Tag: SMM 2016

During the SMM 2016 exhibition in Hamburg, Wärtsilä is to be presented with the Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance Scheme for Machinery. Lloyd's Register's Quality Assurance Schemes are designed to provide manufacturers with confidence in the final product that is at least equivalent to that obtained from traditional survey techniques.

NAPA and FURUNO have announced an ongoing partnership designed to support the digital progress of the global maritime fleet. The signing ceremony took place at SMM Trade Fair 2016.

The Japan-based international non-profit NGO, Peace Boat, and DNV GL signed a memorandum of understanding forming a partnership to develop the Ecoship cruise ship, at SMM trade fair 2016.

Presented to the global marine industry at SMM 2016 in Hamburg, the MXP app is the first time ABB Turbocharging has developed a solution fully enabling ‘self-service’ by the ship’s crew based on condition. It represents the next phase in launching MXP which will be commercially available in 2017.

Intellian Technologies and Inmarsat have announced a partnership aimed at accelerating the transition process for customers seeking connectivity via Inmarsat’s recently launched Fleet Xpress service.

ABB has launched an updated software platform that brings together ABB’s EMMA and OCTOPUS applications into one software suite, under the banner OCTOPUS.

DNV GL has published a Recommended Practice (RP) on “Cyber Security Resilience Management” to help the industry address potential cyber hazards. Developed in cooperation with customers, the RP provides guidance on risk assessment, general improvements to cyber security, and the verification of security improvements and management systems.

The Wärtsilä Nacos Platinum series of navigation, automation and control systems has been updated to include a number of new functions. The updated version will be introduced at the SMM conference and exhibition taking place in Hamburg.

Thordon’s Bearings launched new SeaThigor forward at SMM this week. SeaThigor safety seal design incorporates a pneumatically activated inflatable element to stop water ingress along the shaft, allowing for the repair of the main seal whilst at sea, or allows for the shaft to turn at a lower speed so the vessel can safely return to port for primary seal repair or replacement.