

LILAC, (9165839)(Garland – 11, Lucky Man – 08, Iran Shahryar – 08), 15,670/99 –General Cargo Ship. By Boulard Shipping Co Ltd, Cyprus to Andulena Corp, Bolivia andrenamed ELICIA.

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JOHAN AMBER at Singapore 16/4/2002 Ian Edwards

LONE BRES, (9195822), 2,876/00 - General Cargo Ship. By Rederi K/S Bres Shipping IV,Denmark (DIS) to Sp/F Ackaren, Faeroe Islands and renamed VINGAREN.

LOTUS, (9165827)(Goldenrod -11, Lucky Lily – 08, Iran Tabatabaei – 08), 15,670/98 –General Cargo Ship. By Buttercup Shipping Ltd, Cyprus to Boulard Shipping Co Ltd, Boliviaand renamed EVITA.

#LUSTROUS PEARL, (9111606)(White Coral – 09), 15,705/95 - Bulk Carrier. By ParklaneHoldings Inc, Panama to Cement Logistic Ltd, Hong Kong (China) and renamed GRANDASANO.

LYCIAN, (9367231), 3,997/07 - Chemical/Products Tanker. By Mowinckel TankersInternational Ltd to BM Chemical Ceres Ltd, both Malta and renamed BOMAR CERES.

LYDIAN, (9367243), 3,997/08 - Chemical/Products Tanker. By Mowinckel TankersInternational Ltd, Malta to Leonor Shipping Inc, Isle of Man (British) and renamed LYDIANTRADER.

MAASDIEP, (9147124)(Onego Express – 11, Maasdiep – 10, UAL Mexico – 09, Maasdiep- 08, UAL Africa - 00, Maasdiep - 98, Cielo del Brasile - 97, Launched as Maasdiep) 5,296/97– General Cargo Ship. By Beheermaatschappij ms Maasdiep II BV, Netherlands to PTMeratus Line, Indonesia and renamed MERATUS DILI.

+MAGIC 1, (8323393)(Chem Jasmin – 09, Agamemnon - 05, Mekhanik Vraskov - 03,Parapola - 89), 17,612/86 – Chemical/Products Tanker. By Whitwell Investments Inc, Panamato Plutus Asia Pte Ltd, India and renamed ORCHIDS.

*MAJESTIC WEST, (9437036)(Majestic Star – 11, Green Ocean – 07), 6,559/07 - DeckCargo Ship. By Atro Trading FZE, Tuvalu to East West Property Development Pvt Ltd,Bangladesh and renamed BASHUNDHARA-4.

MARATHA CHINTAN, (9521356), 2,998/12 - General Cargo Ship. By ChowguleSteamships Overseas Ltd, India to ms ‘Hagland Chief’ Scheepvaartbedrijf NV, Netherlandsand renamed HAGLAND CHIEF during fitting out.

MARATHA CHIRAG, (9521344)(Launched as Chowgule 198), 2,998/12 - General CargoShip. By Chowgule Steamships Overseas Ltd, India to ms ‘Hagland Chief’Scheepvaartbedrijf NV, Netherlands and renamed HAGLAND CAPTAIN during fitting out.

MARCELA LADY, (9254812), 27,505/04 - Chemical/Products Tanker. By Genesis TankersSA, Liberia to Sociedad Nacional Maritima SA (Sonamar), Chile and renamed ABTAO.

MARIETJE DEBORAH, (9279032), 2,409/05 - General Cargo Ship. Has been renamedANNIKA BENITA by Danser van Gent MD CV, Netherlands.

MCC JAKARTA, (9241487)(Nordmed - 10, CMA CGM Intensity – 08, Nordmed – 03),25,407/03 - Container Ship (Fully cellular). Has been renamed MED bySchifffahrtsgesellschaft Christiane E Oldendorff GmbH & Co KG, Cyprus.

$MED QUATTRO, (7340643)(Nicola Z – 04, Wimpey Seawolf - 86), 1,042/74 – AnchorHandling Tug Supply. By Med Offshore SpA, Italy to Rashied Maritime Services, St Vincent& The Grenadines and renamed COMANDANTE GEE.

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MARCELA LADY at Melbourne 23/9/2006 Dale E. Crisp

LONE BRES at Europoort 30/8/2007 P. Johnson

xMICHA STAR, (5114507)(Asalah 1 – 06, Canak Mehmet - 89, Spring – 82, FevziKalkavan - 82, Kartaltepe - 58, Kenan - 46, Inonu 2 - 33, In-Eunu II - 29, Reliance - 25),437/1903 – General Cargo Ship. Has been renamed AYA by Ayham Shipping and TradingCo. LLC, North Korea.

*MIMICA, (9574729), 15,392/11 - Bulk Carrier. Has been renamed TEAMWORTH No. 1by Teamworth No. 1 Co Ltd, Liberia.

+MIMOSA, (9110432), 5,237/94 - Products Tanker. By Neptune Associated Shipping PteLtd, Singapore to Falcon Express Enterprises Ltd, Panama and renamed MAPLE.

MINERAL PERTH, (9528201), 106,500/12 – Bulk Carrier. By Euronav NV to Bocimar HongKong Ltd, both Hong Kong (China) during construction and renamed FMG MATILDA.

MINING STAR, (9286968), 39,964/05 - Bulk Carrier. By Nissen Kaiun Co Ltd & SouthernRoute Maritime SA, Panama to Mandaringina Inc, Marshall Islands and renamed MELIA.

MIRVA, (8411621)(Uni 4 – 04, Heca Timber – 03, Global Spirit – 03, Evangelia IV – 01,Baltic Sun – 95, Merak – 87, Annie Cosyns-N – 87, Launched as Wappen Von Barssel),3,951/85 – General Cargo Ship. By VG-Shipping OY Ltd, Finland to Brothers Way ShippingLtd, Barbados and renamed BROTHERS WAY.

*MITRIDAT, (7030523)(Thassos II – 09, Kavala – 76), 765/70 - Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship(Vehicles). Has been renamed SILVER SPARK by Oceanic International Shipping Co, Togo.

MOL SUMMER, (9321902)(Orange River Bridge – 11, Nordsummer - 07), 38,332/07 –Container Ship (Fully cellular). Has been renamed SUMMER E by Schifffahrtsgesellschaftms ‘Summer E’ GmbH & Co KG, Cyprus.

MOL ULTIMATE, (9217553)(German Senator - 08, Safmarine Mgeni – 06, Altonia - 04,Safmarine Buffalo – 03, Maersk Felixstowe – 01, CSAV Marsella – 00, Launched as Altonia),16,803/00 – Container Ship (Fully cellular). Has been renamed ALTONIA by ms ‘Afrika’Schiffahrtsges mbH & Co, Germany.

MOL UNIVERSE, (9127813)(Safmarine Amazon – 08, Maersk Wellington - 00, Zenit - 98),21,199/98 – Container Ship (Fully cellular). Has been renamed ZENIT by Alpha Ship GmbHms ‘Zenit’ & Co KG, Marshall Islands.

MOL VOLTA, (9178537)(Santos Challenger – 01), 25,497/99 - Container Ship (Fullycellular). By Emerald Marine SA, Panama to Hull 2 Shipping Ltd, Liberia and renamed EMITHAKI.

*NAFTOBULK IX, (8607567)(Naftobulk II - 07, Med Princess – 04, Qiao Bao – 96),3,995/92 – General Cargo Ship. Has been renamed CEMENT NAVIGATOR by Kerkis IV LLC,Philippines.

NAVAJO SPIRIT, (8613803)(Alphatank II – 08, Alphatank - 04, Navajo Spirit – 93),58,086/90 – Crude Oil Tanker. By Partankers V AS, Bahamas to Joplin Overseas InvestmentsLtd, Tuvalu and renamed NAVAJO. (Since broken up)

NEDLLOYD MAXIMA, (9283708)(P&O Nedlloyd Maxima – 05, Launched as Rio Thelon),26,833/04 Container Ship (Fully cellular). Has been renamed RIO THELON by ‘Rio Thelon’Schifffahrtsgesellschaft mbH & Co KG, Liberia

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MOL SUMMER arriving Napier 31/8/2011 Brent Hanson

MOL UNIVERSE at Balboa, Panama 23/3/2010 Bruno Boissonneault

*NIKOS, (5208944)(Rodia Mare 3 – 08, Mobby Dick - 06, Lindholm - 03, Ingrid -59),375/52 – General Cargo Ship. By Latis Maritime SA, Honduras to Eurdice Marine Inc, SierraLeone and renamed KOSTAS II.

NORTHERN CRUSADER, (9005364)(Monika Viking – 97) 2,345/92 - Anchor Handling TugSupply. By Trico Shipping AS, Norway to Management 2 Shipping Co Ltd, Liberia andrenamed VENIE.

*NORTHERN DIVINITY, (9147100)(P&O Nedlloyd Damietta – 05, OOCL Europe - 02, P&ONedlloyd Damietta – 01, Northern Divinity – 97), 36,606/97 – Container Ship (Fully cellular).Has been renamed KOTA SEGAR by Beteiligungs KG ms ‘Northern Divinity’ SchiffahrtsgesmbH & Co, Liberia.

NST NATASJA, (9305453)(Natasja Theresa – 09, Dora - 05), 2,929/05 – Products Tanker.Has been renamed NATASJA by Heuvelman Natasja Theresa II BV, Gibraltar (British).

NOROC, (9232553)(W-O Noroc – 10, Chembulk Fairfield – 05), 9,420/01 -Chemical/Products Tanker. By HLL Noroc Shipping Corp to Kenza Shipping Corp, bothMarshall Islands and renamed KENSA.

OCEAN PRODUCER, (9162605)(MSC Kiwi - 10, Perth – 08, CP Master - 06, Lykes Master- 05, Perth – 04, ADCL Sultana - 01, Norasia Sultan - 00), 24,836/99 – Container Ship (Fullycellular). Has been renamed OCEAN by Allocean Charters 2 Ltd, UK and transferred toComoros Registry for delivery to breakers.

OCEAN SUNRISE, (9186766), 26,586/99 - Bulk Carrier. By Royal Yuyo Shipping SA, Panamato North Baltic Maritime SA, St Vincent and the Grenadines and renamed ROYAL ARSENAL.

ODYSSEA TEAM, (8983210)(Lytal Team – 06)), 430/03 - Platform Supply Ship. ByOdyssea Vessels Inc to Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, both USA and renamedRACHEL CARSON.

*OHM EXPRESS, (8601068)(Baltic Excellent – 07, Nornews Express – 04), 4,941/87 –Research Survey Vessel. Has been renamed EM EXPRESS by Euro Trans Skips A/S, Norway(NIS) and transferred to Bahamas Registry.

OHM LEADER, (8906781)(Nornews Leader - 08), 5,339/90 – Research Survey Vessel.Has been renamed EM LEADER by Nofo Skip AS, Bahamas.

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NORTHERN DIVINITY departing Port Botany 14/11/2009 Mick Prendergast

OHM LEADER at Valletta 20/10/2008 Michael Cassar

#OMG KOLPINO, (9203708)(Moksheim - 08), 5,659/00 – General Cargo Ship. By OMGKolpino Shipping Ltd to Kegel Shipping Corp, both Marshall Islands and renamed VIVARA.

ONOBA, (9292163)(Front Force – 06, Sea Force – 04, Completed as Mt Pertamina I),156,873/04 - Crude Oil Tanker. Has been renamed FRONT FORCE by Hudson Bay MarineCo Ltd, Marshall Islands.

OOCL GERMANY, (9214214)(E R Berlin – 01), 66,289/00 - Container Ship (Fully cellular).Has been renamed E R BERLIN by ms ‘ER Berlin’ Schiffahrtsgesellschaft mbH & Co KG,Liberia.

ORANGE 2, (9125932)(High Speed 1 – 11, Captain George – 97), 4,480/96 -Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (Vehicles). Has been renamed SUN FLOWER 2 by Dae A ExpressShipping Co Ltd, South Korea.

*ORIENTAL PEARL 6, (9112246)(Pyeong San – 10, Cruise Ferry Hiryu - 10), 16,537/95 -Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (Vehicles). By Doowoo Shipping Co Ltd, South Korea to Oriental PearlFerry SA, Panama. Name unchanged.

OSA VOYAGER, (8126965)(British Claymore – 91, Balder Mandal – 86, British Thistle –85, Balder Mandal – 84), 1,309/82 - Anchor Handling Tug Supply. By Gold Fleet Ltd, Belizeto Al Mataf Shipping LLC, Iran and renamed MORSHED.

OSNABRUCK, (9131814)(ANL Progress – 05, Osnabruck - 03, Ubangi – 01, Osnabruck– 98), 9,991/96 – Container Ship (Fully cellular). By ms ‘Osnabruck’ GmbH & Co KG,Germany to Oceania Transport Marine Ltd, Panama and renamed M-OSNABRUCK.

OVERSEAS ANIA, (9053672)(Ania - 07), 53,341/94 – Crude Oil Tanker. Has beenrenamed DHT ANIA by Ania Aframax Corp, Marshall Islands.

*OXL REBEL, (9488035)(Brattingsborg - 11), 9,627/10 – General Cargo Ship. Has beenrenamed BRATTINGSBORG by NPC I (Singapore) Pte Ltd, Singapore.

PACIFIC FIGHTER, (9330252)(Vaal River – 11, Tiger Power – 11, Vaal River - 09), 9,940/07– Container Ship (Fully cellular). Has been renamed YINGCHOW by Beheersmaatschappijms Vaal River BV, Cyprus.

PACIFIC HAWK, (9406934), 9,957/08 - Container Ship (Fully cellular). By W BockstiegelGmbH & Co Reederei KG ms ‘Pacific Hawk’ to AHS Hamburg Schifffahrtsgesellschaft mbH& Co KG, both Antigua and Barbuda and renamed AHS HAMBURG.

PACIFIC JADE, (9047398)(Haustrum – 07), 28,277/94 – Crude/Oil Products Tanker. ByJamee Marine Inc, Singapore to Corinthians Shipping Ltd, Liberia and renamed WABA.

PACIFIC RESOLUTION, (9134658)(Denderah Rickmers – 10, Norasia Bavaria – 05, CSAVBusan - 03, Zim Seattle – 01, Pictor Challenger – 99, Denderah Rickmers – 97), 16,801/97 –Container Ship (Fully cellular). Has been renamed NINGPO by ms ‘Denderah Rickmers’Schiffsbeteilungsgesellschaft mbH & Co KG, Liberia.

PADRE, (9273612)(Belmonte - 06), 40,160/04 – Bulk Carrier. By Onil Shipping Co Ltd,Malta to Hai Kuo Shipping 1116 Ltd, Hong Kong (China) and renamed HAI JI.

