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Software Solutions competencies available. Incorporated herewith are the functions to automate multiple images and document attach- ments catering largely for pictures, licenses, certificates, travel documenta- tions, contracts, and medical records or even P&I Claims/Cases. Such enhance- ments shall enable our customers to archieve and maintain important corre- spondences and documentation coher- ently within our crewing solution thus a voiding a paper mess and manipulation of various systems.

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Consultas Adds Muscle to Fleet Management

Consultas has strengthened its fleet management computer systems and international presence through a series of software improvements and the appointment of two new European rep- resentatives. The company also con- firmed the launch of a new corporate identity, A Solid Connection. Consultas managing director, Morten Kjoerum — who was previously Head of

Customer Service, Europe, Wallenius

Wilhelmsen. took the helm of the com- pany just 10 months ago. Since then, the company has made a significant invest- ment in its technologically advanced software systems to further strengthen and confirm its continuous commitment to an increasing number of global ship- ping clients. Software improvements recently undertaken by Consultas are focused on improved functionality and tighter integration of all PMS applica- tions, including spare parts and mainte- nance, software improvements and also exhibit improved layout and design of software facilities.

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OPM Utilizes Tideworks

Software

According to Tideworks Software,

Operadora Portuaria de Manzanillo (OPM) will deploy Tideworks' Mainsail and Spinnaker products. The new sys- tems will be implemented at the termi- nal. which currently handles more than 250.000 container moves a year.

Tideworks' will offer the terminal its full-service approach with local onsite support, a data conversion, EDI services and system monitoring.

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BIMCO Launches

Innovative Database

BIMCO has officially launched its

Solid Cargo Database as an additional feature on its website. The BIMCO

Cargo Database provides general guid- ance and information and is intended for use by shore-based staff and vessel crews. Included in the Cargo Database are easy-to-use BIMCO Reporting

Forms which significantly assist

BIMCO's efforts to improve the situa- tion for vessels in ports around the world. The reporting forms collect data on new or unusual cargo properties and the appropriate cargo handling proce- dures required such as cleaning, undue delays, inspection, loading, carriage instructions, unloading and cleaning, etc. as experienced by the ship and its crew.

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Lloyd Triestino Enhances its Web Site

The Italian container shipping line

Lloyd Triestino has upgraded its web site with a new homepage featuring advanced e-commerce facilities so as to -A Chelton Group Company-

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