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Contents 2 Survey 5 Viewpoint 6 Showcase 8 Products11 CEO Interview12 Travel

IntroductIon

In writing this magazine, Maritime CEO correspondents made contact with more than

100 shipowners, operators and managers to discuss ship mainte-nance and more specifically vessel cosmetics.

While there was plenty of valuable comment on the fact that a ship is the frontline of a compa-ny’s image and the clear financial bonus of maintaining a good looking vessel, I was particularly taken with the crewing side from the many responses we received.

Crew are more motivated if it is a smart ship and first impressions are important, respondents said. With it becoming ever more difficult to attract the right crew to the world’s merchant fleet this visual thing could be an important differentiator in securing the right people onboard.

Moreover, the Maritime Labour Convention’s reference to living conditions highlights the impor-tance of a positive rest and work environment.

Among many wise words from our survey, I especially liked Kenneth Koo’s concluding remarks. The chairman of Hong Kong’s Tai Chong

Cheang Steamship commented: “When I look at maintenance, I do not necessarily interpret that as a cost. I tend to look at this more as an investment from the point of risk management.” Smart advice from a man who values a smart ship.

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A rustbucket is likely to lead to lower rate possibilities and more headaches for

owners. Keeping a vessel’s exterior in good condition not only protects an owner’s reputation, but also ulti-mately his or her bottom line. That’s the verdict from a wide-ranging ship appearance survey Maritime CEO has carried out for this magazine. More than 100 shipowners, operators and managers were contacted for this unique survey.

“The cosmetics side is criti-cal,” argues Tim Huxley, the ceo of Hong Kong’s Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings, “as that is the frontline of your company’s image. Crew are more motivated if it is a smart ship and first impressions are important – whether it be a char-terer, a vetting inspector or financier going onboard.”

Vaibhav Singhal, general man-ager at X-Press Feeders, reckons that customers never really get to know the inside of a vessel and they very

much rely on the external cosmetic condition of a ship in deciding to do business.

Not mincing his words, Kevin Leach-Smith, vice president at Singapore’s Masterbulk, says: “First impressions are everything, espe-cially when it comes to port state inspectors and the like. Look like a rustbucket and they will treat you like a rustbucket, no matter how good your people and systems are.”

Huxley then cautions: “It’s cer-tainly not everything and throwing paint at a ship will not cover any inherent ills.”

“Within Concordia Maritime,” relays Kim Ullman, the ceo of the Swedish tanker owner, “we as owners, require our vessels to be painted in the corporate branding and maintained to this standard in service. With all corporate logos and branding being continuously intact and the corrosion resistance well maintained we market the vessels to reflect the high standards we work to

giving our customers the confidence in our ability to safely transport their cargoes.”

Many customers require all chartered vessels to appear cos-metically attractive due to public perception for the protection of their reputation in the event of any nega-tive media incident, Ullman notes. In the same manner a well-protected coating gives greater corrosion resistance lowering maintenance and costs as the vessels age. With well maintained and quality underwater coating the fuel consumption can be reduced along with the environmen-tal impact.

Borje Anglerud, senior super-in-tendent at Northern Marine Management’s Houston office, comments: “With the vetting regime getting to a point where it’s over the top because they can’t find anything else to comment on, a ship can be rejected by owners or oil majors for cosmetic appearance.” A rust streak is often classed as heavy corrosion, he says.

A decent looking ship is also important for those who are tasked with operating it, something that is often overlooked. Fared Khan, fleet personnel director at Hong Kong’s Wallem Ship Management, insists: “A good-looking vessel builds crew motivation and can have a positive

Maritime CEO interviews top owners, operators and managers around the world for their views and tips on vessel cosmetics

Why maintenance is an investment, not a cost

“ The cosmetics side is critical as that is the frontline of your company’s image”

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effect on the physical and mental health of crew.”

Moreover, the Maritime Labour Convention’s reference to living con-ditions highlight the importance of a positive rest and work environment.

Surface preparation

Given limited crew resources, our respondents had plenty of advice on the best methods for maintaining the cosmetic integrity of your vessel.

Leach-Smith from Masterbulk has three words uppermost in his mind in answering this ques-tion: Preparation, preparation, preparation.

Proper surface preparation prior to application of paint is crucial, he says. “Without it,” he warns, “you may as well not waste your money on paint. Selection of the right paint is next.”

