Technip has unveiled the name for its latest newbuild Diving Support Vessel (DSV), currently being built by Vard. The state-of-the-art vessel will be known as the 'Deep Explorer'.
The high-specification vessel will be equipped with the latest technology in terms of navigation (Dynamic Positioning class 3) and will feature a 24-man saturated dive system. With her large deck area, working moonpool, work-class ROVs and a 400Te offshore crane, she will also be able to deliver diverless construction activities.
Technip's commitment to investing in the new vessel was announced in April 2014.
Following the detailed engineering and design phase, construction of the ship's hull commenced at Vard Tulcea in Romania a few months ago. On completion of the hull, the vessel will be towed to Vard Langsten in Norway for final equipment outfitting and commissioning. She is scheduled to join the Technip fleet in 2016.
Purpose-designed for the demanding requirements of the North Sea and Canadian markets, the Deep Explorer will be capable of working in extreme weather conditions. Her potential area of operations remains global.
Knut Boe, senior vice- president of Technip's North Sea Canada region, said:
"Technip has a long history in the diving industry and we are very pleased to extend our long-term commitment to diving and to the oil and gas industry with the development of this important new vessel. At delivery, the Deep Explorer will be the most advanced DSV in the world."
A cutting-edge communication solution developed by Kongsberg Seatex for the marine seismic sector is set to be a highlight at SEG Denver 2014 (the Society of Exploration Geophysicists Annual Meeting) on 26-31 October (Booth #2414). The KONGSBERG MBR system enables high speed, high capacity and extremely robust data, voice and video transfer between multiple vessels and other assets. The KONGSBERG MBR is set to revolutionise inter-vessel communication in the seismic industry, where the capability to quickly and reliably transfer data is a significant operational advantage.
The MBR system is a maritime radio network distribution system operating in the 5GHz band and has demonstrated stable, high capacity communication in a maritime environment, handling close by vessel operations, platform obstructions and distances in excess of 50km.
Operating as a maritime 'Information Highway', MBR connects crews and their vessels with a high-speed and high capacity digital communication channel with 'Fast Track' priority options. Optimised to securely carry a diverse array of operational information (from real-time video streams to system data), MBR allows remotely situated teams to work together seamlessly, co-ordinating systems and activities for optimal performance, safety and operational success.
A seismic vessel needs to communicate with its workboat for safety and operational reasons and MBR will provide a link to HD video cameras and other sources for everyday use. Large wide- and multi-azimuth operations will also benefit from the robust broadband communication channel. Unlike satellite, Wi-Fi, or mobile network platforms, MBR requires no extra infrastructure or equipment beyond the units on participating vessels/assets. This makes it a simple to use and maintain solution for enhancing overall project efficiency in seismic operations.
"All Marine Seismic Operations are in reality multi vessel operations and require reliable communication. MBR represents a quantum leap in reliability for this type of communication and we believe that users will experience a whole new performance level enabling them to benefit from safer and more efficient operations," said Gard Ueland, President of Kongsberg Seatex. "KONGSBERG is continuously developing its core technologies and the highly sophisticated MBR technology is an excellent example of this innovation process."
Barge Master is nearing the completion of the construction of the first BM-T40 system. On October 14th, the Barge Master motion compensated knuckle boom crane pedestal was installed on the new Wagenborg Walk-to-Work vessel, designed and built by Royal Niestern Sander. The vessel and Barge Master system will be delivered in the first quarter of 2015. NAM will use the motion compensated crane for service and maintenance of gas production platforms in the Southern North Sea.
Offshore platforms have become smaller and more flexible during the last forty years. They no longer have a resident crew or helicopter pads which means frequent journeys to and from the platform by vessel in order to perform maintenance work. With the new Walk-to Work Vessel these operations can be executed in a safer, more efficient and effective manner.
The Vessel is unique because multiple functions are combined for the first time in one design. The vessel can accommodate 20 crewmembers and 40 service technicians, chemicals can be stored and transferred safely, and thanks to the T40 Barge Master system materials can be transferred during wave heights of up to 3 meters. Through utilizing new technology, NAM is able to safely continue harvesting gas on the North Sea with an extended weather window and less down time.
