http://www.transas.com/company/news/1000Latest news about TransasTransasThursday, July 31, 2008webmaster@transas.comhttp://www.transas.com/company/news/?id=464July 2008 – Copenhagen, Denmark. Transas is proud to announce the delivery of 16 sets of AIS class B units and an AIS monitoring system for DFDS Canal Tours, Copenhagen, Denmark. A subsidiary company of the DFDS shipping network, integrating freight and passenger services, it is owned by the two biggest shipowning companies in the region: J. Lauritzen and Clipper Group.


DFDS Canal Tours’ boats are chartered from Copenhagen all year round for private events. Each boat carries approximately 165 passengers. Needless to say, the current Transas AIS class B delivery covers the company’s entire fleet.


The AIS Monitor system and AIS-Monitor Data Recoding SW Module included into the set will help shipowners to control their fleet and to increase awareness on boats’ displacements.


Jens Hjortkjaer, Sales Manager for Transas Scandinavia, comments: “This contract is the first of its kind for Transas. The market segment of harbour-operating passenger boats like these is enormous in cities like Hamburg, Stockholm, Paris, Bruges, Antwerp, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Strasbourg and Venice, and we are investigating this market more closely.” ]]>Thursday, July 31, 2008http://www.transas.com/company/news/?id=463July 2008 - Flensburg, Germany. Transas Europe is pleased to announce the contract for another major ship handling simulator project in Germany. Further to a successful European tender process, Transas was awarded the contract for a Full Mission Bridge Simulator at the German University Of Applied Sciences in Flensburg in mid May 2008.


Located on the border with Denmark, the university was founded in 1886 and offers a wide range of economic and technical courses for approximately 3000 students. The new bridge simulator is a key element of an exciting new degree programme for Maritime Transport, Navigation and Logistics which was recently established at the campus. The simulator enables a wide range of basic and advanced nautical training for students and professional mariners.


The university already operates a small Transas simulator with two bridges, each fitted with a visualisation system of 60° horizontal field of view (HFoV). For the growing number of students and the expanding training requirements, this equipment was no longer sufficient. Nevertheless it will remain in operation as an additional training tool alongside the new simulator.


For the current project, Transas’ scope of delivery comprises the latest release of Navi-Trainer 4000 Professional software (version 4.62) and hardware for four ship bridges which are supervised by two instructor stations. The realistic consoles of the main bridge include a complete set of dedicated ship controls (e.g. real POD drives, machine telegraphs, analogue gyro rep eaters etc.) and professional displays for all important bridge functions (Conning, Radar/ARPA, ECDIS, GMDSS/communication). The bridge cabin mock-up with angled windows, plus the professional 3D projection system with 270° HFoV add to the realism of the setup and exceed the DNV (Det Norske Veritas) requirements for class A simulators.


Three smaller "Part Task Bridges" will enable multi-bridge sessions and more complex scenarios with several bridge teams. These bridges will have a similar console layout, but with a smaller set of dedicated hardware controls, a visualisation system of 120° each and no bridge mock-up. They fulfil DNV class B requirements for bridge simulators.


Preparation, execution and debriefing of all exercises (single or multi-bridge in common or separate scenarios) is carried out at the two instructor stations. These comprise additional functions as a VTS operator workplace, two workplaces with a free adjustable 3D real time view on any location of the virtual 3D gaming areas (e.g. for monitoring collision evasion behaviour of the trainees) and equipment to monitor the Radar, Conning and ECDIS displays on all bridges in real time.


All GMDSS/communication (ship-ship / ship-shore) is supported by Transas’ fully synchronised software solution TGS 4100 (Transas GMDSS Simulator) that is supplied on every station and controlled from the instructor stations.


Training courses will familiarise the future instructor and maintenance personnel with all applications and options that the simulator provides.


The time frame for delivery, installation and commissioning of the simulator is relatively short, and the system is due to be operational by mid September 2008.


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]]>Tuesday, July 29, 2008http://www.transas.com/company/news/?id=462Integrated Solutions for Ship, Shore and Training

Stand no. B6.231


At SMM 2008 Transas will continue to demonstrate its ability as a provider of ’total solutions’ to the maritime industry. Being a maritime company able to provide a full range of onboard, training and shore-based equipment & services, Transas will be communicating just how beneficial this can be for shipping companies.


To reinforce this approach the stand will feature the company’s Integrated Navigation System (INS), a solution for both Shipyards and crew training. This high-quality, professional navigation product is designed to provide seafarers with significant advantages in onboard navigation, whilst an identical system can be used as a training tool enabling a simulated training environment to be as realistic as possible.


Professional Navigators demand quality and reliability and the Transas INS is no exception. It’s based on the world’s only DNV type-approved INS Class C Hyundai-Transas intelligent Bridge System. Incorporating the company’s type-approved ECDIS, Radar and vector Conning applications and having been developed in close cooperation with seafarers and shipyards, Transas INS focuses heavily on user-friendly and intuitive functionality. As part of a continued product development program, Transas is constantly expanding its range of onboard systems to incorporate the increasing number of bridge functions and sensors needed to the INS such as gyro, echo sounder, autopilot, log and many others. The result of these advances is significant increases in efficiency and reductions in operating costs.