*PAN STAR, (9102837)(Tiger Star – 03), 4,382/94 - General Cargo Ship. By ShinhanCapital Co Ltd, South Korea to Seiyo Rainbow Co Ltd, Panama and renamed SEIYORAINBOW.

#PB SNOWY, (9399727)(Kimtrans Aroona – 08, Completed as PW Eta), 329/06 - Tug. ByPB Towage (Australia) Pty Ltd to MacKenzie Marine & Towage Pty Ltd (MacKenzie’s TugService), both Australia and renamed CAPE MAC.

*PEACE ANGEL, (9547790), 32,987/11 – Bulk Carrier. By Peace Ocean Shipping Ltd toPeace Lake Shipping SA, both Hong Kong (China). Name unchanged.

PERAST, (8118138)(Pelinovo – 02, Edo – 96, Fayrouz III - 94), 19,049/84 - Bulk Carrier. ByLeo Ltd, St Vincent and the Grenadines to Pera Shipping & Trading Ltd Inc, Panama andrenamed ERA.

PETKA, (9082879)(Romandie - 01), 39,422/94 - Bulk Carrier. By Atlantic ConbulkMaritime Corp, Croatia to JITF Shipping & Logistics (Singapore) Pte Ltd, Panama andrenamed JINDAL VARAD.

PETRA HORIZON, (9515503)(SK Line 102 - 08), 2,532/08 - Anchor Handling Tug Supply.Has been renamed PERDANA HORIZON by Mount Bubu LLC, Marshall Islands.

*PETRA LIBERTY, (9556650)(SK Line 402 - 10), 3,265/09 - Anchor Handling Tug Supply.Has been renamed PERDANA LIBERTY by Mount Bintang LLC, Panama.

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ONOBA at Europoort 17/3/2010 Jan Erhardt

*PHEDRA, (9097331)(Thassos VIII - 09), 5,119/07 - Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (Vehicles). ByAnonymos Naftiliaki Eteria Thassou (ANETH), Greece to Arab Bridge Maritime Co, Jordanand renamed AYLAH.

PITALOKA, (9587790), 12,196/10 - Chemical/Products Tanker. Has been renamed CHEMBULLDOG by Pharos Maritime Co, Hong Kong (China) and transferred to Marshall IslandsRegistry.

+PORTO 1, (7333810)(Apollon – 00, Belli – 99, Lachs – 95), 1,533/73 - Products Tanker.By Porto II Maritime Co, Greece to Shiba Shipmanagement Ltd, Togo and renamed APARO.

*POS SYDNEY, (9440150)(Cape Male - 10), 35,878/09 – Container Ship (Fully cellular).Has been renamed CAPE MALE by Cape Male Shipping Co Ltd, Antigua and Barbuda.

PRINCE OF SOUNDS, (9053957)(Santiago I - 04, Santiago – 01), 7,534/93 – RefrigeratedCargo Ship. By Schifffahrtsgesellschaft Prince of Sounds GMO mbH & Co KG, to RossmeadEquities Ltd, both Liberia and renamed PRINCE OF SOUND.

PRINCE OF STREAMS, (9073268)(Wilmington – 02), 7,533/93 - Refrigerated Cargo Ship.By Schifffahrtsgesellschaft ‘Prince of Streams’ GMO mbH & Co KG to Quintrell Group Ltd,both Liberia and renamed PRINCE OF STREAM.

+PUNTA GRUESA, (8520977)(Llama – 09, Aries – 99, Rathcarra – 98, Vinjerac – 95),6,506/88 - Chemical/Products Tanker. By Sociedad Nacional Maritima SA (Sonamar), Chileto Petrotankers SAC, Peru and renamed GABRIELA.

*PVT HERMES, (9157765)(QVM1 – 10, Forward Bridge – 10, Silver Paradise – 04),58,141/98 - Crude Oil Tanker. Has been renamed QVM SUCCESS by Quoc Viet Marine JSC,Vietnam.

+REM BALDER, (9371385), 3,107/07 - Anchor Handling Tug Supply. By Rem Ship AS toSolship A/S, both Norway and renamed NORMAND TITAN.

#REM CLOUGH, (9392705), 8,337/08 - Offshore Support Vessel. By Rem Ship AS toSolship A/S, both Norway and renamed NORMAND CLOUGH.

#REM COMMANDER, (9349370), 4,560/06 - Offshore Support Vessel. By Rem Ship ASto Solship A/S, both Norway and renamed NORMAND COMMANDER.

#REM FORTRESS, (9371218), 4,926/06 - Offshore Support Vessel. By Rem Ship AS toSolship A/S, both Norway and renamed NORMAND FORTRESS.

$RODIA MARE-3, (5208944)(Mobby Dick - 06, Lindholm - 03, Ingrid -59), 375/52 –General Cargo Ship. By International Maritime Services LLC to Latis Maritime SA, bothHonduras and renamed NIKOS.

SABRINA EXPRESS, (9380063), 26,900/09 - Products Tanker. By Orchard Maritime(Panama) SA, Panama to Crescento Holding Corp, Malta and renamed MINERVA EMILY.

SAFMARINE ANGOLA, (8701064)(Aeolian Sun – 06, Torm Agnete – 03, Rama – 96,Kupres – 92), 13,651/87 – General Cargo Ship. Has been renamed ANGOLA by ElianeShipping SA, Cyprus.

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PRINCE OF STREAMS on the New Waterway 25/5/2002 R.P. van de Wetering

PHEDRA at Piraeus 6/2010 Peter J. Fitzpatrick

SAFMARINE CUNENE, (9239886)(Launched as E R Bremerhaven), 27,322/02 -Container Ship (Fully cellular). Has been renamed E R BREMERHAVEN by ms ‘E RBremerhaven’ Schiffahrtsgesellschaft mbH & Co KG, Liberia.

SAFMARINE HOUSTON, (9065699)(Harjumaa – 03, Didon – 02, Harjumaa - 99),10,069/99 - General Cargo Ship. Has been renamed HARJUMAA by Harjumaa Maritime CoLtd, Isle of Man (British).

SAFMARINE NIGER, (9160425)(E R Hamburg – 09, CSAV Shanghai - 07, Las AmericasBridge - 03, CSAV Shanghai – 99, Aconcagua - 98, Launched as E R Hamburg), 26,125/98- Container Ship (Fully cellular). Has been renamed E R HAMBURG by Rapel Shipping Inc,Liberia.

SAFMARINE ONNE, (9065687)(Sakala – 02, Nordana Advisor – 98, Sakala – 97),10,069/95 - General Cargo Ship. Has been renamed SAKALA by Sakala Maritime Co Ltd,Isle of Man (British).

SAFMARINE SALOUM, (9327578)(Katsina – 06, Safmarine Santos – 06, Benedikt Rambow– 06), 9,966/06 – Container Ship (Fully cellular). Has been renamed BENEDIKT RAMBOW byReederei Rambow GmbH & Co KG ms ‘Benedikt Rambow’, Antigua and Barbuda.

SAGA PEARL II, (8000214)(Astoria – 10, Arkona – 02, Astor - 85), 18,591/81 –Passenger/Cruise. Has been renamed QUEST FOR ADVENTURE by Enbrook Cruises Ltd,Malta.

SANKO BRAVE, (9257010), 56,172/03 – Crude Oil Tanker. Has been renamed ACSBRAVE by ACS Shipping Pte Ltd, Singapore.

SANKO ODYSSEY, (9529451), 40,142/10 - Bulk Carrier. By Odyssey Bulkship Ltd to BulkNordic Odyssey Ltd, both Liberia and renamed NORDIC ODYSSEY.

SANKO ORION, (9529463), 40,142/11 - Bulk Carrier. By Orion Bulkship Ltd, Liberia toBulk Nordic Orion Ltd, Panama and renamed NORDIC ORION.

SAPPHIRE, (6513994)(Princesa Oceanica – 96, Sea Prince V – 95, Sea Prince – 95,Ocean Princess – 93, Italia - 83), 12,263/67 - Passenger/Cruise. By Sydelle Navigation Corp,Malta to Taymouth Ltd, St Kitts and Nevis and renamed ASPIRE.

SAVINA CAYLYN, (9489285), 58,418/08 - Crude/Oil Products Tanker. Has been renamedD T PROVIDENCE by Dolphin Tanker Srl, Italy and transferred to British Registry.

SEA HOPE, (8812722)(Cedar Forest - 95), 17,061/89 - Bulk Carrier. By Sea HopeNavigation Inc, Liberia to Hongkong Sino 3 Shipping Ltd, Panama and renamed SINO 3.

+SEA VENUS, (8211514), 29,886/83 - Vehicles Carrier. By Chijin Shipping SA to JS LineSA, both Panama and renamed GMT VENUS.

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SAGA PEARL II approaching Rostock 24/5/2011 Ralf Gierke

SAFMARINE HOUSTON on the Delaware River 19/2/2006 John Curdy

SELAT EMAS, (7121114)(Al Memzer – 97, Uco XI – 96, Southern Cross – 80, Launched asCruzeiro de Sul), 290/72 - Platform Supply Ship. By Selat Marine Services Co Ltd, UAE(Sharjah) to Qimat Al Mazaya Fuel Supply Services, St Kitts & Nevis and renamed MAZAYA 2.

SELAT WAVE, (7417197)(Seabulk Lara – 02, GMMOS Lara -97, Sarah – 95, Mil Tide – 93),639/75 - Platform Supply Ship. By Selat Marine Services Co Ltd to Qimat Al Mazaya FuelSupply Services, both Panama and renamed MAZAYA 3.

SH BRIGHT, (9325099), 17,944/06 - Bulk Carrier. By Asian Shipping SA to Africean PteLtd, both Panama and renamed VENUS SHINING.

*SHELBY C, (7398262)(H O S John Henry – 94, Springbuck – 93), 694/72 - OffshoreTug/Supply Ship. By Ramsay Marine Inc, USA to All Ocean Services LLC, Panama andrenamed JENNIFER II.

SHINING BLISS, (9335991), 40,717/07 - Bulk Carrier. By ‘K’ Line Pte Ltd (KLPL),Singapore to Quintana Ship Management Ltd, Marshall Islands and renamed Q SHEA.

SHIVA, (8812875)(Baltimar Orion - 10), 2,854/90 – General Cargo Ship. By ADRIASchiffahrts GmbH & Co KG, Germany to Garden Sea Management Inc, Togo and renamedHUDA F.

SHUN TAI, (8307571)(Cypria – 09, Spring Swift - 96, Sanko Swift – 86) 24,214/84 – BulkCarrier. By Shuntai Shipping (Hong Kong) Ltd to Shunan Shipping (Hong Kong) Ltd, bothPanama and renamed SHUN AN.

*SIBULK PROSPERITY, (9426702), 33,922/10 - Bulk Carrier. Has been renamed U-SEAPROSPERITY by Moon Rise Shipping Co SA, Panama.

#SICAL TORINO, (9355953)(Siem Mollie – 06), 2,465/06 – Platform Supply Ship. ByBergen Offshore Logistics Pte Ltd to Farstad Shipping Pte Ltd, both Singapore and renamedFAR SWAN.

SIDSEL KNUTSEN, (9019779), 15,806/93 - Chemical/Products Tanker. By KnutsenProduct Tanker V AS, Norway (NIS) to Rahamaniyya Maritime & Shipping Co Ltd (RMS),Liberia and renamed KHADIJA.

SIEM DANIS, (9355989), 2,465/06 - Platform Supply Ship. By Siem Offshore Rederi AS,Norway (NIS) to Island Shippers Ltd, Bahamas and renamed VIGEO ADEBOLA.

+SIEM MOLLIE, (9355991), 2,615/07 – Platform Supply Ship. By Siem Offshore Inc,Norway to Lewek Shipping Pte Ltd, Singapore and renamed LEWEK ATLAS.

SIEM PILOT, (9475181), 5,106/11 - Platform Supply Ship. Completed as SIDDISMARINER for Siem Meling Offshore DA, Norway.

*SINAR BANDUNG, (9352432), 12,584/05 - Container Ship (Fully cellular). By SouthernRoute Maritime SA, Panama to Samudera Shipping Line Ltd, Singapore. Name unchanged.

#SK LINE 0601, (9513921)(Launched as Sk Line 16), 1,960/09 - Anchor Handling TugSupply. By Nam Cheong Dockyard Sendirian Berhad to Kas Marine Ltd, both Malaysia andrenamed KAS MARINE 1.

#SK LINE 103, (9515515), 2,532/09 - Anchor Handling Tug Supply. Completed as POSHVENTURE for Havila Ships AS, Cyprus.

+SK LINE 108, (9565845), 2,341/10 - Anchor Handling Tug Supply. By Nam CheongDockyard Sendirian Berhad to TH Marine Sendirian Berhad, both Malaysia and renamedTAHA ASSALAM.

+SK LINE 109, (9565857), 2,341/10 - Anchor Handling Tug Supply. By Nam CheongDockyard Sendirian Berhad to TH Marine Sendirian Berhad, both Malaysia and renamedTAHA ASSAFA.

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SIEM DANIS at Valletta 15/12/2009 Michael Cassar

+SK LINE 403, (9556662), 3,265/10 - Anchor Handling Tug Supply. By Nam CheongDockyard Sendirian Berhad to Intra Oil Services Berhad, both Malaysia and renamedPETRA SOVEREIGN.

SKY LIGHT, (7930498)(Zamzam – 11, Vassilios VI – 09, Silva - 99, Asian Explorer – 99,Samurai I – 98, Hokuryu Maru - 91), 1,516/80 – Chemical Tanker. By Ashraf Shipping SA toQimat Al Mazaya Fuel Supply Services, both Tanzania (Zanzibar) and renamed GOLDENHARVEST.

*SOCOL 5, (9004504)(Tauranga Chief – 07, Socol 5 – 02, Tasman Chief – 02, Socol 5 -01, CMBT Zambezi - 00, Socol 5 - 95), 6,030/92 – General Cargo Ship. By Mezen NavigationCo Ltd, Malta to Voltaire Shipping Co Ltd, Cyprus and renamed SZAFIR.

SPRING R, (9321897)(Nordspring - 11), 38,332/07 - Container Ship (Fully cellular). Hasbeen renamed MOL SPRING by Schifffahrtsgesellschaft ms ‘Spring R’ mbH & Co KG,Cyprus.

STAR 3, (7123851)(Sohail Star - 11, Al Seineya III – 10, Fal XIV – 06, Al Khan - 90,Almahroussa - 88, Toshitoku Maru No. 31 - 81), 978/71 – Products Tanker. By Star PetroleumCo FZC, Moldova to Green Land Corp, Panama and renamed MARINA STAR.