Barge Master develops and produces motion compensation platforms for the marine and offshore industry. The Barge Master T40 is capable of compensating an offshore knuckle boom/telescopic boom crane with a capacity of 15mT.The servicing of wind turbines or unmanned oil (rigs) platforms are typical applications of the Barge Master T40. The system is based on the same principle as the Barge Master T700: roll, pitch and heave are compensated, while surge, sway and yaw are fixated. The T40 is developed together with Bosch Rexroth.
Gulf Marine Services (LSE:GMS), the leading provider of advanced self-propelled self-elevating support vessels (SESV) serving the offshore oil, gas and renewable energy sectors, is pleased to announce the first contract award for its new enhanced Small Class vessel (the Pepper).
The vessel, which is currently being built by a third party, is expected to be delivered to GMS in Q1 2015 on a finance lease and will then proceed directly to its first charter for a national oil company in the MENA region. The contract is for five years (three years firm with a two-year option), with the day rate in line with that previously indicated for this enhanced class vessel in the region.
Duncan Anderson, Chief Executive Officer of GMS, said:
"It is particularly pleasing to have secured this first long-term contract for Pepper in the MENA region where demand for our SESVs is excellent. All seven of our existing Small Class vessels are chartered to clients who are very familiar with the cost-effective advantages our assets bring to brownfield maintenance, well intervention and enhanced oil recovery operations. We are looking forward to taking delivery of the new enhanced Small Class vessel with its additional deck load and area, which will add further value to the Group's offering to the client."
L-3 SAM Electronics announces that it has been awarded a significant contract to provide the complete electrical package, including cable engineering and installation, energy distribution, propulsion, lighting and infotainment systems, as well as internal and external communications systems, for two offshore supply vessels for the Norwegian shipowner, Siem Offshore. Built by Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG), located in northern Germany, the 155-meter-long and 31-meter-wide ships are due to be delivered in February and July 2016.
The vessels comply with the MODU Code as well as the Ship-Shaped Well Intervention 2 classification and are already planned to be chartered by Helix Energy Solutions, a worldwide leading service company in the offshore market, servicing Brazilian offshore platforms and drilling sites.
"We are extremely proud to work with FSG and Siem Offshore on the two new state-of-the-art offshore supply vessels," said Ulrich Weinreuter, president of L-3 Marine Systems International. "Following the successful recent completion of several comparable vessel installation projects, this award affords us yet another opportunity to demonstrate our range of specialized systems and expertise in supporting the global offshore shipping and platform industry."
L-3's propulsion solution offers four asynchronous motors for main propulsion, five tunnel thruster drives and two retractable thruster drives, each driven by an asynchronous motor and speed-controlled, low-voltage PWM converter, providing a combined total of roughly 30 MW of propulsion power. For power generation of the four high-voltage 6,6 kV switchboards, eight diesel alternators and motors will be installed. Power distribution will then be completed by 10 L-3 transformers for onboard low-voltage mains supply.
L-3 SAM Electronics will also deliver a specially designed multifunction IT network that is the basis for the VoIP telephones and base stations used for DECT telephony, IP TV distribution and the IP CCTV camera system. The assembly includes a high-precision clock facility with NTP server functionality.
The communications systems for offshore and nautical requirements will be supported by L-3's two talk-back systems, the sound-powered telephones and the digital UHF communications systems, as well as a comprehensive range of GMDSS equipment. In accordance with class requirements, a public address and general alarm system will be included, as well as a fire and gas detection system for safety. Another scope of L-3 Sam Electronics' supply comprises the complete lighting system.
The contract is the latest in a series of major turnkey projects undertaken by L-3 SAM Electronics on behalf of leading operators in the offshore market. Other recent ventures include outfitting of the heavy-lift jack-up crane vessels, Innovation and Vidar, and Ceona Amazon, a pipelay and construction vessel.
