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http://www.ship-technology.com/contractors/computers/multiplus/press8.html Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:38:25 GMT http://www.ship-technology.com/contractors/computers/multiplus/press8.html Complete MultiPlus Solution for Fiskerstrand Verft MultiPlus Solutions reinforces their position as a leading supplier of ERP solutions for the shipyard industry by signing a new agreement with the shipyard Fiskerstrand Verft in Ålesund, Norway. - The agreement also represents a very valuable client reference, thus entailing a profit beyond the strictly financial aspect, says Managing Director of MultiPlus Solutions Mr Per Olav Helgeland. Fiskerstrand Verft, located right outside Alesund, offers services within new constructions, docking, repairs, maintenance and reconstructions. The shipyard, established in 1909, has more than 100 employees, and including hired laborers and sub-suppliers between 250 to 300 people work at the shipyard. "Fiskerstrand Verft has first hand knowledge of MultiPlus through the use of MultiPlus Drawing and Document Management, and the experience has been entirely positive. This combined with the fact that MultiPlus Solution specializes in the shipbuilding industry, makes us certain that MultiPlus is the right ERP system for us. The solution will enable the company to manage all parts of its business activities through one system, whether it involves payroll, purchasing, stock control, or project follow-up," explains C.F.O. at Fiskerstrand Verft Mr. Geir Sandvik. TOUGH COMPETITION The quality of the ERP system is of critical importance and has a direct impact on the company's level of competitiveness in the market place. The competition between the various shipyards, both locally and globally, is tough. "There are a lot of qualified players out there. We need to ensure optimal performance in all parts of our processes. Shipyards often enter into long-term contracts with fixed budgets and relatively high degrees of uncertainty and low profit margins. An administrative solution like the MultiPlus Shipbuilding Solution is absolutely necessary to be able to participate in such projects," says Sandvik. The MultiPlus Shipbuilding Solution is one of the few ERP systems that is tailor-made for the shipbuilding industry. This, combined with a long-standing experience from the industry, is the recurrent reason for the increasing number of shipyards choosing MultiPlus. "We consider the agreement with Fiskerstrand Verft to be a result of many years of excellent co-operation, but equally important is our position as a leading supplier of ERP solutions to the shipbuilding industry. In the shipbuilding industry one deals with almost exclusively large projects with eminent rewards and significant risk scenarios. MultiPlus is generally chosen by a shipyard because of our know-how within the field, as well as our strong reference client list," says Helgeland. http://www.ship-technology.com/contractors/survival/chemring-marine/press1.html Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:37:44 GMT http://www.ship-technology.com/contractors/survival/chemring-marine/press1.html Promotions for Team with Flare Two key members of the Chemring Marine team, who handle leading marine distress signal brands Pains Wessex and Comet, have recently taken on new responsibilities. Justine Heeley After nearly ten years with the company, Justine Heeley has been promoted to International Sales Manager. Justine also takes on extra territory and is responsible for Southern Europe, Africa, and now additionally the Far East. In her new role as International Sales Manager, Justine takes on overall sales responsibility including managing order intake and budgets across the world as well as being responsible for distributor support, public relations and marketing. She said: "I firmly believe that business is about people and above all creating excellent working relationships with customers. I'm tremendously pleased to receive this promotion from Chemring Marine." Holger Mugge Holger Mugge, Sales Manager, is taking on the Middle East and Northern Europe in addition to his existing territories. Holger, who is based in Bremerhaven, Germany, says: "Ship building is on the increase and that means lots of new business for Comet." http://www.ship-technology.com/contractors/survival/chemring-marine-ltd/press1.html Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:19:05 GMT http://www.ship-technology.com/contractors/survival/chemring-marine-ltd/press1.html Jonassohn Supplies Pyrotechnics to Queen Victoria Italian Pains Wessex distributor Jonassohn has supplied all the pyrotechnics for the latest luxury Cunard cruise ship, Queen Victoria. Jonassohn SRL was founded in 1949 by a Norwegian master mariner and started commercial activities in 1967, specialising in the safety of life at sea sector. Based in Genova, the company opened its inflatable liferaft service station in 1976 and was the first company to introduce the Marine Evacuation System. The first MES were fitted to the Italian Navy ships San Giorgio and San Marco in 1987. The Queen Victoria, which weighs in at 90,000 tonnes, was officially named by HRH Duchess of Cornwall, accompanied by HRH the Prince of Wales, in the UK port of Southampton in December 2007. The five star luxury liner has been likened to a floating palace with 1,007 cabins capable of holding 2,000 passengers and 1,000 crew. The cruise liner, which is currently on her maiden voyage - a round the world cruise which began in January - has two outside swimming pools, a conservatory filled with exotic plants and a retractable roof, several bars and lounges, a casino room, a museum, the first theatre at sea with private boxes, a library, an arcade of shops inspired by London's Burlington and Royal Arcades, and a glass-domed roofed nightclub. She is the first Cunard line ship built by Fincantieri, one of the most technically advanced shipbuilders in the world who have built more than 7,000 vessels, at the Marghere Shipyard near Venice and is registered to Southampton, UK. http://www.ship-technology.com/contractors/bearings/thordon/press16.html Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:04:41 GMT http://www.ship-technology.com/contractors/bearings/thordon/press16.html Another Cruise Operator Chooses