Recognizing that training has a significant role to play in today’s shipping industry, Transas will be displaying The Transas Full Mission Bridge Simulator operating as a fully functioning training tool. It allows training in a realistic and efficient environment and is developed in compliance with the DNV requirements for INS/IBS training. Today’s modern shipping companies realise that a key element of safety is the quality of personnel, training, operations and the ability to train in a variety of locations either at sea or ashore.


SMM is not only about demonstrating Transas’ products and services but also the combined knowledge and expertise of the Transas staff. As always we look forward to welcoming you to an informative and relaxed atmosphere onboard the Transas stand at SMM 2008. ]]>Friday, July 18, 2008http://www.transas.com/company/news/?id=461June 2008 – United Kingdom. In June 2008 heir to the British throne, His Royal Highness Prince William, started a short attachment with the Royal Navy and following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather underwent training at the Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC), Dartmouth, UK.


Whilst at BRNC Prince William was able to practice navigation, ship-handling and other core navy skills in the NTPro 4000 Bridge Simulator that was supplied by Transas Marine in 2006. The Bridge Simulator (known as “HMS Daring”) forms the backbone of core navigation and watchkeeping training for all Young Officers (YO’s) at BRNC.


Prince William was impressed with the capability of HMS Daring and particularly the way it enables BRNC instructors to immerse trainees in a realistic bridge team environment all within the safety and security of a classroom. After leaving BRNC the Prince joined 185 other sailors for five weeks on board the RN frigate HMS Iron Duke, which was tasked with counter-narcotics operations and disaster relief during hurricane season in the Caribbean.


HMS Daring is a purpose built full-mission simulator. It includes an extensive database of up-to-date exercise areas covering a large portion of the UK coastline, UK ports and foreign ports. BRNC instructors can use a variety of commercial and naval ship models to create realistic exercise scenarios appropriate to the particular training objectives – such as ship handling, pilotage, navigation, conning, communication, radar, WECDIS, Replenishment at Sea, Fleet Manoeuvres, etc. Royal Navy ship models available include frigates, destroyers, carriers, mine hunters, submarines, and RFA.


BRNC N1 Lt Helen Voke RN says of the simulator: “With the state-of-the-art graphics and variable environmental conditions the Transas NTPro 4000 simulator creates a valuable and unique training experience for the Young Officers”.


The Bridge Simulator was upgraded in February 2007 and further expansion was completed earlier this year to enhance training capability by introducing a second steering console and extra displays in the radar room. The Navigation Department at BRNC has consequently been able to increase the level of training for YO’s - almost doubling the teaching time available. During off-peak times HMS Daring is regularly used by RN ship and submarine bridge teams for work-up and continuation training. ]]>Thursday, July 10, 2008http://www.transas.com/company/news/?id=460June 2008 – United Kingdom. In June 2008 Transas Marine UK received an order from CEMEX UK who is the leading provider of building materials in the UK. The order was to install and commission a Navi-Sailor 4000 Dual ECDIS on board The Sand Falcon. Other vessels in the CEMEX fleet will have Navi-Sailor ECDIS systems installed over the next few months.


The Sand Falcon mainly operates in Northern Europe and carries out dredging in and around many of the major ports in this region.


This prestigious order represents an important partnership for both companies. Particularly as CEMEX modernises the navigation equipment onboard and moves towards paperless navigation. Transas was selected by CEMEX UK after looking at every aspect from installation, training to service.


Some of the major contributory factors that helped in securing the contract for the systems was the ability for Transas Marine UK to provide CEMEX with excellent service and support through the network of service agents. Also provided was a comprehensive training package for crew members in the Simulator and classroom facilities available in the Portsmouth. ]]>Tuesday, July 08, 2008http://www.transas.com/company/news/?id=459May 2008 – Germany. Transas Europe GmbH has supplied its Navi-Sailor ECDIS sets for Columbia Ship Management. After thorough negotiations, the companies reached an agreement for Transas to fit 25 newbuilt vessels with its state-of-the-art Electronic Chart System.


11 vessels are being constructed at Aker MTW Shipyard Wismar (Germany) and 14 vessels are being built at GWS Guangzhou Wenchong Shipyard (China).


The CSM vessels deploy the ECS system fully prepared with hardware for ECDIS operation. The installation set consists of one 23’’ TFT-ECDIS workstation in the Navigation Console and one 19’’ TFT-ECDIS desktop workstation at the Chart table, with LAN-interconnection between both stations. All ECDIS-required sensor interfaces are connected to both stations independently for redundancy. Transas also supplies its TX-97 world chart folio for each vessel.


The selected hardware configuration will allow easy upgrade to full Dual ECDIS system in the future, when official ENCs are available with suitable coverage for paperless navigation. ]]>Monday, June 09, 2008http://www.transas.com/company/news/?id=458May 2008 – Gothenburg, Sweden. Transas Scandinavia has made a donation to the Sea Rescue Societies in Sweden, Norway and Denmark. The company, which manufactures high-quality navigation systems to the maritime industry and has worked with many coastguard organisations around the world, made the donation with the support of its Scandinavian customers.


