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Transas Marine Ltd. and Thomas Gunn Navigation Services join in industry leading partnership

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

April, 2012 - Transas Marine Ltd and Thomas Gunn Navigation Services announce a new industry leading partnership which will bring significant benefits to customers of both organisations. Thomas Gunn will now offer Transas Navi-Sailor 4000 ECDIS as part of its total navigation solution, whilst Transas will offer Thomas Gunn's paper chart management service - which includes Admiralty and International HO's paper charts and paper publications - as a part of its ECDIS package.

This partnership sees two industry experts in the emerging ECDIS market teaming up to offer complete solutions for ECDIS implementation in accordance with the IMO Carriage Requirement. That will not only support both Thomas Gunn and Transas customers throughout the whole life cycle of purchased products but will also service those needs to the same high standard of quality, in whatever country their customers operate.

"We are really pleased to be working with Transas," says Thomas Gunn, founder and managing director of Thomas Gunn. "Our key priority has always been to offer our customers the best products with the best global service engineering in the industry. The advance of digital navigation has meant that we must continually evaluate our product offering – and of course good products demand good backup. Our relationship with Transas will ensure that we maintain our reputation for service excellence".

When it comes to ECDIS implementation, in addition to Transas Navi-Sailor ECDIS, Thomas Gunn customers will now benefit from a service network strategically spread worldwide through all major ports.

"Transas Marine and Thomas Gunn share a common philosophy – we are both focused on building the best user experience with a truly worldwide service and solve advanced business needs," states Peter Mantel, business development director, Transas Marine Limited. "By working together, we are taking our commitment to the next level by making it even easier for our customers to go through the ECDIS implementation phase, manage all information and get access to complete solutions in one place. We are very excited about this partnership that will bring a new level of business agility and usability to our systems."

Epsilon Maritime Training Center in Ukraine becomes Transas Global ECDIS Training Network GET-Net Partner

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

March 2012 - Transas Global ECDIS Training Network GET-Net expands in Ukraine with EPSILON Hellas and their Epsilon Training Center in Odessa.

EPSILON Hellas and their Epsilon Maritime Training facilities in Odessa enter GET-Net partnership as a Transas Approved Training Center. The training center will provide Transas ECDIS Equipment Specific Training and certification in Ukraine. The entire investment is funded by EPSILON Hellas and the upgraded Training facility is up and running since the end of February 2012.

Under the revised STCW in 2010 (the Manila amendments), ECDIS training became mandatory for all Deck officers serving on board ships fitted with ECDIS equipment. The Transas ECDIS Equipment Specific Training and certification programme provided via Transas GET-Net will ensure that deck officers are trained to the highest standards available in the market.
With the entrance into the Transas GET-Net, the Training Center was geared up with the most advanced equipment for conducting generic and type-specific ECDIS course. EPSILON training centers hold National, International and Type Specific approvals in order to provide courses in full compliance with Flag States, Port State Controls and Classification Societies' requirements.

EPSILON also acts as Transas ECDIS specific equipment approved Training Center in Manila since May 2011.

About GET-Net: Transas GET-Net is an international partnership between Transas Marine and outstanding ECDIS training providers worldwide. All partnering training centers receive a detailed instructor training and pass quality audit. ECDIS training is based on a Germanischer Lloyd certified training course which follows the ECDIS IMO Model Course 1.27 and is fully compliant to the Manila Amendments to STCW 2010. Transas Marine also holds BSH Flag State approval for its STCW conform ECDIS Training. Using GET-Net, a shipping company is able to train locally and save travelling costs, at the same time getting a standardized course with a guaranteed training quality.

Related links:

EPSILON Hellas

Transas GET-Net

Transas Marine awarded a contract for the Danube River Information System upgrade

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

March 2012 – Romania. Transas Marine in a partnership with AseSoft International won a contract to upgrade the Danube River Information System (RIS). The end user of the system is Romanian Naval Authority. The Danube system could be considered as one of the largest current RIS initiatives in Europe.

The Danube RIS mission is to provide safety of shipping along the river, ensure efficient planning of waterways and enhance the competitive edge of inland waterway transport in the supply chain.

The role of Transas in the project is to provide a modern Vessel Traffic Management System, AIS Network, radar processing, high performance CCTV traffic surveillance and VHF voice communication system.

The Transas solution for the Danube RIS complies with all specific requirements for River Information Systems supporting Inland AIS and Inland ECDIS. It also meets the requirements of international Inland Navigation Standard for Vessel Tracking and Tracing.