The name of this new BOURBON vessel says it all: scheduled for delivery in early 2016 from the Vard shipyard.
This AHTS (Anchor Handling Tug Supply) was specially designed for operations in polar waters, and more specifically in arctic zones, where we know that there is a huge potential for development.
BOURBON is therefore adjusting its range of services to meet the requirements of clients and the changing offshore market.
With a length of 93.60 m, a bollard pull of 280 t and deck equipment supplied by Rolls-Royce (winches, cranes, etc.), the Bourbon Arctic will be in a position to perform anchor handling and towing operations for oil rigs located even in the remotes oil fields. With its design suited to extreme weather conditions and a reinforced hull classed Ice-1A, this vessel will be set to operate in even the most demanding situations.
Upon delivery, it will be ranked as the most powerful vessel in the BOURBON fleet. BOURBON thus adapts its services to market developments and clients' needs. "The development of our fleet has always been closely tied to our anchor handling services" explains Rodolphe Bouchet, Vice President Business Management Marine Services. "As a generalist, we need to have very large capacity vessels in our fleet, for operations of a very complex type. With its technical specifications suited to the deep offshore market, the Bourbon Arctic will allow us to complement our range of services."
The ship manager of this new-generation AHTS will be Bourbon Offshore Norway, which is already responsible for the 2 most powerful AHTS in the group's fleet, the Bourbon Surf and the Bourbon Borgstein.
Technical Specifications:
Length: 93.60 m
Width: 24 m
Cargo deck area: 780 m2
Bollard pull: 280 t
Hybrid propulsion: 2 main engines and 3 gensets
Full speed: 17 knot
Accommodations capacity: 60 passengers
To meet the rapidly growing demand for a wide variety of LNG related services, DNV GL has established a group of LNG experts in North America. In addition to deep LNG expertise, the Houston-based "LNG Solutions Group - Americas" is also experienced in all business, risk and regulatory matters specific to the North American market.
With the increasingly strict regulation of sulphur emissions in force next year and the already tightened Emission Control Area regulation for the US, ship owners are likely to feel more pain by the rising fuel prices. For instance, due to the new regulations, Marine Gas Oil (MGO), will likely see a price jump in three months, possibly as high as 30% in the short term, and a minimum of 20% in the long term. This has impact well beyond the maritime industry.
"Judging from our list of recently completed projects, you can clearly see the market is about to reach a tipping point, from market, feasibility and risk studies to actual new-buildings, export and bunkering facilities," says Bjørn-Harald Bangstein, Director of Operations Maritime Advisory, Americas (photo).
As of July 2014 there are 116 LNG fuelled vessels in total (50 vessels in service and 66 on order). Of these, 75 are classed by DNV GL (46 in in service, 29 newbuildings), which gives DNV GL a market share of 65%. "We are now doing what we can to meet pent-up demand for LNG services also beyond the maritime industry by drawing on our expertise from Oil and Gas. This allows us to offer an unrivalled set of capabilities, from major export or liquefaction projects to small scale bunkering and everything in between," says Bjørn-Harald Bangstein.
"More than any other company, DNV GL has championed LNG as a solution for some of the main challenges facing the maritime industry: fuel cost and emission reductions. Combined with the abundance of cheaper natural gas in North America this contributes to a surge in LNG activities. We are happy to now see shipowners, yards, ports, bunkering operators and LNG proponents in general acting to be well positioned for LNG," says Bjørn-Harald Bangstein.
Regulatory certainty underway
"Through our interfaces with the US Coast Guard, both formal and informal, we know that they are now finalizing the remaining regulatory requirements on a detailed level. They are doing so in an open and consultative manner that involves the industry and prevents surprises and misunderstandings. Naturally there could be additional state, county and municipal regulations. But with a national regulatory framework designed to prevent major hazards using a risk based approach, particular local variations can be addressed through risk assessments, allowing for a consistent and predictable national regulatory framework," he says.