The sum was split equally between the Swedish, Norwegian and Danish Sea Rescue Societies. This was made possible due to the participation of over one hundred and fifty (150) Transas customers in the company’s annual customer satisfaction questionnaire. As a thank you to those who took part, Transas donated money to the Sea Rescue Societies in their respective countries.


On May 14th the three Sea Rescue Societies were informed of the donation. The news was well received, “We had a very happy day at the rescue station in Helsingør. We are now opening a new station in Kerteminde on the island of Fyn,” said a delighted Michael Jensen from the Danish Rescue Society. Like many similar organisations around the world, the Rescue Societies of Sweden, Norway and Denmark are reliant upon donations, gifts and membership fees in order to carry out their valuable work. Thousands of volunteers donate their time working both at sea and on the lakes, saving lives and contributing to greater levels of safety every year. ”We try to support the coastguard organisations as much as possible. As an active company in the maritime industry, Transas and its customers recognise the vital work that they do. We enjoy making the donations as we know that they make such a difference,” said Lars Wallerstedt, Managing Director of Transas Scandinavia. ]]>Friday, June 06, 2008http://www.transas.com/company/news/?id=456April 2008 - Bahrain. Transas Middle East has received an order to supply, install and commission a Vessel Traffic Management Information System for Mina Khalifa Bin Salman Port- Bahrain in April, 2008.


The island of Bahrain is strategically located between Saudi Arabia and Iran and is thus optimally positioned to serve as a transshipment hub in the region. KBSP is being developed by Bahrain at Hidd across the harbour from existing Mina Salman Port. It is scheduled to start operating at end 2008 and will comprise 900,000 sq m of container terminal/general cargo area, 10,800 ground slots for terminal storage, and 1800 m of berthing length for container, conventional /Ro-Ro cargo and passenger vessels.


In 2005 APM Terminals was selected and after negotiations awarded a 25 year concession to operate the new Mina Khalifa Bin Salman Port. Vessel Traffic Management Information System (VTMIS) is a critical tool for the modern successful port. The stake holders APM Terminals and Svitzer were very clear in their requirements for the system capabilities and flexibilities which would allow VTMIS to be used as a tool to increase efficiency, safety of navigation and traffic management.


During the bidding process, Transas was able to offer a turnkey VTMS solution that was in full and complete compliance with the requirements of port operator and government regulator. The solution offered was designed to facilitate future expansion and fully upgradable to meet future port requirements.


A unique type of coastal radar with a 19-ft antenna was proposed for installation on top of a BAPCO tower which is located across the harbour to monitor and control approaching traffic. An additional 12 ft radar was also proposed for installation on top of the KBSP control tower for better tracking in the immediate area surrounding the port. The configuration also includes provision of CCTV cameras, meteorological sensors for wind speed, direction, visibility, tide and currents information. All data would be provided at the control tower via two operators and also remotely to the port regulators and other interested government bodies, once the system is complete. It has also been proposed that the meteorological information will be provided remotely at the Port Pilots Office remotely.


The proposed VTMS included a number of hardware and software elements that have been carefully designed, constructed and combined to provide a robust reliable system that exhibits cutting edge performance. Transas VTMS is built on the philosophy of using commercial off-the-shelf components. Where appropriate (e.g. for radar processing), state-of-the-art custom hardware and software designed specifically to meet the demands of a mission critical marine VTMS are used.


One of the major contributory factors that helped to secure this contract for Transas was the inclusion of its tried and tested Navi-Harbour software, and the powerful ORS3 radar processor system. Transas Navi-Harbour and the ORS3 system are currently being used by more than 100 authorities, ports and harbours around the world.


Transas VTMS is acknowledged as having the most effective multi-sensor integration and tracking (e.g. determining that an AIS and radar target are the same vessel), and the best multi-radar integration (creating a single coherent radar picture from multiple different radars) available in the industry today. When combined with the Transas TX97 marine vector charts, the result is a precise operator display that presents accurate and real-time situational awareness in the VTMS centre.


Transas is fast becoming the provider of choice for ports who seek high quality and cost-effective, VTMS. The success of recent VTMS installations in Aberdeen, United Kingdom, Fremantle Ports (Australia) and larger national scale systems including the recently completed Malta National VTMIS System, are testament to the company??™s focus on delivering exactly what the customer wants.


An after-sales warranty and a three year post warranty maintenance service will be provided by Transas Middle East through the local agents Aeradio Technical Services. This arrangement will enable APM Terminals and Svitzer to plan their maintenance budgets with certainty, while ensuring they have a reliable system, which through regular upgrades; will continue to be state??“of-the-art for many years to come.


