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Transas Marine launches new version of its Ship Security Alert System ShipGuard 4 with improved polling time

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Transas Marine has launched its latest ship security alert system ShipGuard 4 SSAS, utilizing the SkyWave IsatData Pro transceiver.

The IsatData Pro(IDP) series operates on the Inmarsat I-4 constellation which provides improved network speed. Polling request and response times now takes 30-45 seconds, which is four times faster than its predecessor.

Transas ShipGuard 4 SSAS is type-approved by Germanischer Lloyd and provides regulatory SSAS functionality. It includes modem / GPS receiver, two alert activation circuits and on-board OFF/ON/TEST key switch. The system can be reset remotely via Transas FleetView Online web-based SSAS-tracking service and allows for daily position reporting and polling via www.fleetviewonline.com.

About FleetViewOnline

FleetViewOnline is a security protected web-based SSAS-Tracking service that provides processing and distribution of SSAS Alerts and displays your vessel's position anywhere in the world anytime. FleetViewOnline operates with Transas ShipGuard Inmarsat D+/ISAT M2M terminals as well as with a wide range of Inmarsat C and Inmarsat mini-C terminals installed on-board. FleetViewOnline displays weather data over a chart area where your vessel is located.

For a free trial visit www.fleetviewonline.com

Transas cutting edge Engine Room Simulator selected by Resolve Maritime Academy for its new simulation facility

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

April, 2013 Fort Lauderdale, Florida,– Resolve Maritime Academy (RMA) has ordered the Transas Techsim 5000, DNV approved, Class A, Full Mission Engine Room Simulator for their new high-tech simulation facility located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The new engine simulation systems currently being deployed, will facilitate the conduct of a wide range of courses for the training of marine engineers, including operational and emergency procedures, and crew resource management training with Resolve's existing Transas Full Mission Bridge Simulators.

The simulator system will offer a high level of flexibility, employing a combination of real controls and the latest Techsim 5000 touch screen technology, thereby allowing RMA to maximize their training effectiveness by simulating multiple engine platforms (Diesel Electric, Slow Speed Diesel, Medium Speed Diesel, CODOG, etc.) within the same full mission simulation spaces.

Dave Boldt, Simulator Group Manager at the Resolve Maritime Academy commented; "We are exceptionally pleased to continue our excellent relationship with Transas, and to be installing this state of the art engine simulator. Having the ability to combine the engine and bridge simulators for integrated operation, both on the latest Transas platforms, gives Resolve Maritime Academy the ability to train vessel crews as a complete team. This includes real world communication issues and realistic scenarios that involve the entire ship operation, plus considerations and decision making problems that cannot be simulated without having the bridge and engine team working together."

Neil Bennett, Vice President at Transas USA added; "Transas has made significant investments in our engineering and technological simulators over the last five years. This includes direct investment in the product advancement, as well as the team of experienced subject matter experts who proudly work on its continued development, delivery, and support. We now have the marine engine types simulated, and the ability to efficiently create further marine engine types, as well as detailed high quality modeling, and instructor exercise and assessment tools, to meet the needs of any training centers facing new challenges related to marine engineering training."

Resolve Maritime Academy

Resolve Maritime Academy LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Resolve Marine Group, located at the home port of many cruise vessels, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is the maritime training subsidiary of Resolve Marine Group, Inc., and amongst their many maritime training services, offer a number of dedicated and customized simulation training programs for Cruise Operators, for which the highest level of quality in simulation modeling is 'a must'. Resolve's simulation systems are arguably some of the most advanced in the World, providing highly flexible Engine Room, Bridge and Bridge Wing environments, with the ability to train on several different Integrated Navigation Systems (INS). Resolve's client list includes companies in the cruise, tanker, bulker, and offshore sectors.

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Resolve Maritime Academy

Transas Marine receives 2 prestigious orders for Vessel Traffic Management Systems in Malaysia

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

April 2013, Malaysia. – Transas Marine Pacific, in cooperation with its partner KASI Malaysia Sdn Bhd, has been awarded two contracts for installation of Vessel Traffic Management Systems in Tawau Port and Kimanis Bay Terminal.

With these orders Transas continues its growth in the Malaysian market. Implementation of the projects will be carried out in close cooperation with Transas strategic partner KASI (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, integrated marine solutions provider.