Drawing on experiences also from previous LNG projects around the world, the Houston-based group can offer class and advisory services throughout the value chain of LNG. The group has the following sets of competencies:
LNG as fuel, Class and Statutory Requirements
Regulatory advisory
Operations and Bunkering:
• DNV GL's Recommended Practice for bunkering
Crew training standard
Feasibility studies ship and shore facilities:
• Technical
• Financial
• Risk assessments
• Gas dispersion analyses
• Technology qualification
Verification
Waterway suitability assessments
Navigational risk assessments
A selection of DNV GL's recently completed LNG projects in North America show a trend towards a tipping point:
• For IMO, DNV GL carried out a Feasibility Study on the use of LNG as fuel in North America.
• Waterway Suitability Assessments for several planned North American LNG export terminals
• A comprehensive risk assessment study on LNG bunkering for MARAD, the US Government's Maritime Administration.
• Security and Risk assessment study for Washington State Ferries
• Market feasibility study for LNG America
• Classification of two LNG ready container ships for Matson
• Classification of two LNG fueled RoRo Container ships for Crowley
• Hosted visits from USCG and Transport Canada for familiarization with LNG as a fuel in Norway
• Technology qualification for flashing liquid expanders
• Quantitative risk assessment studies for North American export terminals
• Termpol 3.15 risk assessements for all planned LNG export terminals in Canada
• Industry-wide LNG Fuel Advisory Council headed by DNV GL's Tony Teo in 2011.
DNV GL has published several widely referenced industry documents such as Rules for Classification: Gas Fuelled Ship Installations (last update Jan 2014), Recommended Practice for Development and operation of liquefied natural gas bunkering facilities (Jan 2-014) and Competence Related to the On Board Use of LNG as Fuel (April 2003).
The "Rules for Classification: Gas Fuelled Ship Installation" was developed in 2000 and later introduced to the IMO which was adopted as the "IMO Interim Guidelines on Safety for Natural Gas-Fuelled Engine Installations in Ships", Resolution MSC.285(86) on June 1, 2009.
Crowley Maritime Corporation's solutions group announced that it has received the first two of potentially four, new heavy-lift, ballastable deck barges (HDBs) for use by clients in the Asia-Pacific region. These new barges, which will be contracted and managed from the company's recently opened Singapore office, allow Crowley to better support regional customers in the oil and gas mining; Engineering, Construction and Procurement Management (ECPM); and Engineering, Procurement, Installation and Commissioning (EPIC) industries who are increasingly embarking on large-scale onshore and offshore projects.
These new 400-foot-long, 120-foot-wide (122 meter x 36.5 meter) HDBs, named HDB 01 and HDB 02 are moored in Batam, Indonesia. They have 25-foot (7.6-meter) side shells, which provide both the capacity and deck strength (up to 4,200 pounds per square foot or 25 tons per square meter) needed to accommodate larger drilling and production units used for deepwater offshore energy exploration and development. They are designed with more robust ballast systems to deal with high tidal ranges found in the region's load and discharge ports and have higher internal strength which allows tolerance when ballasting to the seabed, fully loaded – where tidal movement can be problematic.
"Customers in this region require locally available and tailored assets for their project needs," explained William Hill, director, business development in Singapore. "The industry has expressed the need for available equipment to support larger construction and topside moves along with complex deck loads. These HDBs were designed to do just that."
The barges are ABS classed, with an approximate deadweight capacity of 20,000 metric tons. Both were designed by Crowley's Seattle-based, naval architecture and marine engineering subsidiary Jensen Maritime and were constructed in China by Seabridge Marine Contractors Ltd/Jiangsu Yangzijang Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
The company announced the opening of its Singapore-based project management and logistics solutions office in July. The office is located at 77 Robinson Road on the 34th floor of the Robinson Building and can be contacted at +65 6809 2160. Additionally, Crowley's wreck removal, marine salvage and emergency response subsidiary TITAN Salvage, based in Houston, also maintains a local presence with a 45,000 square-foot site west of the city, allowing for more rapid emergency response in the region.