Thordon Pollution Free Propeller Shaft Bearings T Mariotti Shipyard of Genoa, Italy has ordered Thordon seawater-lubricated COMPAC propeller shaft bearing systems for two new 50,000GT cruise ship being built for Seabourn Cruise Lines, the Carnival Corporation luxury brand, for 2009 and 2010 delivery. This will be the eleventh and twelfth Carnival-owned ship fitted with seawater lubricated COMPAC bearings since the first installation in 1998 on Grand Princess. The COMPAC tapered key bearing system is similar to those supplied by Thordon to the ten other Carnival-owned ships. "Water lubricated bearings are the present for many of our ships; I would like to see them for all of our future ships. In the COMPAC bearing, clean seawater is pumped to the 'A' bracket and the aft stern boss bearings as the lubricating medium and it flows through the bearings to the sea. No aft oil seal and no oil means lower in-service costs of the shaft line and, as important, no pollution worries. The added advantage is that the COMPAC tapered key system allows inspection of the bearing and shaft journal without pulling the shaft. To date, our experience is that COMPAC bearings with Inconel journals will mean worry free shaft lines for the life of the vessel,"said Chris Joly, Principal Manager, Marine Engineering, Carnival Corporation and plc. There are currently over 500 ships operating with pollution-free COMPAC propeller shaft bearings. http://www.ship-technology.com/contractors/computers/multiplus/press7.html Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:47:00 GMT http://www.ship-technology.com/contractors/computers/multiplus/press7.html Partnership Agreement in Romania RomLotuS Group and MultiPlus Solutions AS recently entered into a partnership agreement regarding sales and implementation of the MultiPlus application in Romania and the rest of the Black Sea area. Through the partnership agreement, RomLotuS Group can now offer a fully integrated ERP solution for project related companies. At the same time, new market opportunities are surfacing for MultiPlus Solutions. The RomLotuS Group offers complete infrastructure solutions, in addition to delivering and developing individual document solutions. The company was established in 1990, is ISO 9001 certified, and currently employs a three-figured number of people. The company is well settled within various industrial segments, specifically in the maritime industry, and the customer list includes several large shipyards. "We consider the RomLotuS Group to be a very exciting partner whose services currently are very complementary," says Sales and Market Manager of MultiPlus Solutions, Kare Pettersen. The next step involves targeted training of RomLotuS' consultants to optimize their use of the MultiPlus application. The solution will also be installed locally at the RomLotuS offices in Galati, Romania. The collaboration is the result of a dialogue that took place after both parties' participation at the maritime InfoDBlaS conference in Tulcea (Romania) last year. InfoDBlaS' main person, Dr Gelu Kahu, played a key role in establishing the collaboration. Dr Kahu has been a central figure within maritime industry in the Black Sea area for years and thus has an extensive network in this part of Europe. According to Managing Director of RomLotuS Group, George Tudorie, the company wishes to offer a comprehensive solution that includes both infrastructure and ERP software - which is why MultiPlus Solutions and their fully integrated application were chosen. http://www.ship-technology.com/contractors/pumps/jp_sauer/press26.html Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:53:49 GMT http://www.ship-technology.com/contractors/pumps/jp_sauer/press26.html Most Exotic: Who is Karl? The 'Karl Carstens' was delivered by Howaldtswerke Deutsche Werft AG to the Deutsche Bundesbahn for its future deployment as a rail-ferry in 1986. The diesel-electric ship is driven by a DC-propulsion engine with two propellers. Six MaK engines type 12M 282AK generate the electrical power output of 14,400 KW via generator operation with the starting pressure being provided by five 3-stage air-cooled WP80 L each with a capacity of 75 m±/h. The ship was sold to the Hays Ships Ltd. Shipping Company in the year 2000 under its new name of 'Karl' and shifted to the Danish harbour of Nakskov to be laid up. "Karl" was taken over by Helix, at Vicor Lenac in Croatia in 2006 and has been converted to a floating production platform having the project name "Commandor 5000." On receipt of an enquiry, Sauer & Sohn could deliver a spare part package for the 20 year old compressors (with design status from the early seventies) promptly ex stock. A comprehensive database, which was also able to answer the question, "Who is Karl?" makes it possible to always support our Sauer customers in this way. For your future spare part orders please remember to always quote the serial number, IMO or new building number of the compressor and the shipyard of the ship. http://www.ship-technology.com/contractors/propulsion/iop_marine/press3.html Wed, 05 Mar 2008 08:47:52 GMT http://www.ship-technology.com/contractors/propulsion/iop_marine/press3.html Chris-Marine and IOP Marine in Strategic Co-Operation Chris-Marine and IOP Marine both supply high-quality products very much to the same customers. By working together during 2008, both companies expect to provide even better support for the growing customer bases. Customers will in several different ways notice the common and the increased market and sales activities. Chris-Marine AB - designs, manufactures and sells high precision maintenance machines for diesel engines being used on vessels and in power plants. Head quarter is located in Malmö, Sweden. Chris-Marine offers products and services worldwide through own subsidiaries and sales representatives. Chris-Marine is the market leader within its field of operation and the brand name is well-known. IOP-Marine A/S - Obel-P Products has been developing products for MAN Diesel's 2-stroke engines since 1969 and has today a strategic co-operation with several of the major 2- and 4-stroke engine designers and manufacturers worldwide. IOP Marine A/S is market leader in the development of low and medium-speed fuel injector test equipment as well as hydraulic power packs for use with the same