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T&T SHIPBUILDER & REPAIR NEWS www.tts-r.comISSUE #028 JANUARY 2010. +1 (868) 384 - SHIP

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T&T SHIPBUILDING & REPAIR (S&R) CLUSTER

Diversifying our Economy, one Ship at a time...

Hello S&R Stakeholders,

A Happy New Year to all our readers.

Shipbuilding and Repair Acquires Special Telephone SuffixWe are pleased to have secured our own special telephone number 384-SHIP (7447) from theleading Caribbean telecommunications provider, Digicel (Trinidad and Tobago) Limited.

T&T Shipbuilding and Repair 2009 Roundup

- Number of active S&R Stakeholders on board: 27- Number of Marine Engine Manufacturers / Representatives on board: 3- Number of T&T based conglomerates on board: 4- Number of Naval Architect / Marine Engineering Firms on board: 5- Number of global maritime organizations on board: 6- Number ofS&R Articlespublished (print and internet): 17- Participated at theFifth Summit of the Americas (VSOA)on board theCaribbean Princess- Participated at theCommonwealth Business Forumon board the Serenade of the Seas- Mentored to some fifty (50) participants between the ages of 15 to 17 years at the 2nd Annual

Maritime Mentorship Programmeorganized by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago.- Shipbuilding and Repair Development Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (SRDC)

established and interim Board of Directors appointed.- SRDC Business Account opened atFirst Citizens Bank (FCB) - Port of Spain.- SRDC participated in International Tender for the Design and Build of Two Harbour Tugs

using international Naval Architects and Marine EngineersRobert Allan Ltd.- SRDC handled over 113 enquires related to ship repairs, shipbuilding and conversions, spare

parts, shipyard / maritime investments. Local and International

IMO Declares 2010: Year of the SeafarerThe International Maritime Organization (IMO) has decided to dedicate this year by choosingthe theme for World Maritime Day, "2010: Year of the Seafarer". To read full statement by theIMO Secretary-General E.E. Mitropoulos please read pages 21 and 22.

Sincerely,T&T Shipbuilding and Repair Cluster.

Wilfred de Gannes.Deputy Leader.
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SVITZER APURE RENEWED @MARITIME PRESERVATION (TRINIDAD)

LEFT TO RIGHT:Sham Parasram - General Manager of

Svitzer Marine Trinidad & Tobago Ltd.

Michael Burke - Chairman of theBoard, Maritime Preservation Ltd.

Andre Persad - Svitzer Safety &Technical Manager review final drydocking procedures before the outhaulof the DAMEN Stan Tug 2608SVITZER APURE(built 2002)at Maritime Preservation Limited at thePort of Port of Spain, Trinidad.

LEFT: 2,000 dwt steel cradle withwooden blocks in position beingwinched slowly into the waters on railsat Maritime Preservation Ltd. (TrinidadShipyard) before the planned outhaulof SVITZER APUREtug boat.

LEFT: Twin Screw 49.5T Bollard PullSvitzer tug boat SVITZER APUREregistered in Kingstown, St. Vincentpowered by dual Caterpillar 3512 TA

marine engines with a total of 3,552Brake horse power (BHP) which areconnected to two (2) four bladedbronze propellers in Kort nozzles.Photograph of the tug boat on the hardwith the Eric Williams Financial Tower,Port of Spain shown in background.


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Svitzer Marine Trinidad & Tobago operates a fleet of 5 - 6 tugboats, providing servicesto Atlantic LNG and various other customers throughout Trinidad and Tobago.

RIGHT: Andre Persad -Svitzer Safety &Technical Managerinspects an incomingpallet load of Hempel

Hempadur Mastic45889 GREYepoxytwo-part primer to beused on the hull.

LEFT: Hull blastingin progress, usingBlastrite mineralslag abrasive on the

SVITZER APURETug boat was built in2002 at ZvezdochkaShipyard located inSeverodvinskRussia.

Work being done byNadpat CorrosionControl, one of theprimary blast andpainting contractorsavailable at MaritimePreservation Ltd.


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ABOVE CLOCKWISE: Blasting the starboard engine cooler; Blasting the starboard side of theSVITZER APURE hull; Blasting the portside of hull above the water line; Applying the first coat of the

two-part Hempel Hempadur Mastic 45889 GREY epoxy primer by Nadpat Corrosion Control, usingairless spray application equipment.


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ABOVE (L - R): Crew of SVITZER APURE Chief Engineer Emmanual Victor, Captain Alston Paul,Deck Hand Reynold Parawan with Andre Persad - Svitzer Safety and Technical Manager and

Wilfred de Gannes - S&R Deputy Leader having a lunch break at the Breakfast Shed,located within walking distance of Maritime Preservation Ltd. (Trinidad Shipyard).
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ABOVE CLOCKWISE: Paint technician making adjustments to airless spray painting equipment;View showing port and starboard four bladed bronze propellers after application of Hempel

anti-fouling paint; Another Port side view of rudder with Kort Nozzles;Starboard side Kort nozzle and rudder system on the SVITZER APURE.


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With a diverse fleet of more than 550 vessels operating in more than 35 countries,SVITZER is a leading provider of marine services supplying tailored solutions to

clients all over the World, including Trinidad and Tobago.SVITZER is part of the A.P. Moller - Maersk Group of companies.