The installation at KBSP will start in May 2008 and completion is expected within next 4 months. ]]>Tuesday, May 13, 2008http://www.transas.com/company/news/?id=453April 2008, Poland. The official opening of a brand new ECDIS classroom simulator at the Szczecin Maritime Academy took place on March 28th 2008. The school has enriched their training environment with a new Transas NTPro 4000 Virtual Bridge Simulator. The host of the opening ceremony was Institute of Marine Navigation represented by PhD Janusz Uriasz.The dedication was attended by the Rector of the Maritime Academy, Prof. Boleslaw Kuzniewski PhD, and by Transas representative Mr. Dirk Halfpap, Vice Rectors Prof. Janusz Grabian PhD and Zbigniew Szozda PhD, and Master Mariner Wojciech Slaczka PhD. The new simulator was started by Prof. Boleslaw Kuzniewski PhD. Although the existing simulator was extended to provide 8 user stations, the final version of the NTPro 4000 Virtual Bridge Simulator now consists of 16 user and 2 instructor stations. Each user station is equipped with full 3D view (360?° visualisation), one of four selectable radar (Nucleus 4000, Furuno, BridgeMaster, BridgeMaster Pro), and a steering console designed individually for every vessel. The ECDIS console with Navi-Sailor 3000 ECDIS-I is equipped with ENC, ARCS and Transas charts. The exercise areas cover the most frequently visited ports and waterways, and the simulator itself allows the user to select from dozens of ship models.


Main functions:

- ENC, ARCS, Transas chart handling - Four radar simulation - Full 3D view - Bridge and deck equipment simulation - ARPA simulation - Tug assistance control function - Berthing/unberthing function - Anchor handling - SAR planning - Emergency situation simulation - Automatic assessment module across two classrooms.


One of the main functionalities of a simulator is the ECDIS training. "ECDIS is an electronic navigation system working in real time, which integrates different position systems and other navigational equipment with electronic charts. These types of simulator are able to provide a wide range of educational courses. The main aim of such courses is to increase the safety at sea through a proper educational process covering ECDIS usage," says Andrzej Bak Ph.D. Chief Mate and Head of the Marine Navigation Institute (part of Szczecin Maritime Academy). "In order to achieve satisfactory results, we need to give officers the correct knowledge accurately supported by hardware and software. It creates an understanding of the rules and interdependence in ECDIS systems."


The Academy has been using Transas simulators for ten years. In 2007, Szczecin Academy and Transas Europe signed a co-operation agreement to further research in training techniques. The present Navi-Trainer Pro 4000 is one of the world’s most advanced simulators. It replaces the Navi-Trainer Pro 3000, which had been in use for eight years. The first ECDIS simulator (actually an ECS simulator) bought by the Maritime University of Szczecin was Navi-Trainer Pro 96, which used DOS and a Novell network. We are delighted that more than ten years of collaboration is set to continue.


Finally, we are pleased to welcome another new customer now using Transas technology; the Maritime School of Swinoujscie, Poland. Transas Europe have recently installed a new Navi-Trainer classroom simulator, which is being used mainly for ECDIS training courses. ]]>Tuesday, May 13, 2008http://www.transas.com/company/news/?id=457March 2008, Korea. Transas has supplied a simulator to the IAMU Asia LNG Education and Training Centre (ALETC) in Korea. The centre brings together the Korea Institute of Maritime and Fisheries Technology (KIMFT) and Korea Maritime University (KMU).


KMU was chosen as a main body of ALETC to focus on the training of international LNG instructors. KIMFT will provide domestic training and all other courses, including operation on LPG, chemical, LCC and VLCC tankers. The cargo handling course will be held on state of the art Transas liquid cargo simulators.


The configuration of the simulation centre in KIMFT includes four classes: an LNG, LPG, chemical tanker and LCC/VLCC with 12 student places, each controlled by one instructor. KMU now has an LNG class of 8 workstations and two trainee workplaces for steam turbine engine room training.


This latest development builds on nearly 10 years of collaboration between KIMFT and Transas, with the Institute benefiting from a Transas navigational simulator throughout this period. Moreover, since 2005 the impressive reputation of Transas simulation has risen further due to the successful operation of the local Transas representative, MECys company.


Major Korean universities and shipping companies, including Pukyung National University, Hyundai Merchant Marine, Hanjin Shipping and Samsung Heavy Industries are enjoying the benefits of Transas full mission ship handling simulators. ALETC can be confident in their choice of a Transas cargo handling simulator system to complement their long and successful association with the company. ]]>Friday, April 25, 2008http://www.transas.com/company/news/?id=451March 2008 - Indonesia. Transas simulators have been installed in two Indonesian maritime education institutes; Merchant Marine School BP2IP Surabaya, and Rating School, Sorong, Papua. Both institutions are part of the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation’s Education Training Agency.


The configuration of the simulator in BP2IP Surabaya is a Full Mission Ship Handling Simulator with visualisation incorporating seven circular channels, integrated with GMDSS and 15 Trainee workstations. In the Rating School Sorong, a Full Mission Ship Handling Simulator with five circular channel visualisation is integrated with an Engine Room Simulator. Each are turnkey project solutions, said Aloys Sutarto, the Managing Director of PT MultiIntegra (Transas Group distributor in Indonesia), thus including in the contract the design, supply, installation, commissioning and training.


