BOW CLIPPER

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Odfjell to reduce fuel consumption and emissions with up to 20% with new propulsion concept

Odfjell is upgrading the propulsion system for 19 vessels with new technology to optimise energy efficiency. The vessels will be equipped with new energy efficient propeller blades, rudder-bulb and will undergo technical upgrades of the main engine, turbo chargers and shaft generator. These combined upgrades will reduce fuel consumption and emissions by up to 20%. The vessels will be amongst the most energy efficient chemical tankers in the world, and will achieve the highest score on the Rightship energy rating, A+. http://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/odfjell-to-reduce-fuel-consumption-and-emissions-with-up-to-20-with-new-propulsion-concept/

Tanker saved distressed yacht crew

The Coast Guard coordinated the rescue of three people who were rescued by the "Bow Clipper" after their 41-foot sailboat "Elusive" was beset by storms in the Atlantic Ocean, approximately 350 miles east of Virginia Beach on May 22, 2014. Rescued were Larry Monesson, 60; Sean Monesson, 40, and James Moore, 40. The father of James Moore contacted Coast Guard 5th District Command Center watchstanders at approximately 1 a.m. reporting he received a message via satellite phone from his son. The message stated the crew of the "Elusive" were experiencing high winds, 25-foot ocean swells and engine failure, but were attempting to repair the engine and were not requesting assistance at the time. District command center watchstanders established a communication watch with the crew of the "Elusive" and also conducted a search for the closest AMVER ships to the distress and conducted an enhanced group call (EGC). The crew aboard the "Bow Clipper" responded to the Coast Guard's EGC broadcast and contacted the crew of the Elusive via VH-F radio. At approximately 5 p.m., a crewman aboard the "Elusive" contacted the district command center watchstanders and informed them the situation worsened, and the crew intended to abandon ship and transfer to the "Bow Clipper". The two crews coordinated the rescue and at approximately 7:15 all three people were reported safe aboard the tanker. The "Bow Clipper"'s next port of call was Wilmington, North Carolina, with an ETA of May 23.