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SPECIFICATIONSSvitzer Apure Ex:Esbjerg 1

LOA:26m 09cmBeam: 7m 94cmIMO No. 9229491Flag: Kingstown, SVG.Call Sign: YYV2928DWT: 176 TonsBollard Pull (BP): 49.5 TBHP: 3552@ 1600 rpmEngines: CAT 3512 TASpeed: 12.7 KnotsGensets: CAT 3304B NAGenset Rating: 60 kVAClass: Lloyds RegisterBuilder: ZvezdochkaCountry of Build: RussiaYear Built: 2002

ABOVE: The nearlycompleted tug boatSVITZER APUREwithher new Svitzer BLUEcolour applied abovethe waterline.

RIGHT: The carefulmanual application ofanti-fouling by thecompletion crew atMaritime PreservationLimited ensures theSVITZER APURE

retains her waterline.

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SHIPBUILDING & REPAIR VISITS TOBAGO DURING CHOGM2009

TOBAGO is the smaller of the two main islandthat make up the Republic of Trinidad andTobago. It is located in the southern CaribbeaSea, northeast of the island of Trinidad andsoutheast of Grenada. The island lies outside hurricane belt.

(L-R): Wilfred de Gannes, S&R Deputy LeadeS&R Special Guest Jean-Jacques Hermans ofActive Communications International (UK) andS&R Stakeholder Yuhanna Yusuf - CEO of HeritaDesigns and Developments Limited arrive safely Tobago on November 30, 2009 on board a speciaCaribbean Airlines chartered flight (BW 3510Y) fowhole day tour courtesy the Tobago House ofAssembly (THA) and the Ministry of Tourism,Government of Trinidad and Tobago (GoRTT).

LEFT: Police motorcycle escort.

ABOVE: Visiting delegation from Malaysia,included their Minister of Foreign Affairs, the

Honourable Dato' Sri Anifah Hj. Aman meeting thHon. Orville D. London, Chief Secretary andSecretary of Public Administration, Planning, EneState Lands and Information at the Kariwak VillagHotel at Crown Point, Tobago.

LEFT: Tasty breakfast at the Kariwak Village.


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ABOVE:Beautiful laid out landscaped gardewith water feature at Pigeon Point Beach.

LEFT:Glass bottom boat on the way to BuccReef, Tobago.

LEFT:Shipbuilding & Repair special guestJean-Jacques Hermans of Active CommunicaInternational (UK) gets ready to board the glasbottom boat to the Nylon Pool and Buccoo Re

from Pigeon Point.

Wilfred de Gannes, S&R Deputy Leader with tassigned Life Guards at Pigeon Point Beach oNovember 30, 2009.


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ABOVE: S&R Stakeholder, Marvin Tewari,Executive Director of ProTec Intelligence

Services Limited keeps a watchful eye on theMalaysian Delegation while eating at Jemma'sSeaview Restaurant, located at Speyside.

Kitesurfing off Pigeon Point, Tobago.

Visit the official CHOGM 2009 website at:www.cho m2009.or

CHOGM is an acronym for theCommonwealth Heads of GovernmentMeeting. It is held every two (2) years andbrings together Commonwealth leaders todiscuss global and Commonwealth issues

and to agree upon collective policies andinitiatives.

View through the glass bottom boat windowshowing the reef off Pigeon Point, Tobago.

TOBAGOthe Capital of Paradise

CLEAN.GREEN.SERENE

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LEFT:Entrance sign board at the Itsy bitsyTheatre located at Carnbee, Tobago.

LEFT: Tobago choir and dancers performing athe itsy bitsy theatre.

ABOVE: Staff at the Coco Reef Hotel andSpa prepare colourful cocktails at the end visit to Tobago, before the party boardedCaribbean Airlines flight BW3571 to Trinida


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ROYAL CARIBBEAN CELEBRATES NAMING OF OASISOFTHESEASRoyal Caribbean International officially named its newest cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas,on November 30, 2009 during an elaborate maritime celebration designed especially forthe worlds largest and most revolutionary cruise ship.

Putting a new twist on one of maritimes longest standing traditions, the global cruise line washonored to have not one, but seven celebrity godmothers Gloria Estefan, Daisy Fuentes,Shawn Johnson, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Michelle Kwan, Jane Seymour and Dara Torres

preside over the festivities. The celebration took place throughout the seven signatureneighborhoods onboard Oasis of the Seas, culminating with the traditional Champagne bottlebreaking ceremony followed by a fireworks display in the AquaTheater, the ships dazzlingoceanfront theater.

As the ultimate expression of Royal Caribbeans legacy of imagination and innovation, Oasis ofthe Seas introduces unique industry firsts including a neighborhood concept seven mainthemed areas providing guests with the opportunity to seek out relevant experiences based ontheir personal style, preference or mood. Within these seven neighborhoods Central Park,Boardwalk, the Royal Promenade, Pool & Sports Zone, Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center,Entertainment Place and Youth Zone are extraordinary elements such as the first living park