These projects maximise local knowledge, particularly regarding installation, civil work and the development of new Indonesian exercise areas. "The combined ability of Transas and PT MultiIntegra to add local value is a main reason why we were awarded the contracts", said Mr. Sutarto.


Mr. Dedi Darmawan, Head of the Education Training Agency, commented: "This is not the first time that the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation’s Education Training Agency (ETA) has installed a navigation simulator in their institution to fulfil STCW’95. Various simulator products have been installed for some years, and although we have always been aware of the great reputation of Transas this is the first installation from the company.


By harnessing the Transas technology and services, we have experienced a good transfer of knowledge during installation and training. The most modern simulation technology ever installed in ETA has achieved more than we ever expected". ]]>Wednesday, April 23, 2008http://www.transas.com/company/news/?id=450April 2008 – Greece. Transas Hellas has recently completed three deliveries of its navigational systems to major Greek ship owning companies.


The first contract includes the delivery of seven Master and Backup Navi-Sailor 3000 l ECDIS systems for Arcadia Shipmanagement Co Ltd, Athens. The newbuild vessels were delivered at Hyundai and Samsung Shipyards, South Korea.


On April 1st 2008, Arcadia Shipmanagement confirmed a follow-on order with Transas Hellas for Master and Backup Navi Sailor 3000 ECDIS I, to be delivered at STX and SPP Shipyards in South Korea between 2010 and 2011.


Transas Hellas has also completed delivery of two Master and Backup Navi-Sailor 3000 ECDIS i systems for newbuild tanker vessels for Tsakos Shipping & Trading SA. The systems were delivered at Sundong Shipyard South Korea during April 2008. Tsakos Shipping & Trading SA have confirmed a further order with Transas Hellas for Master and Backup Navi Sailor 3000 ECDIS i systems to be delivered at Sundong Shipyard South Korea during late 2008 and through 2009. Tsakos has also ordered a Master and Backup Navi Sailor 3000 l ECDIS system for retrofit t at drydocks in Lisbon, Portugal during April 2008.


Finally, Transas Hellas have completed delivery of a Master and Backup Navi Sailor 3000 ECDIS i system for a chemical tanker vessel, , for Primera Maritime Hellas Ltd. The delivery took place at ULSAN South Korea, during March 2008. ]]>Tuesday, April 08, 2008http://www.transas.com/company/news/?id=448March 2008 - Transas, the international developer of navigation systems to the maritime and associated industries has today announced BSH and DNV certification for its latest generation of navigation products.


The result of extensive development and testing, Navi-Sailor 4000 ECDIS MFD (Multi-Function Display), Navi-Radar 4000 and Navi-Sailor 3000 TCS (Track Control System based on NS3000 ECDIS-I) were approved this week and mark a significant step forward in flexibility, functionality and performance for the company. The certificates were issued by DNV (Det Norske Veritas) for ECDIS and BSH (Bundesamt for Seeshifffarht und Hydrographie) for Navi-Radar respectively.


Although all significant developments, Navi-Radar 4000 is considered to represent the most important step forward for the marine division of Transas Group.


Alexander Sosonkin, Chief Designer Engineer of Transas Navigation Business Unit, commented: "With regard to the new Navi-Radar certificate, Transas has successfully converted to the new 4000 series significantly improving the quality of the radar display. It is important that by certifying this product we’ve already partly covered the requirements of the new IEC 62388 standard for marine radar equipment, which comes into force in the middle of this year."


Transas Navi-Sailor 4000 MfD, also certified in March, is a new product developed by Transas which integrates the company’s type-approved ECDIS, Chart-Radar and Conning Display software in to the one system similar to that of an Integrated Navigation System (INS). giving the mariner the ability to switch between applications at the touch of a button.


The improved functions of every single system combined together lead to an unprecedented multiplicative effect. This can give the mariner a whole host of additional benefits including:

- Customisation - a navigator-friendly environment providing flexible a setup of tasks depending on the users own bridge scenario(s);

- Redundancy - Multi-functional workstations with flexible setup and enhanced interconnection provide an additional level of redundancy for functions required by IMO carriage requirements and additional Class rules;


- Enhanced Productivity - The time required for the operator to perform navigation routines. Enhanced integration of navigational data, databases, and ship’s particulars is combined with an intuitive user (human/machine) interface;

- Safety - intelligent and efficient alarm management to support a safe level of situational awareness for the navigator. Operator workload and stress is significantly reduced;

- Information Management - increased levels of data management from sensors and static data used by all navigation equipment.


The third approval was issued for the company’s Track Control System (TCS) to Class C with two new auto-pilots for Navi-Sailor 3000 ECDIS benefitting large-capacity vessels.


The certification of all three systems is a testament to Transas continued commitment to research & development resulting in high-quality, reliable systems delivered to customers worldwide. ]]>Wednesday, April 02, 2008http://www.transas.com/company/news/?id=449March 2008 - Denmark. Transas is happy to announce that Danish ship owner Nørresundby Rederi A/S will equip a series of seven vessels with Transas Dual ECDIS systems, Navi-Sailor 3000-i. Moreover, two sets of SVDRs have been ordered for simultaneous installation. Delivery and installation procedures are to take place during 2008 and early 2009. The vessels will upon installation of the Navi-Sailor ECDIS units operate ??™paperless??™ using SENC charts supplied through Transas Scandinavia.


