Odfjell SE Annual Report 2012

Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP)
In 2012 Odfjell, in cooperation with DNV, developed a
SEEMP for the fleet. A Fuel Consumption Reduction Manual
containing 14 fuel reduction measures has also been made
and will be part of the SEEMP. The ship-specific SEEMPs
will be rolled out to the vessels during 2013, and will
include EEOI benchmarking for each ship, ship class and
the Odfjell fleet. The EEOI will also include benchmarking
of other variables that affect the EEOI, enabling rapid
implementation of counter measures should negative
trends be observed.
Tank cleaning – chemical treatment
Odfjell Tankers is continuing to develop efficient tank cleaning
methods that meet the highest industrial standards. Our
initiative to reduce the number of cleaning chemicals used
to four main products and two supplementary products
was successfully implemented in 2011. In 2012 we have
focused on reducing the amount of energy used for hot
water during tank cleaning.
ODFJELL MANAGED SHIPS
In 2012 Odfjell implemented several measures to secure
a sustainable safety performance. The Lost Time Injury
Frequency indicator for Odfjell-managed ships was 1.21 in
2012, compared with 1.23 in 2011, and the Total Recordable
Case Frequency (TRCF) was 3.7. The target values are 1.2
and 4.0 respectively.
Odfjell Ship Management holds ISO 14001 certification,
which covers 45 ships under own management. All relevant
environmental considerations are identified, and key issues
are listed and followed up in a HSSE programme.
The following technical projects reduce environmental
impacts beyond the minimum requirements contained in
current regulations:
Reduced oil leaks from stern tube sealing systems
In order to improve the performance of its stern tube sealing
system, Odfjell launched a major upgrade programme in
2009, with the aim of improving the systems on 19 ships
to the highest technical standard.
Bilge water treatment plants
In order to reduce the oil content in bilges to two parts per
million, Odfjell has an ongoing programme for upgrading
to more advanced bilge water treatment plants.
Ship recycling – Green Passports
Odfjell recycled seven ships in 2012. To secure a controlled
process the Company has a programme in place which
includes obtaining Green Passports for ships that are
ready to be phased out. The programme meets the requirements
of IMO Resolutions A 962 and 179 and is certified by
Lloyds. A Green Passport requires mapping of materials
and potential hazards that could impact the environment
and working conditions. It also requires follow-up from the
recycling yard. The yards used are inspected by Odfjell to
ensure they are ISO 30000 certified and comply with relevant
IMO guidelines and Odfjell’s in-house requirements. The
Company is making progress in implementing these IMO
resolutions and the programme is continuing with five
ships in line to obtain certification.
Newbuilding programmes
Through its newbuilding programme Odfjell focuses on
replacing old tonnage with eco-friendly-designed newbuildings.
Such newbuildings have 10–12% less fuel consumption
compared with current chemical tankers of the same
size. Odfjell has ordered four 46,000 DWT newbuildings
with eco-friendly design, and has also ordered a 75,000
DWT vessel, the world’s largest IMO II chemical tanker,
with reduced fuel consumption and emissions per tonne
mile, which represents a quantum leap for the industry.
Ballast water treatment systems are being installed to avoid
discharge of alien micro-organisms along with oily water
separators capable of reducing the oil content to five ppm,
which is well below the current requirement of 15 ppm.
TANK TERMINALS
In total there were two LTIs at the terminals, resulting in
a LTIF of 1.33, compared with 2.90 in 2011.
At the end of December 2012 Oiltanking Odfjell Terminals
(Oman) (OOTO) had achieved 2,493 days without any LTIs,
while Odfjell Terminals (Korea) and Odfjell Terminals
(Dalian) (OTD) had reached 1,778 days and 907 days
respectively.
In addition to the above, Odfjell Terminals (Jiangyin) (OTJ),
OOTO and OTR experienced zero lost-time injuries. The
terminals have implemented a number of projects with a
special focus on health, safety and environmental protection
including reduced emission, waste reduction, energy
efficiency and soil protection measures.
In parallel with initiatives to improve the safety culture,
the terminals have also been focusing on establishing a
sound reporting culture with more active use of experience
feedback and best practice. During 2012 corporate terminal
audits were conducted on owned or managed terminals to
review QHSE status with respect to our Corporate Quality
Management Manual, HSE Expectations and the Common
Policies & Procedures Manual (CPPM). These audits are
part of initiatives to establish a proactive and sustainable
QHSE culture and to raise standards.
Odfjell Terminals (Rotterdam) (OTR)
Towards the end of 2011 Odfjell Terminal Rotterdam (OTR)
experienced several incidents including vapour emissions.
Some of the incidents were not properly reported
to the authorities. During inspection of the fire-fighting
systems in July, deficiencies were found which could affect
functionality and Odfjell Management subsequently decided
to temporarily shut down OTR effective from 27 July 2012.
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