Marking the finale of 10 days of preview sailings, thenaming ceremony provided Royal Caribbean the

opportunity to give back to the community, doublingas a one-night inaugural celebration-fundraiser tobenefit the non-profit Make-A-Wish Foundation,which grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. Celebrities includingNBA legend Michael Jordan, Corbin Bleu of HighSchool Musical and Olympic gymnast, Oasisgodmother Shawn Johnson and Dancing With theStars professional dancer, Karina Smirnoff were inattendance, granting the wishes of several childrenthat wanted to meet them. Royal Caribbean hasenjoyed a long relationship with Make-A-Wish. Since2000, the cruise line has hosted more than 1,300children who wished to go on a cruise to destinationsaround the world and has contributed more than $2.8million in in-kind services and $372,000 in discountsavings through its Wishes at Sea program. Throughemployee and guest fundraising efforts, RoyalCaribbean has also raised more than $480,000 and460,000 frequent flier miles, used to secure airlinetickets for childrens wish travel and help the Make-A-Wish Foundation conserve critical financialresources. The cruise line donated 1,000 staterooms

Godmother #7 Dara Grace Torres isthe first swimmer from the United Statesof America to compete in five Olympics:

1984, 1988, 1992, 2000, and 2008.

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at sea; a thrilling zip line that races diagonally nine-decks above an open-air atrium; an originalhandcrafted carousel; 28 multilevel urban-style loft suites boasting floor-to-ceiling windows; anamphitheater-style theater that serves as a pool by day and a dazzling ocean front theater bynight; and an array of epicurean innovations that allow for new culinary experiences each dayof a guests cruise vacation.

Oasis of the Seas is the largest and most revolutionary cruise ship in the world. Anarchitectural marvel at sea, she spans 16 decks, encompasses 225,282 gross registeredtons, carries 5,400 guests at double occupancy, and features 2,700 staterooms. Oasis ofthe Seas is the first ship to tout the cruise lines new neighborhood concept of seven distinctthemed areas, which includes Central Park, Boardwalk, the Royal Promenade, the Pool andSports Zone, Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center, Entertainment Place and Youth Zone.The ship will sail from her home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Royal Caribbean International is a global cruise brand with 21 ships currently in serviceand one under construction. The line also offers unique cruise tour land packages in Alaska,

Canada, Dubai, Europe, and Australia and New Zealand.

View OASIS OF THE SEAS NAMING CEREMONY click:http://www.oasisoftheseas.com/naming_ceremony.php

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ROBERT ALLAN LIMITEDServing the International Marine Community

Robert Allan Ltd. is Canadas oldest privately owned consulting Naval Architectural firm,

established in Vancouver, B.C. in 1930. The company has earned an international reputationfor innovative, successful designs for a wide range of ships and has been a leader in creatingcost-efficient vessels for service in the marine transportation industry. Their experienceincludes designs for hundreds of vessels of almost all types, from small fishing boats to ocean-going ferries. The firm is best known for its work in the fields of tug and barge transportation,ship-assist and escort tugs, fast patrol craft, fireboats, ice-breakers, supply vessels andshallow-draft vessels. They provide independent professional marine consulting and designservices to a worldwide client base, supported by the latest in computer-aided design anddrafting technology. Robert Allan Ltd.s distinguished record of innovative and successfuldesigns includes:

Tug and Barge Transportation Systems Ship Assist and Escort Tugs

Patrol Boats

Ferries

Fireboats

Offshore Supply Vessels

Icebreakers Shallow Draft Towboats Fisheries Patrol & Research Vessels

Search and Rescue Vessels

Navigation Aids Tenders Oceanographic Research Vessels

Special Service Vessels

History

Robert Allan Ltd. is an independent, privately owned firm of Consulting Naval Architects,established in Vancouver. The business was founded in 1930 when Robert Allan commencedprivate practice as a Consulting Naval Architect after managing a local shipyard. He wasresponsible for numerous enduring designs produced for the growing British Columbia fishingfleet and for coastal ferry services, among others. The firms reputation was also enhanced bythe design of such notable ocean-going motor yachts as Meanderand Fifer.


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In 1946, Robert F. Allan joined his father in the practice. The growing business wasinstrumental in the development of specialized tugs and barges for the burgeoning forestry andmining industries along the B.C. coast, and many unique craft for Canadas northland.Incorporated as Robert Allan Ltd. in 1962, the Company continued to grow and achievedinternational recognition for the high standards and performance of many unique and

specialized designs. In 1973, Robert G. Allan joined the family tradition, and in 1981succeeded his father as President, leading the company into a new generation of computer-based design technology, with a variety of distinctive designs for modern high-performanceship-assist and escort tugs, icebreakers, government service vessels, and high speed craft.Robert Allan Ltd. was a leader in introducing CAD technology into the ship design office inCanada. All design and drafting operations are now highly automated, based on experience inthe medium dating back to 1983. The company has continued to grow and has establisheditself as an international leader in commercial small craft design. A staff of highly qualifiedProfessional Engineers, Naval Architects, Marine Engineers, Technologists and designershandle a wide variety of projects for a client base located around the world.

With such a strong family history, its no surprise that the 2008 restructuring of the company toa culture of employee ownership saw eleven of Robert Allan Ltds core group of senioremployees becoming shareholders in the firm. With Robert G. Allan moving into the new roleof Executive Chairman of the Board, he is still involved in the day to day operations andprovides an advisory role to the new group of owners.

The new shareholders in the company have been part of the Robert Allan Ltd. managementteam and have become increasingly well known to Robert Allan Ltd. clients and the industry asthe company has expanded into a world-wide business.