engines. http://www.ship-technology.com/contractors/pumps/jp_sauer/press24.html Fri, 08 Feb 2008 09:20:40 GMT http://www.ship-technology.com/contractors/pumps/jp_sauer/press24.html New Cooling Unit in Cartridge Design for WP200, WP240 and WP400 In order to make the assembly/disassembly easier for production as well as for maintenance purposes, Sauer & Sohn have developed a cooling unit in a cartridge design. Compared to the design, in which the cooling pipes were fixed rigidly to the two ends of the housing, the new system has an exchangeable 'slide-in' unit where the pipes are soldered onto a retaining plate, a technique which is used by Sauer also in its submarine compressors. This new design allows thermal expansion of the cooling pipes. CuNiFe10 is still the cooling pipe material which can be used for both fresh water and seawater cooling. An additional advance is that we have been able to improve the cooling performance for the cooling compressed air. Thanks to this, other downstream components, for example, valves or compressed air processing elements are subject to an even lower thermal load. Sauer will incorporate this new construction model as standard from 2008. http://www.ship-technology.com/contractors/computers/bass/press13.html Tue, 22 Jan 2008 10:59:57 GMT http://www.ship-technology.com/contractors/computers/bass/press13.html Tanjung Offshore Berhad chooses BASSnet Fleet Management Systems Tanjung Kapal Services Sdn Bhd (TKS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Malaysian-based publicly listed company, Tanjung Offshore Berhad (TOB), has entered an agreement with Norwegian fleet management systems provider, BASS for the purchase of BASSnetTM integrated ship management systems. During the initial first half of 2008, BASS will install BASSnetTM Fleet Management Systems comprising crew management, payroll, planned maintenance and procurement systems onboard the company's fleet of offshore support vessels and offices on land. The deal, covering seven vessels, is expected to significantly improve fleet management efficiency to Tanjung's offshore operations. According to Captain Hassan Ali, CEO of TKS, the agreement is consistent with the company's policy of working with quality suppliers. "We were seeking a supplier with the tools, experience and capacity to provide a robust system in line with industry standards," he says. "After an exhaustive evaluation process, we selected BASS because of their modern and superior software, extensive experience and strong regional presence." Mark Ravi, regional manager for BASS, says that the agreement marks another milestone for BASS in Asia. "We view this contract as part of a growth trend for our business in Malaysia and the region, where demand for BASSnet Fleet Management Systems is increasing, especially in the oil and gas sector." Driven by rising oil prices and increased demand for offshore services, TKS plans to expand its fleet and improve its maintenance/operations division by using efficient information management systems. Once the BASSnet solutions are installed, users on board and office workers on land will be able to collate crew information, monitor inventories and streamline payroll processes. The system will also allow users to access vital data from a centralised database repository system. With BASSnetTM, TKS will find it easy to comply with regulations and conduct performance monitoring of their entire crew. Captain Hassan is looking forward to the implementation process. "To succeed, TKS and BASS will work closely to configure and implement the system to improve our fleet management operations. Once installed, the system will enable TKS to establish best operating practices in line with BASS' vast global customer base," he says. "BASS is internationally recognised for its capability to deliver a comprehensive fleet management system and has supplied solutions to some of the industry's top global companies." Mark Ravi notes that unlike many competing software providers, BASS is established on 140 years of maritime experience, and serves about 80 customers and more than 1,000 ships worldwide. The company is backed by a network of regional offices, and has the technical capacity to deliver software upgrades on demand. "As new features and modules are developed, BASS will continue to integrate the new modules into BASSnet fleet management systems without any interruption in service." In addition to the software solutions, BASS will supply consulting and project services. http://www.ship-technology.com/contractors/computers/bass/press14.html Tue, 22 Jan 2008 10:54:14 GMT http://www.ship-technology.com/contractors/computers/bass/press14.html BASSnet£ Certified by the Major Class Societies BASS, a global leading software provider of fleet management systems, servicing the shipping and offshore industries, today announced its BASSnet™ software suite has been certified by five major classification societies. The societies, all of which are members of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) are: Lloyd's Register of Shipping (LR), Bureau Veritas (BV), Germanisher Lloyd (GL), Det Norske Veritas (DNV), and Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK). In essence, the certifications provide shipping companies with the assurance that BASSnet™ - Fleet Management systems have been through rigorous independent testing and verification by the five different class societies. These class approvals give ship owners and ship managers' significant flexibility to manage fleets classed by different societies and to benefit from the discounted fees and simplified survey arrangements offered by the applicable class. According to Mr Haakon Dalan, General Manager, Product Management, ship owners can achieve significant cost savings with class approved software. Some class societies offer 15% discount on the total machinery fee provided such software is used and satisfactory maintenance schedules are complied with. Additional savings can be obtained from the survey arrangement. "For example, no surveyor is required onboard for crediting of machinery components between annual surveys and you only pay for every component once during the Class period - even if the component is credited by the Class several times," he says. BASSnetT fleet management systems was first certified by DNV in 2004 