STAR OF DUBAI, (9414149) 44,251/09 - Bulk Carrier. Has been renamed ULTRA TIGERby Sun Cordia Marine SA, Panama.

STAR OF EMIRATES, (9375939), 44,251/08 - Bulk Carrier. Has been renamed ULTRAPANTHER by Sun Cordia Marine SA, Panama.

*STRADA CORSARA, (7389194)(Tor Hafnia – 01, Dana Hafnia – 00, Kattegat Syd – 99,Dana Hafnia – 99, Nordborg – 94, Belinda – 88, Linne – 85), 11,125/79 - Ro-Ro Cargo Ship.By Stradeblu Srl, Italy to Argo Systems FZE, St Kitts and Nevis and renamed INDUS.

*SUMILON ISLAND, (9041526)(Andhika Andhini - 02), 2,737/92 - Chemical/ProductsTanker. By MM Investments Inc, Panama to Sumilon Island Tankers Inc, Philippines. Nameunchanged.

*SUN, (8311429)(Thor Sun – 11, Bureba – 97, Havik – 96, Bahia de La Habana – 94),10,057/86 - General Cargo Ship. By Duke Consulting Ltd, Tuvalu to Sunrise ShipManagement SA, Panama and renamed SUN RISE V.

+SUN CLOVER, (9005194)(Sutra Dua – 05, Tearose - 00), 4,521/91 – Chemical/ProductsTanker. Has been renamed YC PRUNUS by Shinhan Capital Co Ltd, South Korea

SUNFLOWER 2, (9129328)(Stena Lynx III – 11, Elite - 04, Stena Lynx III - 03, P&O StenaElite – 98, Elite – 98, Stena Lynx III – 98), 4,113/96 – Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (Vehicles). ByDae A Express Shipping Co Ltd to Dae-A Maritime Co Ltd, both South Korea and renamedORANGE 1.

SUNNY EXPRESS, (9262900), 28,799/04 - Products Tanker. By Orchard Maritime(Panama) SA, Panama to Jamelia Marine Co, Malta and renamed MINERVA LYDIA.

*SUSANGO, (8421315)(Sun Host - 07, Hansung 33 – 03, Katalina - 00, Happiness - 93),9,665/85 – General Cargo Ship. By Jump 2nd ABS Ltd, South Korea to Hong Kong JointSuccess Ltd, Panama and renamed SPRING HOPE.

+SVITZER NABIH SALEH, (9381457), 332/06 – Tug. By Svitzer Middle East Ltd, Belize toWaves Razor, Columbia and renamed VALI.

TAMAN VOYAGER, (9065170)(Metin Akar – 01, Global Vika – 09, Chem Marigold – 09,Pacific Ambassador - 07, Urai - 05, Belanja – 98, Launched as Pavlovsk), 21,183/95 –Chemical/Products Tanker. By International Speedy Trading Petro Kimya Urunleri Ithalat veIhracat AS, Turkey to Burano Shipping SA, Panama and renamed NIREAS.

TASMAN CAMPAIGNER, (9236444)(Robert Rickmers - 08), 16,801/03 - Container Ship(Fully cellular). Has been renamed NINGHAI by ms ‘Robert Rickmers’ Schiffahrts GmbH &Cie KG, Marshall Islands.

+TAURUS, (8324452)(Chem Pioneer – 00, Tuff Guy – 98, Northern Navigator – 96, HikariII – 92, Day Eagle – 89), 2,104/84 - Chemical/Products Tanker. By BTOC Co Ltd to Shin DaeYang Co Ltd, both South Korea and renamed DAE HAN No. 9.

$TAY BAC 18, (9375006), 2,209/06 - General Cargo Ship. By Yen Tich Trading & IndEmbroider Co Ltd to Nhat & Nam Trading & Shipping Co Ltd, both Vietnam and renamedLUCK STAR.

*TELLO, (7369168)(Zafeiri – 06, Harlaw - 05, Tello - 01, Nornanborg - 85, Lysholmen - 80),1,739/74 – General Cargo Ship. By Tello Sjotransport A/S to Norwegian Ship AssistanceConsulting AS (NSAC AS), both Cook Islands (New Zealand) and renamed TINTO.

+THASSOS III, (6520258)(Antipolis - 76), 225/64 - Passenger Ship. By Thassos ShippingCo SA to unspecified owners, both Greece and renamed JOSHUA.

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SUNNY EXPRESS on the North Sea Canal 16/7/2008 C. Lous

*TIMUCIN A, (8322181)(Claire A - 08, Star Light - 99, Ever Gain - 94, Eagle Sun - 93, EverGain - 92, Halberstadt - 92), 6,819/85 – Container Ship (Fully cellular). By EMES Denizcilikve Nakliyat AS (EMES Shipping & Transport SA) to Simin Denizcilik Nakliyat Sanayi ve TicaretLtd Sti, both Turkey and renamed SIMIN.

#TOM SHIP 1, (9033701)(Mousavi – 07, Ditzum – 05, Industrial Explorer - 99, MekongSwift - 97, Coringle Bay - 96, Launched as Ditzum), 3,236/91 – General Cargo Ship. By TomShip 1 Ltd to Atlantis Pars Shipping Services Kish, both Barbados. Name unchanged.

#TOM SHIP 2, (8917699)(Iran Jahanara – 08, Skagerak – 05, BBC Australia – 03, Sina –99, Completed as Emma Helene – 90), 3,236/90 – General Cargo Ship. By Tom Ship 2 Ltd,Barbados to Atlantis Pars Shipping Services Kish, both Barbados. Name unchanged.

TOR DANIA, (7624051)(Brit Dania - 93, Tor Dania - 93, Maersk Essex - 92, Dana Hafnia- 90, G. and C. Express - 88, Ville de Dunkerque - 86, Foss Dunkerque - 81, Ville deDunkerque - 79), 21,850/78 – Ro-Ro Cargo Ship. Has been renamed DANIA by DoyenShipping Ltd, UK.

TRANSGAS, (7359670)(Edouard L D - 08), 72,272/77 - LNG Tanker. By Bulktrans Co Incto Amethyst International Ltd, both Liberia and renamed SUNRISE.

*TRUST RUNNER, (8913631)(Sun Runner – 08, Invincible – 07, Sokolniki - 04), 28,223/92– Crude/Oil Products Tanker. By Essence Shipmanagement Co, Marshall Islands to StatiraMaritime Inc, Barbados and renamed STATIRA.

U-SEA CORBITA, (9585338), 33,044/11 - Bulk Carrier. Has been renamed ULTRACORBITA by Corbita-Guoyu Dolphin One GmbH & Co KG, Marshall Islands.

U-SEA GUJARAT, (9476927), 33,910/12 - Bulk Carrier. Completed as ULTRA GUJARATfor Lucretia Shipping SA, Liberia.

U-SEA ROCANVILLE, (9476965), 33,900/12 - Bulk Carrier. Completed as ULTRAROCANVILLE for Youth Ship Holdings SA, Panama.

U-SEA TRADITION, (9442902)(Sibulk Tradition – 11), 30,018/80 - Bulk Carrier. Has beenrenamed ULTRA TRADITION by Pedregal Maritime SA, Panama.

*UBC CEBU, (9444429), 8,380/09 - Cement Carrier. Has been renamed COZUMEL byLogano Shipping Co Ltd, Cyprus.

+UBT FJORD, (9417490), 6,149/08 - Chemical/Products Tanker. By Ugland BrovigTankers Pte Ltd, Singapore to Brovig UBT AS, Marshall Islands. Name unchanged.

+UBT OCEAN, (9408360), 6,149/09 - Chemical/Products Tanker. By Ugland BrovigTankers Pte Ltd, Singapore to Brovig UBT AS, Marshall Islands. Name unchanged.

*UNICORN No. 1, (9159579), 4,986/97 - General Cargo Ship. By MH Success Line SA,Panama to Hikawa Pride Maritime Pte Ltd, Singapore and renamed AOMI PEARL.

*UPCO 1, (8316065)(Aksiniya - 08, Azov Trader – 05, An Avel - 03), 2,858/83 – ProductsTanker. By Mazin Jawad Ismael Alsari, Comoros to Arabian Coast Cargo Services LLC,Panama and renamed GOLDEN COAST 1.

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TOR DANIA leaving Cuxhaven 19/6/2010 Helge Kuehl

UNICORN No.1 at Singapore 9/9/2005 Nick Tolerton

*VANESSA OLDENDORFF, (9087738)(Bela Mondo – 08, Lucida - 01), 35,889/94 – BulkCarrier. By Taurus Chartering SA to Mercator Lines (Singapore) Ltd, both Liberia andrenamed AARTI PREM.

xVANNA, (7125196)(Fjord Pearl – 97, Sidergemma – 95), 2,757/72 - General Cargo Ship.By Siderini Srl, Italy to Albartin Shipping Co, Albania and renamed FROSINA.

#VEMAOIL XV, (9088108)(Tsurutama Maru – 02), 2,283/94 - Products Tanker. By Sea EbonyMaritime Co Ltd, Malta to Crystal Sea Maritime Ltd, Cyprus and renamed SEA CRYSTAL.

VENTO DI SCIROCCO, (9216365)(Jock Rickmers – 11, OOCL Advance – 09, JockRickmers - 04, APL Magnolia - 01, Launched as Jock Rickmers), 14,278/01 - Container Ship(Fully cellular). Has been renamed JOCK RICKMERS by ‘Jock Rickmers’Schiffahrtsgesellschaft mbH & Cie KG, Marshall Islands.

VERA, (8302698)(Sam – 99, Inez III - 95), 2,054/85 - Products Tanker. By Vera NavigationSA, Liberia to Voilet Co Ltd, Bolivia and renamed JADE.

*VINH LONG, (8201856)(Hau Au 01 – 01, Flying Seagull – 90, Abies – 89), 3,811/82 -General Cargo Ship. By Vietnam Ocean Shipping Joint Stock Co (VOSCO) (Cong Ty Co PhanVan Tai Bien Viet Nam) to Phuc Duy Hung Co Ltd, both Vietnam and renamed VINH LONG 06.

VOGESAILOR, (9122100)(Eurosailor - 05, Comanche - 00), 85,706/96 – Bulk Carrier. Byms ‘Vogecarrier’ GmbH & Co KG to Nolana Navigation Corp, both Liberia and renamed NGMSAILOR.

*VTC STAR, (8909135)(Beteigeuze – 03, Pino Gloria – 00, Woody Duke – 94), 13,705/90– Bulk Carrier. By Vietnam Sea Transport & Chartering Co (VITRANSCHART) (Cong Ty VanTai Bien Va Thue Tau Vietnam), Vietnam to Kayia Trade & Invest Ltd, Cook Islands (NewZealand) and renamed SKY STAR.

+WEALTHY STAR, (8913356)(Varnita Tween – 95), 12,453/91 - General Cargo Ship. ByEagle Point International Ltd, Panama to Grandeur Shipping Lines Ltd, Bangladesh andrenamed ASSAD ULLAH.

X-PRESS ANNAPURNA, (9357535)(Ocean Bird - 09, X-Press Annapurna – 09),18,123/08 – Container Ship (Fully cellular). Has been renamed MCC SEOUL by AlexanderX-Press Pte Ltd, Singapore.

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VANESSA OLDENDORFF leaving Rostock 29/5/2010 Helge Kuehl

VTC STAR at Singapore 13/12/2005 Mick Prendergast

*XIN HAI LI, (9121039)(ACX Aki – 02, Xin Hai Li – 01, OOCL Hiroshima - 00, Xin Hai Li -99), 4,909/95 - Container Ship (Fully cellular). By Xin Hai Li Shipping SA, Panama to OrientInternational Logistics Holding Shanghai Newseas Navigation Co Ltd, China and renamedXIN HAI HONG.

YC PRUNUS, (9005194)(Sun Clover – 10, Sutra Dua – 05, Tearose - 00), 4,521/91 –Chemical/Products Tanker. By Shinhan Capital Co Ltd, South Korea to Ocean RichInternational Marine Co Ltd, Panama and renamed KING RIVER.

YM COLOMBO, (9256212)(Norasia Integra - 07, Completed as E. R. Auckland),41,855/04 – Container Ship (Fully cellular). Has been renamed SNL COLOMBO by AucklandMarine Inc, Liberia.

$ZHAMBYL, (9394064)(Launched as Altair), 7,226/08 - Products Tanker. By MBXShipping Ltd to Azerbaijan State Caspian Shipping Co (ASCSS), both Azerbaijan andrenamed JABBAR HASHIMOV.

ZIM SAO PAOLO II, (9134672)(Ursula Rickmers – 01), 16,801/97 - Container Ship (Fullycellular). Has been renamed URSULA RICKMERS by ms ‘Ursula Rickmers’Schiffsbeteiligungsges mbH & Co KG, Marshall Islands.

MEMBERS’ REPORTSReports for inclusion in this section should be sent to Glyn Woods by e-mail at‘ships@gmx.co.uk’ Please provide as much detail as possible. Supporting photographsshould be sent to the World Ship Society, P.O.Box 706, Gravesend, Kent DA12 5UB, U.K.

Due to other commitments, I am no longer in a position to continue compiling this sectionof Marine News. If any member would like to take over from me, please contact me on theabove e-mail address and I will forward details of the work involved.