Northern Marine Management’s Anglerud admits he has seen weeks’ worth of surface preparation being wasted because the paint was not applied with sufficient thickness or only two coats were applied when the paint scheme called for three.

“Any rust spot arisen should be tackled immediately to avoid it from spreading,” says Wah Kwong’s deputy COO Capt J F Zhou.

Regular maintenance does not

require a huge number of crew on board. PMS systems are an efficient tool to assist the crew to maintain the cosmetic integrity of the vessel.

Continual touch up fabric maintenance on a prioritised basis performed on long ocean passages in favourable climates was the advice of Concordia’s Ullman. Likewise, he felt thoughtful hull preparation and product selection during drydock-ings assists with the longevity of the application coupled with consider-ately placed logos that avoid high abrasion impact areas such as tug pushing areas.

Deck corrosion is an issue for many of our respondents when main-taining a vessel, particularly when in between drydocking.

With hectic voyages on some vessels, impact damages in port dur-ing cargo work and sea spray acting as a catalyst, deck corrosion is often an issue, reckons the boss of Fleet Management, Kishore Rajvanshy. “If not addressed,” he says, “the trans-formation from a very good ship to rustbucket can be very rapid.”

Quick rate deterioration of fixtures and fittings, pipe clamps and brackets can cause early widespread unattractive deck staining, says Concordia’s Ullman.

Deck corrosion is especially an issue with older vessels, points out

Leach-Smith from Masterbulk. “You have to keep on top of it, or

it is a never ending game which you can never win,” he warns.

Deck washing and cleaning is sometimes not feasible due to extremely short voyages, particularly in small bulkers, says Wah Kwong’s Zhou, adding that the situation can become even worse if encountering bad weather.

A useful tip here comes from TCC’s chairman Kenneth Koo who observes that during newbuilding stages, shipyards will tend to apply minimum coatings on deck.

“What we’ve been inclined to do,” Koo reveals, “is to apply another full overall coating shortly after delivery to ensure maximum protec-tion and minimum maintenance of free surface areas of the main deck.”

Tricks of the trade

When it comes to tricks of the trade, solutions to keep a ship shiny while it is sailing, our respondents were generous with their insights.

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“ Look like a rustbucket and they will treat you like a rustbucket”

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Immediate touch up of any mechanical damage immediately after port departure and a fresh water power wash prior to appli-cation to ensure good surface adherence is deemed essential by Concordia’s Ullman.

Ioannis Stefanou, Wallem’s global technical director, says the biggest priority is preparing the surface before painting.

“It must be correct,” he says, “or the paint will not stick, or not for long.”

The traditional descaling tools, which were once used are not appropriate for the modern paint application process, he points out. This includes tools which inadvert-ently added salt to the metal surface, which could not be seen by the crew, and resulted in corrosion.

Stefanou recommends the use of a grit blaster or power tooling for surface preparation.

Sand must never be used for blasting, because an inhalation of the fine sand dust, produced when blasting, may cause silicosis. The preferred material, according to Unicom Management’s technical manager, Oleg Kalinin, is a copper slag with a size range from 0.3 mm to 1.5 mm. The grit can be recycled once only. It must be kept dry and should be sieved with a special sieve before storage and prior to reusing.

The blasted area must be coated within two to four hours, depending on humidity, to avoid rust blooming, Kalinin advises.

The correct paint dry film thickness is also an important topic. Too thick or too thin an application will result in poor longevity. The paint suppliers’ instructions must be followed to ensure the correct paint thickness is maintained.

“One rule that serves well,” claims Fleet’s Rajvanshy, “is to evaluate whether it may be more economical to replace hard to maintain rusted outfitting such as pipelines, gratings, valves, U clamps, etcetera rather than trying to chip or wire brush and paint them. If you are going for the replace-ment options look for stainless steel outfitting for bolts and clamps and fibre glass for gratings.”

Replacement of traditional steel ropes with high modulus syn-thetic fibre ropes as mooring lines is another top tip from Unicom’s Kalinin. This not only helps to reduce the time of mooring operations but also prevents mechanical damage to the coatings of the deck and mooring equipment.

Crew training, correct main-tenance tools, planning, onboard supervision and regular follow up from the office are paramount for good deck maintenance, most respondents concurred.

Cargo hold issues

There are many issues, both com-mercially and in terms of safety, that owners come across when maintain-ing cargo holds particularly when changing between different cargo types.