Transas partner AseSoft International will act as a system integrator within the Romanian River Information Services project. AseSoft will update current hardware infrastructure and integrate system sensors such as AIS, VHF, CCTV, Radar and Weather Station. As a part of the project AseSoft will develop customised software applications which will ensure seamless integrated solution for Romanian RIS.

Project management of the Danube RIS project has been assigned to Asesoft International subsidiary and strategic partner – Teamnet International, who has an extensive expertise in IT systems integration.

Successful execution of the project will result in safer shipping environment and improved performance of Romanian inland waterway transport.

About Asesoft International

ASESOFT INTERNATIONAL was established in 1997, as a private company with Romanian capital, and is now one of the most important players on the national IT market, due to its high professionalism towards partners and customers. The company offers complex and complete solutions for the internal market: eLearning, eAdministration, Business Intelligence, eHealth, eGovernment, eGovernment and Environment, eCustoms and eBusiness, with high addressability to the public entities and large companies. At the end of 2011, ASESOFT INTERNATIONAL reached over 30 million Euro turnover, and plans to develop the private customer's portfolio and to prioritize the community's social projects.

About TeamNet International

Established in 2001, TeamNet International SA is one of the leading IT&C integrators in Romania. With offices in Bucharest, Iasi, Timisoara, Ploiesti and international locations such as Brussels and Chisinau, TeamNet International comes to meet the needs of all its customers, regardless of their location. Its 10 years of IT expertise have been crowned with success together with the following key performance indicators of the company: turnover consisting in over 30 million EUR at the end of 2011, in growth with 2136% during the last five years, more than 350 specialists of whom 33 Project Managers and 168 developers. TeamNet International offers complete integrated solutions, covering a wide range of activities.

Related links: http://www.asesoft.ro/, http://www.teamnet.ro

Transas Marine launches Pay As You Sail solution

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

March 2012 – Transas Marine launches its 'Pay As You Sail' chart solution for (S)ENC. Transas received approval for the 'Pay As You Sail' service by PRIMAR and IC-ENC after succesful sea trials and verification by Det Norske Veritas (DNV).

Traditionally the navigator has to select and purchase charts prior to each voyage using what is commonly called pre-licensing method. With Transas PAYS solution the vessel will have a license and access to install, view and pre-plan using official (S)ENC's where the necessary PAYS permissions have been obtained without additional cost.

What's unique with Transas "Pay As You Sail" solution is that recording and reporting of charts used is done with extraction from Transas Navi-Sailor 4000 ECDIS logbook. Vessels only pay for charts actually used for navigation monitoring. In other words, only charts that have been displayed on the screen together with ships position or generated navigational alarms. In principle, this is "best scale charts only", not all charts and scale bands under the keel.

Transas PAYS is a service for accessing chart licenses and corrections online together with the ECDIS. 'Pay As You Sail' communicates via Transas Gateway firewall for licensing, corrections and sending chart reports. Transas Gateway works via a secure online internet connection from the vessel's Navi-Sailor 4000 ECDIS to the Transas Chart Server. It also allows remote support and maintenance on the Transas ECDIS which increases safety onboard.

Anders Rydlinger, Transas Marine Navigation Product Development Director comments: "With the official Transas Admiralty Data Service (TADS) SENC-service developed in cooperation with the UKHO, Transas 'Pay As You Sail' gives the vessel access to the most cost and time efficient (S)ENC service on the market and the best (S)ENC coverage available for navigation and planning. Transas 'Pay As You Sail' service complies with UKHO requirements. Besides the vessel's internet connection, no extra communication equipment or tracking service is needed".

For more information please visit www.transas.com/PAYS

Saving Fuel at Sea with the newly launched Transas Wave

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

March 2012 - Leading ECDIS manufacturer Transas Marine launches its fuel efficiency monitoring system Transas Wave. Designed for commercial shipping, Transas Wave is an ideal solution for saving fuel and reducing environmental impact.

Transas Wave is designed to give an officer an easy tool for monitoring and recording of ship's fuel consumption. Wave is a standalone application that fits on every ship. Integration with ECDIS for route optimization will be available later this year together with the ECO module. ECO module is designed to comply with new MARPOL requirements allowing recording and monitoring of vessels emission.

Wave connects to navigation sensors, flow meter, engine data and emission sensors to collect information which is then used to optimize the operation of a vessel. With proper control and management it is possible to improve engine efficiency, delivering fuel savings and reducing emission.

Wave provides online decision support where instantaneous as well as consumption per sailed distance is presented in a clear and easy way. Just making a small changes to speed, trim and planned route, can lead to significant fuel savings. Wave includes these, plus a range of additional parameters that can lead to fuel savings of more than 5%. These savings in fuel provide a short return on investment for a shipping company.