ANL BIRRONG (9360269) 28,007/07 renamed KING ALFRED (MHL) during 4/2012ANL BURILLA (9314985) 28,927/07 renamed E. R. MARTINIQUE (LBR) during 3/2012ARKLOW SAND (9163166) 2,316/98 renamed BBS SAND (NLD) during 5/2012ARKLOW SPIRIT (9117959) 2,271/95 renamed BBS SPIRIT (NLD) during 5/2012

AURELIA M (7709100) 2,816/78 renamed SYMPHONY (MDA) during 5/2012ARO FOREST (9044085) 3,240/92 renamed SE YANG ACE (KOR) during 5/2012BBC ARAMIS (9313620) 2,542/04 renamed NOACH SATU (IDN) during 6/2012BUNGA RAYA SATU (9157698) 39,582/98 renamed KYPARISSIA (LBR) during 5/2012CAP BEAUFORT (9341122) 28,616/08 renamed SANTA BRUNELLA (LBR) at Busan 4/5/2012

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ZIM SAN PAULO II at Miami 7/3/2002 Frank Behling

ARKLOW SPIRIT on the Kiel Canal 8/1995 Thomas Blaser

CAP NORTE (9334351) 35,824/07 renamed CAP EGMONT (LBR) at Singapore prior to 11/6/2012CAP PRESTON (9344681) 22,914/07 renamed RIO TAMANCO (LBR) during 3/2012CAP SCOTT (9290414) 54,809/05 renamed SANTA PATRICIA (LBR) at Hong Kong 28/5/2012

CHIOS JOY (8715481) 37,086/89 renamed XING HENG DA (PAN) during 5/2012CMA CGM BAHIA (9220316) 25361/00 renamed JPO AQUARIUS (ATG) during 3/2012

CMA CGM BUTTERFLY (9365790) 111,249/08 renamed BUTTERFLY (LBR) at Algeciras 9/6/2012CMA CGM PARSIFAL (9318060) 91,649/06 renamed PARSIFAL (LBR) during 6/2012CMA CGM PELLEAS (9365788) 111,249/08 renamed PELLEAS (LBR) at Singapore 22/6/12CMA CGM TOGO (9337028) 23,633/07 renamed RIO STORA (LBR) during 3/2012DAFNE (8118164) 4,153/81 renamed PRADO (SLE) during 4/2012ELECTRA (9129469) 6,326/95 renamed ATLANTIC COAST ( ???) during 6/2012ELYSEE (9462794) 17,448/09 renamed OOCL RAUMA (NLD) during 6/2012ERMAK (7303803) 1,809/73 renamed ANSAN-1 (PRK) during 5/2012FOREST CREATOR (9145695) 40,328/96 renamed YILDIZLAR 2 (TUR) at Singapore 4/6/2012

GUSTAV (7607405) 1,793/77 renamed CAPTAIN MAJED (SLE) during 5/2012HERO I (9179610) 159,187/99 renamed MERLION M (SGP) at Singapore during 6/2012HUGE SW (9519511) 8,479/09 renamed THORCO SUNRISE SW (PAN) during 1/2012LABRO (8307789) 24,111/84 renamed KUWAIT ANA (PAN) during 3/2012LYSBLINK (9197313) 7,409/00 renamed LYSBLINK SEAWAYS (GBR) during 6/2012

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CAP SCOTT at Port Botany 23/12/2011 Mick Prendergast

CMA CGM BAHIA at Balboa, Panama 23/3/2010 Bruno Boissonneault

FOREST CREATOR at Otago 19/12/2011 Ross Walker

LYSTIND (8811297) 4,471/90 renamed TIND (CYP) during 5/2012MAASSTROOM (9618381) 290/12 renamed JOLI-L (NLD) during 6/2012MAERSK JENA (9399739) 32,901/07 renamed ANDES (LBR) at Singapore during 6/2012NEPTUNUS (8821747) 4,609/91 renamed GOLFA III (MEX) during 12/2011NIMBUS (8821761) 4,614/91 renamed NIMBUS SPB (RUS) during 5/2012NIRINT HOLLANDIA (9374973) 8,999/07 renamed HOLLANDIA (NLD) during 6/2012OILFIELD (4906410) 340/68 renamed MUSCA (SLE) during 8/2011OILSTONE (4902945) 352/68 renamed SAURIA (SLE) during 8/2011PREM APARNA (9239991) 37,678/01 renamed SRI PREM APARNA (PAN) during 3/2012PREM VARSHA (9311165) 43,288/06 renamed SRI PREM VARSHA (PAN) during 3/2012SALSA (9194074) 3,170/00 renamed SINGELDIEP (NLD) during 6/2012SC CHELSEA (9196709) 16,754/00 renamed LADY FELL (TUN) during 4/2012SBS NIMBUS (9260299) 2,596/03 renamed FRIGG VIKING (GBR) during 5/2012SBS STRATUS (9280445) 2,596/03 renamed IDUN VIKING (GBR) during 5/2012SBS TORRENT (9393852) 2,575/07 renamed FREYJA VIKING (GBR) during 4/2012SEIYO RAINBOW (9102837) 4,382/94 renamed M STAR 1 (PAN) during 2/2012SOLENNE (9194050) 3,170/00 renamed SLOTERDIEP (CUR) during 6/2012STAD VALIANT (9432983) 484/09 renamed BB SUPPORTER (NOR) during 3/2012

STENA CALEDONIA (7910917) 12,619/81 renamed PORT LINK (IDN) during 6/2012

SUBITO (9194062) 3,170/00 renamed SPAARNEDIEP (NLD) during 6/2012 SURINAM RIVER (9330226) 9,940/06 renamed VENTO DI LEVANTE (NLD) during 6/2012THURINGIA EXPRESS (9238765) 39,941/03 renamed THURINGIA (GBR) prior to 26/5/2012TORM UGLAND (9307786) 42,048/07 renamed BW KRONBERG (PAN) at Singapore 21/6/2012UASC DAMMAN (9297474) 54,809/05 renamed SANTA PRISCILLA (LBR) at Hong Kong 19/6/12UASC SHARJAH (9297876) 54,771/05 renamed SANTA PETRISSA (DEU) on 26/5/2012WATERPIEL (8433899) 53/82 renamed MPR SOUNDER (NLD) during 5/2012WAVE A. (9112052) 21,142/95 renamed VRIES VIENA (IDN) during 5/2012WEC VERMEER (9246542) 9,962/04 renamed BF CONFIANZA (ATG) during 5/2012WESTWIND II (8515635) 3,539/85 renamed MILANO SKY (TGO) during 6/2012WILUTAMA (9490296) 16,411/10 renamed CHEM RANGER (MHL) during 3/2012WINE TRADER (6818710) 1,432/68 renamed AKSHAY (PAN) during 6/2012ZIEMIA ZAMOJSKA (8207745) 16,694/84 renamed SAKHALIN (DMA) during 4/2012

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STAD VALIANT as BB SUPPORTER at Ijmuiden 26/6/2012 Marcel Coster

STENA CALEDONIA as PORT LINK at Belfast 13/6/2012 Roy Thompson

CASUALTIESReports and photographs for inclusion in this section should be sent to

the World Ship Society, PO Box 706, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5UB, U.K. or tok.odonoghue@blueyonder.co.uk

CHANG DA 12* (Zhe Le You 179 -08, Tai Feng -07), 3,997/74 – general cargo, owned byShui Hua Ju, Cambodia. Sustained engine problems and stranded 19/12/2011 at Rena Point,Agno, Philippines in position 16.10N, 119.45E. The crew were taken off and she wassubsequently abandoned by her owners but on 19/6/2012 she broke apart in heavy seas offAgno and her cargo was dispersed. She was on passage from Indonesia for China with6,000 tonnes of bitumen.

COSTIS* (Nordic Confidence -07, Pakarti Ocean -00, Pearl Wave -97, Gulf Harvest -89),17,214/84 – bulk carrier, owned by Rose Shipping Enterprises Corp. (Damla DenizcilikTasimaciligi ve Lojistik Ticaret AS), Panama. Started taking water and the engine-roomflooded 22/3/2012 in the South China Sea about 70 miles SW of Kaohsiung in position 21.56N,119.27E. Towed initially to Kaohsiung for inspection and declared a total loss. Subsequentlysold to Jiangmen Xinhui Shuangshui Ship Breaking Co., China, for demolition and arrivedXinhui 27/5/2012. She had been on passage from Tangshan for Bintulu with cement.

FLASH (Launched as Daytona), 91,373/09 – bulk carrier, owned by Baby Shipping Ltd.(GEDEN Lines), Malta. Grounded 25/6/2012 off the Galite Islands, Tunisia, in position37.33N, 08.57E, and sustained some hull damage and the engine-room was flooded. Salvorshave been appointed. She was on passage from Newport News for Taranto with 126,000tonnes of coal.

JIREH (Harmony -07, Aroselle -84, Trabant -76, Imme -71), 979/63 – general cargo,owned by Renel Horace, Honduras. Stranded 21/6/2012 on a reef off Mona Island, PuertoRico, in position 18.04N, 67.55W. She was carrying Haitian migrants but no casualties werereported.

KUBAN* (Ladoga-18 -05), 1,639/80 – general cargo, owned by Tradegain Ltd., St.Vincent& the Grenadines. Stranded 2/7/2011 (n.b.) in the Gulf of Finland off Nerva Island in position60.14N, 27.57E and sustained serious damage to her ballast tanks. Refloated 3/7 with tugassistance and subsequently declared a total loss. Sold to Latvian breakers and 14/7 arrivedLiepaja. She was on passage from Kunda for Imatra with timber.

MISS ELLISA (Adonai -09, Alpha and Omega -08, Placentia Sound -07, Greeba River -97, Tora -88, Cynthia June -86, Arklow River -82, Apollo I -80), 485/69 – general cargo, ownedby Fijai Sankar, Cook Islands. Capsized 8/6/2012 in the estuary of the Demerara River offVreed en Hoop, Georgetown. Six crew were rescued but the cook is missing. She wassubsequently towed to the west of Georgetown Harbour for inspection and salvage is beingconsidered.

DEMOLITIONSReports and photographs for inclusion in this section should be sent to

the World Ship Society, PO Box 706, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5UB, U.K. or tok.odonoghue@blueyonder.co.uk

AEGEAN GLORY (Tolosa -07, Vilja -04, Tidero Star -02, Anzere -91), 9,698/78 –roro/cargo. By Glory Marine SA (Aegean Cargo Management SA), St.Vincent & theGrenadines, to Hisar Gemi Sokum AS, Turkey, and arrived Aliaga 11/6/2012.

AGENT (Export Agent -80), 7,848/61 – general cargo. By Government of the UnitedStates of America (Department of Transportation – Maritime Administration), USA, to All StarMetals LLC, USA, and arrived Brownsville, Texas 25/6/2012.

AL KHALIQ (New World -05, New Noble -95, Sanko Noble -86), 22,361/84 – bulk carrier.By Rosebud Investment Corp. (SNP Shipping Services Pvt. Ltd.), Panama, to Pakistanbreakers and beached Gadani Beach 7/5/2012.

ALAMAYN (Kanok Naree -09, Sulu Warrior -04, Handy Bonita -96, Mar Bonita -94, Reinadel Mar -90, Jovian Lotus -89, Sanko Symphony -85), 19,340/85 – bulk carrier. By Front LineShipping Co. SA, Panama, to Pakistan breakers and beached Gadani Beach 2/5/2012.

ALI BEY (Peter M -07, Nora -99, Toplita -97), 2,349/79 – general cargo. By E&M ShipManagement Inc., St.Vincent & the Grenadines, to Dortel Ltd., Turkey, and arrived Aliaga24/5/2012.

AMAR (Aker Smart -12, Polar California -07, Arco California -00), 94,839/80 – FPSO. ByAker Contracting FP ASA (Aker ASA), Panama, to Jiangmen Yinhu Ship Breaking Co., China,and arrived Xinhui 1/6/2012.

ARCHAGELOS (Aegean Sun -06, Seahawk -03, Cetam Victoriae -02, Seahawk -02, DanaMinerva -97, Fichtelberg -95, Norcliff -93, Fichtelberg -92, Spirit of Dublin -92, Fichtelberg -91, Launched as Tor Caledonia), 10,171/75 – roro/cargo. By Archagelos A Shipping Co.(Melody Shipping Co.), Greece, to Gohilwad Shipbreakers, India and arrived Alang30/5/2012. Beached 21/6/2012.

ARSENTIY (Kapitan Isa Farmanov -05, Konda -01), 1,696/79 – general cargo. By SeaTrans-Service Corp., Russia, to Izmir Geri Donusum Ltd., Turkey, and arrived Aliaga 8/6/2012.

ASCO (Iran Bayan -07, Arya Sepand -80, Aristonimos -75), 9,891/74 – general cargo. ByGhandoura Group Inc. (Yass Marine Co.Ltd.), Cambodia, to Avsar Gemi Sokum Ltd., Turkey,and arrived Aliaga 5/6/2012.

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ASIA STAR (Sea Braves -95, Tulipan -89, Petersfield -89, Arianna -88), 12,929/82 –chemical/products tanker. By Shun Da Marine Transportation Co. (S) Pte. Ltd., Singapore, toShital Ispat Pvt. Ltd., India, and arrived Alang 17/6/2012. Beached 19/6/2012.

ATLANTIC SPIRIT (Honmoku Maru -97), 47,287/87 – vehicles carrier. By World CarCarriers Inc. (World Marine Co.Ltd.), Liberia, to Apollo Vikas Steels Ltd., India, and arrivedAlang 21/6/2012.

BALTIC MELODY (Swan Ocean -03, Swan Lake -98, Potomac -93, Isla Payana -86,Potomac -84), 10,424/80 – refrigerated cargo. By Rivera Group SA (Ost-West-Handel undSchiffahrt GmbH, Liberia, to Izmir Geri Donusum AS, Turkey, and beached Aliaga 25/6/2012.

BET SCOUTER (Saldanha -07), 90,312/95 – bulk carrier. By Pulford Ocean Inc.(Enterprises Shipping & Trading SA), Isle of Man, to Jiangmen Xinhui ShuangshuiShipbreaking Co., China, and arrived Xinhui 9/6/2012.

BIC CLARE (Allegro II -07, Vancouver Spirit -06), 63,709/92 – bulk/oil carrier. By Bic Clare(PetroMar International Inc.), Bahamas, to Gupta Steel, India, and arrived Alang 24/6/2012.

BONAFIDE (Samsun Veritas -08, Fertilia -07, Mineral Ordaz -05), 90,392/97 – bulk carrier.By Bonafide Shipping SA (Samsun Logix Corp.), Panama, to Bangladesh breakers andarrived Chittagong 2/6/2012.

BOW FERTILITY (Fertility L -04), 27,963/87 – chemical/products tanker. By Odfjell Asia IIPte. Ltd. (NCC Odfjell Chemical Tankers JLT), Singapore, to Priya Blue Industries Pte. Ltd.,India, and arrived Alang 1/6/2012. Beached 7/6/2012.

BOW PRIDE (Prideventure L -00), 28,033/87 – chemical/products tanker. By Odfjell AsiaII Pte. Ltd. (NCC Odfjell Chemical Tankers JLT), Singapore, to Priya Blue Industries Pte. Ltd.,India, and arrived Alang 1/6/2012. Beached 8/6/2012.

BRIGHT VICTORY (Formosabulk No.3 -06, Monarch -04, Panoria -00, Maersk Senang -92, Manila Pacific -86, Launched as Norselock), 34,143/82 – bulk carrier. By Ocean BrightNavigation SA (Mingtai Navigation Co.Ltd.), Panama, to Jiangmen Xinhui Shuangshui ShipBreaking Co., China, and arrived Xinhui 19/12/2011.

CALIFORNIA MERCURY 41,442/87 – container ship. By Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha& Hayate Maritima SA, Panama, to Jiangmen Xinhui Shuangshui Ship Breaking Co., China,and arrived Xinhui 22/12/2011.

CAPRICORN (Pegasus -09, Transporter -08, Del Monte Transporter -00), 8,945/90 –refrigerated cargo. By Capricorn Shipping Corp. (Chartworld Shipping Corp.), Bahamas, toIndian breakers and arrived Alang 29/6/2012.