Any maintenance within cargo tank spaces can only be performed when the tank atmosphere has been prepared and tested safe for entry with strict control through permits to work and enclosed entry permits. The atmosphere then needs to be maintained safe for all entrants throughout the repair period and regularly checked. Access, lighting, personal protective equipment, coating and tools need to be appro-priately safe for the task and the work site. The preparation of tank space for entry requires washing, cleaning, purging and inerting. This process consumes fuel which has a significant commercial implication for owners and operators. Access for coating touch ups can be chal-lenging with staging being erected as required. Carriage of heated or aggressive cargoes can deteriorate

the situation by accelerating corrosion.

TCC’s Koo says owners should invest in freshwater rinsing of cargo holds on alternate ballast passages.

Advice from Anglo-Eastern sug-gests that generally cargo holds need to be completely renovated once every five years at drydockings for dry bulk vessels up to panamax size and once every 7.5 years for capesizes and bigger vessels.

Fellow shipmanager Unicom says that the hatch coaming must be considered as the first area where blasting and painting should be done if it is located within a zone that is planned for maintenance. The pipework and fittings should be maintained next. The flat deck and hatch covers should be planned to be maintained at the end.

Badrul Jasni, managing director of Rustibus Singapore, points out that the firm’s Rustibus 2000 model addresses preparation of cargo hold tank tops when changing from black to white cargo. Prior to buying this equipment owners had previously incurred costs of approximately $20,000 per day for customs clear-ance and logistics costs, pre-hold survey costs, extra bonus for the crews for last minute work to address cargo holds and most significantly, losses due to delay in berthing.

“With Rustibus 2000 onboard with adequate Rustibus spares, they have a tried and tested solution that prevents such a recurrence,” Jasni maintains.

In conclusion, Koo from Hong Kong’s TCC sums it up best.

“When I look at maintenance,” he says, “I do not necessarily inter-pret that as a cost. I tend to look at this more as an investment from the point of risk management. Being proactive, learning to apply early detection, diagnosis and preventative maintenance is the key.”

After all, maintenance costs are limited. It’s the consequential damages that are sustained when a vessel is at sea which will be the most destructive, potentially extending towards loss of life and reputation for the owner. ●

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John M Sullivan, commercial manager of London-based ship-broker Secondwind Shipping

has strong views on vessel cosmetics. “Deck rust is never acceptable,” he

says, as the crew should be expected to chip and paint as part of their rou-tine duties. The same can be said of the hull above the water line which can be easily painted using cradles.

If a drydock is imminently scheduled and the vessel looks to be “tired”, Sullivan says that this is an indication of neglect and should be taken into account when considering the vessel either ‘as is’ or ‘drydock/survey passed’. Such decisions can make a purchase possible at a sub-stantially reduced price.

In sale and purchase terms a

rusty ship is never a good adver-tisement in terms of making a sale, Sullivan points out. Buyers usually inspect several ships and the cosmetic appearance of one above another may incline interest towards that ship.

Nevertheless, the seasoned broker adds that appearances can be deceptive and buyers must therefore rely upon the experience of their inspectors. ●

Plain good centsIt’s not just owners and managers who value the importance of a good-looking ship. Paint manufacturers, a top name in classification and brokers all have their opinions too. First up, the shipbrokers

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Paint priorities

It can be very challenging to keep a ship’s hull and deck clean from discolouration and/or fouling pick-ups while it is stationary in seawater and this need for cosmetic integrity begins before delivery, argues Sijmen Visser, global marketing manager, marine, at paint firm, PPG

With prolonged outfitting

periods the norm for newbuild LNG carriers, FPSOs, drillships, offshore structures and even some general commercial ships, there is an increasing demand for long-lasting aesthetics, Visser maintains.

His advice is that coatings must have surface tolerance to provide for straightforward application of refresher coats of antifouling during drydocking.

“Containerlines such as Maersk set a lot

of store by having their recognisable colour, which is part of their brand, so a decent paint job matters”— Tom Boardley, marine director at

Lloyd’s Register

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Rustibus 2000 Walk Behind Deck Scaler

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the durable, high visibility colour foot-rail protects you when the hatch is open and with its simple fitting and locking mechanism makes this a safe investment for your workers and crew.

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Rustibus 25

Unlike the traditional Rustibus machines, the new R25 Mini-blaster directly impacts the surface by scraping away the superficial materials, exposing the bare metal.

