Good day Mariners

“The Unsinkable Houseboat of India”

All the 4,000-odd boats operating in the State’s inland waterways will henceforth have to comply with the new norms prescribed in the (Kerala) Inland Vessel Rules 2010, for obtaining or renewing licence.

The rules framed by a committee headed by B.R. Menon, Advisor to the State Government on Developing Inland Waterways and Ports, took effect on April 30. With this, the Chief Inspector of Boats (who is from the Irrigation Department) will cease to be the licensing authority for boats. Now onwards, a committee headed by marine engineers and naval architects will inspect the boats and issue or renew licences.

S.K. Pyarilal, former head of the department of ship technology of Cusat, who was a member of the committee which framed the rules, said that houseboats too would have to comply with the new norms.

“Most of the recent boat accidents in Kerala happened because the licensing authority was not competent enough to inspect the vessels and certify their fitness. The officials inspecting boats must have an idea of naval architecture.” There are two fundamental safety aspects for boats — they should neither sink nor capsize. The Kumarakom tragedy was caused by water leaking into the hull, which resulted in the vessel sinking. In the case of Thettaked and Thekkady accidents, the boats capsized.

Based on the new rules laid down Mr Sohan Roy CEO of Aries Group acclaimed that “Safe Botel”, the only houseboat which satisfies all the norms prescribed in the Inland Vessel Rules 2010. It is designed using the latest software and art technology.

Aries Marine has initiated the first state of the art houseboat made of steel. The company has introduced BOTEL (Backwater Operated Tourist Entertainment Launch), an innovative attempt in the houseboat industry. This solar-powered houseboat was introduced for the first time in the India International Boat Show 2005. BOTEL has attained much appreciation during the IIBS 2005, held in Kochi.

Considered as an alternative to the traditional houseboats, BOTEL is a scientifically designed unsinkable vessel. According to Mr. Sohan Roy, CEO of Aries Group, BOTEL is a benchmark in the boating world as far as the safety features are concerned. BOTEL is an indigenous houseboat with a different face cut including great interiors and eco friendly features. The most important feature is that it is the first houseboat in India to be made of steel and is unsinkable even in accidents because of the buoyancy chambers fitted in it. The hull of the vessel is fitted with stabilising keels to prevent undesired rolling in high waters.

The steel houseboat also has easy conveyance to water and is equipped with life jackets, life buoys, inflatable rafts and other life saving accessories. BOTEL is the practical solution for the unrestrained pollution created by the houseboats, leading to environmental problems affecting the ecosystem.

Technically BOTEL is designed keeping in mind the comfort and safety of the tourists

Courtesy : Hindu

“Samsung to build green shipyard ”

Samsung Heavy Industries, Korea, held a ceremony to launch its green management programme on January 28. As part of the project, Samsung announced that it launch a “green shipyard”.

Worth US$434 million and to be ready by 2015, this specialised shipyard will develop environmentally-friendly vessels.

“The green growth paradigm is emerging due to global warming and companies are required to take action and responsibility for the cause,” Samsung President Noh In-sik was quoted as saying by Asiasis.

“Keeping pace with the demands of the new era, we will promote growth based on green management in a bid to become a socially responsible company.”

A green management committee with a representative director will also be chosen to head the new shipyard.

The shipyard will aim to develop new technologies to enhance energy efficiency while decreasing green house gas emissions by 30 percent.

“Fashion beckons Cochin-Navarasa all set to roll out”

Aries telecasting Pvt. Ltd announces Navarasa, the fashion extravaganza on 10th January 2010 at Gold Souk Mall, Cochin in association with the upcoming Hollywood project DAM 999.

The fashion fiesta portraying various moods,emotions & their colors will be announced by the designer known for her diffusion line in Wills Life Style Fashion Week and Lakme Fashion Week and the stronger designer label in Southern India – Rehane Yavar Dhala.

Orginality and Creativity the most important assets of a designer
make their presence felt by Rehane Yavar Dhala, Chennai’s
numero uno designer. Rehane currently the strongest designer in
the south retails from her flagship store in chennai and also from
select outlets across India. “Evoluzione” in Bangalore, “Kimaya”
in Mumbai and Dubai, “Indomix” in NewYork and “Chubara”in
Washington.

Her designs enhance everyday life. An ideal refignment for females to conquer chic city life and timeless elegance. Rehane specialises primarly in diffusion wear, but her label is also highly sought after for trousers for the modern bride.Rehane gives her clients a look that is feminine, elegant and chic all at once and that is what keeps her clientelle coming back for more.

Rehane’s sampling unit has 30 machines and most of her diffusion wears and high fashion clothes are made here, for bulk production she has tied up with the medium sized export house in chennai. Bulk production has been done by her in the past, has supplied clothes to giant companies like West side and Lifestyle for a couple of seasons.Rehane is cued on to international trends and designs for the global apparel market. Rehane’s strategy for the future growth is not only to retail from well profiled stores across the world, but more importantly to have her brand franchise stand alone stores as she has full confidence in her production capacity, finish, price and delivery. As global competition grows Rehane’s market share has also grown equally proving that she understands the global client.

“World Maritime Day.”
World Maritime Day 2009: Climate change: a challenge for IMO too!
World Maritime Day 2009 was celebrated at the Organization’s Headquarters on Thursday, 24 September 2009.
The theme for World Maritime Day 2009 is “Climate change: a challenge for IMO too!”.