CAPT ORE (Capt. Thomas J. Hudner Jr -09, Capt. Thomas J. Hudner -07, Akritas -07,Iliad -03, Sinbad -01), 30,170/90 – bulk carrier. By Fairseas Marine Co.Ltd. (Cyprus MaritimeCo.Ltd.), Cyprus, to Pakistan breakers and arrived Gadani Beach 18/6/2012. Beached19/6/2012.

CHIOS WIND (Capetan Lefteris -09, Pine Beauty -98, Sanko Beauty -87), 23,594/84 –bulk carrier. By New Progress Special Maritime Enterprise (Harbor Shipping & Trading SA),Greece, to Pakistan breakers and beached Gadani Beach 10/5/2012.

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CALIFORNIA MERCURY at Napier 26/2/2011 Brent Hanson

CAPRICORN at Balboa, Panama 27/3/2010 Bruno Boissonneault

CLARE (Kirklareli -11), 5,725/83 – general cargo. By undisclosed interests to CemsanGemi Sokum Sanayi, Turkey, and arrived Aliaga 11/6/2012.

COOPER RIVER BRIDGE (Henry Hudson Bridge -08), 42,407/87 – container ship. ByAkashi Bridge Shipping SA (Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd.), Panama, to Jiangyin Shipbreakers,China, and arrived Jiangyin 22/6/2012.

CORRIENTES II 12,762/77 – general cargo. By Yacimientos Carboniferos Rio Turbo SA,Argentina, to Argentine breakers and delivered Ibicuy 1/2012.

COSTIS 17,214/84 – see Casualties above.COURAGE (Ming Courage -03), 36,355/84 – bulk carrier. By Courage Marine Co.Ltd.,

Panama, to Jiangmen Xinhui Shuangshui Ship Breaking Co., China, and arrived Xinhui 15/6/2012.DA LONG (Balsa 9 -91, Balsa IX -82), 4,462/81 – general cargo. By Shenzhen Shekou

Shipping & Transportation Co.Ltd., China, to Chinese breakers and arrived Ningde 12/12/2011.DIBENA HAPPY (Sun Kung No.8 -94, Eastern Corridor -92, Lychee King -78), 4,837/74 –

general cargo. By Dibena Maritime Co.Ltd., Thailand, to Bangladesh breakers and arrivedChittagong 24/6/2012.

ECS CRISTINA I (Trakia -10), 9,143/87 – roro/cargo. By Floyd Marine Ltd. (EurocondalShipping SA), St.Vincent & the Grenadines, to Isiksan Ltd., Turkey, and arrived Aliaga31/5/2012.

EDEVA (Sirtica -06, Chembulk Westport -05, Mimi -95), 21,142/92 – chemical/productstanker. By undisclosed Malta flag interests to Pakistan breakers and beached Gadani Beach7/6/2012.

EL MERGHEB (Balqees -96), 3,860/83 – roro/cargo. By unspecified Libyan flag intereststo Dortel Ltd., Turkey, and arrived Aliaga 25/6/2012.

ELEFTHERI MESOGEIOS (Sofia -10, Kapetanikolas -06, Marika -98, Marika P -97, Elli -92,Olga Tzella -90, Aqua Sun -89, Katerine W -88, Piet Hein -86, Empire -82), 994/67 – generalcargo. By Eleftheri Mesogeios Shipping Co., Greece, to Dortel Ltd., Turkey, and arrivedAliaga 25/6/2012.

EMINE (Khudozhnik Moor -07), 16,502/83 – bulk carrier. By Emine Ltd. (Cosmos ShippingJSC), Malta, to Pakistan breakers and beached Gadani Beach 11/5/2012.

ENDURA (Endurance -12, CP Endurance -06, Canmar Endurance -05, Cast Performance-03, Contship Endeavour -99, Canmar Endeavour -98, Alligator Joy -95, Tokyo Maru -90),32,152/83 – container ship. By Hapag-Lloyd Ships Ltd., Bermuda, to Shree Ram Group,India, and arrived Alang 21/6/2012. Beached 23/6/2012.

EUROPEAN TRADER (Tor Maxima -08, Dana Maxima -00), 17,068/78 – roro/cargo. ByP&O Ferries Holdings Ltd. (P&O Ferries Ltd.), Netherlands, to Ege Celik Gemi Sokum AS,Turkey, and beached Aliaga 8/6/2012.

FADE I (Saqer I -05, Zahra -03, Mareg 19 -01, Keiy Kokeb -00, Pep Comet -82), 3,720/77– general cargo. By Zenith Shipping & Trading Inc. (Hamadah Shipping Co.Ltd.), Tanzania(Zanzibar), to Saibaba Ship Breaking Corp., India, and arrived Mumbai 1/2/2012. Beached8/2/2012.

FAREAST PIONEER (Samsun Honour -03, Hyundai No.7 -88, Asia Chilho -84), 12,288/78– bulk carrier. By Fareast Pioneer Shipping SA, Panama, to Jiangmen Xinhui ShuangshuiShip Breaking Co., China, and arrived Xinhui 23/12/2011.

FIONA (Fjord Ice -06, Loen Stream -01, Frio Indianic -95, Everest -90, Quasar -89,Septimo Reefer -86, El Septimo -86), 2,573/82 – roro/cargo. By Evir Shipping Co.Ltd. (NordicShipping Group AS), Malta, to Izmir Geri Donusum Ltd., Turkey, and arrived Aliaga13/6/2012.

FRANCESCO (Maritime Dignity -89), 35,529/82 – bulk carrier. By Leyton Ltd. (GestionMaritime SAM), Bahamas, to Bangladesh breakers and arrived Chittagong 20/6/2012.

GATI ZIPP (Belkaid -06, Asian Cosmos -96, Kyowa Cosmos -88), 5,615/83 – generalcargo. By Gati Ltd., India, to Bangladesh breakers and arrived Chittagong 27/6/2012.

GLOBAL CARRIER (Stena Carrier -04, Jolly Smeraldo -83, Jolly Bruno -82, Stena Carrier-82, Imparca Miami -81, Stena Carrier -80, Imparca Express I -80), 13,117/78 – roro/cargo.By Lillbacka Powerco OY, Finland, to Demtas AS, Turkey, and arrived Aliaga 7/6/2012.

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EUROPEAN TRADER sailing Europoort 25/5/2012 bound for Aliaga David Williams

GLORY RIZHOU (Front Leader -11), 89,004/91 – bulk carrier. By Glory Rizhou Ltd. (SeaStar Ships Mgt. Co.), Panama, to Bangladesh breakers and beached Chittagong 8/6/2012.

GOLDEN SEA (Gordon Setter -95, Shogo Maru -93), 49,938/82 – bulk carrier. By AskraMaritime Co.Ltd. (European Navigation Inc.), Panama, to Jiangmen Xinhui Shuangshui ShipBreaking Co., China, and arrived Xinhui 20/12/2011.

GRAND SEA (Docecape -10), 79,184/87 – bulk carrier. By Eternal Rich Shipping Ltd.(Huayang Maritime Center), Panama, to Jiangmen Xinhui Shuangshui Ship Breaking Co.,China, and arrived Xinhui 27/6/2012.

GREEN SKY (Jin Ace -11, Naftilos -06, Alkimos -04), 25,189/85 – bulk carrier. By AceShipping Navigation SA (Jinyang Shipping Co.Ltd.), Panama, to Bangladesh breakers andarrived Chittagong 11/6/2012.

HAMMURABI (Australian Advance -98, Hammurabi -86), 32,534/83 – container ship. ByUnited Arab Shipping Co., Kuwait, to AG Enterprise, India, and arrived Alang 23/6/2012.

HARISSA (Sea Luck V -06, Green Trader -03, Spiro 2 -01, Semena -00, Behice Urkmez -93, Elaine -91, Alani -88, Mulpha Jasin -86, Tungting Career -85, Lilac -81, Akitsuki Maru -79), 13,457/77 – bulk carrier. By Sea Holy Shipping Co.Ltd. SA (Ismail Maritime Co.),Panama, to Kumar Steel, India, and arrived Alang 23/6/2012.

HUNG YEN (Song Ben Hai -98, Santa Trinidad -78), 7,317/74 – general cargo. ByVinaship Joint Stock Co., Vietnam, to unspecified breakers and reported 5/2012.

JAMES NORRIS 12,962/52 – self-discharging bulk carrier. By Upper Lakes Group Inc.,Canada, to International Marine Salvage, Canada, and arrived Port Colborne 6/12/2011.

JAS (Anjasmoro -12, Iver Pride -04), 21,145/96 – chemical/products tanker. By AnjasmoroMaritime Pte. Ltd., St.Kitts & Nevis, to Bangladesh breakers and arrived Chittagong18/6/2012.

JIN HE 39,982/87 – products tanker. By China Shipping Development Co.Ltd., China, toJiangmen Zhong Xin Shipbreaking Co., China, and arrived Xinhui 1/6/2012.

JUNIOR ( (Efdim Junior -12, Launched as Al Awal), 10,274/79 – general cargo. ByThelisis Special Maritime Enterprise (D. Efthymiou Shipping SA), Tanzania (Zanzibar), toIndian breakers and arrived Alang 21/6/2012.

KAPTAN SELIM (Can Deval -07, Kemal Kolotoglu -86), 1,915/78 – general cargo. ByHantal Denizcilik ve Ticaret Ltd. Sti., Turkey, to Simsekler General, Turkey, and arrived Aliaga14/6/2012.

KINSHIP PROSPERITY (Saad -06, Sigga Sif -94, Maersk Euro Quinto -93, Maersk Forto-91, Global Express No.1 -88, Global Express-1 -87, Sigga Sif -87), 4,317/82 – generalcargo. By Kinship Services (India) Pvt. Ltd., India, to Indian breakers and arrived Mumbai14/3/2012.

KS CHALLENGER (Sea Wind I -11, Sea Wind -09, New Wind -06, Idee Fixe -03, Ma QuanHai -99), 27,039/85 – bulk carrier. By Frontier Shipping Inc. (KS Maritime Pte. Ltd.), Panama,to Bangladesh breakers and arrived Chittagong 6/6/2012.

KUBAN 1,639/80 – see Casualties above.LADY BANA K (Princess Juana -10, Sunrise I -03, Majestic -02, Yamburg -01, Petra -00,

Pyotr Dutov -98), 11,854/79 – general cargo. By Sablon International Corp. (Metkar Shipping& Trading Co. Srl), Panama, to Isiksan Ltd., Turkey, and arrived Aliaga 5/6/2012.

LADY NARIMAN (Androusa -06, Proussa -02, Phoenix -87), 11,566/79 – bulk carrier. ByGolden Adventure Shipping SA (Brilliant Marine SA), Togo, to V.G. Enterprise, India, andarrived Mumbai 14/12/2011. Beached 22/12/2011.

LEON (Nathalie -86, Lysegrund -79), 715/55 – suction dredger. By Medon AmmolyptikiShipping Co., Greece, to Hisar Gemi Sokum AS, Turkey, and arrived Aliaga 13/6/2012.

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JAMES NORRIS on the Detroit River 8/8/2004 Mike Nicholls

LEON V (New Bright -03, Ohtori Maru -94), 76,326/87 – bulk carrier. By SilverstoneEnterprises Corp. (Polembros Shipping Ltd.), Dominica, to Bangladesh breakers and arrivedChittagong 26/6/2012.

LINGAYEN STAR (Orchid Sky -07, Bright Queen -06, Grand Ocean -05, Soarer Bellona -97), 26,014/85 – bulk carrier. By Lingayen Star Shipping Corp. (Dusung Shipping Co.Ltd.),Panama, to Bangladesh breakers and arrived Chittagong 18/6/2012.

LIV (Peter Knuppel -01, Zim Black Sea -01, Peter Knuppel -00, Maersk Tempo -91, PeterKnuppel -87, City of Salerno -86, Peter Knuppel -84, Katherine Borchard -83, Peter Knuppel-82, Eurobridge Link -80, Peter Knuppel -78), 3,694/77 – general cargo. By Wagle HoldingsAS, Norway (NIS), to Fornaes ApS, Denmark, and arrived Grenaa 29/10/2011.

MAGDA (Sibotura -07, Futura -96), 41,189/92 – bulk/oil carrier. By Magda Shipping Ltd.(Goodwood Ship Management Pte. Ltd.), Liberia, to Shirdi Steel Traders, India, and arrivedAlang 17/6/2012. Beached 23/6/2012.

MARINA BAY (MSC Parana -10, Eurus Ohio -08, MSC Parana -08, Cielo di Valencia -02,Lynx -00, Cast Lynx -99, Norasia Mubarak -94), 23,761/87 – general cargo. By TomorrowindPte. Ltd., Liberia, to Bangladesh breakers and arrived Chittagong 23/6/2012.

MEI FU STAR (Georgia -09, Celtic Light -95), 34,654/82 – bulk carrier. By Top BrightShipping Ltd. (Century Shipping & Trading Pte. Ltd.), Panama, to Jingjiang Xinmin ShipBreaking Co., China, and arrived Jingjiang 30/5/2012.

MEI HUA (Swift-Fortune -10, Capaz Duckling -03, Docelirio -02, Machado de Assis -95,Docelirio -92), 40,512/82 – bulk carrier. By Huafen Shipping (HK) Ltd., Panama, toBangladesh breakers and arrived Chittagong 1/6/2012. Beached 15/6/2012.

MEIZHEN (De Marz -12, 18 De Marzo -12), 31,832/77 – products tanker. By VincenteInvestments Inc., Sierra Leone, to Pakistan breakers and arrived Gadani Beach 15/6/2012.Beached 22/6/2012.

MELINNAZ (Cine -11), 1,854/86 – general cargo. By Minas Maritime Ltd., Panama, toDortel Ltd., Turkey, and arrived Aliaga 1/6/2012.

MILANO (Joy 2 -07, Warka -03), 3,127/80 – bulk carrier. By Engy Shipping Lines Co.(Arados Shipping Co. Srl), Sierra Leone, to Kursan Ltd., Turkey, and arrived Aliaga 31/5/2012.

MIRIA (Samiria -12, Lama -98, Launched as Mosor Challenger), 22,570/87 –chemical/products tanker. By Sanday Navigation Corp. (Naviera Transoceanica SA), Tuvalu,to Bangladesh breakers and arrived Chittagong 16/6/2012.

MOHAVE MAIDEN (Diasozousa -08, Tecam Sea -05, Alam University -97, University -95,Monte Bonita -93, Rich Alliance -89), 17,056/84 – bulk carrier. By Lancaster Maritime Corp.(Roymar Ship Management Inc.), Philippines, to Shital Ispat Pte. Ltd., India, and arrivedAlang 12/6/2012. Beached 14/6/2012.