while the other class' certifications took place during 2007. American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), however, does not provide such certification scheme for software although their verification of ship maintenance and surveys follow the IACS standards. "With the Microsoft ISV certification of BASSnet in 2006, this certification by the major class societies is another testimony of the superior functionality and the modern, future proof technology of this software," adds Mr Dalan. Developed on the Microsoft.NET technology, an up-to-date and future proof technology platform, BASSnet fleet management systems offer user-friendly interface and flexibility for users to automatically track vital operational data and ensure all aspects of fleet management are in compliance with mandatory regulations. With BASS growing customer community - the system is now used by more than 1,000 ships worldwide. http://www.ship-technology.com/contractors/pumps/jp_sauer/press23.html Fri, 11 Jan 2008 10:47:16 GMT http://www.ship-technology.com/contractors/pumps/jp_sauer/press23.html Who and What is Sauer-Nanjing? The boom in the Chinese economy is something which everybody is talking about. Shipbuilding in particular is an area where the Chinese are becoming more and more dominant and would like to become market leaders. Almost all of the shipping companies that order new builds have already built or at least asked for an offer for a ship from one of the many Chinese shipyards. The quality of a ship is determined by the shipowners site supervisors but first and foremost by the agreed Maker's List. Each of the shipping companies are interested in agreeing upon as many manufacturers as possible with whom they have had good experience in the past, and whose products meet the high quality requirements for the type of ship. CHEAP PRODUCTS HAVE EXPENSIVE CONSEQUENCES For this reason, Chinese products are only rarely chosen for operationally important parts and parts which are relevant for safety such as starting-air compressors. If Chinese compressors are installed for specific reasons these often need replacement after only a short period of time. This was what happened to a North-West German shipping company. The argument that the compressor had only cost 500 USD and had been 'really cheap' was no longer an argument. Another important reason against the usage of these compressors is the lack of servicing possibilities and the availability of spare parts for Chinese products. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR OUR CUSTOMERS Chinese manufacturers are pushing to set up cooperations and get licenses especially for engines and other large equipment. In this regard we would like to inform our customers about the status of the Chinese compressor manufacturer Nanjing Compressors Ltd. and the Sauer-Nanjing series of products which they offer for shipbuilding: Sauer Nanjing is not a licencee of Sauer At the beginning of the eighties Sauer and the State of China signed an agreement for the transfer of technology which referred to our old air-cooled and water-cooled starting-air compressors Our side of the obligation finished when certain prototypes had successfully been verified by a classification company There is no licence agreement unlike the Chinese manufacturer indirectly tries to make their customers believe. Since signing this contract more than 25 years ago Sauer has had no further contact to the company Nanjing. This partner has until now never been able to truly break into the shipbuilding market. In some cases, shipping companies, mainly from Hong Kong have contacted us asking about the availability of spare parts for Sauer-Nanjing compressors. We would like to point out the following in regard to this matter: Sauer has no information in reference to the feasibility of exchanging spare parts between Sauer and Sauer-Nanjing The Chinese supplier has never taken part in any quality improvement measures or technical updates Sauer does not have any information in regard to the current status of Nanjing design or other technical changes When you are purchasing a compressor please remember the following: Only Sauer compressors made in Kiel guarantee the high quality and reliability which is required by modern shipping. http://www.ship-technology.com/contractors/desalination/uson-marine/press2.html Wed, 02 Jan 2008 11:11:21 GMT http://www.ship-technology.com/contractors/desalination/uson-marine/press2.html Uson Marine Awarded DI Gazelle Award 2007 The biggest daily financial newspaper in Sweden, Dagens Industri , has awarded Uson Marine AB as one of the fastest growing companies in Sweden in 2007. The following criteria must be fulfilled in order to qualify as a Gazelle company: At least four annual reports must have been made public Turnover of more than 10 MSEK At least ten employees Turnover must have increased every year for the past three years. Under the same period at least double the turnover The collective operating results for the past four fiscal years must be positive Company has grown "organically" and not through acquisition or mergers The company must have sound finances http://www.ship-technology.com/contractors/desalination/uson-marine/press1.html Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:31:03 GMT http://www.ship-technology.com/contractors/desalination/uson-marine/press1.html New Cooperation Partner and Regional Office in Norway Uson Marine AB expands by establishing a new regional office in Harstad, Norway. By this expansion we will be able to closer serve the needs of our clients in the merchant and offshore sector. Contact and Region manager for Uson Marine Norway AS is Kjell Erik Reinstad who previously worked with the key account clients for Delitek AS. Uson Marine AB has during the last year established regional offices in Gothenburg and Helsinki (Finland). Uson Marine AB has also established cooperation with Delitek AS in Norway to meet the existing and forthcoming demands in the marine environmental market. The cooperation between Uson Marine AB and Delitek AS means that the companies will be able to serve the market with a total waste handling system in accordance with marine and offshore standard. http://www.ship-technology.com/contractors/controls/r_rouvari/press2.html Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:10:31 