Anders Rydlinger, Transas Marine Navigation Product Development Director, comments: "Change to a 'Green' mindset is important. At Transas we demonstrate commitment to protecting the environment. Wave continues this concept and moves Transas to the very forefront of fuel saving technology making sure that our customers stay ahead of the wave".

PIP Semarang, Indonesia introduces DP and INS simulator training for its students

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

February 17, 2012 – Indonesia. On 20 January 2012, Capt. Bobby R Mamahit, Head of Transportation HRD Agency, Ministry of Transportation, Republic of Indonesia, opened a glorious ceremony of Integrated Navigation System Building launch. This building is owned by PIP Semarang (Semarang Merchant Marine Polytechnic), one of the state education institution administered by the Transportation HRD Agency.

The core of the Integrated Navigation System Building education and training facilities is Transas state of the art simulation suite. The most noticeable part is the navigational simulator NTPro 5000 main bridge. Its 12-channel visualization plus 3-channel rear view screen for Dynamic Positioning (DP) training provides 360 degrees view. Four cubicle part-task bridges extend the PIP Semarang training capacity. The simulator suite configuration includes six trainee stations for training in DP (both DP class 1 and DP class 2) and Radar/ECDIS operations to meet the increased demand for this kind of training. The Full Mission Engine Room simulator, ERS and Liquid Cargo Handling simulator networked classroom will serve for education of engineers and personnel responsible for cargo handling.

The Director of PIP Semarang, Capt. Bambang Purnomo said during his speech at the ceremony: "Today, Merchant Marine Polytechnic (PIP) Semarang is very proud to be classified as one of the modern world class maritime training and education training centers in the world. The integrated training solution provided by Transas is the highest quality product that fulfills even beyond our requirements to train high skilled seafarers who are ready to be challenged with any task in maritime world. We are satisfied with the solution from PT MultiIntegra as Transas Indonesia Distributor and thank them for the effective and efficient installation and services. PT MultiIntegra have their own well trained and qualified engineers. Their approach is not limited to supplying equipment during this period. They also think of the long term relationship to provide after sales service in the future ".

Ralf Lehnert, Transas' Business Unit Director Simulation, who attended the Grand Opening, comments on the new Simulation Centre: "I am honored to host this significant inauguration and would like to thank the entire team of PT MultiIntegra for their great achievements and the high quality of this new Training Centre. With these sophisticated Simulation Systems, Capt. Bambang Purnomo and his teaching colleagues will be able to provide high quality training for the seafarers of Indonesia, which will be then very much welcomed in the international shipping industry."

PIP Semarang (Semarang Merchant Marine Polytechnic) provides education and training for the promising graduates from Senior High School who have chosen to become Merchant Marine Officer or Port and Shipping Management officer. To fulfill the demand in qualified personnel of maritime transportation industry, PIP Semarang undertakes a diploma IV program on Merchant Marine and Port & Shipping Management since Academic year 1995/1996. The Graduates obtain Sarjana Sains Terapan (S.ST), Bachelor of Applied Science. In 2000 PIP Semarang was listed in the "white List" of International Maritime Organization.

Related links:

Semarang Merchant Marine Polytechnic

Transportation HRD Agency, Ministry of Transportation, Republic of Indonesia

Massachusetts Maritime Academy unveils new simulation facilities in newly opened American Bureau of Shipping Information Commons Building

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

January 2012, USA – Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA) recently hosted the grand opening ceremony for the start-of-the-art, American Bureau of Shipping Information Commons Building, which houses the Academy's new cutting-edge Full Mission Ship Simulator, supplied by Transas USA Inc.

The 42,000 square foot academic building combines maritime tradition with the latest technology in maritime training, including the campus library, museum, archives, model ship collection, plus hi-tech simulation facilities, multimedia 'smart' classroom, and resource centers.

The new simulator and its support areas represent the showcase facility for the Marine Transportation program offered at MMA. The simulation facilities include a full mission, 360 degree bridge simulator meeting the highest international training and certification standards, debriefing room, instructors control room and an ante room. The simulator forms a crucial part of MMA cadet training, by exposing them to a range of modern navigation systems, and will assist students in developing command and decision-making skills.

Modern navigation systems implemented on the Bridge include an Integrated Navigation System (INS), Dynamic Positioning Systems (DP2), ARPA/Radar multifunction displays, and Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), all meeting the latest International maritime regulations.

The full mission simulator builds upon the Transas Navi-Trainer Professional 5000 simulator systems already installed at MMA. It can operate either independently, or in joint exercises across campus for multi-vessel scenarios, with the existing Tug Bridge and Electronic Navigation Lab.