MSC CHANECA (Sinar Java -07, Patricia Rickmers -96, Red Sea Ensign -90, Direct Eagle-90, Lloyd Maranhao -89, Santiago -88, Patricia Rickmers -86, Ville de Lumiere -86,Launched as Patricia Rickmers), 10,756/85 – container ship. By South Cross Navigation Inc.(Cosmoship Management SA), Panama, to JRD Industries, India, and arrived at Alang7/6/2012. Beached 16/6/2012.

MSC PATRICIA (Torm America -02, Tisno -98, Torm America -97, Vardar Delmas -92,Vardar -91), 13,651/90 – general cargo. By Compania Naviera Patricia SA (MSCMediterranean Shipping Co.), Panama, to Indian breakers and arrived Alang 29/6/2012.

MSC PROSPECT (CMA CGM Papagayo -08, Bernhard Schulte -04, Tema Star II -00,Bernhard Schulte -99, Maersk Paita -98, TMM Tuxpan -97, Calapedra -96, Contship Tahiti -95, Completed as Berhard Schulte), 14,619/94 – container ship. By Papagayo ShippingCo.Ltd. (Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (China) Co.Ltd.), Antigua & Barbuda, to SokDenizcilik Ltd., Turkey, and arrived Aliaga 25/6/2012.

MUSMUQUI (OSG Constitution -11, Constitution -08, Carole G.Ingram -89), 1,513/72 –articulated pusher tug. By Veslin Guatemala SA, St.Vincent & the Grenadines, to unspecifiedbreakers and reported 6/2012.

MUSTAFA-H (Arion I -09, Orion I -04, Orion -04, Ocean II -00, Ocean Union -00), 4,415/80– general cargo. By Rahmah Shipping Corp. (Hamadah Shipping Co.Ltd.), Panama, toKasturi Commodities Pvt. Ltd., India, and arrived Mumbai 10/3/2012. Beached 20/3/2012.

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MSC PATRICIA off Terneuzen 11/8/2011 Graham Prosser

NADIN II (Simoon II -11, Burg -06, Orient Star -97, Alpine Star -85), 4,413/76 – generalcargo. By OMAR-MBZ Shipping Co. SA, Tanzania (Zanzibar), to Pakistan breakers andbeached Gadani Beach 11/5/2012.

NIGHTWHISPER (Seakoh -97, Takami Maru -95), 88,840/85 – bulk carrier. ByNightwhisper Shipping Co.Ltd. (Alcyon Shipping Co.Ltd.), Bahamas, to Bangladeshbreakers and arrived Chittagong 12/6/2012.

NIKOLAY AFANASYEV 3,983/82 – fish factory. By Iceberg-Nord Co.Ltd., Russia, to AGSLtd., Turkey, and arrived Aliaga 5/6/2012.

NOUR ALBYAN (Ivan Shadr -09), 3,527/73 – general cargo. By Al Fahl Brothers Co. SA,Tanzania (Zanzibar), to Bansal Ship Breakers, India, and arrived Mumbai 6/3/2012. Beached19/3/2012.

OCEAN BLAZE (Sun Enterprise -12, Sahar -10, Sea Angel -05, Star Antares -02,Nordvind -94, Kelvin Endeavour -89, Tai -89, Taian -88, Sea Taian -87, Launched as CapeBreton), 24,750/84 – bulk carrier. By Bridge Navigation Ltd. (Qeshm Bonyad ShipManagement Co.), Sierra Leone, to Pakistan breakers and arrived Gadani Beach 23/5/2012.Beached 24/6/2012.

OCEAN BREEZE (Saratoga -10, Lucky Star -03, Fox -03, Soya -98, Soya Maru -92, MarcTheil -88, Swee Lean -87, Lusty -78), 6,997/75 – bulk carrier. By Amtex Ltd.Ofra ShippingLtd.), Union of Comoros, to Kursan Ltd., Turkey, and arrived Aliaga 12/6/2012.

OCEAN OLYMPIC 22,313/85 – bulk carrier. By Global Pacific Shipping Navigation SA(STX Pan Ocean Co.Ltd.), Panama, to Bangladesh breakers and arrived Chittagong22/6/2012.

OCEANLINE II (Enterprise -11, Christina C -06), 17,356/78 – bulk carrier. By Pacific LinkLtd. (Benalec Sdn. Bhd.), Panama, to Symcom Communication, India, and arrived Mumbai5/4/2012. Beached 6/6/2012.

OHWA (Ou Hua Yi Hao -10, Bai He Yuan -07, Hakusei Maru No.32 -97), 1,103/79 – lpgtanker. By Huaneng International Trading Co.Ltd., Sierra Leone to Jingjiang Xinmin ShipBreaking Co., China, and arrived Jingjiang 1/6/2012.

OLEMARE (Starlight -10, Helena Oldendorff -06, Noble River -86), 18,469/84 – bulkcarrier. By Olemare Shipping Co.Ltd. (Skoukla Inc.), Liberia, to Anand Export, India, andarrived Alang 7/6/2012. Beached 17/6/2012.

OMEGA G (Omega -05, Faddey Bellinggausen -96), 1,987/65 – passenger/cruise. ByGranada Logistics SA, Union of Comoros, to AGS Ltd., Turkey, and arrived Aliaga 21/6/2012.

OPTIMA (Uraga -02, Dalila -94, Henrique Leal -93), 16,710/82 –bulk carrier. By ShincShipping Ltd. (OOO ‘Genbulkmarin’), Malta, to Bansal Infracon Ltd., India, and arrivedMumbai 7/4/2012. Beached 8/5/2012.

PACIFIC CHALLENGER (Pacific Challenger 1 -01, Pacific Challenger -94, Far Supporter-91, Marine Supporter -89), 1,330/83 – anchor handling tug/supply. By Swire Pacific OffshoreOperations Pte. Ltd., Singapore, to Chinese breakers and arrived Xinhui 11/12/2011.

PANAMAX ANNA (Striggla -07, Madonna Lily -97, Magnolia I -86, Santa Amelia Maru -86), 37,519/82 – bulk carrier. By Thalassa Maritime Inc. (Chian Spirit Maritime EnterprisesInc.), Malta, to Pakistan breakers and beached Gadani Beach 8/6/2012.

PLOVDIV (Nedlloyd Marne -97, Armada Sprinter -97, Nedlloyd Marne -96, Waterdrager -91), 11,982/89 – general cargo. By Plovdiv Maritime Ltd. (Navigation Maritime Bulgare),Bulgaria, to Dynamic Air Product Pvt. Ltd., India, and arrived Alang 16/6/2012.

PLUTO 7,212/88 – refrigerated cargo. By Limarko Shipping Co. AB, Lithuania, toGhasiram Gokulchand, India, and arrived Alang 12/6/2012.

RAKU YOH 38,844/92 – wood chips carrier. By Forester Shipping SA, Philippines, toJiangmen Yinhu Ship Breaking Co., China, and arrived Xinhui 22/6/2012.

REBECCA (Overseas Rebecca -12, Rebecca -94), 53,341/94 – tanker. By undisclosedTuvalu flag interests to Virendra & Co., India, and arrived Alang 13/6/2012. Beached21/6/2012.

REF VEGA (Bereg Yunosti -94), 12,383/84 – refrigerated fish carrier. By Ref Saturn Co.Inc. (Aquaship Ltd.), Panama, to Bangladesh breakers and arrived Chittagong 30/5/2012.Beached 9/6/2012.

RESOLVE SUHAILI (Suhaili -11), 978/77 – tug. By Resolve Suhaili LLC, Panama, tounspecified breakers and reported 6/2012.

ROHNA (M Tokyo -08, Maccabees -04, Acris -98, Kotoku Maru -97), 1,582/83 – generalcargo. By Oasis Maritime Co.Ltd. (Excelsior Shipping Co.Ltd.), Cambodia, to unspecifiedbreakers and delivered 12/2011.

ROVER (River Embley -12), 51,035/83 – ore carrier. By Nadella Inc., Sierra Leone, toBangladesh breakers and arrived Chittagong 3/6/2012. Beached 9/6/2012.

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OPTIMA off Velsen 20/4/2011 Kees Lous

SAGAR (Gangar Sagar -12), 28,739/87 – bulk carrier. By Providence Shipping Corp.,Tuvalu, to Bangladesh breakers and arrived Chittagong 31/5/2012. Beached 10/6/2012.

SAN JIANG KOU 13,615/80 – roro/cargo. By COSCO Shipping Co.Ltd., China, toJiangmen Yinhu Ship Breaking Co., China, and arrived Xinhui 10/12/2011.

SANG THAI TIMBER (Kings Cosing -79, Hitaka Maru -75), 2,832/70 – general cargo. BySang Thai Navigation 1977 Co.Ltd., Thailand, to Zhangjiagang Yuanwang Iron Works, China,and arrived Zhangjiagang 25/5/2012.

SANTA SURIA I (Ocean of Luck -12, Spar Emerald -09, Mockingbird -97), 20,766/87 –bulk carrier. By Bendera Mawar Sdn. Bhd. (Hellas Marine Services), Malaysia, toBangladesh breakers and beached Chittagong 5/6/2012.

SEA VOYAGER (Sanita -12, Baltic Star -10, Nova Spirit -07, Sovgavan -02, Mekong Pearl-96, Sovgavan -94, Myanmar Prosperity -94, Tiger Shark -93, Sovetskaya Gavan -91),3,936/91 – general cargo. By Sea Voyageur Management SA, Panama, to Izmir GeriDonusum, Turkey, and arrived Aliaga 8/6/2012.

SEATTLE REEFER (Andes Mountains -07, Greenland Rex -95), 7,988/83 – refrigeratedcargo. By Sunpride Finance Co. (Lavinia Corp.), Liberia, to Indian breakers and beachedMumbai 28/4/2012.

SERGEY S (Sergey Smirnov -12), 4,694/79 – general cargo. By unspecified Moldovanflag interests to Ege Celik Gemi Sokum AS, Turkey, and arrived Aliaga 1/6/2012.

SERSOU (Epson Trader -08, Pepe le Moko -86), 19,672/82 – bulk carrier. By Nolis-Spa,Algeria, to Izmir Gemi Sokum Ltd., Turkey, and arrived Aliaga 8/6/2012.

SEVINC D (Lina -07, Agni -99, Nani -96, John C -88), 17,819/78 – bulk carrier. Byundisclosed Moldovan flag Turkish interests to Chinese breakers and delivered 5/2008 (n.b.).

SIDER PROCIDA (Madzy -08, Kuurtanes -81), 7,486/76 – bulk carrier. By ScomarShipping Srl (Italech Srl), Italy, to Isiksan Ltd., Turkey, and beached Aliaga 30/5/2012.

SILVER STOCKHOLM (Cape Cod -08), 6,419/90 – refrigerated cargo. By SilverStockholm AS (Fjord Shipping AS), Norway (NIS), to United Ship Breaking Co., India, andarrived Alang 11/6/2012. Beached 20/6/2012.

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SAN JIANG KOU on the Kiel Canal M. Schwarz

SERSOU on the Kiel Canal 14/5/2003 Reiner Asmus

SINO EAST (Scio Star -09, MSC Africa -09, Tiger Sea -07, Scio Star -03, Merkur River -03, Venezuela -01, Merkur River -01, MSC Diego -99, Merkur River -98, CMB Antwerp -97,Antwerp -94, Red Sea Enterprise -93, Ville de Saturne -91), 16,250/87 – general cargo. ByPheacian Shipping Co.Ltd. (Shanghai Vasteast International Shipping Management Co.Ltd.),Panama, to Jiangmen Zhong Xin Shipbreaking Co., China, and arrived Xinhui 8/6/2012.

SPRING BEAR (Spring Dream -85), 12,616/84 – refrigerated cargo. By Spring BearShipping Co. Inc. (Seatrade Groningen BV), Liberia, to Mariya Ship Breaking Pte. Ltd., India,and arrived Alang 5/6/2012. Beached 12/6/2012.

SPRING BOK (Spring Bee -02, Spring Bird -84), 12,113/84 – refrigerated cargo. ByZeerederij Zuid-Holland BV (Seatrade Groningen BV), Netherlands, to Demtas AS, Turkey,and arrived Aliaga 1/6/2012. Beached 4/6/2012.

SPRING DELI (Spring Delight -03), 12,783/84 – refrigerated cargo. By BV Shipping Co.Spring Deli (Seatrade Groningen BV), Netherlands, to Yazici Gemi Sokum AS, Turkey, andarrived Aliaga 4/6/2012.

SPRING DRAGON (Spring Dream -98, Spring Desire -89), 12,438/84 – refrigeratedcargo. By Global Transport Shipping Corp. (Roswell Navigation Corp.), Liberia, to SokDenizcilik Ltd., Turkey, and arrived Aliaga 26/6/2012.

SPRING PANDA (Spring Ballad -85, Launched as Spring Blossom), 12,111/84 –refrigerated cargo. By Zeerederij Rijnmond BV (Seatrade Groningen BV), Netherlands, toTurkish breakers and arrived Aliaga 9/6/2012.

ST METHODIUS (Sv. Evdokia -08, Evangelia -07, Invader I -07, Invader -97, ToyoshimaMaru -96), 35,213/82 – bulk carrier. By Methodius Shipping Co. Inc., Liberia, to Pakistanbreakers and arrived Gadani Beach 8/6/2012.

ST. PETER (Pioneer Wave -11, Jade Breeze -08, Seadrive -02, Don Catarino -87, Sedge-85), 19,997/82 – bulk carrier. By Nosramu Navigation SA (Fedcomshipping), Panama, toIndian breakers and arrived Alang 29/6/2012.

STELLAR PACIFIC (Stellar Bay -07, Saipan Harvester -04, Aizan -00, Phuket Bridge -94,Iris Wave -91, Eagle Wave -90, Iris Ace -88, Paget -84), 6,740/84 – container ship. ByGEMADEPT Corp., Panama, to Bangladesh breakers and arrived Chittagong 31/5/2012.Beached 16/6/2012.

STRADA GOTHICA (Roro Gothica -08, Stena Gothica -04, Monawar L -90, Stena Project-88, Railro 2 -88, Melbourne Trader -88), 14,406/75 – roro/cargo. By Stradeblu Srl, Italy, toLeyal Gemi Sokum Ltd., Turkey, and beached Aliaga 6/6/2012.

SWATIRANI (Navjeevani -84, Ocean Beauty -82, Beaufort Career -79, Pacific Treasure -77,Tetsuho Maru -75, Launched as Teppo Maru), 16,388/62 – trans-shipment storage ship. ByV.M. Salgaocar & Brother Pvt. Ltd., India, to Indian breakers and arrived Mumbai 23/6/2012.