Assuming the position of President is Ken Harford, P. Eng., who has been a key figure in the

company since 1988, most recently as Vice-President, Marine Engineering. Hans Muhlert, whohas been responsible for many Robert Allan Ltd. designs and technical innovations sincestarting with Robert Allan Ltd. in 1972, has become the Director of Research andDevelopment.

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In 1946, Robert F. Allan joined his father in the practice. The growing business wasinstrumental in the development of specialized tugs and barges for the burgeoning forestry andmining industries along the B.C. coast, and many unique craft for Canadas northland.Incorporated as Robert Allan Ltd. in 1962, the Company continued to grow and achievedinternational recognition for the high standards and performance of many unique and

specialized designs. In 1973, Robert G. Allan joined the family tradition, and in 1981succeeded his father as President, leading the company into a new generation of computer-based design technology, with a variety of distinctive designs for modern high-performanceship-assist and escort tugs, icebreakers, government service vessels, and high speed craft.Robert Allan Ltd. was a leader in introducing CAD technology into the ship design office inCanada. All design and drafting operations are now highly automated, based on experience inthe medium dating back to 1983. The company has continued to grow and has establisheditself as an international leader in commercial small craft design. A staff of highly qualifiedProfessional Engineers, Naval Architects, Marine Engineers, Technologists and designershandle a wide variety of projects for a client base located around the world.

With such a strong family history, its no surprise that the 2008 restructuring of the company toa culture of employee ownership saw eleven of Robert Allan Ltds core group of senioremployees becoming shareholders in the firm. With Robert G. Allan moving into the new roleof Executive Chairman of the Board, he is still involved in the day to day operations andprovides an advisory role to the new group of owners.

The new shareholders in the company have been part of the Robert Allan Ltd. managementteam and have become increasingly well known to Robert Allan Ltd. clients and the industry asthe company has expanded into a world-wide business.

Assuming the position of President is Ken Harford, P. Eng., who has been a key figure in the

company since 1988, most recently as Vice-President, Marine Engineering. Hans Muhlert, whohas been responsible for many Robert Allan Ltd. designs and technical innovations sincestarting with Robert Allan Ltd. in 1972, has become the Director of Research andDevelopment.

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IMO DECLARES 2010 AS YEAR OF THE SEAFARERThe International Maritime Organization has decided to dedicate this year by choosing,the theme for World Maritime Day, "2010: Year of the Seafarer".

Our intention is to pay tribute to you, the world's 1.5 million seafarers - men and women fromall over the globe - for the unique, and all too often over-looked, contribution you make to thewellbeing of all of us.

We will do so with deep appreciation, in recognition of the extraordinary service you renderevery day of your professional life, frequently under dangerous circumstances, in delivering, tothe more than 6.5 billion people of the world, the wheat that makes our daily bread, the gasand oil that warms our homes or moves our vehicles and the gifts we will share and enjoy withour families and friends over this Festive Season.

At IMO, we are ever-conscious of the important role you play in helping us achieve safe,

secure and efficient shipping on clean oceans - the goals that we, as the United Nationsspecialized agency charged with the regulation of international shipping and as a member ofthe global maritime community, have set ourselves.

And so, we will celebrate next year's World Maritime Day theme with much pride in yourcontribution to our objectives, to the facilitation of more than 90% of the world's trade, and tosustainable human development.


In so doing, we also seek to reassure you,at the "sharp end" of the industry, that we,who are responsible for the international

regulatory regime and who serve shippingfrom ashore, do understand the extremepressures that you face and that, as aresult, we approach our own tasks with agenuine sympathy for the work that youcarry out.
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At the same time, we will seek to add impetus to the "Go to Sea!" campaign, which welaunched in November 2008 to attract new entrants to the shipping industry and, in particular,to encourage young people to follow in your footsteps by becoming the seafarers of tomorrow.We launched that campaign in association with the International Labour Organization, the"Round Table" of shipping industry organizations (International Chamber of Shipping,

International Shipping Federation, BIMCO, International Association of Independent TankerOwners and International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners) and the InternationalTransport Workers' Federation, all of whom will be joining us in celebrating the Year of theSeafarer.

Last, but mostly importantly, we want to convey to you a clear message that the entire shippingcommunity understands and cares for you - as shown by the efforts we make to ensure thatyou are fairly treated when ships on which you serve become involved in accidents; are lookedafter when you are abandoned in ports; are not refused shore leave for security purposes; areprotected when your work takes you into piracy-infested areas; and are not left unaided whenyou are in distress at sea.

1.5 million seafarers serving the daily needs of more then 6.5 billion citizens of the world! It is afact that goes unnoticed or is taken for granted by most, but one that should be trumpeted loudand clear. For seafarers the world over deserve our respect, recognition and gratitude and,during 2010, we at IMO are resolved to ensure that the world does take notice of yourexceptional role and contribution and of the special debt that all of us owe to you. We thankyou for that!

With best wishes for the Festive Season and the Year of the Seafarer - and a safe returnhome!

E.E. MitropoulosSecretary-General

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Maritime Partners to Expand Kingston Dry Dock - January 15, 2010

Jamaica Fruit and Shipping Limited and Maritime and Transport Services have partnered toexpand the Kingston Dry Dock in Harbour View, St Andrew, with the use of a floating dry docksystem. The existing dock can only lift small boats up to 150 tonnes. However, with the use ofthe floating dry dock system, large oceangoing vessels will be accommodated.

