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In this issue: P.O. Box 6101 Postterminalen N-5892 Bergen Norway Tel: +47 55 27 00 00 Fax: +47 55 28 47 41 E-mail: quarterly@odfjell.com Internet: www.odfjell.com EDITOR: Klaus Walderhaug 4 8 Going double Tanks up in China EDITORIAL COMMITTEE: Brit A. Bennett Kjell Johansen Tor Jürgensen Siri-Anne Mjåtvedt Morten Nystad Ellen Skagen Anne-Kristine Øen CORRESPONDENTS: Rotterdam: Theo Kruithof Singapore: Atle Knutsen Deadline next issue: November 12th, 2006 Design: MacBox AS Cover: The first double-side block for Bow Lion being lifted into place at the Cosco Nantong shipyard. Photo: Jan Bjerkan, Odfjell Ship Management, Bergen 10 The Fuji hits the water 11 Bow Sky revisited «Be considerate and precise in you correspondence» ................................................... 9 Plata sent to sea ........................................................................................................... 12 Be safe – Be Prepared .................................................................................................. 14 Odfjell Makana ............................................................................................................. 16 The Dolphin is trading ................................................................................................. 17 The second from Severodvinsk .................................................................................... 18 New ships - Odfjell expands its chemical tanker fleet ............................................... 19 Focus on operations ..................................................................................................... 20 eVA – a challenging ‘lady’ ........................................................................................... 21 30:2 – the lifesaving rhythm ........................................................................................ 22 Safety Bulletin .............................................................................................................. 23 Bergen fire fighters ....................................................................................................... 24 Rotterdam Fire Brigade Officers visiting Bow Sun ....................................................... 25 QM Corner ..................................................................................................................... 26 Odfjell Quarterly Brainteaser ....................................................................................... 27 Greetings from around the world ................................................................................ 28 The Personnel Corner .................................................................................................... 32 Fleet and terminals ....................................................................................................... 34 2 ODFJELL Quarterly September 2006
Dear Colleagues... The threat of global warming due to massive emissions of greenhouse gases, combined with the ever increasing prices on fossil fuels, have created a considerable demand for renewable and more environment-friendly energies such as biofuels. This opens for exciting prospects; for the energy supply, for the environment and not least for Odfjell. Biofuels, such as ethanol, vegetable oils and biodiesel are lines of cargo that may open up new markets for our ships and terminals. If we consider our own fuel situation the green energy forms may offer even more benefits to us. Heavy fuel oil, the dominant fuel in shipping, consists mainly of what is left after the lighter and more valuable parts of the crude oil have been distilled, popularly referred to as “the bottom of the barrel”. This made sense when the oil prices were low and the fuel costs an almost insignificant factor. With fuel prices at above US$ 300 per tonne, and with the restrictions of fuel sulphur emissions being implemented, it is quite another story. New technologies to gain improved fuel efficiency on board, combined with the introduction of biofuels also for vessel propulsion, will be an important contribution to the world’s shipping and transportation industry. We are indeed living in exciting times. Odfjell has developed a strong market presence in China, and we have gained a good foothold in this vast market. Recently we took delivery of the first newbuilding from China, M/T Bao Hai Tun, which will trade in the Chinese domestic market. The first tanks have already been erected at Odfjell’s new tank terminal in Jiangyin, and the relocation of our terminal in Dalian is well under way. Our Chinese marketing office is well established in the most important business city, Shanghai. The Chinese economy is still showing a very strong growth, and there are no immediate signs of any drastic downturn. When it comes to trade and production the country is an important engine for world growth. It seems fairly evident that Chinese progress and economic importance will continue, and with this also the significance of Chinese culture and language. Odfjell benefits from employing a team of skilled and motivated Chinese nationals, who really contribute to our success there. And who knows, maybe some day one of my successors will write this column in Mandarin. We have been through a very active third quarter, which is not least reflected in the many launchings and naming ceremonies and development projects described in this issue of Odfjell Quarterly. The newbuilding projects in Poland and Russia are progressing well, and the long-term time-charter vessels continue to be delivered from Japan at regular intervals. We have also further expanded our fleet with four second-hand chemical tankers, an investment of more than US$ 100 million. At our terminals there are many initiatives to further improve safety and efficiency, and we are also looking at opportunities for expansions, both at existing locations and at new places. On board our ships and ashore a lot of hard work has been put in on safety and operational excellence. All in all, I am confident that we are moving in the right direction. However, there’s no room to rest on our laurels. To prevail in the long run, every day we have to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations and to perform according to regulations and public requirements. The performance of our employees is the critical success factor for Odfjell, and to make sure we all pull in the same direction we have established a set of Key Performance Indicators to monitor the results of our work. By reaching the KPI targets, we will ensure healthy results for the company, allowing us to develop and further strengthen our position. But this will also benefit the employees directly, through the new incentive bonus scheme. Consequently, success for Odfjell will also gain all of us. Keep up the good work! Regards, Terje Storeng President/CEO ODFJELL Quarterly September 2006 3
Page 1: Company Magazine for the Odfjell Gr
Page 5 and 6: Touching up the name sign Leaving t
Page 7 and 8: The first block being fitted Fittin
Page 9 and 10: «Be considerate and precise in you
Page 11 and 12: Bow Sky revisited Lady sponsor gets
Page 13 and 14: Some of the prominent guests attend
Page 15 and 16: Fire fighting using fire extinguish
Page 17 and 18: The Dolphin is trading Naming and d
Page 19 and 20: New ships Odfjell expands its chemi
Page 21 and 22: eVA - a challenging ‘lady’ Elec
Page 23 and 24: By Toralf Sørenes HSE Issues and T
Page 25 and 26: Rotterdam Fire Brigade Officers vis
Page 27 and 28: Picking the red one Albie has 200 w
Page 29 and 30: Odfjell’s work exchange programme
Page 31 and 32: Indian visitors on board Bow Flower
Page 33 and 34: IN SERVICE FOR ODFJELL 40 YEARS 35
Page 35 and 36: STAINLESS NUMBER SHIPS BUILT DWT CB

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