GMT http://www.ship-technology.com/contractors/controls/r_rouvari/press2.html Hull Stress Monitoring on Latvian Shipping Company's Chemical Tankers R Rouvari Oy has recently introduced services in Russian for its Russian and Russian-speaking customers. The new language services proved especially useful during the recent delivery of the HULLMOS hull stress monitoring system HULLMOS for four handysize product and chemical tankers during the beginning of 2007. The systems, delivered to Latvian Shipping Company, consisted of four long-based LBSG sensors, an accelerometer and necessary software. The system was delivered according to Lloyd's Register ShipRight(Hss-4) class notation and rules for Hull Surveillance Systems. One special feature of the hull stress monitoring project was the exceptionally large integration requirements of the spec. The hull stress monitoring system was integrated with VDR, loading calculator, DGPS system, gyrocompass and speed log. Extensive integration with other systems provided synergy in operation - possibility for additional reference when hull monitoring system is set according to loading calculator and additional safety on hull monitoring data storage with VDR. Geographical dimensions for the hull monitoring data are given by latitude/longitude, speed and direction information provided by other systems. Hull stress monitoring systems were installed to enhance safe operation with this size of the vessels on northern waters. Additionally the data collected by the system will be stored for the later analysis. HULLMOS project was finalised in close co-operation with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in Ulsan, South Korea. http://www.ship-technology.com/contractors/pumps/jp_sauer/press22.html Sun, 25 Nov 2007 14:41:17 GMT http://www.ship-technology.com/contractors/pumps/jp_sauer/press22.html JP Suaer & Sohn Host Agency Meeting Industry 2007 in Kiel The Agency Meeting 2007 for the industrial market segment took place at the Steigenberger Hotel in Kiel between 10th - 12th September. This segment represents Sauer's greatest challenge as well as being the market which has the greatest growth potential. More than 50 participants from over 30 nations found their way to Kiel - from Australia to Brazil, and Syria to Norway. We started off proceedings, on the day of arrival, with a welcome dinner to give new and old Sauer representatives the opportunity to get to know each other. The evening proved to be surprising in several ways - the representatives from Bangladesh were able to talk to their colleagues from Serbia and Kosovo in Serbo-Croatian. After what turned out to be a very short night for some of our guests, the Managing Director, Harald Schulz, started the main event with a welcoming address at 8.00 am. For some of our guests, the first highlight of the morning was the tour of Sauer's factory. There were lots of new products on display including the WP6000 and the WP4325 ComBooster with integrated dyrer as well as a booster version. NEW INSIGHTS AND INDIVIDUAL WORKSHOPS The main aim of the meeting was to appreciate the different levels of knowledge of the different delegates and to increase this know-how as far as possible over the course of the two days. This is the reason why we divided the participants into different groups for the workshops. New representatives were given an introduction to the fundamentals of compressors, method of function and after sales. The more advanced could solidify their knowledge in concrete case studies. The subsidiaries and long-term representatives used the time to hold an open forum discussion focusing on aspects of sales strategy, product development and after sales service. To help promote communication, discussion and getting to know one another, our accompanying program took place in Kiel Castle and the final event was onboard the paddle-steamer Freya. After our two-day intensive program we all agreed on the fact that the meeting had been a great event. All of the representatives were positively surprised and had gained lots of new impressions to take back to their countries and to help further promote the industrial segment. http://www.ship-technology.com/contractors/navigation/l-3-communications Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ship-technology.com/contractors/navigation/l-3-communications L-3 MAPPS On February the 4th, 2005, CAE announced it had concluded the major portion of the sale and purchase of CAE's Marine Controls unit to L-3 Communications Corporation. Set up now as L-3 Communications MAPPS with a wealth of experience, know-how and technologies, we are ready to tackle your most challenging control systems, simulation and training needs. L-3 MAPPS is a leading global supplier of integrated marine control systems and simulation products for warships, submarines and high-end ocean-going commercial vessels worldwide. The business has been a pioneer in the integration of military shipboard control systems as well as simulation products, and its systems are installed on approximately 140 ships for 18 navies around the world. Its systems are also installed in over 450 commercial vessels, including the new Queen Mary 2 luxury liner. WARSHIP INTEGRATED PLATFORM MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS The US Navy, German Navy, UK Royal Navy, French Navy and other premier navies of the world have chosen choose L-3 MAPPS's Integrated Platform Management Systems (IPMS), for several reasons. L-3 MAPPS's pioneering IPMS uses advanced computer-based technology to control and monitor platform machinery and systems on-board warships. It comprises sensors, actuators, remote terminal units and real-time data processing for information display and control operations from multifunction consoles. L-3 MAPPS's open architecture IPMS significantly reduces a navy's lifecycle costs through reduced manning requirements and a reduced logistics burden. It also provides the highest levels of ship survivability and operational readiness. The modular design of L-3 MAPPS's IPMS with widely distributed intelligent electronics, interconnected by multiple data buses, enables marine engineers to control and monitor all platform machinery and distribution plus emergency operation systems, from several shipboard locations. This provides total ship survivability