Executive chairman of Jamaica Fruit and Shipping Limited, Charles Johnston, said thepartners have been seeking approval to import the floating dock for some time and is confidentthat final approvals will be granted soon. "This expansion will no doubt improve the currentfacilities located at Harbour Head, but will also add to the attractiveness of Kingston as a cargoport," Johnston said.

The floating dry dock system, he pointed out, will be similar to the one that has been operatingat Freeport, Grand Bahama, since 2001. The facility in Grand Bahama, is the only such facilitycurrently in operation in the northern Caribbean. The expansion of the dock at Harbour Headwill represent an investment of US$14 million, for the floating dry dock and requisiteinfrastructure works (capital dredging and piers).

Russian PM Announces Major Shipbuilding Plan - January 5, 2010

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has recently announced a major US$5 millionshipbuilding scheme in Vladivostok. Mr Putin said that the shipyard and its partners would beable to handle demand through to 2020. The shipyards plan to complete 100 icebreakers,

freighters and rescue vessels, as well as 250 ships for domestic waterways, by 2015.

Mr Putin also symbolically opened the 2,700km-long Eastern Siberia Pacific Ocean oil pipelinewhich will transport oil from Russia to Asia. During the ceremony, Mr Putin saw off the first10,000-tonne shipment to Hong Kong.

India to Build Two New Shipyards - December 27, 2009

The Indian government plans to set up a new shipyard on the East Coast through the public-private partnership (PPP) model. The strategic partner from the private sector will be selectedthrough a competitive bidding process, a senior official said.

It is anticipated that when Hindustan Shipyard at Vizag is transferred to the Navy, themerchant shipbuilding capacity in the public sector will come down significantly.From the strategic view point, it is necessary to have a large shipyard on the East Coast inwhich the government has a significant stake, the official explained. The joint venture (JV)shipyard would require an investment of about Rs 4,000 crore, although the minute details areyet to be formulated in this regard, he said. The government is also looking for a site to set upthe facility.


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US Govt Provide Boost for Gulf Coast Shipyards - December 30, 2009

Mississippi based VT Halter Marine and Lockport, Louisiana based Bollinger Shipyardsannounced major awards of government contracts in the last week giving both a boost tomorale and their bottom line as a rocky 2009 comes to an end.

The U.S. Navy announced an $87 million contract to build an enhanced version of the T-AGS60 Class oceanographic survey ships, which were also built at VT Halter. The 353-foot longvessel will have a beam of 58 feet and an 18-foot draft.

VT Halter CEO Bill Skinner said the shipbuilder is extremely pleased with this award and willallow the company to continue its long-standing history of building the class of oceanographicvessels for the Navy. Certainly the award is a welcome early Christmas present. VT Halter willstart construction on the ship in about five months at its Moss Point, Miss. facility and expectsdelivery within 42 months. The all-steel ship will accommodate 67 persons and will includestate-of-the-art sampling and data collection technology.

Just down the bayou, Bollinger reported its award of a more than $142 million contract to buildthree additional Sentinel Class 154 foot patrol boats for the Coast Guard. The Sentinel Classcutters are replacing the 110 foot Island Class vessels Bollinger built in the 1980s. The designand construction contract for the lead ship went to Bollinger in September of 2008 and theentire program could be a boon for Bollinger and the south Louisiana shipbuilding community.Contract options state the Coast Guard could order up to 34 of the patrol vessels fromBollinger with a total value of $1.6 billion.

Designer Criminal: Korean Shipyard Worker Arrested - December 30, 2009

A former South Korean shipyard employee has been arrested amid accusations he attemptedto steal vessel designs worth over US$100 million and hand them to rival Chinese yards.

The 30-year-old lifted the blue-prints for 50 ships over 50,000 tonnes during an eighteen monthperiod before passing them on to shipbuilders in China, South Korean authorities say."He appears to have aimed at bargaining for a higher salary at another firm with the designs hestole," police said.

Authorities value the designs at KRW 2.5 billion per ship, meaning KRW 120 billion (US$103million) worth of designs were handed over to the Chinese firms, police claim. Investigators are

looking into whether the designs were given to a Chinese yard where the man, named only asKim, has recently started work. Police did not identify the South Korean yard from which thedesigns were allegedly stolen, but say it is based in Busan and ranks among the worlds 10largest shipbuilders.
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DANISH STUDY FINDS SHIPBUILDING 15% CHEAPER IN BANGLADESHThe Danish Embassy recently completed a study titled Bangladesh ShipbuildingSector: Challenges and Business Opportunitiesprior to a visit by a high profile Danishbusiness delegation, mostly from their shipbuilding industry, to find out joint venture

business opportunities in Bangladesh.

The cost of building an ocean-going ship in Bangladesh is around 15 per cent less than in anyother competitor countries, thanks to the cheap labour here, a study of the Danish Embassysaid. Though the low labour costs cannot stand alone to lower the manufacturing costs, thestudy said the country might not compete with the countries like China, South Korea, India,Vietnam etc. already dominating the secondary chain-supply industry.

Average labour wage per hour in Bangladesh is around US$1.50

According to the Danish study, the existing average labour wage per hour in Bangladesh is

around US$1.50, compared to $3.00 in a Chinese shipyard, $8.00 in South Korea, $16.00 inItaly and $18.00 in the US.