Scope of supply includes Transas state-of-the-art Navi-Harbour VTS software package, 2 x 19ft Radars, 2 x Transas AIS Base Station T214, 2 x Transas CCTV, 2 X VHF Direction Finders, 2 x Standalone Playback workplaces and 6 x Operator Workplaces.

Sabah Ports Authority General Manager, Datuk Mayong Omar, has expressed their sincere appreciation on the successful and very professional manner with which Transas and KASI executed past VTMS projects in Sabah. He especially highlighted companies' committment to high quality and work completion ahead of schedule.

Together with KASI, Transas carried out a series of successful projects and initiatives including installation of Vessel Traffic Management Systems in Sapangar Bay Container Terminal, Sandakan and Lahad Datu ports. Captain Walter Nair, Managing Director of KASI, is happy to reaffirm the long term commitment between KASI and Transas in the developing shore-based sytems industry throughout ports of Malaysia.

Transas Marine released new version of FleetView Online with improved functionality

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

April, 2013. – Transas Marine has released a new version of its FleetView Online web-based SSAS-tracking service.

New FleetView Online version boasts improved user interface, object overlay and chart navigation controls. Object overlay on the charts have been updated to enhance visual appearance and improve user experience at lower scales.

Previous toolbars have been removed and navigation controls added to the chart display to improve viewing ability. A 'Google' style map slider bar has been added allowing scaling through the charts in three ways: zoom slider, mouse wheel scroll or manual selection from lower task bar.

Vessel information panel on the left of the display can be hidden, providing a full screen chart display for presentation views. Layer options for "Show graticule" and "Show gauge" chart settings have also been implemented.

Significant improvements has been done for Port Service functionality. With this option ports icons are displayed directly on the chart display. Additional detailed information is listed in the port information window. As usual, ports can be selected from the list where users can zoom into the port location.

Daily Position Report (DPR) messages can be now forwarded in NMEA-based format which makes it easier to integrate FleetView Online data with a shipping company's monitoring program.

Newly developed "Vessel on map" functionality allows to include a small PNG image showing vessels location in Positon reports & SSAS alerts email and track history for the previous week.

In addition, object clustering in the AIS data has been added to improve display at larger scales.

About FleetViewOnline

For a free trial visit www.fleetviewonline.com

Transas shares its expertise on simulation-based training at the Dokuz Eylül University seminar

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

April 2013. Turkey. – On March 15, Transas Marine Black Sea participated in the conference "Use of information and communication technologies in new areas in maritime industry" held by Dokuz Eylül University in Turkey.

The conference gathered information and communication technology professionals to discuss IT trends in the maritime industry. Education of maritime specialists plays an important role in this process, therefore a paper on "Simulation-Based Training Technology in the Maritime Communication sector, GMDSS" presented by Vitaly Vakula, Transas Simulation Business Division was well received.

Vitaly Vakula, Area Sales Manager, Transas Simulation Business Division, comments: "Information and communication technologies evolve very quickly. GMDSS training with the use of simulators is undoubtedly considered to be of extreme importance in the majority of maritime institutes. Simulators can significantly reduce training time and expand the range of courses offered. Using real equipment in simulation scenarios allows for training in difficult tasks, where onboard training is expensive or is associated with danger to people, assets and the environment."

Transas Marine launches Remote Worker Tracking System

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

March, 2013. – Transas Marine launches its brand-new Remote Worker Tracking System (RWTS), enabling clients to substantially increase OHS levels in construction works on offshore structures such as wind and wave generators or any other offshore platform, by offering an innovative and easy-to-use personnel tracking system.

RWTS makes it possible to monitor and control personnel movements to/from offshore facilities and detect their location. The system is easy to deploy. There is no need to install any equipment or communication links at construction site, which makes it suitable for use during any construction phase.

All information on workers' movements is stored in a database and can be displayed on electronic chart or in a tabular form. Remote Worker Tracking System is fully integrated with Transas VTS.

"Knowing where your workers are is particularly important at sites which are remote, hard to access, or at locations where the environment is difficult to control", - comments Christopher Loizou, Director, Shore-Based Systems Business Division, Transas Marine. – "Transas Remote Worker Tracking System was developed in close cooperation with our offshore customers and has proven to be a highly effective and reliable tool".

