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MARITIME KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY

London May 7 2002

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Learn about how knowledge management technology is helping shipping companies making enormous savings, covering distance training, maintenance management, fuel consumption management and improved purchasing. Hear how systems developed for the offshore oil sector can be applied to the maritime industry.

Speakers from Kognita, Ulysses Systems, VideoTel, PFA Research, BASS, Fleetwood Nautical College, MGI International, Telenor USA, Newslink Services, Kongsberg Maritime Ship Systems, ITS Training Services, Seagull

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ONBOARD ELECTRONICS

Go ahead for Galileo

http://www.esa.int

European Union Transport Ministers have given the official go ahead for building Galileo, a positioning satellite system, providing an alternative to the US Global Positioning System (GPS). Work on developing the system has been going on for a number of years, but this official approval means that the work can continue.

Galileo will be half funded by the European Union and half by the European Space Agency (ESA), with no military involvement. It is designed to be operational by 2008, to be used for road, rail, air and maritime traffic control and synchronisation of data transmission between banks.

There will be 30 satellites (27 in operation an 3 in reserve) in three circular medium earth orbits, as well as two Galileo Control Centres in Europe.

The investment is made following unease in Europe that so much dependence is made on GPS, which is under the control of the US military. Galileo will be in commercial competition with the GPS but will also complement it and provide redundancy.

MARIS to supply radar, ECDIS, VDR to superyachts

http://www.maris.no

Maritime Information Systems (MARIS) has made an agreement with Peter Johansen Group, manufacturer of super luxury yachts for foreigners, to supply radar / ARPAs, ECDIS and voyage data recorders for a series of 9 vessels.

All systems are PC based, with flat panel liquid crystal display (LCD) screens. The yachts also have LCD displays in the cabins, providing access to centrally stored movies and music as well as navigational information, communication and security.

"This is the stuff that James Bond Movies are made of," comments Steinar Gundersen, managing director of Maris.

KMSS simulator deal in Russia

http://www.kmss.no

Kongsberg Maritime Ship Systems (KMSS) has won a contract to supply a full mission ship handling simulator to the Novorossiysk Shipping Company, Russia. The simulator will have instructor control, monitoring and debriefing facilities, with a visual bridge, three secondary bridges, a software development station and a four station PC cargo handling simulator.

Customer specific databases for Panama, Novorossiysk and the Bosphorous / Dardenelles Straits will be developed.

US Army uses C-MAP charts

http://www.c-map.no

The US Army is using C-MAP's electronic chart database, CM-93 onboard USAV Lt William B Bunker, a 273-foot logistic supply vessel with an Integrated Navigation and Situational Awareness System (INSA).

C-MAP claims that the US army decided to use the C-MAP database on this vessel after a comprehensive evaluation of all commercial and military chart databases available. A deciding factor in the decision, C-MAP says, was its worldwide coverage and ability to download Notice to Mariner Corrections from C-MAP's online website.

C-MAP databases are also being used in electronic chart display systems onboard 6 other naval vessels.

Cvigil launches onboard portable alerting system

http://www.cvigil.co.uk

Maritime security technology company Cvigil has launched a portable personal alerting system for seafarers. It has a handheld transmitter with a “panic” button and wall mounted alarm unit. The alarm will also be triggered if the transmitter is static for 90 seconds (ie the seafarer does not move for 90 seconds), for example if the seafarer is injured, falls asleep or has a cigarette.

The company points out that seafarers should be able to trigger the alarm without being noticed by any assailant. The system was tested onboard a bulk carrier and found to work adequately from deep inside the engine room.

Cvigil also produces an e-mail encryption tool, allowing seafarers to send encrypted messages to their wives and friends on shore, knowing that they cannot be read by the shipping company.

Seagull teams up with South Tyneside College

http://www.seagull.no

Maritime training software and simulation company Seagull has teamed up with South Tyneside maritime training college in the UK, which trains about 5,000 students every year. The students will be able to use Seagull’s onboad training modules whilst on vessels. Seagull and the college will also combine their training materials and expertise to offer a distance learning package for engineering and navigation, based on existing courses offered by the college.

KVH appointed Thrane US distributor

http://www.kvh.com

KVH has been appointed the primary US distributor for marine satellite communications products for manufacturer Thrane and Thrane. It will work together with KVH to introduce new products for the US maritime market.

The first two products to be launched are Tracphone F77, a version of Thrane and Thrane's Fleet 77 terminal, and eTrac, a vessel tracking system using Inmarsat -C and GPS. These products were originally launched at the Miami boat show.

KVH has appointed Steve Buckingham as technical sales manager for maritime communications. He was previously Inmarsat project manager with Stratos, overseeing the launch of its Inmarsat Fleet family of communications. He has also been product manager for SevenSeas Communications and Simrad.

