Tag: software

IHO has revised its ENCs standards for ECDIS, therefore, all ECDIS systems used on board a vessel are required to receive updated functions before 31 August 2017. In case the software renewal is not applicable so as the system to be compatible with the latest IHO standards, the ECDIS itself should be replaced before the deadline.

Mr. Makris, IT Director, Gourdomichalis Maritime, noted that the advances made on the maritime communications and bridge equipment during the last decade, have not been matched so far by improvements on the on-board software. He referred to a research conducted by AMMITEC among its members which gathered the 15 most important guidelines that apply to maritime software with the aim to enhance quality. Concluding his presentation, he informed the delegates that AMMITEC intends to start a campaign to raise stakeholders’ awareness of the benefits of quality software onboard and ashore.

ClassNK has just launched the latest version of its design support software PrimeShip-HULL (HCSR), developed in response to the IACS Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers.

The Port of Rotterdam has launched a start-up which matches supply and demand for containerised transport of liquids, gasses, ‘food and feed’ worldwide. Cargo and tank containers are matched via a user friendly online platform, which will result in efficiency, cost savings and more sustainability.

By working together, LR and ABS have provided fully up-to-date straightforward tools for the whole industry to use when applying CSR.

LINK is working on creating a dynamic mobile app framework, which will strengthen the digitalization of internal processes and workflows at Maersk Tankers. The framework is expected to be launch during 2017.

Maritime Strategies International is bringing increased transparency to current and future asset valuations in the offshore vessel sector extending its online valuation tool, FMV, to cover the OSV sector at a time when many owners and their lenders are working to agree long term restructuring plans.

WinGD has announced that it has signed an agreement with Greece-based Propulsion Analytics for the development of an advanced diagnostics system for all WinGD 2-stroke diesel and dual-fuel engines.

Seagull Maritime has significantly upgraded the Seagull Training App, the mobile software solution that has revolutionised the way seafarers track their training records and receive critical safety alerts.

The Danish Maritime Authority has announced that now seafarers can manage and report their seagoing service digitally. Digitalising seagoing service is the first step taken to make it easier for seafarers to apply for certificates.