Visit us at Hannover Messe (Germany) on April 8-12 at Hall 027 Stand B22 to learn more about Offshore Monitoring Solutions offered by Tansas Marine.

Arcadia Shipmanagement Co Ltd enters the new era of paperless navigation

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

February, 2013. Greece. – Having initiated ECDIS program by fitting Transas dual ECDIS on the entire fleet back in early 2006 when ECDIS regulation was only a long-term plan, Arcadia Shipmanagement has teamed up again with Transas Hellas in order to conclude the program and shift its fleet to paperless navigation.

All dual ECDIS installed on the vessels will be fully upgraded to exceed the latest carriage requirement by deploying official charts (Transas Admiralty Data Service), Transas precise navigation tools and chart handling system.

The first vessel M/T AEGEAN DIGNITY will shift to paperless navigation by the end of the month while the entire program is scheduled to progress one vessel per month.

At the same time, Arcadia Maritime Training Center will also be upgraded to comply with the latest STCW 2010 training standards in line with Manila amendments.

DNV-certified Arcadia Maritime Training Center is equipped with the Transas Bridge, Engine room, GMDSS and Liquid Cargo handling simulators, providing Arcadia's crews with advanced training and familiarization courses upon the demanding professional requirements, such as the application of ECDIS Type-Specific Training for Bridge Officers, conducted by Transas Certified Instructor.

Capt. Dimitrios Matthaiou, Arcadia's Managing Director, comments: "ECDIS is a cost effective risk control option for vessels, with a significant potential to save lives by reducing the frequency of collision and grounding. The competency in the use of ECDIS is essential for maritime safety. In this respect, Arcadia shall ensure that any future ECDIS Training provided to our crew, will meet the criteria of the updated IMO Model Course 1.27 - 2012 edition".

Transas reflects upon a successfull year of cruise ship developments

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

February 2013. – 2012 presented a number of interesting challenges for the Transas ship modeling and hydrodynamics department, not least of which was the high fidelity modeling of more than ten vessels successfully completed for various high-profile members of the global Cruise Industry.

The year began with the development of several in-service vessels for the Resolve Maritime Academy, in support of their training programs for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCCL). This included the Celebrity Solstice, Freedom of the Seas, Vision of the Seas and TUI Mein Schiff 1. Each was painstakingly developed and validated to ensure the highest level of realism when compared against the equivalent operational vessel.

Two further RCCL vessels, still in the process of construction at the builders yard, were also modeled for Resolve; Quantum of the Seas and the TUI Mein Schiff 3, both due for maiden voyages in 2014. Neil Bennett, Vice President at Transas USA commented, "Modeling vessels that are yet to leave the yard presents real challenges for development, predominantly because there is only limited data available to work with. However, the value of being able to train officers who will one day sail aboard that vessel, and to have the opportunity to run simulated trials of that vessel entering some of the ports to which she will eventually sail, even before she is floated out, is immense."

George Toma, President at Transas USA added, "The site of one of these vessels approaching port is often breathtaking, and we at Transas strive to ensure that the experience of using the simulated version of such vessels is no less awe-inspiring."

In parallel, Transas developed the Emerald Princess and the future Royal Princess, due in service in the spring of 2013, for CSMART, the Center for Simulator Maritime Training, located in Almere, The Netherlands.

Most recently, another Cruise vessel, The Le Boréal, was developed for the French cruise line Compagnie du Ponant. She won the award for "Best Newcomer of the Year – GOLD" from the European Cruiser Association (EUCRAS). As interpreted by designer Jean-Philippe Nuel, "she is the fruit of the expertise of the Italian Fincantieri shipyard and French sophistication".

Close cooperation between customers, developers and shipyards resulted in the creation of precision models, incorporating all the effects required for high level, professional training. Such cooperation usually includes ship visits, online validation sessions with simulator instructors, ship owner representatives and captains. Model developers also exchange data directly with shipyards, among others Fincantieri - Cantieri Navali Italiani, the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany and STX Finland Cruise Oy. The combination of scientific expertise, many years of experience, and the latest generation of Transas' flexible modeling engine, "Virtual Ship Yard", ensures highly realistic environmental, bank, vessel and channel interaction effects, special hydrodynamic effects for pod-driven vessels, tug interaction and much, much more. In addition, realistic ship-specific virtual control pages and hardware consoles have been created for each of the vessels.