Innovation in IT award at SMM

http://www.lloydslist-smmawards.com

Lloyds List has partnered with Hamburg Messe, organisers of this September's Shipbuilding, Machinery and Marine Technology (SMM) exhibition, to create an awards scheme and strategic conference.

Winners will be announced at a gala dinner on September 24 which will include a champagne reception and entertainment for 1000 guests.

There are six awards for innovation in marine technology, including navigation and IT.

SOFTWARE

K-Line subsidiary installs BASS software

http://www.bassnet.no

Taiyo Nippon Kisen Co Ltd, a major Japanese shipmanagement company and subsidiary of shipping line "K" Line, has installed software systems by BASS.

It has implemented the BASS planned maintenance system (Star IPS) and safety and incident reporting system (SAFIR 4.0), in the office and onboard 62 vessels under management. It is already using the BASS integrated office vessel system.

BASS will populate all planned maintenance data for Taiyo Nippon Kissen, building a centralised uniform and structured database, synchronised both on shore and ship. Requisitions made onboard will be linked to the office purchasing system.

Transas wins Columbia Ship Management software deal

http://www.transas.com

Transas has won a contract to supply its planned maintenance system TRIM PMS to Columbia Ship Management (CSM) of Cyprus. The system has already been implemented on 30 CSM vessels.

"CSM is very pleased with the software as it has simplified and redefined our procedures," says CSM's manager of communications and electronics, Herbert Mikesch. "It has enabled us to comply with all requirements concerning Planned Maintenance and to respond faster and more efficiently to vessels and clients requests.

"The ever-changing ships environment requires a reliable, easily adaptable and flexible system that suits both sea and shore conditions. With the TRIM PMS system implemented on our vessels, CSM is becoming more competitive on the shipping market."

Maritime electronics company Transas reports that the Sheik of Dubai spent several minutes playing on a Transas simulator showing a vessel departing the port of Jebel Ali, at the Middle East Boatshow in Dubai. Transas recently announced the launching of its Middle East office.

Bunkerworld launches price service

http://www.bunkerworld.com

Online bunker information company Bunkerworld has launched Bunkerdesk, an online price information service for bunkers, covering 120 ports. Users can compare prices between any ports around the world and track the movement of bunker prices for specific voyages. The tool costs GBP 1,450 ($1,450) per year. The company claims that 82 per cent of people involved in the bunker market use Bunkerworld.com.

Fugro Gulf uses ABS NS

http://www.abs-ns.com

Offshore geotechnical company Fugro Gulf has contracted with maritime software company ABS Nautical Systems to use seven modules from its fleet management software, including maintenance and repair, purchasing and inventory control, replication manager and financial reporting, ISM/STCW compliance and document management modules.

ABS NS claims that an important factor in Fugro's choice of the software was its approach to systems administration, synchronising onboard and shore based databases.

"The power of SafeNet's Replication Manager opened up new ways for them to improve operational efficiencies," says ABS NS. "Having the ability to monitor what is going on with assets half way around the world is what global offshore operators like Fugro want."

Det Norske Veritas approves PreMaster Pro

www.satpool.no

Norwegian maritime software company Satpool reports that Det Norske Veritas has type approved its machinery planned maintenance system PreMaster Pro. This means that it can be used onboard DNV classed vessels.

The system also has two new modules, PreMaster HSE (health safety environment) and PreMaster SEE-RISK for user friendly risk assessment.

"The documentation and database received from Satpool during the Type Approval process is the best and most comprehensive ever received from a PMS supplier," Satpool claims that DNV said.

David Barrow on his own

http://www.blue65.co.uk

David Barrow, marketing director with LevelSeas, has set up his own marketing consultancy, Blue 65, with LevelSeas as its main client. Services include offering advice on sales, marketing and business development, including e-commerce strategies.

A range of courses and workshops on sales training, negotiation skills and time management are also planned, including advice and training on LevelSeas products. Blue 65 will work together with Spinnaker Consulting, operators of Shippingjobs.com, in shipping related training courses.

"We deliver a forward thinking and dynamic service, our aim is the development of a strong, long term relationship," he says.

BMT SeaTech simulator at Southampton Port

http://www.bmt.org

British Maritime Technology’s subsidiary BMT SeaTech has installed its ship handling training simulator, PC Rembrandt, at the Port of Southampton. The software can be used to model how a ship can make an entry and exit at the port.

Thisis the first harbour and port authority to use the system. BMT SeaTech began adapting the technology to meet the specific needs of the port in September 2001, so it could simulate all of the vessels and tugboats using the port.

“The software will give capability for training for future eventualities, weather conditions and changes in vessel size,” says Captain James Chestneutt, harbourmaster. “This will help to enhance our ability to manage and monitor the safety of the waterways of the entire district, aiding risk assessments with the requirements of the Port Marine Safety Code.

Johnny K signs book publishing deal

http://www.maritimewired.com

Johnny Kulukundis, the man behind Shippingbabes.com and Maritimewired.com, has signed a publishing deal with US publishers Simon and Schuster to write a book about shipping's dirty secrets and the characters behind it. He has left his previous employers, Connecticut shipbrokers CR Weber.