For over 100 years, Massachusetts Maritime Academy has been preparing women and men for exciting and rewarding careers on land and sea. As one of the USA's six state maritime academies, MMA challenges students to succeed by balancing a unique regimental lifestyle with a typical four-year college academic course of study. Located on Cape Cod, at the mouth of the scenic Cape Cod Canal, Massachusetts Maritime Academy is the ideal college for young women and men to pursue their love for the ocean, their concern for the environment, their interest in Math and Sciences, and their thirst for adventure.

Related links:

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Transas Marine launches 4-level ECDIS Concept

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

January 2012- Transas Marine releases new 4-level ECDIS concept to suit all types of customers needs.

The Transas Marine 4-level ECDIS concept is designed to provide an IMO compliant solution for the shipping companies.

The new range of product packages Standard, Standard⁺, Premium and Premium⁺, features Transas well renowned Navi-Sailor software with the best technology applied through all systems. From the entry-level Standard ECDIS to the Premium⁺ advanced ECDIS Multifunction Display, they all include a carefully selected standard features with an extensive range of additional options.

Anders Rydlinger, Transas Marine Product Development Director says: "This concept is truly unique. Our objective is to provide a solution to the market where a "Standard" system features the best available quality and at the same time is user-friendly and cost-efficient. On another side, there are shipping companies which want to utilize a comprehensive technology going beyond IMO requirements. With our new 4-level concept we cover all market requirements".

Transas Marine has the biggest ECDIS background in the maritime industry. From the very first Electronic Chart System in 1990 to the latest 5^th generation ECDIS, today Transas introduces the most comprehensive ECDIS solutions including official data supply, service support and training through company's global network.

You only need one reason to go for Transas ECDIS. When you choose your ECDIS supplier, choose the world's number one.

For more information please visit Transas ECDIS Solutions

Transas GMDSS Simulator used for training of radio operators in Indonesia

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

January 2012, Indonesia – In the end of year 2011 the Directorate General Post & Telecommunication, Ministry of Communication and Information Technology of Indonesia got brand-new Transas GMDSS Simulator TGS 5000 installed in Surabaya and Medan (second and third largest cities in Indonesia).

The new simulator configuration includes one instructor station and eight trainee stations at each location. Together with stand-alone GMDSS Simulator CBT and two sets of GMDSS real radio, these new systems are intended for training and examination of Indonesian seafarers in GMDSS radio system operations.

The Directorate General (DG) Post & Telecommunication is one of Transas's first customers in Indonesia. They acquired Transas GMDSS Simulator TGS 2000 at 1999. It was installed in Jakarta, and is still in operation.

DG Post & Telecommunication is the authorized agency responsible for issuing radio certificates for seafarers, such as GRO (General Radio Operator) and RRO (Restricted Radio Operator). "The fact that DG Post & Telecommunication selected Transas solution for training of national level, demonstrates the superior quality of the product and after sales service provided by us", - commented Managing Director of PT. MultiIntegra Aloys Sutarto, Transas distributor in Indonesia.

In addition to mentioned above, Transas GMDSS simulator is being installed at Merchant Marine (BP2IP) Tangerang, Marine Polytechnic (PIP) Makasar. Both schools are a part of the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation's Education Training Agency.

At the moment there are 10 Transas GMDSS simulator installations in Indonesia: Aceh, Dumai, Medan, Tangerang, Jakarta (two locations), Surabaya (two locations), Makasar & Sorong)

Merchant Marine School BP2IP Tangerang

Transas Marine sets the standard in ECDIS Training

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

December 2011 – Transas Marine GmbH is the first among all German training institutes to receive BSH Flag State approval for its STCW conform ECDIS training. BSH has issued a certificate for Transas with an honorable number BSH-2011-921-001.

ECDIS Training offered by Transas Marine follows the IMO Model Course 1.27 fully compliant to the Manila Amendments to STCW 2010, which will be compulsory for training from 1^st of January 2012. This allows Transas to issue STCW 2010 compliant ECDIS training certificates.

After successful formal and on-site BSH audits, Transas ECDIS training course was certified until 2015. In a challenging time of ECDIS mandatory requirements, training becomes of vital importance. The BSH certification is recognition of Transas Marine as a high-level ECDIS training provider according to the latest regulations.

Transas Marine has the biggest ECDIS background in the maritime industry. With the first ECDIS in the world to receive BSH type-approval in 1999, today Transas introduces the most comprehensive ECDIS solutions to the market. Transas Marine runs certified IMO Model Course 1.27 in its premises and through its Global ECDIS Training Network GET-Net around the world.

When you choose your ECDIS supplier, choose the world's number one.