Harvey Gulf International Marine, a major supplier of marine transportation that specializes in providing offshore supply and multi-purpose support vessels for deepwater operations in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, recently deployed Advanced Logistics' marine management system, SAMM, and preventative maintenance module, Preventer, on its fleet of marine transportation vessels.
Advanced Logistics is a leading provider of offshore marine and logistics management software. The software allows a vessel to generate numerous operational reports onboard and transmit the data to shore in a real time environment. The technology includes electronic logs, safety and crew management, commodity tracking, fuel and lube management, GPS mapping, preventative maintenance and much more coupled with an interactive web based interface for easy access to data.
"We are excited to invest in Advanced Logistics' software. We realize the importance of technology in our business and value the efficiencies it provides to our operations and clients," said Barry Autin, executive vice president and chief administrative officer, Harvey Gulf.
"Advanced Logistics is pleased to have Harvey Gulf embrace our technology," said Jeffery Svendson, Advanced Logistics president and CEO. "We are seeing additional clients gravitate toward our marine applications and we expect more industry leaders to do the same. Our real time technology will enable Harvey Gulf to improve the way they manage their billing, crew, safety, equipment maintenance and regulatory compliance."
New Sea Axe design: a 40-metre Fast Crew Supplier
Naviera Integral of Mexico is the launching customer of Damen's new Sea Axe Fast Crew Supply vessel, the FCS 4008. President of Naviera Integral, Juan Pablo Vega is pictured at the official signing ceremony for the two Damen FCS 4008 vessels at the Offshore Energy Exhibition in Amsterdam.
A leading company in offshore transport and supply services with a fleet of 35 vessels, Naviera Integral has already been a customer of Damen since the late nineties, operating more than 20 Damen vessels. The Mexican company was also a pioneer of the Damen flagship Axe Bow vessel, the 5009.
Mr Vega explains: "We choose to invest in Damen vessels because of their quality and this is combined with a very good delivery time, plus Damen provides excellent after sales services and offers creative solutions for financing."
100 passengers
Damen and Naviera Integral have worked very closely on developing the new FCS 4008, which is mainly focused on passenger transport rather than a combination of passengers and cargo. "Naviera Integral is having an increasing focus on passenger transportation and this new 42m vessel has capacity for 100 people."
Naviera Integral's vast experience of operating the Sea Axe 5009 in the Gulf of Mexico has been taken on board with the design of the new FCS 4008, with any suggestions for improvements incorporated in the new FCS type. The vessel combines a steel hull with an aluminium superstructure, which allows the vessel to combine strength with speed.
"Damen Sea Axe vessels have excellent seakeeping characteristics and our client PEMEX sees the benefits of this. The vessels are much more comfortable for the crew and they arrive in better shape to carry out their work. The FCS 4008 is also very fuel efficient, consuming at least 10% less than conventional vessels, which is an important consideration," Mr Vega says.
Naviera Integral's two new vessels are due for delivery in 2016. Mr Vega adds: "We see many opportunities in the Gulf of Mexico given the energy reform, therefore we see these investments as preparing for the future. And we look forward to working with Damen."
First delivery of Damen ASD Tug 2810, ARC Towage signed four contracts total in Barcelona, Spain
On 31 July 2013, ARC Towage singed four contracts at the Netherlands shipbuilder Damen Shipyards Group. The new building contracts with ARC Towage are the result of a special joint venture set-up for the terminal berthing services for a significant energy industry player in Trinidad and Tobago.
The first DAMEN ASD 2810 left for Trinidad, while the second vessel will leave in two weeks. The last two tugs will arrive mid-December this year. The tugs are being built at Damen Shipyards Galati, Romania, and will be delivered by Damen Services in Trinidad and Tobago before 1 January 2015. The vessels will provide towage services for escorting, berthing and un-berthing LNG-vessels.
Exterior explosion-proof lighting
The ASD Tugs 2810 have a minimal bollard pull of 60 tons and a maximum speed of 12.9 knots. For operation in and around the LNG terminal, the vessels are equipped with rig savers on all engines which are remote shut off valves, remote-closing air intakes, gas detection systems and exterior explosion-proof lighting.