Star Center receives USCG approval for shiphandling course

http://www.starcenter.com

Florida maritime training centre STAR Center has obtained US Coast Guard approval for its 80-hour shiphandling course, covering theory and training. The course aims to satisfy regulations for certification as master or chief mate under STCW Code A-II/2.

Meanwhile shipping company ACBL de Venezuela has renewed its contract with STAR Center to receive training and modelling services. STAR Center will develop and customize a visual simulation model of the Port of San Pedro de Macoris, Dominician Republic.

SUPPLY CHAINS

LOG-NET sits on ISA meetings

http://www.log-net.com

Supply chain software company LOG-NET reports that Connie Mead, its director of implementation and EDI consulting, is representing the Information System Agreement (ISA) at standards meetings for X12 and EWG/EDIFACT, and chairing the Ocean Task Group X.121 transportation committee.

ISA is a trade organisation for shipping lines to develop international standards, with members APL, Hapag Lloyd, "K" Line America, Maersk Sealand, Mitsui OSK, OOCL and P&O Nedlloyd. It was formed in 1991 to streamline flow of information for the maritime industry.

PacMil Logistics uses BridgePoint for ocean booking

http://www.bridge-point.com

PacMil Logistics, which claims to be one of the largest exporters of forest products from the US to Asia, is using BridgePoint's ocean booking module to generate, send and receiving confirmation of ocean booking requests electronically. PacMil already uses BridgePoint to gather and distribute supply chain ordering systems.

Hong Kong online bill of lading tool

http://www.schednet.com

The Hong Kong Shipping Gazette has launched Network SG, an online tool to gain import / export sailing schedules for Hong Kong and China, and an online tool to prepare bill of lading instructions.

Data for bill of lading instructions is entered directly from master files, covering company listings of agents / forwarders, item descriptions, ports, currencies, container sizes and package units. Shipping schedule information is also automatically imported. There is a special hazardous cargo section.

Navis appoints CEO

http://www.navis.com

Navis, which develops software for running container terminals, has appointed John Dillon as CEO. Mr Dillon was previously president and CEO of Salesforce.com and Arbor Software / Hyperion. He has a background in the maritime industry, having graduated from the US Naval Academy, later serving for 15 years in the Navy Reserves at the Department of Navy Control of Shipping.

Co-founders Drs Jonathan Shields and Dr Erik Tiemroth will continue as executive vice presidents.

Toyo Ink signs up to Bolero

http://www.bolero.net

Japanese printing ink manufacturer Toyo Ink has signed up to Bolero.net, to manage its electronic documentation associated with international trade. The company expects to save over $1m annually from using the system, Bolero says, processing individual trades in under 24 hours, compared to several weeks.

Bolero.net adopts new online credits system

http://www.bolero.net

Secure electronic documentation company Bolero.net has adopted a new international standard for presenting documentary credits online, called eUCP.

The standard is issued by the International Chamber of Commerce. A documentary credit is a commitment by a bank to make a payment to a seller on a buyer's behalf, subject to the seller proving that the goods have been dispatched.

Singapore Cruise Centre ups security

http://www.psa.gov.sg

The Singapore Cruise Centre has increased passenger security. All passengers and baggage will be checked, with X ray machines, walk through and metal detectors and search counters.

To cover the costs, a charge is made to cruise and ferry operators of $6 per every arriving, departing or in-transit cruise passenger and $0.60 for every arriving or departing ferry passenger.

Ports to integrate using Maersk Data and Equant

http://www.maerskdata.com

IT company Maersk Data, a subsidiary of shipping line AP Møller, has made an agreement with IT company Equant to connect the world's ports to its transportation hub using an ASP model.

The Maersk Data USA ASP package, together with Equant's virtual private network (VPN) system, can be used to provide online, pay as you go communication systems.

Customers include container terminals, railroad depots, trucking companies and other support organisations in regions beyond the ports.

Other Equant customers in the maritime industry include APL/APL Logistics, CMA-CGM, CSAV, China Shipping, Danzas, "K" LINE, Kuehne & Nagel, P&O Nedlloyd and Stolt-Nielsen.

Maersk Logistics wins 3 year contract with IBM

http://www.maersklogistics.com

Maersk Logistics has been awarded a three year contract to handle all ocean freight forwarding services for IBM Corporation. Maersk Logistics has been providing IBM with various ocean-forwarding services between Asia, North America and Europe for the past five years; under this contract it will supply complete door to door service.

Global Fisheries company uses business analytic system

http://www.coda.com

Simunovich Fisheries of New Zealand has used the CODA Business Analytic Solution for financial planning, analysing the past six years of financial data to set performance indicators and measurements. Simunovich operates a large fleet of fishing vessels in New Zealand, operating in Australia, New Zealand and the Western Pacific

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