Bangladesh can supply only 10 per cent of the components required for building an exportableship, but its support to the domestic inland and coastal vessel manufacturing is around 40 percent, most of which is believed to be coming from small and medium enterprises (SMEs).



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Though the cost of labour in shipbuilding is typically around 20-30 per cent of the total shipmanufacturing costs, the study says the value of the local items could easily be raised to 70per cent. The productivity rate of Bangladesh is 1.0 with the estimated relative labour rate at0.5 while the ratio stands at 1: 1.2 in India, 1:1.5 in China, and 6:4 in South Korea.

The Danish Embassy prepared the study on Bangladesh Shipbuilding Sector:Challenges and Business Opportunities prior to the visit of a high profile Danishbusiness delegation, mostly from their shipbuilding industry, to find out joint venturebusiness opportunities in Bangladesh. The delegation met Bangladeshi businesspeople ata meeting, titled "Denmark-Bangladesh Match-making event.

The study praised the contribution of the private sector to the sale of international oceangoingships, which fetched half a million US dollars. It said four shipyard companies have alreadyearned the full capacity of building ships of international standard. Of the 200 shipyards, thestudy put Ananda Shipyard, Western Marine, Khulna Shipyard, and Karnaphuly Shipyard inthe A category. Besides, Highspeed Shipbuilding and Engineering, Dhaka Dockyard,

Narayanganj Engineering, Dockyard and Engineering, Chittagong Dry Dock and FishersShipyard have all been placed in the B category, which means these will be ready forconstructing oceangoing ships in a year or two.

The study putting other shipyard companies in C and D categories said the country has thepotential to develop 18 backward linkage industries, which include ship out-fittings, safetyaccessories, marine lighting, maritime signs, symbols and posters, piston rings, switch gear,furniture, marine cables, anchor and chain, electrical and electronic items, and shipbuildingsteel plate.

While inaugurating the event at a city hotel, Commerce Minister Faruk Khan made a clarion

call to the investors to take into account the country's labour class and environment to makethe investment fruitful. He also called upon them to find more and more investment avenuesincluding dredging and said the government has already taken necessary steps to create aninvestment environment for creating job opportunities for the poor segment of the population.

Danish Ambassador Einar H Jensen, who led the country's ship building sector revival bymaking international standard sea vessels, said Bangladesh's ocean going ships are nowdoing well. He said under the Business2Business programme, 70 Danish companies have jointventures with Bangladesh, mostly in information and technology.

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CARIBBEAN CRUISE SHIPS BRINGING AID TO HAITIRoyal Caribbean sends giants to assist after disaster

Royal Caribbean Cruises, one of Haiti's largest foreign investors for almost 30 years, have

announced its plans to provide at least $1 million in humanitarian relief to Haiti in response tothe catastrophic earthquake in Port-Au-Prince. Royal Caribbean will be partnering withcharitable organizations - such as Food for the Poor, Pan American Development Foundation,and the Solano Foundation, the company's foundation in Haiti - to provide additionalassistance to the people of Haiti. Royal Caribbean will also be delivering much needed goodsand supplies to Haiti via their cruise ships.

"The effect of the earthquake on Haiti has been catastrophic, leaving the country inneed of not only immediate support, but assistance in their long-term recovery,"saidRichard D. Fain, chairman and chief executive officer, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. "RoyalCaribbean wants to do its part to help out not only the general response, but also our hundreds

of Haitian employees and their families through this disaster."

"In addition to our financial contribution, Royal Caribbean will continue to provideeconomic support through the continuous business we bring to Labadee,"Fain added.

Royal Caribbeans Independence of the Seas arrived to Haiti on January 15, 2010.

Leslie Voltaire, Special Envoy of the government of Haiti to the United Nations said, "Given theterrible economic and social challenges we now face in Haiti, we welcome the continuation ofthe positive economic benefits that the cruise ship calls to Labadee contribute to our country."

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The supplies were loaded on the ship during its call in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and includeitems such as rice, dried beans, powdered milk, water and canned goods. In addition, 100percent of the company's net revenue from the destination will be contributed to the reliefeffort.

In the next two weeks, the following ships are scheduled to call on Labadee with additionalsupplies: Navigator of the Season Monday, January 18; Liberty of the Season Tuesday,January 19; and Celebrity Solsticeon Friday, January 22. When the supplies arrive inLabadee, they will be transported to an offsite location to be distributed by Food for the Poor, along time partner of Royal Caribbean in Haiti.

In addition to working with Food for the Poor to distribute relief supplies, guests sailing onboardRoyal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises will be able tomake a donation to Food for the Poor's Haiti Relief Fund, via a charge to their onboardaccount. Guests who would like to contribute immediately can visit Food for the Poor websiteto make a donation. Royal Caribbean also plans to use a portion of the $1 million donation to

augment the company's Crew Relief Fund, which can be drawn on by any of the company'smore than 200 Haitian crew members for assistance, as well as to match employeecontributions to the partner organizations.

As the initial response effort gives way to the long-term recovery effort, Royal Caribbean willconsider further support efforts.

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CONGRATULATIONS!

CAPTAIN NICOLE QUASHIE

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Shipbuilding and Repair LeaderSHIP sincerely congratulaCaptain Nicole Quashie, Marine Manager - Designate ofASCO Trinidad Limited, one of our active S&R StakeholdeCompanies in our maritime cluster. Captain Quashiegraduated from The University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTwith a Master of Science (MSc) in Maritime Management.