Fugro Pioneer second of three vessels to be delivered to Fugro in 2014
Fugro has taken delivery of the second of the three Fugro Offshore Coastal Survey Vessels (FOCSV) being built by Damen. The Fugro Pioneer is a compact, survey ship capable of undertaking a wide range of survey, monitoring and inspection operations.
The vessel is designed for a variety of survey and inspections duties including light geotechnical work, environmental baseline surveys, monitoring and inspection, and moon pool deployments. Diesel electric propulsion delivers excellent economy at all speeds.
Versatile and adaptable
Fugro Pioneer is the second of three survey vessels ordered by Fugro for delivery in 2014. Each will be operating in a different part of the world and so they have been adapted for the individual environments in which they will work. The operating company is a specialist in the acquisition of the full spectrum of survey data and so the vessels have been tailored to be adaptable for a wide range of tasks.
Fugro Pioneer is the second vessel to be built directly by Damen for Fugro. However, the two groups have worked together on a number of refits in recent years and in the process have built a relationship based on trust and mutual understanding.
Crowley Maritime Corporation's petroleum services group announces that is has sold two Jones Act tankers, the Pennsylvania and Florida, to Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE: KMP). Crowley will continue to manage the vessels with no changes in crewing or operations. The tankers have been under long term charter transporting gasoline, jet fuel, diesel and crude oil since being placed into service in 2012 and 2013 respectively.
"This transaction helps Crowley maintain a healthy balance in our capital program," said Tom Crowley, chairman and CEO. "We have invested more than $1.5 billion in new, U.S.-built tank vessels in recent years, giving us a fleet of 17 articulated tug barges (ATBs) and four new 330,000 barrel tankers being delivered in 2015 and 2016. We are committed to continuing to provide safe and reliable petroleum transportation to our customers."
Under the new ship management agreement with Kinder Morgan for the Pennsylvania and Florida, Crowley will continue to utilize sailors from the American Maritime Officers Union and Seafarers International Union, who have safely operated these tankers since their inception. The company's ship management group provides worldwide technical management, operating ships for others as if they belonged to Crowley.
"Kinder Morgan's continued expansion into the Jones Act tanker market demonstrates our commitment to provide customers with a variety of safe and efficient means to store and transport crude, petroleum products and chemicals," said John Schlosser, president of KMP's Terminals segment. "We are delighted to expand our relationship with Crowley, a premier provider of marine transportation services."
Willard Marine, Inc. (WMI), a leading manufacturer of composite and aluminum boats for more than 50 years, has been selected through a competitive solicitation process to supply a demonstration model of a new, advanced combatant craft for the U.S. Navy under an SBIR contract modification awarded to Structural Composites, Inc.
Under the contract, WMI will design, construct and test a fleet-ready version of an advanced combatant craft incorporating foam/fiberglass extrusion technology developed by Structural Composites. The boat will be based on WMI's standard U.S. Navy MK 3 RIB with a lightweight Steyr diesel engine and sterndrive propulsion.
The new, framed construction technique will eliminate the need for a traditional foam-core and fiberglass sandwich hull, resulting in a substantial reduction in overall boat weight with no sacrifice in strength and durability. The deck frames will not be connected directly to the hull beams, providing improved shock mitigation when operating in rough seas. The boat will also feature Structural Composites' new Co-Cure resin and coating technology that has superior cracking resistance for demanding naval applications.
Ulrich Gottschling, president and CEO of WMI, said, "Willard Marine has built the most durable military RIBs for the U.S. Navy for more than 20 years, and we are committed to leading improvements through more innovative products, designs and production techniques. By partnering with Structural Composites on this advanced construction method, Willard Marine will potentially improve payload capacities while improving crew comfort, which are critical factors for our customers."
Scott Lewit, president of Structural Composites, said, "This contract modification from the U.S. Navy allows us to integrate our newest composite advances into the recently selected lightweight engine technology from Steyr. The combined benefits of reduced structural and engine weight offer great synergistic benefits."