Nørresundby Rederi A/S operates 9 vessels ranging between 1,300 and 4,000 GRT. The vessels trade in North European waters including the Faroe Islands.


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Janus Andersen & CO A/S]]>Tuesday, April 01, 2008http://www.transas.com/company/news/?id=44628th February 2008 – Honningsvåg, Norway. The official opening of the Transas full mission bridge simulator in the North Cape took place today. Installed at the North Cape Maritime School (NMS) overlooking the town of Honningsvåg, the 15mil. Nok project has been 18 months in the making. Since awarding the public tender in September 2006 to Transas, the North Cape Maritime School has worked closely with the company’s simulation division to take the project from concept to completion. The team of engineers and designers has worked with the maritime school and delivered what is acknowledged by Transas as the most advanced simulation and training solution the company has installed to date.


The simulator, which is designed to conform to DNV class A, consists of a single main bridge with seven projectors, each with wide angle lenses, projecting onto a horizontal screen of 240 degrees. There is also an additional bridge built for training tasks and dynamic positioning. Almost all the equipment included in the project is the same as that supplied to real vessels, and the layout of the bridges exactly replicates this environment. Transas has supplied their world renowned onboard Integrated Navigation System (INS) consisting of their own ECDIS, Conning and Radar systems.


A special Crisis Resource Management Simulator, integrated into the bridge simulators, allows training of onboard and shore-based personnel to assist with the managing of environmental incidents such as oil spills, rescue operations and evacuations. The simulator will also provide training for extreme arctic conditions and for the increasing amount of oil-related operations in the Barents Sea.


Interaction with different ship simulators, VTS stations, flight simulators and other simulators for shore based facilities in the same scenario, gives an accurate picture of what the mariner will encounter when at sea. This allows different professionals to train together, promoting understanding, education, and problem solving.


Speaking from the opening ceremony at Honningsvåg, Transas Sales & Marketing Director, Anders Rydlinger commented:

“The realisation of the Full Mission Bridge Simulator here is a huge success for Transas, the North Cape Maritime School and the people of Honningsvåg. We see before us many years of cooperation and training, and the advancement of national and international personnel working in the oil and attributed industries. With so much activity in these waters, simulator training will offer many companies the opportunity to regularly educate their employees and maintain safety to the highest levels. The overall contribution to safety at sea will be enormous.” ]]>Wednesday, March 26, 2008http://www.transas.com/company/news/?id=447March 2008-Denmark. In 2007 Transas Scandinavia AB received orders from EMS Ship Management (India), now part of the Eitzen group, to install and commission Transas Dual ECDIS on the newbuild series ( 5 x chemical tankers) from a Korean yard.


The vessels were named SICHEM MUMBAI, SICHEM MANILA, SICHEM HONG KONG, SICHEM BEIJING and SICHEM EDINBURGH. The ECDIS equipment included ENC charts and Transas TX-97 world chart folios. EMS Ship Management has previously ordered a number of Transas Navi-Sailor Dual ECDIS for their fleet operated through their Denmark office in Gentofte, north of Copenhagen.


In 2008 EMS Ship Management (India) followed up on this and ordered further Dual ECDIS units for the SICHEM PARIS and the SICHEM DELHI, both to be delivered from the yard by the end of the year.


Capt. Sanjay Mehta of EMS Ship Management (India) gave us the main reasons for choosing Transas:

- Brilliant mapping and clear graphics with worldwide coverage
- With professional maintenance service contract, the updates can be sent to the vessel more frequently and as and when required
- Clear instructions
- Simple and logical menu structure
- At night the screen background changes to different colours. This works really well and reduces eye strain.
- Transas 24/7/365 helpline where ships personnel are able to contact Transas directly for any kind of assistance required.


Transas Scandinavia is happy and proud to have such a prestigious customer ’on board’ and we look forward to a continued successful cooperation with the Eitzen Group.


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Eitzen Maritime Services ASA ]]>Thursday, March 20, 2008http://www.transas.com/company/news/?id=444February 2008 – Thailand. Transas has been awarded a contract for the design, supply, commissioning and training of a full Mission Ship Handling Simulator from Precious Shipping Public Company Limited ( PSL ), Thailand.


PSL is a pure dry cargo ship-owner operating in the small handy size sector of the Tramp freight market. It is one of the largest companies in the world operating in this segment.


Transas Marine Pacific (the sales and service arm of Transas in the Asia Pacific Region) completed the commissioning, operator and instructor training on Feb 29th 2008. The Simulator is a 270 degree Full Mission Ship Handling Simulator housed in Transas Consoles and is integrated with a GMDSS simulator. The system makes use of Transas Evaluation & Assessment Systems coupled with Transas audio and video loggers to successfully refer to removing the possibility of human operational error.