Markus Battenfeld, Product Manager Databases at Transas Marine, says: "Transas is already looking forward to more developmental challenges in 2013, which we hope will contribute to safety at sea, provide an opportunity to accurately simulate current and future vessel types, and to verify port and terminal designs as viable cruise ship destinations."

Background information

Resolve Maritime Academy

The Resolve Maritime Academy, located at the home port of many cruise vessels, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is the maritime training subsidiary of Resolve Marine Group, Inc., and amongst their many maritime training services, offer a number of dedicated and customized simulation training programs for Cruise Operators, for which the highest level of quality in simulation modeling is 'a must'. Resolve's simulation systems are arguably some of the most advanced in the World, providing highly flexible bridge and bridge wing environments, with the ability to train on several different Integrated Navigation Systems (INS).

Royal Carribbean Cruises Ltd (RCCL)

RCCL is a global cruise vacation company that operates Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Pullmantur Cruises, Azamara Club Cruises and CDF Croisieres de France, plus has a 50% stake in TUI Cruises.

CSMART, the Center for Simulator Maritime Training

CSMART is the Dutch branch of Carnival plc UK, which is a division of the Carnival Corporation & plc group. CSMART clients include some of the world's largest cruise companies like Princess Cruises, Carnival Cruise Lines, Ibero Cruceros, Costa Cruises, The Yachts of Seabourn, Holland America Line, AIDA Cruises, Cunard Line and P&O Cruises, all of them individual cruise line brands of the Carnival Corporation & plc.

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CSMART

Meyer Werft

STX Finland Cruise Oy

Fincantieri - Cantieri Navali Italiani

Transas Marine completed AIS-based VTS installation for the EU-funded SafeMed II Project

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

February 2013. Aqaba, Jordan. - Transas Middle East successfully installed and commissioned Standalone AIS Solution at the Port of Aqaba, Jordan within the EU-funded SafeMed II Project.

The primary purpose of the project is to provide a comprehensive picture of the maritime traffic to all interested parties, which will help to forecast dangers and risks related to the marine pollution.

Transas standalone AIS solution incorporates the latest VTS technology and meets all international standards. At the core of the system is Transas AIS Base station T214, state-of-the art solution designed specifically for coastal surveillance, vessel traffic monitoring and ports management.

Intended to cover Aqaba Port, its inner port waters, navigational channels and fairways, this effective solution will significantly contribute to the prevention of marine pollution, improvement of safety navigation and overall security of the port.

In addition, Transas supplied and commissioned AIS VTS Server, WEB server and related hardware equipment to the Jordan Maritime Authority financed by the EU-funded SafeMed II regional project. This project is implemented in the Mediterranean region by the Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Response Centre for the Mediterranean Sea (REMPEC) on behalf of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

The Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Response Centre for the Mediterranean Sea is based in Malta and assists the Mediterranean coastal States in ratifying, transposing, implementing and enforcing international maritime conventions related to the prevention of and response to marine pollution from ships.

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Jordan Maritime Authority

Transas Marine selected as ECDIS supplier by the Swedish Armed Forces

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

January, 2012. Gothenburg, Sweden. – Transas Marine has received a prestigious order to supply its Navi-Sailor ECDIS systems to the Swedish Armed Forces.

After an extensive evaluation, the Swedish Defense Material Administration (FMV) has selected Transas to implement ECDIS on board of eight Swedish Armed Forces vessels. The project is the first in the series to implement ECDIS across the Swedish Navy fleet.

Transas will supply Dual Navi-Sailor 4100 ECDIS with Radar overlay, including full project management, integrated logistics support and system safety process implementation. The equipment will be installed on 5 school ships and 3 hoovercrafts.

School Vessels are used to train officers in navigation. The crew consists of 10 people. The vessels are 26 meters long and 6 meters wide.

Hovercrafts are a part of the Armed Forces amphibian battalion with the crew consisting of three people. The vessels are 22 meters long and 11 meters wide and can carry 50 fully equipped soldiers.

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Swedish Armed Forces