through layered redundancy. ADVANCED MONITORING AND CONTROL CAPABILITY In addition to providing advanced monitoring and control capability for the ship's platform machinery, for example for propulsion, electrics, auxiliaries, damage control and steering, L-3 MAPPS's IPMS incorporates a number of advanced applications, such as an integrated bridge system; a digital gas turbine control system; a battle damage control system; an equipment health monitoring system (including vibration monitoring); an on-board team training system; and a digital CCTV system. L-3 MAPPS's marine control system's successes can be attributed to proven systems utilising advanced technology, plus an integrated marine product team approach which enables L-3 MAPPS to 'think locally and act globally.' We make a concerted effort to listen carefully to our customers, and work closely with our sister companies and partners to meet customer needs with superior IPMS technology. IPMS PROJECTS L-3 MAPPS's IPMS have accumulated over 3 million hours of operational experience, and have been delivered to / selected for over 140 warships with 18 of the world's navies. Following are some of L-3 MAPPS's more significant projects: German Navy F-124 frigate Canadian Navy City Class frigate Canadian Navy Tribal Class destroyer (retrofit) UK Royal Navy ASTUTE Class submarine UK Royal Navy LPD(R) landing platform dock US Navy CG-48 cruiser (smart ship) (retrofit) US Navy LHD-7 fuel fill control system US Navy LPD-17 landing platform dock US Navy Osprey Class minehunter US Navy DDG-61/62 destroyer US Navy CVN-77 aircraft carrier Litton-Ingalls SA'AR5 corvette Royal Netherlands Navy LCF frigate Royal Brunei Navy OPV Republic of Korea Navy KDX-II destroyers Republic of Korea Navy minelayer Republic of Korea minesweepers / hunters United Arab Emirates TNC 45 patrol boats (retrofit) Royal Australian / New Zealand Navies ANZAC Class frigate Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. LM2500 IEC controller test cell Indian Navy P-17 frigates Royal Malaysian Navy patrol vessels Hellenic Navy Elli (S-Class) frigates Finnish Navy Hamina Class patrol vessels Royal Brunei Navy Offshore patrol vessel French Navy NTCD landing platform Royal Swedish Navy Visby class corvette Royal Swedish Navy Stockholm class corvette Royal Norwegian Navy Skjold class missile torpedo boat Royal Norwegian Navy Hauk class fast patrol boat http://www.ship-technology.com/contractors/controls/edit-marine Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ship-technology.com/contractors/controls/edit-marine E.D.I.T. Energy Development International Technology (E.D.I.T.) plans, installs, supports and services electronic and pneumatic devices, and automation and control systems, in vessels and industrial groups in Greece and abroad. SHIP CONTROL, MEASUREMENT AND PROTECTION SYSTEMS E.D.I.T. is specialised in the installation and maintenance of: Systems of control and measurement of pressure, temperature, level, rotations, voltage, etc. Control systems of diesel engines, turbines, and ship manoeuvring Automated systems for control and protection of generators, diesel engines, turbines Systems of control, measurement and protection for loading and unloading tanks of liquids and gases Systems of measuring explosive and toxic gases Automatic control systems for inactive gas protection Supervisory systems of regulation and protection of boilers Electronic and pneumatic systems for control and regulation of pressure, rotations and temperature Inert gas systems ODME systems Gas ballast systems XTS-W bearing condition monitoring systems (as Gnomon Marine's authorised installer) Alpha lubricator systems CorrTran corrosion-protection transmitters for online monitoring Accurate oil-moisture analysis systems Fire extinguishing systems SEPARATOR ALARM SYSTEM For economical and safe operation of a gasoline separator or petrol separator, a separator alarm system is used to detect the gasoline layer thickness and / or top level of the gasoline in the separator. This feature is also a required item according to the EN 858-1:2002 standard. Apart from designations and general construction principles, this European and international standard also defines the functional requirements for separator installations. In keeping with the standard, gasoline separator installations have to be equipped with an autonomous alarm system. This alarm system is approved for use in hazardous areas, zone 0. In due time before reaching the maximum storage volume (oil layer thickness) in the separator, a modern alarm system in keeping with EN 858-1 indicates by an acoustic and optical signal that the gasoline accumulated has to be removed. If it has to be assumed that an overflow will occur in the separator, a second probe will release an acoustic or optical warning signal in due time before reaching the highest level. The alarm system is a complete system consisting of several components, including sensors, a control unit, housing and a mounting set. The block diagram indicates the basic arrangement of the individual components. Depending on the application, three sets of warning systems are differentiated: Single-channel, storage volume or oil-layer thickness detection only Single-channel, overflow detection only Dual-channel, oil-layer thickness and overflow detection MULTIVARIABLE CORROSION MONITORING The CorrTran multivariable transmitter will monitor general corrosion, localised corrosion (pitting), and conductivity through a 4mA to 20mA signal and HART protocol in real time. The corrosion rate or a pitting factor is configured as the primary variable using a two-wire 4mA to 20mA output. The multivariable transmitter is available in a three-electrode configuration with a wide selection of probe types and electrode materials. MARINE TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND SPARE PARTS E.D.I.T. provides immediate technical support and spare parts worldwide, covering the technical needs of its customers safely and with the highest quality. To achieve this objective, our technicians are trained in each new system and have at their disposal the most modern systems for maintenance, repair, planning and manufacture. The company and its technicians have undertaken and completed very important tasks on commercial and passenger ships, both in Greece and abroad. E.D.I.T. has