PSL commented that the company rules and regulations follow the highest safety standards in operating ships, with a view to eliminating or at least minimising human injury, loss of life and environmental damage. PSL has procured the simulator to train seafaring personnel at Management, Operational and Support levels through in-house courses conducted by the PSL Training Centre. In doing so, the company will continue to provide a stimulating and rewarding working environment with opportunities for self-development and growth for all its employees. ]]>Monday, March 17, 2008http://www.transas.com/company/news/?id=443February 2008 – Zeebrugge, Belgium. Transas Europe has passed the Site Acceptance Test for a new Full Mission Engine Room Simulator located at the VDAB (Vlaamse Dienst voor Arbeidsbemiddeling en Beroepsopleiding, i.e. Flemish Public Employment Service) in Zeebrugge, Belgium.


The maritime branch of the VDAB assists employees and jobseekers contacting potential employers, and offers dedicated training for them to meet the various demands of the maritime industry. This training is also conducted using simulation systems.


In August 2007, Radio Holland Belgium N.V. (as the prime contractor) and Transas Europe GmbH (as the simulator system integrator) were awarded the contract for a new full mission Engine Room Simulator. The system is based on the latest Transas software, ERS 4000 version 7.3.


The simulator consists of a central instructor room, a full mission ERS configuration spread over three rooms (Engine Control Room (ECR), Engine Room (ER) and Emergency Generator room (EGR)). There is also a separate classroom with a second instructor workplace and 6 trainee workplaces.


The Full Mission Set and classroom work independently and are equipped with the same ship models (new revised version of Tanker LCC and trawler ship model).


For various reasons, the simulator is a unique installation:

• the central instructor room comprises huge windows that enable the instructor personnel to observe trainee activity in all surrounding rooms (ER, ECR, EGR and class);

• the ER is equipped with a huge video wall consisting of four reverse projection screens in line, each with a diameter of 70’’. The video wall is visible from the instructor room, ER and ECR and can be used to provide system overviews or to assist in monitoring trainee activity. All simulator system screens and mimics can be selected and displayed on the four cubicles, selected from either the instructor workplace or a local station in the ER via Ethernet control;


• additional features add to the realism of the simulator, for example an alarm light column and smoke generator in the ER, the ability to automatically turn off all lights (black ship) during exercises, and CCTV observation of the different rooms.


The delivery of the simulator is split into two major parts. The first delivery was made in December 2007, with SAT completed in week 2 in 2008. This part comprises all above components and features.


The second part will be done in 2008: as the simulator is not only intended to train jobseekers but will also be used intensively by customers from the maritime dredging industry to train their staff. One of the client’s main criteria was to have a dredging ship model developed and implemented into the simulator. Particularly for the full mission part of the simulator, this model will comprise both:


• the additional mechanical, electrical and auxiliary components that are typically required for dredging purposes (e.g. dredge pumps and gland system), and

• the implementation of an IMC (Integrated Control and Monitoring System) that enables the instructor to act as the dredge master on the bridge, operating the virtual dredging gear (e.g. starting/stopping dredging, discharging etc.) with the help of appropriate process and diagnostic pages on the screen. These actions and the ability to introduce faults will influence the Engine Room equipment and thus influence the work/training of the engineers.


To gather the necessary expertise for the dredging environment, Radio Holland and Transas co-operated with a specialist company. This decision was one of the reasons why Transas was awarded the contract. After the delivery and SAT of the ‘standard’ simulator components, the development element of the ship model and the corresponding IMC system is now the project focus and will also be delivered in 2008. ]]>Tuesday, March 04, 2008http://www.transas.com/company/news/?id=441
Transas Europe, Hamburg (Germany) is happy to announce the successful delivery of six mobile GMDSS simulators to the German Sailing Association (DSV). The six systems consist of Transas TGS 4100 GMDSS simulators, each equipped with one Instructor and two Trainee stations. The networked simulator is connected via a wireless LAN and trainees are equipped with touchscreens, which enable realistic operation of the GMDSS communication equipment and training in standard and distress communication procedures. All components have been designed to be carried in rugged suitcases to allow easy travelling and quick setup on-site.

The DSV is conducting the formal examination of trainees to achieve the Long Range Certificate (LRC) on behalf of the German Ministry of Transport.

The LRC Radio license has been mandatory since 2006 for the operation of GMDSS equipment on board yachts in international voyage.

Before the examination teams began using Transas GMDSS simulators, they used real radio equipment (VHF, MF/HF transmitters), which have been difficult to carry and to install for the examination itself. The six systems have been distributed all over Germany for local examinations on-site at various Yacht Radio schools and are in operation almost every weekend to fulfil the demand for LRC licenses.

Related links: www.dsv.org ]]>Thursday, February 14, 2008http://www.transas.com/company/news/?id=442January/February 2008 – Sydney, Australia. The Transas Marine Pacific office was represented at the recent Pacific International Maritime Exposition – one of the major regional maritime, naval and defence-related events. The exhibition was held over four days at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre (Sydney, Australia). Transas was represented at the event by its local distributor in Australia, Electrotech. The main point of attraction at the stand was the Transas navigational simulator Navi-Trainer Professional (NTPro) 4.62.