LEFT: Captain Nicole Quashie receiving congratulationfrom Professor George Maxwell Richards, T.C., CMT, PhD

Hon. LLD (UWI), Hon. D. Litt. (Sheffield), Hon. D. Univ.(Heriot-Watt), Chancellor of The University of Trinidad andTobago and President of the Republic of Trinidad andTobago on January 16, 2010.


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RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENGINE SALES CHANGES WITHIN THE MANGROUPThe MAN Group is reassigning its engine sales activities: MAN Nutzfahrzeuge will transfer partof its business involving high-speed engines to the groups sister company, MAN Diesel. Witheffect from January 1, 2010, these activities will be integrated into MAN Diesel to form a

Business Unit High Speed. The new Business Unit will offer diesel and gas engines in aperformance range from 70 to 1,400 kW used in yachts, smaller working ships, locomotivesand in decentralised energy supplies, for instance as emergency gensets. The MAN DieselHigh Speed Business Unit will be based at the Nuremberg site, where engines will continue tobe manufactured as previously by MAN Nutzfahrzeuge.

High-speed engines fit into our product portfolio extremely well. On the one hand,were able to logically supplement our product range, while on the other were able tomove into a new maritime segment that promises profitable growth for the future,saysDr. Stephan Timmermann, the MAN Diesel Executive Board member who will in future beresponsible for the High Speed business. In 2008, sales stood at around Euro 217 million.MAN Diesel is looking to double that figure by 2015. However, the high-speed enginesbusiness is also being affected by the economic crisis, and MAN Diesel anticipates a drop insales of around 30 per cent in this sector for 2009.

The High Speed Business Unit will be based in Nuremberg and will be in charge ofdevelopment, sales and service for high-speed engines. Production will remain theresponsibility of MAN Nutzfahrzeuge with good reason, as Arnd Lttgen, the head of the newBusiness Unit, explains: Our colleagues in Nuremberg have decades of experience in thelarge-scale production of engines and can therefore manufacture them at very low cost. Itwould consequently make no sense to set up a separate production facility in Augsburg. Wecan also harness shared synergies, for instance in development or purchasing. Lttgen hasuntil now been in charge of the Engines Business Unit of MAN Nutzfahrzeuge in Nuremberg

and will move, along with some 100 staff from development and sales, to MAN Diesel.

The business with trucks, buses, construction vehicles, agricultural machinery, rail coachesand specialist applications will continue to be with MAN Nutzfahrzeuge. This will ensure a clearassignment of responsibilities for the engines business within the MAN Group: while MANDiesel will focus on all engines for maritime and stationary applications, MAN Nutzfahrzeugewill now focus on engines for the automotive sector.

The MAN Nutzfahrzeuge GroupBased in Munich, Germany, the MAN Nutzfahrzeuge Group is the largest company in the MANGroup and one of the leading international providers of efficient commercial vehicles andinnovative transport solutions. In fiscal year 2008 the company, with some 36,000 employees,

generated a turnover of 10.6 billion.

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S&R COMMONWEALTH HEADS OF GOVERNMENT MEETING NEWSROOM

CHOGM 2009 Logo Rationale - YOU TUBE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QW0uhOP2AO4

Queen Elizabeth II arrival to Trinidad - YOU TUBEhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xg01ytWRmek

Opening Ceremony Cultural Presentation - YOU TUBEhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c1ow-qxOjA

Arrival of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Opening Ceremony- YOU TUBEhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8x1ZywcmOg

Climate Change Speech HM Queen Elizabeth II, Commonwealth Head - YOU TUBE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2M-S8EV5Wkw

Closing Remarks CHOGM 2009 (Part I) - YOU TUBE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kskgEhNeIOE

Closing Remarks CHOGM 2009 (Part II) - YOU TUBE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2M-S8EV5Wkw

S&RCOMMONWEALTH BUSINESS FORUM NEWSROOM

Commonwealth Business Forum Photos - S&Rhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/ttshipbuildingandrepair/sets/72157622940654256/

Dr Mohan Kaul speaking at the Opening Ceremony of the CBF 2009 - CBChttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMpK3aivpvc

Hon. Patrick Manning at the Opening Ceremony of the CBF 2009 (Part I) - CBChttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eeSTf37Mek

Hon. Patrick Manning at the Opening Ceremony of the CBF2009 (Part II) - CBC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3wZxlzsP5o
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MARITIME INDUSTRY WEB LINKS

ALL PURPOSE DIESEL LIMITED - www.allpurposediesel.com/

BOLLINGER SHIPYARDS - www.bollingershipyards.com/

CANTREX ALUMINIUM - www.cantrexaluminium.com/

CATERPILLAR LOCAL DEALERSHIP - www.tracmac.com/

COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS FORUM - www.cbcglobal.org/

COMMONWEALTH HEADS OF GOVERNMENT MEETING- www.chogm2009.org/COMPREHENSIVE INSURANCE BROKERS - www.insurance.co.tt/