TAKA (Takama -11, Takamatsu Maru -06), 145,635/87 – tanker. By undisclosed Tuvaluflag interests to Bangladesh breakers and arrived Chittagong 26/5/2012.

TETEVEN 7,098/90 – general cargo. By Navigation Maritime Bulgare, Bulgaria, toSamudra Alloys Pvt. Ltd., India, and arrived Alang 18/6/2012. Beached 26/6/2012.

TKB EMERALD (Cocoon -07, Crystal Moon -06, Ever Spring -98, Osei Maru -97, TenryuMaru No.55 -89), 1,935/84 – passenger/roro. By Toyama Kaigai Boeki Shipping Co.Ltd., St.Kitts& Nevis, to Jingjiang Xinmin Ship Breaking Co., China, and arrived Jingjiang 12/6/2012.

TOWER (Power -12, CP Power -06, Montreal Senator -05, Cast Power -03, ContshipSuccess -99, Canmar Success -98, Alligator Excellence -95, America Maru -90), 31,570/82– container ship. By Hapag-Lloyd AG, St.Kitts & Nevis, to Mahavir Inductomelt Pvt. Ltd., India,and arrived Alang 17/6/2012. Beached 19/6/2012.

TROY (Wrestler I -05, Loucas H -94, Ocean Razor -93), 12,798/81 – bulk carrier. ByGlobal Dominion SA, Panama, to Bangladesh breakers and arrived Chittagong 5/6/2012.

TSU (Lei Tsu II -12), 92,527/92 – tanker. By CPC Corp. Taiwan (Taiwan NavigationCo.Ltd.), St.Kitts & Nevis, to Pakistan breakers and arrived Gadani Beach 14/6/2012.

TURHAN BEY (Haci Resit Kalkavan -04, Staholm -90, John M -88, Thekos -88, KoreanDool -78), 16,019/78 – bulk carrier. By Pina Denizcilik ve Nakliyat AS, Turkey, to Izmir GeriDonusum AS, Turkey, and beached Aliaga 25/6/2012.

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SPRING DRAGON off Terneuzen 28/4/2012 Helge Kuehl

UNITY (Sea Sapphire -10, SPT Sapphire -08, Pacific Sapphire -06, Burwain Helena -95),53,830/94 – tanker. By Parco Maritime Corp. (Tomini Ship Management (Pvt.) Ltd.), Panama,to Bangladesh breakers and arrived Chittagong 10/6/2012.

VALENCIA CARRIER (Spring Bride -02), 12,340/84 – refrigerated cargo. By ValenciaShipping Corp. Ltd., Panama, to Demtas Denizcilik Turizm Sanayi, Turkey, and arrived Aliaga8/6/2012. Beached 12/6/2012.

VAN DON (Rising Tide No.2 -85), 2,953/80 – general cargo. By Quang Ninh Shipping &Trading Co., Vietnam, to unspecified breakers and reported 5/2012.

VAN DON STAR (Dong Do -07, Ocean Venus I -85, Raphill No.1 -83, Akifuji -83), 2,920/80– general cargo. By Hanoi Maritime Transport Co., Vietnam, to unspecified breakers andreported 5/2012.

VANERNSEE (Carina -10, Intermare -97, Voga -94, Vanernsee -92), 1,988/83 – generalcargo. By Carina Shipping Ltd. (Caspi Shipping Ltd.), St.Vincent & the Grenadines, to IzmirGeri Donusum Ltd., Turkey, and arrived Aliaga 19/6/2012.

VANLEE (Anodad Naree -07, Hyundai No.12 -95, Asia No.12 -84), 15,099/80 – bulkcarrier. By Vanlee Ltd. (Xiamen ITG Shipping Co.Ltd.), Hong Kong, to Jiangmen XinhuiShuangshui Ship Breaking Co., China, and arrived Xinhui 19/12/2011.

VIDI (Swe-Trader -09, Rauk -01, Klinte -92, Larus -84, Bergvik -77, Larus -76, Actuaria -76, City of Dublin -71), 1,335/68 – general cargo. By Vargon Shipping AB, Sweden, toFornaes ApS, Denmark, and arrived Grenaa 2/12/2011.

VISTA (Winkey -11, Myrina -10, Nissos Amorgos -03, Tomis Independence -96, AmbraBaleen -92, Jahre Princess -89, Launched as Orient Venture), 52,056/87 – bulk carrier. ByView Marine Ltd., Marshall Islands, to Bhikkamal Chhotelal, India, and arrived Alang30/5/2012. Beached 7/6/2012.

VIVIANA (Genoa -07, Milano -06, Hercules -02, Milano Universal -95, Chiquita Milano -93, Chiquita Italia -91, Nelik -90), 8,254/83 – refrigerated cargo. By Pink Goose (Cayman)Ltd. (Holy House Shipping AB), Cook Islands, to Leyal Ship Recycling Ltd., India, and arrivedAlang 22/6/2012.

WIND 3 (Welwind -12, Ocean Opal -08, Front Spirit -05, Sea Spirit -97, Sea Empress -97),80,165/93 – bulk carrier. By Hong Yuan Shipping (Pte.) Ltd. (Oriental Ocean ShippingHolding Pte. Ltd.), St.Vincent & the Grenadines, to Bangladesh breakers and arrivedChittagong 2/6/2012.

XIN HONG (Proton -10, Corinthiakos -07, MSC Port Sudan -02, Corinthiakos -97,Nedlloyd Santos -96, Corinthiakos -93, Atalanta -92, Victoria Bay -89, Caledonia -88, Ville deVenus -87, Black Hawk -86, Norasia Rebecca -86, Rebecca Wesch -83), 18,656/82 – generalcargo. By Well Step Transportation Ltd., Panama, to Taizou Weiye Ship Scrapping Co., China,and arrived Taixing 20/12/2011.

YILDIRIM K (Georgios X. II -05, Sarine -90, Clydenes -82), 2,430/77 – general cargo. ByHalk Finansal Kiralama AS, Turkey, to Kursan Ltd., Turkey, and arrived Aliaga 11/6/2012.

YM AMERICA (Ming America -04), 46,728/92 – container ship. By Yang Ming MarineTransport Corp., Taiwan, to Jiangmen Yinhu Ship Breaking Co., China, and arrived Xinhui8/6/2012.

YONG AN MEN (Shahrazade Dream -09, Lykes Raider -05, Global Brazil -01, Nota Libre-00, Seaboard Venezuela -00, Nordana Successor -99, Bremer Voyager -98, Barbara L -97,Kislovodsk -96), 16,075/90 – general cargo with roro facility. By Xing Zhong Men ShippingCo.Ltd. (Nanjing Ocean Shipping Co.Ltd.), Hong Kong, to Indian breakers and arrived Alang27/6/2012.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

Name Edition Breaker Location Date Work BeganAMBER STAR 66/7 Chittagong 8/6/2012ANGOLA 66/7 Chittagong 2/6/2012ELSIN RANI 66/7 Chittagong 31/5/2012GLORY HUAHAI 66/7 Chittagong 5/6/2012GO EXPRESS 66/7 Alang 4/6/2012GREAT PRIDE 66/7 Chittagong 8/6/2012

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HEBEI PRIDE 66/7 Chittagong 26/5/2012HUDSON BAY 66/7 Chittagong 27/5/2012KS FRONTIER 66/7 Chittagong 3/6/2012MDD AURORA 66/7 Chittagong 27/5/2012MSC INDIA 66/7 KPG Enterprise Alang 5/6/2012MSC ROBERTA 66/7 Chittagong 26/5/2012MSC SAMANTHA 66/7 Ghaziabad S.B. Ltd. Alang 6/6/2012MSC SUKAIYNA 66/7 Alang 3/6/2012SEACREST 66/7 Chittagong 26/5/2012SENANG 66/7 Chittagong 7/6/2012SYDNEY 66/7 Chittagong 5/6/2012THERESA BLOSSOM 66/7 Mahavir Shipbreakers Alang 2/6/2012ULUSOY 66/7 R.L. Kalthia S.B. Pvt. Alang 25/5/2012UMBUL MAS 66/7 Chittagong 6/6/2012VISTA 66/7 Bhikkamal Chhotelal Alang 7/6/2012

NEW SHIPSReports and photographs for inclusion in this section should be sent to the World Ship Society, PO Box 706, Gravesend,Kent, DA12 5UB or to k.odonoghue@blueyonder.co.uk Reports of launchings, especially from smaller yards would be

especially appreciated as these can receive little attention in the commercial shipping press.

(Completed 2011)

Shipyard Yard No. Type grt Owners Flag NameChinaAVIC Weihai SN333 bbu 51,208 Transmed Shipping Lbr CHARIKLIA JUNIORHudong-Zhonghua H1534A ggc 17,644 Hansa Heavy Lift Atg HHL NEW YORK

Launched as BELUGA PUBLICATION)

JapanNamura Imari 327 bor 119,446 Mitsui OSK Lines Jap BAOSTEEL EMOTIONUkraineSTX OSV Braila 720 osy 4,841 Island Offshore Nor ISLAND CENTURION

(Completed by STX OSV Brevik

(Completed 2012)ChinaAVIC Weihai SN336 bbu 51,208 Transmed Shipping Lbr CLIABohai Heavy 416-3 bor 195,199 BW Group IoM BERGE JAYAGuangzhou Shipyard 06130055 tco 30,241 J. Lauritzen Dis FREJA LUPUS

10130003 ghl 36,653 Fairstar Heavy Nld FORTEHudong-Zhonghua H1535A ggc 17,644 Hansa Heavy Lift Atg HHL KOBE

Jiangdong Shipyard JD35000-1 bbu 23,444 Graig Shipping Bah GRAIG CARDIFFJD35000-2 bbu 23,444 Graig Shipping Gbr GRAIG ROTTERDAM

Jiangnan Shipyard H2474 bbu 40,913 China Shipping Chi ZHAO YANG FENGJiangsu Rongsheng 1066 bbu 90,900 Zodiac Lbr CAPE SEAGULLJiangsu New Yangzijiang 2007-867 ucc 4,250 teu COSCO Hkg COSCO AUCKLANDJiangsu Yangzijiang YZJ2010-939 ggc 6,190 Carisbrooke Shg. IoM VECTIS HARRIERJiangzhou Union JZ1027 ggc 12,838 W. Bockstiegel Atg BBC AMETHYST

JZ1028 ggc 12,838 W. Bockstiegel Atg BBC AQUAMARINELaunched as NORTHSEA COMMANDER)

JZ1046 ggc 12,838 W. Bockstiegel Atg BBC CORAL (Launched as NORTH SEA BIRD)

Jinhai Heavy J0057 bbu 91,971 Grand China Hkg BULK JOYANCEJ0066 bbu 91,971 Marina Honor Hkg AQUA HONORJ0040 bbu 91,971 Grand China MhI SPICEJ0058 bbu 91,971 CMB Hkg MINERAL FAITH

(Completed as BULK MAJESTY)

The launch of HHL KOBE at Shanghai 30/8/2011 T. Murai

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J0059 bbu 91,971 CMB Hkg MINERAL HOPE(Completed as BULK CHARITY)

J0056 bbu 91,971 Grand China Hkg BULK GENIUSJ0060 bbu 91,971 Grand China Hkg BULK GLORYJ0063 bbu 91,971 Berge Bulk Ltd. IoM BERGE TOWNSENDJ0064 bbu 91,971 Grand China Hkg BULK HARVESTJ0067 bbu 91,971 Marina Honor Hkg AQUA SPLENDOR

Nantong Mingde MD026 bbu 20,603 Polsteam Bah SOLINAMD027 bbu 20,603 Polsteam Bah MAMRY

New Century Jingjiang 0111519 bbu 63,993 Hanjin Pan HANJIN ODESSAQingshan Shipyard 20060377 bbu 33,042 C. Vermeulen Mlt UNIVERSAL BANGKOKShanghai Jiangnan 1234 bbu 106,847 Diana Shipping MhI LOS ANGELES

1235 bbu 106,847 Diana Shipping MhI PHILADELPHIAShanghai Jiangnan Changxing H1050A ucc 4,700 teu China Shipping Chi XIN QIN ZHOU

H1051A ucc 4,700 teu China Shipping Chi XIN HANG ZHOUH1052A ucc 4,700 teu China Shipping Chi XIN ZHENG ZHOU

Shanghai Shipyard 1181 ucc 4,620 teu Hamburger Lloyd Lbr RHL CONSCIENTIA1144 ucc 3,635 teu Thomas Schulte Lbr LILLY SCHULTE

Shanghai Waigaoqiao 1176 bbu 106,884 Foremost Group Lbr DAN MAY1232 bbu 106,884 Foremost Group Lbr QING MAY

STX Dalian D2025 bbu 62,273 Augustea Group Mlt ABML EVA (Completed as INCE ISTANBUL)

Zhejiang Ouhua 628 bbu 24,196 Fednav Ltd. MhI FEDERAL SKYE627 bbu 24,196 Fednav Ltd. MhI FEDERAL SEVERN62 bbu 24,196 Fednav Ltd. MhI FEDERAL SUTTON603 bbu 24,196 Fednav Ltd. MhI FEDERAL SWIFT604 bbu 23,850 Allseas Marine Lbr PROSPEROUS SEAS

FranceSTX France U32 mpr 139,072 MSC Mediterranean Pan MSC DIVINA

(Completed as MSC FANTASTICA)

GermanyMeyer Papenburg 690 mpr 71,304 Carnival Corp. Ita AIDAMARItalyFincantieri-Breda 6189 mpr 113,216 Carnival Corp Ita COSTA FASCINOSASestri Cant. Genova 6195 mpr 66,172 Oceania Cruises MhI RIVIERAJapanIHI Marine Kure 3287 ucc 8,600 teu Kawasaki Kisen KK Pan HELSINKI BRIDGEImabari Marugame 1537 mve 59,447 Kawasaki Kisen KK Pan EUPHRATES HIGHWAY

1539 mve 59,029 Kawasaki Kisen KK Jap EURASIAN HIGHWAY1541 mve 59,692 Nippon Yusen Kaisha Pan RIGEL LEADER1580 bbu 50,624 Kawasaki Kisen KK Jap SARGAM

Kyokuyo Chofu 502 rfy 17,278 Cobelfret Lux WILHELMINENamura Imari 328 bor 119,446 Mitsui OSK Lines Jap TOM PRICE

340 bor 119,446 Mitsui OSK Lines Lbr PILBARA MARUOshima Saikai 10543 bbu 34,039 Sumitomo Corp. MhI WHITE HAWKUniversal Tsu 137 bbu 106,385 Formosa Plastics Lbr FPMC B JUSTICE