Transas representatives consider this exhibition to be commercially very positive . There were several important business meetings held at Pacific 2008, and as a result Transas is preparing to take part in two tenders for the supply of electronic equipment.


Additional information


The Pacific 2008 exhibition and conference program brought together key industry, defence and government decision makers from South East Asia and around the world and presented great business opportunities. They also provide the opportunity to strengthen existing commercial maritime industry and defence networks, and to establish new ones in the Pacific region. ]]>Thursday, February 14, 2008http://www.transas.com/company/news/?id=440November 2007 - Libya. In November 2007, Transas Marine UK Limited and VEBA Oil Operations B.V. celebrated the successful commissioning of a state-of-the-art marine surveillance system for Ras Lanuf Terminal in Libya.


The system supplied by Transas and installed at Ras Lanuf is fully compliant with the International Ship and Port Facilities Security Code (ISPS). It is based on the latest Navi-Harbour solution – now installed in over 200 ports and harbours around the world.


The requirement was for a new operator console for Ras Lanuf terminal and associated equipment including a BridgeMaster E Marine Radar with 25kw transceiver, Class A AIS Transponder, JRC NCR 333 Navtex, CCTV Camera System, three Base Station Voice Sub-Systems and a Weather Station. The Transas Navi-Harbour VTMIS software is complemented with ORS4 radar processor and a full Data / Audio Recording and Playback Module.


The Transas Navi-Harbour system complies with all applicable regulations and international guidelines, including SOLAS1 Chapter 5, SOLAS Chapter 11, and the International Ship and Port Facilities Security Code (ISPS). It is fully compliant with IMO, ITU-R/T, IEC recommendations and takes full account of the IALA VTS Guidelines, IALA AIS Guidelines and the UK Port Marine Safety Code.


VEBA Oil Operations is a joint venture between the National Oil Corporation and Petro-Canada. It explores and produces petroleum in eight concessions with oil Production from the fields totaling more than 100 thousand barrels of petroleum per day. The Ras Lanuf Terminal is located in the Gulf of Sirte on the North African coast 650km east of Tripoli and services an average of 15 tankers a month, while handling more than 480 thousand barrels of oil a day. ]]>Monday, February 04, 2008http://www.transas.com/company/news/?id=438December 2007 – United Kingdom. In December 2007 Transas Marine UK received the prestigious order from cruise company Saga Shipping to install and commission a Navi-Sailor 3000 Dual ECDIS on board one of its vessels – The Saga Ruby.


Whilst the Saga Ruby mainly operates in the Mediterranean, she will depart from Southampton early in the New Year on a major cruise around the world.


The contract represents a significant investment for Saga, and it was awarded to Transas after an extensive market analysis was carried out with the company looking at every aspect from installation, training to service. Some of the major contributory factors that helped in securing the contract for the systems to be installed on the Saga Ruby was the fact that Transas Marine UK was able to offer Saga not only excellent service due to the Transas service network, but a training package for crew members utilising the Simulator and classroom facilities available in the Transas UK Portsmouth office.


Transas UK have supplied a fully type approved system using the tried and tested Navi-Sailor 3000 ECDIS-I software which is an up-to date product resulting from Transas’ long standing experience in the field of marine navigation systems and software. The installation and training will in the future lead to the implementation of the Saga Ruby being able to operate paperless while sailing.


The Navi-Sailor 3000 ECDIS has been developed to meet the requirements of the SOLAS Chapter V and IMO resolution and holds certificates from DNV and BSH. ]]>Thursday, January 24, 2008http://www.transas.com/company/news/?id=439January 2008 – Portland, UK. Transas Marine UK Limited engineers are to upgrade the Portland Harbour Authority’s Navi-Harbour VTS as investment starts in preparation for the 2012 Olympic Games.


The Portland Harbour Authority have been working with Transas since 2001. PHA have an AIS and Radar based system that will see a full software upgrade together with the addition of CCTV and VHF radio equipment. This will be combined with a relocation of the existing radar array and the powerful Transas ORS3 radar processing equipment out on to the breakwater, giving an unprecedented level of coverage in the area. This installation will be completed by and enjoy the ongoing support of the dedicated VTS engineering resource that has become a hallmark of Transas UK Shore-based team.


All sailing events for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be held in Weymouth & Portland. Other enhancements to the existing facilities also include a new slipway and 70 moorings as well as a new commercial 650-berth marina to be developed adjacent to the Academy; these extended facilities will be used for test events and for the Olympic and Paraolympic Games. Construction work is due to start in spring 2008 and the expansion to the Transas system will be completed by mid February. With the total program of works due to be completed by the end of the year, Portland is one of the first of the venues expected to be ready for the Games.


The area is a world class sailing destination; and the sailing waters are credited by the Royal Yachting Association as the best in Northern Europe. This is more than backed up by facilities ashore in the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy. The expansion of the Transas system is a part of a broader build up to one of the largest sporting events in the world.


Related links

• The Portland Harbour Authority

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