carried out important tasks in ships which transport solid, liquid and gas cargos, as well as in naval vessels. We have also collaborated with shipyards and Greek industries. CERTIFIED MARINE TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES E.D.I.T. cooperates with certified companies; one such is Gnomon Marine. For more information about their products and services, please click their website link, below. E.D.I.T. operates as Gnomon Marine's technical department, and has successfully performed a number of installations of AMOT'S XTS-W bearing wear monitoring system worldwide. Another certified company that E.D.I.T. cooperates is UTECO (see their website below). Below you can see some of the companies that UTECO represents in Greece: Mitsubishi (frequency inverters for ac motors, programmable logic controllers, Man Machine Interface [MMI] and SCADA software) Jumo (measurement and control) Nivelco (level switches, level transmitters, loop indicators, pressure transmitters and temperature indicators or transmitters) OMC (pneumatic controllers, transmitters, temperature and pressure recorders) Foxboro (pressure and differential transmitters, liquid level, density, liquid interface and flow transmitters) Eurotron (electronic, thermal and pressure calibrators, portable combustion flue gas analysers and infrared thermometers) http://www.ship-technology.com/contractors/interiors/meblomor Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ship-technology.com/contractors/interiors/meblomor MEBLOMOR Marine equipment factory MEBLOMOR S.A. in Czarnków was founded in 1952 and goods for the shipping industry have been produced since 1959. Our product range includes ship doors, hatches and ventilation louvers, and galley and cabin furniture. MARINE EQUIPMENT DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE The long cooperation with Polish and foreign shipyards develops our knowledge of the marine industry in design, technical requirements and quality as well as punctuality of deliveries. Thanks to our cooperation with designers, owners and classification societies our products meet their requirements and the rules of the SOLAS 1974 convention, MED 96/98/EC. MEBLOMOR has certificates from the following classification societies: GL, DNV, LR, BV and ABS. We sell our products to all Polish shipyards and through our agents to many foreign shipyards in the Netherlands, Slovakia, Turkey, Germany, Denmark, France, Russia, Canada, the USA, Norway, Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia and Belgium. WEATHER-TIGHT SHIP DOORS We manufacture exterior ship doors that are water-, weather- and splash-tight. All of our doors are produced according to documentation of MEBLOMOR S.A. and DIN, DVS, NS, ISO-6042 standards amongst others. Single toggles or central locking with handle or hand wheel Single rotary locking bolts A-60 class Insulation made of mineral wool Choice of either porthole or window Locks adapted for a master key system Electrohydraulic operation of locking and bolting Besides standard doors made of painted steel, we also produce doors made of stainless steel, aluminium, galvanised steel and Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP). SHIP HATCHES AND VENTILATION LOUVERS MEBLOMOR produces ship hatches, oval hatches for tanks and ventilation louvers in accordance with MEBLOMOR S.A. documentation and standards including DIN and DVS. Steel, stainless steel or aluminium Central locking Available with fixed, removable and movable blades Electrohydraulic operation for locking and bolting STAINLESS STEEL GALLEY FURNITURE The stainless steel galley furniture selection manufactured by MEBLOMOR includes tables with drawers, lockers, sinks, wall cupboards, racks, trolley-tables, ventilation hoods and wall shelves. CABIN FURNITURE MEBLOMOR manufactures a range of metal cabin furniture made of steel or aluminium for use in crew, passenger or hospital rooms. The cabin furniture range comprises a wide variety of cabin fittings including beds, pullmans, sofas, chairs, armchairs, cupboards, lockers, desks, wardrobes, shelves and racks. MEBLOMOR also produces equipment for workshops and store rooms. http://www.ship-technology.com/projects/tembek/ Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ship-technology.com/projects/tembek/ Tembek - LNG Carrier The Tembek will be the latest LNG carrier to join the fleet servicing the Qatar Gas II project in the Middle East. With Qatar Gas gaining more supply contracts, the importance of efficient delivery has now meant that the servicing fleet must be even larger. "These ships do not use boil-off gas to fuel their propulsion system." The Tembek will be one of 14 ships built in Korea to tend Trains 4 and 5 of the Qatar Gas II LNG facility. The ship is also the fourth of a 45 ship-fleet that will be delivered to Qatar over the next five years. The new fleet will be of the new Q-Flex and Q-Max classes. The Tembek is owned through a joint venture between Qatar Gas Transport Company and OSG Gas, from which Qatargas will charter the vessel. The vessel was constructed in Korea by Samsung Heavy Industries at its shipyard in Geoje Island. The ship was christened on 13 September 2007 by Naomi Campbell in the presence of Ahmed Al Khulaifi, Qatar Gas Chief Operating Officer. The Tembek will sail between the Middle East and the UK. NEW VESSELS The Q-Flex and Q-Max gas carriers are part of a new generation of LNG mega-ships, which have about 40% lower energy requirements than conventional vessels. In addition, these ships do not use boil-off gas to fuel their propulsion systems. Instead, diesel electric propulsion can be used as the ships are also equipped with their own liquefaction plants to return boil-off gas to the hold. The saving of gas and fuel economy may add up to as much as $5m per year. BASICS The ship is registered in Mjuro in the Marshall Islands and her notation is 1A1 Tanker for Liquefied Gas OPP-F E0 F-AMC NAUT-OC HMON(1) COAT-2 CSA-2 PLUS-2 BIS TMON NAUTICUS (Newbuilding). The ship manager is Bernard Schulte Ship Management (Isle of Man) Limited. The overall length of the vessel is 315.17m, the P-P length is 303m, the breadth of the ship is 50.05m, the draught is 12m and the depth is 27m. Its gross registered tonnage is 136,410t with a deadweight of 106,897t. TECHNICAL SYSTEMS The auxiliary boilers