Being a handheld, the machine is intended for use on small spots or along welds. Rustibus’ new R25 Mini-blaster has been designed to achieve a profile surface of approximately 50 microns (2mm) with a surface cleanliness similar to SA 2. It can be used on steel, non-ferrous metals, plastic, epoxy coatings, and rubber to create an anchor profile at a speed of about 100 sq cm per minute.

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Rustibus’s tagline – main-taining your values – is very apt. The conscientious

owner knows full well that a ship only works as well as its condition allows. A neglected vessel not only looks poor, but also is likely to go to an early grave. The fact is there are few things as corrosive as the sea, and a constant eye is needed by crew to keep on top of maintenance or else those values mentioned in the tagline will plummet fast.

Rustibus is a maker and supplier of mechanical maintenance products for the marine and offshore industry. It developed a rust-removal system using patented chain-link technology more than 30 years ago and currently offers a wide range of descaling equip-ment, from deck maintenance units, outside pipe cleaning machines, small hand tools, to major vertical solutions

for ships sides, cargo rooms and such, all based on the unique Norwegian manufactured Rustibus system.

What’s more, while the company has had a history with dry bulker carriers and containers, Rustibus has also become the first in the market able to provide tanker owners and operators, offshore installations and floating production units with fully ATEX certified mechanical descaling machines.

Given the heightened empha-sis on climate change, reducing emissions and limiting pollutants, Rustibus offers a more sensible environmentally friendly approach towards maintenance with a reduced reliance on abrasive blasting.

Rustibus’s lawnmower-esque larger machines are aimed at open deck surfaces. They come in two different types – regular and the EX series, which are EX certified

How to descale a shipMaritime CEO highlights Rustibus’s range of tools that will help preserve any vessel afloat

“ Given the heightened emphasis on climate

change, reducing emissions and limiting pollutants, Rustibus offers a more sensible environmentally friendly approach towards maintenance”

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for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.

Tests conducted in an explosive and volatile HEXANE-AIR mixture showed that the Rustibus series satisfies the requirements needed for them to be recommended for ATEX approval as category 2 equipment for gas group IIA gases. It was on the basis of these studies that Rustibus received its ATEX (EX) certification from DNV GL.

Large areas descaled quick

The Rustibus 2000 series are a range of heavy-duty scaling machines for ultra large areas. The machines have a realistic capacity of up to 30 sq m per hour and an operational cost of just EUR1 per sq m.

Meanwhile, the Rustibus 1200 series is similar to the 2000 machine except it is ideally suited for medium to large areas. It has a typical capacity of 18 sq m per hour and has an opera-tional cost of around EUR1.5 per sq m.

Then there is the Rustibus 400

series which is suited to descaling small to medium areas and has a capacity of up to 6 sq m and an opera-tional cost of EUR1.5 per sq m.

Handtools

Rustibus has developed a number of tools for harder to reach parts of a vessel and to address spots.

The Rustibus 30 series is a heavy-duty

ergonomically designed scaling machine for small horizontal and ver-tical areas and inside ballast tanks. Its realistic speed is up to 3 sq m per hour and it typically costs EUR2 per sq m operationally. The only con-sumables are chain drums and wire brushes meaning no more costly flexible shafts.

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Another big seller, which helps crew get to the niggly, tricky areas of a ship, is the Rustibus 20 series. Weighing 3 kg, this handtool is 43 cm long and has 13 cm needles which hammer away at rust via jets of air. The piece of equipment registers some 4,600 blows per minute. Rustibus

will be launching the Rustibus 25 Miniblaster very soon. This device can remove coatings and create an anchor profile, and will be great for small spots and along welds.

Pipe series

The Rustibus Pipe series are state of the art, quality engineered machines, designed as a cost effective and environmentally friendly alter-native for maintaining pipelines. Rustibus Pipe machines use cen-trifugal force to drive the cleaning process. The series coming in various different sizes ranging from 2 to 12 inches. Rustibus is re-launching this product later this year, reducing its weight and adding more consumables to its arsenal to make it more user friendly and multi-purpose.

Safety first The first in a line of new safety products is the simple, yet effective,

Safe Edge man-hole protection cover which is designed specifically for a marine environment to protect crew from accidentally falling through man-holes on a vessel’s deck.

Safe Edge has a highly visible foot-rail to stop accidents happening even when the hatch is open, and while closed still provides ventilation while protecting the inside of the vessel from the elements.