Seagull Maritime AS has launched Seagull Training Administrator 4.0, an updated version of the shipping industry's most widely used training administrator, in a move the company says makes computer-based packages even easier to use.
Norway-based Seagull Maritime has built on customer feedback gathered over a number of years to extend and improve STA 4.0's user workflow and functionality, and to add new functions, with the entire overhaul neatly presented via a new user interface. As with previous versions, STA 4.0 is available to seafarers onboard ship and over the Worldwide Web.
"STA 4.0 is certainly a logical advance from the technical point of view in line with market expectations, but its availability also brings immediate benefits for our end-users," says Roger Ringstad, Managing Director, Seagull Maritime AS. (photo)
"Web-based solutions take e-learning, assessments, experience tracking and administration of each seafarers records to a new level. Ensuring that individual knowledge gaps are identified and closed in a systematic way is vital for the industry. The performance evaluations, ability- and knowledge tests, available through the system give the industry certainty that they develop the 'right' seafarers for the tasks ahead.
"With training records and profiles for every position and crew member onboard available at the point of need, the training manager can simply log in to access training results from any location."
STA 4.0 benefits from an updated, more intuitive graphical user interface, designed to improve workflow. Individual customers can set up their networks within their own infrastructure by simply installing STA 4.0 on a network server, so that crew can access their train¬ing and records through a web browser on any computer con¬nected to the network.
"Our popular Crew Evaluation System (CES) is also now available onboard ship, to be used as a part of the promotion pro¬cess," adds Ringstad. "Performance Profiling is now fully integrated with STA 4.0, enabling sign-on and sign-off interviews to be completed in an easy way on board."
Other progressive features include a new Document Manager, allowing authorized personnel to export scanned documents such as course diplomas, certificates etc. to vessels. Specific vessels and ranks can also be 'tagged' by levels of competence, while individual records can be searched for crew members who have identified themselves as "ready to be assessed".
In addition, the STA 4.0 Electronic Bulletin Board enables owners to communicate messages of specific importance to seafarers and receive confirmation that messages have been received, read and understood.
"The new Training Administrator is also prepared to run all 3rd party e-learning content both online and offline (typical onboard vessels). This is a strong benefit as we can then support our clients, which are using training material from several sources including in-house developed e-learning content", says Ringstad.
Seagull Maritime is also developing the next generation cloud-based interface standard that will allow its customers to integrate their HR systems with Seagull's own. "This will be a much more flexible solution than the existing interface standard used by many customers today," says Ringstad.
Modeled After Innovative Gulf of Mexico Terminal Hub, C-Port
Officials representing the Edison Chouest Offshore family of companies are announcing that construction has begun on a massive logistics support base and naval repair shipyard for its own vessels at the Port of Açu, located in São João da Barra in northern Rio de Janeiro-RJ, Brazil.
Ten Covered Slips
Nine 25.2 m wide regular slips, each with two 25-ton overhead cranes; one 38.4 m wide heavy lift slip with two 100-ton overhead cranes
574,200 m2 Total Area
In addition to the covered slips, the straight docks provide more than 525 linear meters, which can easily accommodate five large platform supply vessels (PSVs)
Repair Area
Located in the south breakwater of Açu Port's Terminal 2, B-Port will feature a floating dry dock with a lifting capacity of 13,700 MT
Strategic Location
B-Port is located near the growing Campos Basin
Vessel Support
Inside and out, B-Port can fully support 15 vessels simultaneously
Chouest Signs Agreement with Prumo Logistica!
In April 2014, the two companies signed the initial lease for the port property, recently amending the agreement to include a total area of 574,200 square meters, if all future contract options are exercised. "We are already investing to meet the current demand of our international customers and new bids in the industry, and our unit at the Port of Açu is essential for such," said Chouest Brazilian Director Ricardo Chagas. Construction work has been underway for several months, and the expected start of
operations will take place during the first half of 2015.
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