140 bbu 106,368 Kotoku Kaiun Hkg HYUNDAI ATLANTIC167 bbu 106,372 Seno Kisen Lbr AZUL HORIZONTE

NetherlandsGroningen SY 128 ggc 2,544 Wijnne & Barends Nld LADY ANNEKE

129 ggc 2,544 Wijnne & Barends Nld LADY ALEXANDRA

PhilippinesHHIC-Phil Subic 059 bbu 83,824 Sammy Ofer Sgp BRIGHTWAY

049 bbu 106,952 CMB SA Hkg FMG GRACE (Completedas MINERAL PILBARA)

050 bbu 106,952 CMB SA Hkg FMG MATILDARomaniaDaewoo-Mangalia 1054 bbu 44,000 Larus SA Lbr IOLI

1055 bbu 41,054 Dalnave Navigation Cyp PEGASUSSTX OSV Tulcea 773 xah 4,201 North Offshore Nor TROMS SIRIUS

(Completed by STX OSV Soviknes

South KoreaDae Sun Busan 501 bbu 21,300 Nomikos Lbr UNITY

539 bbu 22,400 Leros Mgt. Mlt EXPLORER

LADY ALEXANDRA on the North Sea Canal 6/2012 Marcel Coster

542 bbu 22,432 Papachristidis MhI IONIC HALO543 bbu 22,432 Papachristidis MhI IONIC HUNTRESS

Daewoo Geoje 4191 ucc 10,700 teu Neptune Orient Lines Sgp APL SOUTHAMPTON4183 ucc 14,000 teu Claus-Peter Offen Pan MSC DEILA5336 tta 164,359 Oman Shipping MhI BUKHA5355 tta 84,216 Almi Tankers Lbr ALMI GALAXY5356 tta 84,216 Almi Tankers Lbr ALMI GLOBE5377 tta 161,535 Anangel Shipping Bah ANTARES VOYAGER5375 tta 62,945 Kuwait Petroleum Kuw BAHRA5376 tta 62,945 Kuwait Petroleum Kuw BNEIDER

Hyundai Gunsan 2476 tta 81,186 Densa Denizcilik MhI DENSA WHALE2477 tta 81,186 Densa Denizcilik MhI DENSA ORCA2381 bbu 93,166 Hanjin Shipping Pan HANJIN ESPERANCE

Hyundai Mipo Ulsan 6062 bbu 44,625 Clemko Ship Mgt. MhI ANDROUSA6063 bbu 44,625 Quintana Ship Mgt. MhI Q KEEN6067 bbu 44,635 Ciner Ship Mgt. Mlt RIZE6068 bbu 44,635 Ciner Ship Mgt. Mlt ORDU6069 bbu 44,668 Plutofylax Grc FIGALIA NAVIGATOR8052 rfy 32,647 Grimaldi Ita EUROCARGO RAVENNA8053 rfy 32,647 Grimaldi Ita EOROCARGO CAGLIARI2308 tco 29,841 d’Amico Soc. di Nav. Lbr HIGH TIDE2307 tco 29,841 d’Amico Soc. di Nav. Lbr HIGH SEAS6107 bbu 22,668 Western Maritime Cyp WESTERN AIDA6121 bbu 22,726 Chellaram Shipping Hkg DARYA JAMUNA

Hyundai HI Ulsan 2232 ucc 13,092 teu Munchmeyer Petersen IoM HANJIN EUROPE (Launched as RIO LARA)

2178 ucc 13,092 teu Seaspan Marine Hkg COSCO FORTUNE2417 tta 160,716 A.P. Moller Sgp MAERSK INGRID

Launched as MANEKLALUJAMSHI SHETH)

2418 tta 160,716 A.P. Moller Sgp MAERSK ISABELLALaunched as ARDESHIRH. BHIWANDIWALLA)

2419 tta 160,716 A.P. Moller Sgp MAERSK ILMA (Launched as VASANT J. SHETH)

2165 ucc 13,092 teu MSC Mediterranean Pan MSC REGULUS2166 ucc 13,092 teu ER Schiffahrt Lbr MSC RENEE

Hyundai Samho S504 tpo 65,830 Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Nis SKS DODAS452 ucc 13,092 teu Seaspan Marine Hkg COSCO HOPES454 ucc 13,092 teu Seaspan Marine Hkg COSCO EXCELLENCES458 ucc 12,565 teu Danaos Shipping Lbr HYUNDAI SMARTS497 ucc 4,496 teu A.P. Moller Hkg MAERSK CASABLANCAS498 ucc 4,496 teu A.P. Moller Hkg MAERSK CAIROS511 ucc 5,605 teu Mitsui OSK Hkg MOL GRATITUDES512 ucc 5,605 teu Peter Dohle Lbr MOL GENESISS571 tta 84,850 Andriaki Shipping Grc MILITOS

Samsung Geoje 1884 ucc 13,296 teu United Arab Shg. Co. Mlt JEBEL ALI1889 tta 81,380 TMS Tankers Mlt LIPARI1953 tta 81,341 DSS Holding MhI PECOS1962 tta 80,783 AET Inc. Sgp EAGLE SAN ANTONIO

SPP Sacheon S5091 bbu 44,599 Iason Hellenic MhI CARAVOS GLORYSTX Jinhae 1409 tco 29,814 Fratelli d’Amato Mlt MISS BENEDETTASungdong Tongyeong 2038 tta 64,089 Blenheim Shipping IoM SHARP LADYTaiwanCSBC Kaohsiung 970 ucc 6,589 teu Yang Ming Lbr YM MASCULINITYUkraineSudnobudivnyi “Zaliv” 293 rre 7,709 Polarcus Bah POLARCUS ADIRA

(Completed by Ulstein Verft)STX OSV Braila 721 osy 4,841 Island Offshore Nor ISLAND CAPTAIN

(Completed by STX OSV Brevik)765 osv 4,676 Island Offshore Nor ISLAND CRUSADER

(Completed by STXOSV Brevik)

VietnamHyundai-Vinashin S047 bbu 32,795 GEDEN MhI EAST

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BOOK REVIEWS

U BOAT ATTACK LOGS : A complete guide of warship sinkings from originalrecords 1939¬ 1945 by Daniel Morgan and Bruce Taylor; published by SeaforthPublishing; price £45.00.

This excellent book is divided into 109 chapters, each of which describes thesinking of an allied warship by a U-boat. Each chapter gives technical anddetailed career details of the warship lost the circumstances of the action, U-boat log entries with comments, the sinking itself; the fate of the crew and thefate of the U-boat concerned and that of her commander. These elements areenhanced by photographs of the lost ship, many of the U-boats and the majorityof the commanders. The fog of war is emphasised by discrepancies betweenthe U-boat log entries and claims made with actual ships lost. The vulnerabilityto torpedo attack of small escorts such as corvettes and destroyers is shownwith the fates of the destroyer VETERAN and the corvettes GLADIOLUS andSALVIA not being explained until post war analysis of German records. Thevulnerability of AMCs, un-modified battleships and cruisers of the ARETHUSAand DIDO classes is also brought out. The book despite its title, does not coverall U- boat attacks during the war, in fact only attacks up to December 1944 arecovered. The records of later losses were destroyed in the confusion resultingfrom the end of the war. An extensive appendix gives details of all other lossesthat are not covered in the text. This is a well-researched and produced book,which is profusely illustrated and well worth the cover price. Highlyrecommended. JIE

NEWS FROM THE WSS LIBRARY AND ARCHIVE – 3With the World Ship Society Ltd. now a registered charity, a successfulapplication has been made to the rating authority for the Chatham Library andArchive, resulting in a very substantial reduction of the business rates payableon our premises. With the moneys received from sales of second-handpublications and photographs at the facility, this means that the gap betweenincome and the expenditure on rent and rates at Chatham is now small. Like anypublisher, the WSS needs warehousing facilities, and the Chatham ManagementCommittee believes the Society is now getting an excellent deal, with Chathamhousing the majority of its book stocks as well as its substantial library and agrowing archive.Donations and legaciesFollowing the appeal in this column in January, several members have contactedus about donating material or leaving it to the WSS in their will. We are verygrateful for this, and would encourage others to follow suit, as there are gaps inour collection of books and journals.

We are delighted to receive donations, with the proviso that anything whichduplicates material already held may be offered for sale. Such sales ensureother members have the opportunity to enjoy surplus books and photographs,whilst the income goes a substantial way to meet running costs. Please contactone of those listed below.

An important purpose of the Chatham Library and Archive is to offer a homefor research materials which members have built up, and ensure it is available forothers to consult. The management team is anxious to extend this, and guidancenotes for those wishing to leave their material to the WSS are in course ofpreparation.Retail opportunitiesThe stock of surplus second-hand books and journals on sale at Chatham iscontinually changing, and – as well as calling in – members are invited to contactus to see if specific items they require are available. For instance, many post-war editions of ‘Lloyd’s Register’ are available at attractive prices, and there areeven a few copies of that elusive but very useful publication ‘Lloyd’s ConfidentialIndex’. Please contact Alan Watt (details below).

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Visiting and volunteeringThe growing library at Chatham offers significant facilities for research intoshipping, and houses some resources which are simply not available elsewhere,such as WSS branch magazines. Members and friends are stronglyrecommended to drop in at any time during opening hours to use the researchand library facilities. They can also enjoy retail opportunities covering both newWSS publications plus many second-hand books and magazines.

The team of volunteers at Chatham, who man the facility during openinghours, would welcome further support. Anyone who can spare a few hours isinvited to contact Alan Watt (details below).Book despatch from ChathamThanks to the efforts of a group of Chatham volunteers ably organised by AlanWatt, during December several tons of WSS publications were speedilyunloaded from the van delivering them from the former Bridgwater store, andquickly organised and taken into stock. With the exception of the recently-published ‘Shaw Savill’, despatch of all new WSS publications is now centralisedat Chatham. The postal address for such orders is: WSS, 274 Seven SistersRoad, Willingdon, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN22 0QW, UK.Library and Archive opening timesThe Library and Archive in the Chatham Historic Dockyard is usually open fromat least 11am to 4pm seven days each week until the end of November. However,as occasionally the volunteer on duty may be indisposed, members travellingsome distance to Chatham should take the precaution of checking beforehandwith Mick Reynolds or Alan Watt (see below).ContactsMick Reynolds (access enquiries): 01634 363841 e-mail: mickreynolds100@hotmail.comAlan Watt (manager and librarian): 07899 072855, e-mail: Chatham.Librarian@worldshipsociety.org) Roy Fenton (chairman of WSS Chatham Library and Archive ManagementCommittee), 18 Durrington Avenue, London SW20 8NT, e-mail: rfenton@rfenton.demon.co.uk.

DIARY FOR AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2012AUGUST 20122nd. THAMES VALLEY South Georgia, Shackleton and the forgotten men

- Bill & Doreen Lawes3rd. EAST KENT The last cruise of the EMDEN - Ian Cill7th. PLYMOUTH Ferries and Cruise Ships - Bill Mayes14th. SOUTHAMPTON Members' im,age gallery - annual competition14th. TORBAY & E. DEVON Brixham sailing trawlers - Bill Wakeham15th. NORTH WEST KENT Near Continent shipping - Ken Flack16th. BEDFORD Liner evening - Alan Moorhouse17th. HULL & DISTRICT A presentation by 'Lord Nelson'20th. SOUTHEND A presentation by William Mayes20th. WASH PORTS Mercantile dvd23rd. SOUTH COAST My travels in 2011 - Bill Mayes

SEPTEMBER 20126th. THAMES VALLEY Japan shipping - Richard Seville 7th. EAST KENT The Medway over the last 20 years & Vancouver

- Andy Boakes11th. MERSEYSIDE Hamburg and the River Elbe - Jim Charnock11th. SOUTHAMPTON Ocean liners and Cruise ships

- Doug & Daphne Toogood17th. SOUTHEND To be advised19th. NORTH WEST KENT North to Alaska - Keith Simpson19th. TEESSIDE Stuart's shipping again - Stuart Matthews20th. BEDFORD Travels with my camera - 1982 - Tim Webb20th. MANCHESTER Japanese shipping - Peter Wynne24th. WASH PORTS A presentation by Mervyn Park27th. FIRTH OF CLYDE Gallic getaway - Iain Forsyth27th. SOUTH COAST 19th century cruising - David Hornsby28th. HULL & DISTRICT A presentation by George Robinson

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BETTINA ROHBRECHT OFFER No. 201Photos: 9er-size, 0,70 Euro; 10er-size 0,80 Euro; 13er-size 1,25 Euro.Orders over 20 (overseas 50) photos postage free.Please send orders to: Bettina Rohbrecht, Diekwisch 10, D 22419 HamburgTel: 040 5208373; E-mail: shipphoto.rohbrecht@web.deBanking: Hamburger Sparkasse, Account: 1313/481069: IBAN DE29200505501313481069BIC HASPDEHH

German Merchant - Ships pre 1960 (all black/white):

Nabstein 59 Naguilan 51 Natal 53Naumburg 53 Neckarstein 53 Neptun 52Ness 55 Nestor 54 Neuenfels 56Norburg 56 Norderau 52 Nordhaff 51Nordwind 56 Nicosia 56 Nuernberg 36Oberhausen 53 Ockenfels 56 Odenwald 51Oder 58 DDR Oldenburg 50 Orlando 21 copiePalmas 57 Paul Rickmers 57 Pazifik 52Phönizien 57 Pillau 23 Pinnau 20Portia 1911 Proteus 51 rf Poseidon 52R.C. Rickmers 57 Rabat 50 Rabenfels 52Ravensberg 55 rf Recknitz 53 DDR Regine 48Rheinland 59 Rheinstein 51 Roland Russ 52Rudgert Vinnen 52 Rudolf 1905 Rudolf Oetker 54 tkRügen 58 DDR Ruhrstein 51 Saarland 57Sabratha 58 Santa Rita 54 Santa Rosa 54Schauenburg 53 Schönfels 57 Schwarzenbek 58Schwarzenfels 58 Schwerin 59 DDR Sevilla 22Siegstein 57 Sloman Algier 52 Sloman Valencia 51Sonderburg 58 Spica 58 Spitzfels 58Spree 52 DDR Spreewald 52 DDR Steinhöft 59Steinweg 14 Stubbenhuk 25 Sturmfels 21Süderholm 55 Susanne Fritzen 59 Table Bay 54Tanger 51 Tannenfels 59 Tannstein 55Tazacorte 52 Telenca 56 Teluna 54Tenerife 50 Tevega 54 Tilo von Wilmowsky 58Togo 38 Tollense 51 DDR Torstein 55Transquebec 50 Trautenfels 59 Travestein 54Ubena 56 Uhenfels 59 Ulanga 55Ulla 55 Urundi 55 Usaramo 56

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