The Safe Edge man-hole cover is easy to use, weighs just 9.6 kg, and can hold a maximum weight of 200 kg. ●

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“When it comes to maintenance and safety

this is what Rustibus has worked with for more than 35 years. Our complete product range of Rustibus machines covers every corner of a ship as we have continuously developed solutions based on and thanks to our demanding customers.”— Anne-Marthe Dalseide

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K ristian Dalseide is ani-mated when meeting up with Maritime CEO, his

company going through a mas-sively busy time with plenty of new products coming through. Dalseide has been at the helm of the Dalseide Group with his sister since last August and he is full of energy.

As well as the range of desca-ling devices under the Rustibus brand, the group has many other interconnected compa-nies. Dalseide Elektro is a major supplier of electric services while DG Marine delivers high quality turnkey workboats. There’s also Gener8, which helps customers in consulting, internationalisation and realisation of transactions. The group also launched Propio in 2010, a cable cleaning firm. However, Rustibus is the main revenue earner and the main point of focus.

For all the proven technology at his firm Dalseide stresses the impor-tance of being close to customers, a popular refrain among service pro-vider executives, but clearly one he is genuinely passionate about.

“People don’t want a machine, they want a solution,” Dalseide says. “We talk to them, listen to their needs and provide a solution. We follow up, make sure everything is utilised and is working as intended.”

Dalseide compares this to going to the doctor – you know you need medicine before you go, but you aren’t sure what medicine is needed.

To this end, Rustibus is shortly launching an app, where clients

can key in their requirements, and the app points them in the right direction.

Dalseide reckons shipping has become a lot more people-centric during the past tough years.

“The trend is towards people being the most important aspect for shipowners,” he says. “Ten years ago owners were talking about their ves-sels, now they are talking about their people. It’s becoming more important and will continue to do so.”

The Dalseide Group started in 1978 by Kristian’s father, Tore and two uncles. It started out as an elec-trical/mechanical repair shop, aimed mostly at fishing vessels and product development, which a few years later became the Rustibus products.

An Antwerp office opened in 1994, Singapore in 2000, and

Houston three years later. Expansion geographically will

likely see a Dubai office open next, and in the future Australia, West Africa, and South America are all possibilities.

The model, Dalseide says, is to own offices and distribution and to work with the customers long term.

Since the August change of man-agement, Rustibus has never been so busy, with five more products coming up for release soon.

“The last 10 to 15 years have been about business development, now the focus is on product develop-ment,” Dalseide says.

As well as its range of main-tenance products, the group has developed many safety tools such as the Safe Edge and soon to launch Safe Air and Safe Lift. ●

Kristian Dalseide on people, products and plans

‘Now the focus is on product development’

“ People don’t want a machine, they want a solution”

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NorShipping is fast approach-ing. For those keen to venture further afield than

Oslo, Bekkjarvik, Rustibus’s home, is a quaint village in stunning surroundings.

Located on the island of Selbjørn, Bekkjarvik has a popula-tion of 485. An old trading post, with an inn that has been in operation since the 1600s, Bekkjarvik is situated within the municipality of Austevoll, which is made up of 667 islands just to the south of Bergen on the beautiful west coast of Norway.

Austevoll is famous for its fishing, wild sheep and exceptional nature. Being so close to nature Austevoll is covered in walking tracks that take hikers through some of the most unspoiled coastal landscapes you can find.

Bekkjarvik is especially known for herring, as they salted herring and made thousands of barrels at an old barrel factory.

Enjoy fine dining at the Bekkjarvik guest house, winner of the Bocuse d’Or gold medal this year, making this unassuming

eatery one of the finest restaurants in the world. This traditional guest-house was built and established sometime around the end of the 1600s, by royal order of Danish King Christian Quart who decreed that inns should be built at each half or full day’s journey by sail along

Norway’s inland coastal route. Elsewhere there’s a cozy and

comfortable bistro in the small shop-ping centre. To the rear of this is the new marina and superyacht quay.

Head for a drink at the small pub, to the rear of the guest house, or enjoy a beer in the pavilion at the front, with harbor views; which as well as being a place to enjoy a drink and a view, also acts as avenue for live music.

There are always events happen-ing in Bekkjarvik, from visiting tall ships, to pop concerts and a number of galleries. ●

Island hoppingRustibus’s home is nestled in a stunning archipelago to the south of Bergen, an area laced with strong maritime traditions

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“ Tracks take hikers through some of the most unspoiled coastal landscapes you can find”

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