EB150120 and MB0106DS08 were designed and manufactured by Kangrim. The emergency diesel generator power unit (KTA38-D(M)) was produced by Cummins Inc. "The saving of gas and fuel economy may add up to as much as $5m per year." The five main generator engines (7L32/40) were of MAN Diesel SE manufacture. The two main propulsion engines are diesel (6S70ME-C) and were supplied by MAN B&W. The two propellers are mono-block and were supplied by MMG (Mecklenburger Metallguss). LNG GAS The Tembek has diesel engines and a full-scale reliquefaction plant so that ordinary fuel oil can be used for propulsion, while the boil-off gas is reliquefied and fed back into the cargo tanks. No part of the LNG cargo is consumed during the voyage. The cargo hold has a capacity of around 216,000m³. http://www.ship-technology.com/projects/thoralpha/ Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ship-technology.com/projects/thoralpha/ Thor Alpha - Marine Support Vessel The M/V Thor Alpha is new marine support vessel recently added to the Thor fleet in February 2008. The vessel was constructed at Skála in the Faroe Islands, and named at a ceremony on 23 February 2008. Thor Alpha then sailed to her home port Hósvík for further launch celebrations. The ship was worked on by a number of contractors arranged by the Faroese Craftsman Association, including: Articon, El Service, Byggiservice, Demic, Radiobúðini, Dofita and Pomerania. The ship underwent the final fit of equipment at dry dock in Assens in Denmark. The ship has now been chartered by Fugro and will begin support operations for the oil industry in the Gulf of Mexico in the second quarter of 2008. TECHNICAL "The ship has now been chartered by Fugro and will begin support operations for the oil industry in the Gulf of Mexico in the second quarter of 2008." The ship is a class DNV + 1A1 E0 SF support vessel and will transport crew, supplies and equipment for the oil industry. The ship has a gross tonnage of 1,051GT and a deadweight of 1,600t. The vessel has an overall length of 55.10m. The length between the perpendiculars is 50.56m; the moulded breadth is 12.50m; the depth of the boat deck is 8m; the depth of the main deck is 5.5m; and the draught is 4.85m. The vessel can make 13kt at cruising speed. The vessel accommodation is for a six-person crew with berths for ten passengers and sleeping seats for 34. The ship carries 6 × 25 person life rafts (Viking 25 DK SOLAS), 104 life jackets (Merman 16 A SOLAS) and 54 immersion suits (Viking PS 5002 SOLAS). The ship also carries a Norsafe MIDGET 530 MK II Diesel Jet Rescue Boat with a 72hp inboard engine which can carry six persons. POWER AND PROPULSION Power for the vessel is provided by Nordhavn GASI 16-07 4 × 440kW / 1,800 o/min - 3 × 440 Volt 60Hz. There are four main generators provide by Scania CV AB, Industrial & Marine Engines of DI 16 44M type generating 469kW each. There is one emergency generator, a type 420, provided by Sisu Diesel Inc. The ship is propelled by two rolls Royce Aquamaster azimuth systems (type 105 CRP) providing power of 2 × 650 kW. In addition, the manoeuvring thrusters are pump jet SPJ 82 SD with an output of 360kW and a thrust of 2.5t, supplied by Schottel GmbH. The ship can carry 992m³ of heavy fuel, 556 m³ of diesel oil, 69m³ of fresh water and can carry 100t of deck cargo on a 320m² area. There is a 5t ABAS deck crane (1.8m to 16m) to handle cargo. SHIP&squo;S EQUIPMENT The ship&squo;s navigation equipment includes Furuno FA-150 AIS Transceiver, Furuno GP-150 GPS-Professional navigator, MaxSea Commander software, MaxSea tracking-modul for, Arpa- og AIS-traget and a computer for the MaxSea (radar systems are FAR-2137S/IMO S-band 30kW with 12ft antenna and FAR-2117/IMO X-band 12 kW with 6.5ft antenna). The radio equipment includes Telular SX5D gsm-phone with telefax and an Icom portable UHF-transceiver; Furuno FS-1570 150W MF/HF SSB Transceiver; Furuno FM-8800S VHF-DSC Transceiver; Radio Ocean RO 4700 VHF Transceiver; Furuno NX-700-B Navtex Receiver, Furuno Felcom-15 Inmarsat-C, SSAS UPG for Furuno Felcom-15; McMurdo E-5-A EPIRB; McMurdo E-5-M EPIRB; McMurdo G4 SART; and a McMurdo R-2 portable GMDSS VHF Transceiver. In addition the ship-wide address and sound system is a Vingtor VSS-111 Sound Signal Reception System. http://www.ship-technology.com/projects/zalivamerika/ Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ship-technology.com/projects/zalivamerika/ Zaliv Amerika - Oil Tanker The Zaliv Amerika is the latest medium-sized tanker to join the Primorsk Shipping Corp fleet. Owned by Boussol Shipping Limited, the ship will be initially operated by the Tesoro Far East Maritime Company to transport oil. The ship is under a three-year lease to Tesoro and was commissioned in January 2007. The keel was laid in August 2007. "The ship is the first of six new tankers in the new PRISCO aframax series." The ship is the first of six new tankers in the new PRISCO aframax series. Each of the six new vessels will be named after Far Eastern gulfs. The tanker was built at Hyundai shipyards in Uslan, South Korea, and was blessed on 14 December 2007 by Father Tikhon, an orthodox priest. Irina Bulatova christened the vessel as its Godmother. The vessel was delivered and sailed on 23 January 2008, making her first call at Honolulu, Hawaii, at the end of February. The ship then sailed onto Kachemak Bay, Alaska, where further tests were carried out. The ship then headed for the KPL dock in Nikiski ready to begin operations. TECHNICAL The vessel has a gross tonnage of 104,535t and is 244m in overall length. The length between the perpendiculars is 234m, the draught is 14.9m and the moulded breadth is 42m. The overall depth of the ship is 22m. The cargo capacity of the ship is regulated by Tesoro&squo;s spill response plans for Cook Inlet. Notation of the vessel is 1A1 ICE-1C Tanker for Oil ESP SPM E0 VCS-2 TMON NAUTICUS (Newbuilding). PROPULSION The ship&squo;s three auxiliary boilers are MISSION OC and two MISSION OL 30T/H provided by Aalborg Industries AS. The emergency generator diesel power unit is a 6CT-8.3-D(M) and was supplied by Cummins Inc. The three main generator diesel engine C, P and S are 6H21/32 and were supplied and fitted by HHI. The main propulsion diesel engine is a 7S60MC-C and was supplied by MAN B&W. The steering gear for the vessel is FE21-207-T050.