CONRADO BEACH RESORT LIMITED www.conradotobago.com/

ENGINE TECH COMPANY LIMITED -www.man-mec.com/

GAC-ALSTONS SHIPPING LIMITED - www.alstonsshipping.com/

INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION (IMO) - www.imo.org/

MAN NUTZFAHRZEUGE- www.mn.man.de/en/en.jsp

MARITIME PRESERVATION LIMITED - www.maritimepreservation.net/home/

MINISTRY OF TOURISM - www.tourism.gov.tt/

MINISTRY OF TRADE & INDUSTRY -www.tradeind.gov.tt/

ROBERT ALLAN LTD. - www.ral.ca/

SVITZER - www.svitzer.com/

TOBAGO HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY - www.tha.gov.tt/

T&T SHIPBUILDING & REPAIR CLUSTER - www.tts-r.com/

T&T SHIPBUILDING & REPAIR - www.flickr.com/photos/ttshipbuildingandrepair/sets/

T&T SHIPBUILDING & REPAIR - www.youtube.com/user/degstt

THE PHI GROUP - www.phigroup.net

VT HALTER MARINE - www.vthaltermarine.com/

Blue highlighted links indicate additional websites added in this months newsletter.Red highlighted linksindicate Advertisers for the current issue.

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION

To read TRINIDAD &TOBAGO GUARDIAN article click:http://guardian.co.tt/business/business/2010/01/25/williams-wants-more-diversity

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Mr. Wilfred de Gannes,Deputy Leader,T&T Shipbuilding and Repair Cluster,Post Office Box 2853,Chaguaramas,

Trinidad and Tobago.Tel: +1(868) 753-6057Tel: +1(868) 384-SHIP(7447)Fax:+1(868) 662-6326Email: [email protected]: http://www.tts-r.com

Trinidad and Tobago Shipbuilder & Repair News is edited by T&T Shipbuilding and Repair DeputyLeader Wilfred de Gannes, and published monthly by the Shipbuilding and Repair DevelopmentCompany of Trinidad and Tobago Limited. This newsletter is available complimentary via email. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system,ortransmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording orotherwise without the prior permission of the publisher. Quotation(s) from thepublication isallowable with appropriate credit.

Williams Wants More Diversification

In a presentation to members of the Employers ConsultativeAssociation at the launch of a business forum to mark their50th anniversary on January 21, 2010 at the Hyatt RegencyHotel, Port-of-Spain, the Central Bank Governor of Trinidadand Tobago Ewart Williams said that meaningful economicdiversification should be the main policy of the country.He said incentives are also important in the diversificationthrust of the economy of T&T, and it will give business,investors and corporate T&T the direction they need todiversify away from energy.
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Optimising Technical & Operational Efficiency in the Current OSV Market

The 2nd

Offshore Support Vessels is giving a detailed insight into the latest changes in national, regional and internationaltechnology trends in the OSV industry. It will highlight the major developments in the North Sea and Brazilian deep waters. Itwill examine the latest innovation of technology and case studies from leading industry experts. This highly interactiveforum, will include key issues to be addressed by Oil and Gas Majors, Senior Ship Owners and Managers, as well assolutions and services providers on the most cost-effective and efficient ways for continued success in a rapidly changingmarket.

Why you cannot miss this event?

This event will have a unique focus on the technical and operational issues that are currentlydominating the market. The downturn in the market and the increase in legislation has provided aunique set of challenges that now face the OSV industries key stakeholders.

This premier event provides attendees a forum to share best practices, strategic andtechnological solutions with their peers.

THE AGENDA

Throughout the 2 days you will have the opportunity to hear from your industry peers and

discover the hottest developments in the OSV Industry:

Discover new technologies in the Offshore Support Industry Understand the implication of new environmental legislation

Examine the future of the Industry

Hear examples of implication of alternative LNG technology Consider the current shape of the Offshore Support Market Learn about key safety issues which dominate discussion

Determine the effect current Rules and Regulations are having

AN INTERACTIVE 2 DAYS

ACIs meetings offer the perfect opportunity to discover the latest updates and to discuss yourown challenges and solutions with your peers through an interactive and informative 2 dayprogramme.

Hear from an outstanding line-up of the industrys leading technical experts

Network informally with a relatively small, targeted group of senior-level stakeholders anddecision-makers from the OSV industries

Learn more about your peers strategies, network with key industry leaders and yourindustry colleagues

Discuss the latest challenges and developments in this rapidly changing and growing sectorof the industry

Participate in roundtable sessions giving you the chance to discuss the latest issues withyour colleagues and the speakers - in an open, informal and intimate setting

Who will attend?

All ACIs events attract a targeted group of senior level executives and decision-makers from industry.Our meetings are strictly end-user focussed. ACI is pleased to partner with a limited number ofcompanies offering valuable solutions and expertise to ensure emphasis is on the industry

participants, and making sure our delegates have a valuable and positive experience.

Delegates job titles will include MDs, VPs, Operational Directors, Technical Directors and BusinessDevelopment Managers of: Ship Owners, Ship Designers, Classification Societies, Oil and GasCompanies and Port Authorities.

Confirmed Speakers

Include

Nick M. Kulukundis,Senior Strategic

Consultant,Great Offshore

Mark Allen Percy,HSQE Manager,

DOF Management AS

Trevor Blakely,Chief Executive,

Royal Institution of NavalArchitects

Morten Meinech,Head of Marine

Operations,Statoil

Richard Booth,General Manager,

Maersk Training Centre

And Many More

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITIES - MEET YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE

Companies can gain direct access to our senior level audience and have an increased level ofvisibility through branding and networking at the conference. For information on available
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