Applied Weather Technology, Inc. has introduced the latest version of its fully customizable fleet management system with the release of Fleet Decision Support System (FleetDSS) Version 2.0. Suitable for use within a company’s IT network, FleetDSS has new tools, including an ETA confidence tool and a comparative vessel type performance graph, making it easy for operators to closely monitor efficiencies.
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, a developer of marine fuel efficiency and optimization systems, showcased its fuel saving GreenSteam Optimizer, an onboard adaptive, data-driven decision support system. Consisting of two small radars installed in the bridge wings and a touch screen console which connects to wind and flow meter sensors, trim
GreenSteam Optimizer is an onboard decision support system that is an adaptive, data-driven solution, helping the master to make the right decisions. Achieving maximum fuel efficiency means operating at the most efficient speed using as little fuel as possible. The optimal settings and parameters such as
Applied Weather Technology, Inc. (AWT) offers the latest version of its customizable fleet management system with the release of Fleet Decision Support System (FleetDSS) Version 2.0. In addition to being suitable for use within a company’s IT network, FleetDSS has new tools, including an ETA confidence
executives to simplify the process of risk management – and reduce the time and cost associated with those tasks – are now on the market. A Decision Support System (DSS) can be defined as “a computer-based information system that supports business or organizational decision-making activities.” These so-called
. The same 3-D model used to design the ship in the NAPA system can be utilised in the Onboard-NAPA loading computer, software and in the decision support system onboard the ship. in the fuel economy Onboard-NAPA Tanker Onboard-NAPA can be tailored for virtually any ship type. The version available
the surface by using new emerging robotic technologies is bridging the gap between existing traditional technologies (modelling and satellites) as decision support system for decision makers. Underwater oil plumes can come from bottom leaks or from surface patches forming subsurface plumes as recently been demonstrat
such an approach could have broad-sweeping applications in naval battle command and control. The paper then illustrates a generic AIbased decision support system. The second part of the paper is directed toward examining a specific application of decision support system technology, using Tomahawk missio
development of the system for reefer vessels was started together with Cool Carriers, nowadays LauritzenCool, in 1998. After extensive demo testing, a decision was taken to proceed with full-scale test during three voyages on board the reefer vessel M/V Ivory Dawn. The test was carried out in the first
. Circle 53 on Reader Service Card BETHLEHEM STEEL, MARINE DIVISION The Marine Operations Planning and Scheduling System (MOPASS) is a model-based decision support system. It is used for voyage estimating, vessel assignment, vessel scheduling, and other functions. MOPASS is said by its developers
is currently underway in order to obtain additional insight into the incremental benefits which can be expected from the use of an expert decision support system. The report may be obtained from the National Technical Information Service, 285 Port Royal Rd., Springfield, Va. 22161; (703) 487-4650
with cutting edge research. Deputy Dean of Science, Prof. Zbigniew Pietrzykowski has worked with his research-team to develop a navigational decision support system for sea-going ships. NAVDEC goes beyond the information coordination of ARPA and ECDIS to actually present navigational solutions to avoid
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with mid- solution’, rather s-Insight is designed as a wholistic data man- ocean data. And special areas such as war risk areas, or agement and decision support system. That said, the system ecozones, or areas with recent pirate attacks, as well as ENC is only as good as the people on ships and on shore
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for Computing Machinery. Assistant Department Head of the Maritime Business division. • An T. Oskarsson & C. Reed Hodgin. The AlphaACT Decision Support System for Emergency Respond- ers PROCEEDINGS of the HUMAN FACTORS and ERGONOMICS SOCIETY 54th ANNUAL MEETING – 2010 58 Maritime Reporter & Engineering
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. robotic technology will allow a cheap, ? exible, expandable, This project is a natural extension of the URready4OS previ- precise and rapid decision support system, improving the ca- ous project in which the concept of a cooperative multivehicle Two AUVs and one USV in their parking positions ready to
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four tunnel deck 15. Anthem of the Seas is now sailing from Cape thrusters forward. The vessel is ? tted with a smart onboard advisory and decision support system, Liberty, NJ. Shipowner Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. Length o.a. 347.06 m Length b.p. 320.1 m Breadth, waterline 41.4 m Draft max
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. The same 3-D model used to design the ship in the NAPA system can be utilised in the Onboard-NAPA loading computer, software and in the decision support system onboard the ship. in the fuel economy Onboard-NAPA Tanker Onboard-NAPA can be tailored for virtually any ship type. The version available
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Weather Technology, Inc. has introduced the latest version of its fully customizable fl eet man- agement system with the release of Fleet Decision Support System (FleetDSS) Version 2.0. Suitable for use within a company’s IT network, FleetDSS has new tools, including an ETA confi dence tool
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ex- ecutives to simplify the process of risk management Ð and reduce the time and cost associated with those tasks Ð are now on the market. A Decision Support System (DSS) can be deÞ ned as Òa computer-based infor- mation system that supports business or organizational decision-making ac- tivities.Ó These
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with cutting edge research. Deputy Dean of Science, Prof. Zbig-niew Pietrzykowski has worked with his research-team to develop a naviga-tional decision support system for sea-going ships. NAVDEC goes beyond the information coordination of ARPA and ECDIS to actually present navigational solutions to avoid
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intro- duces a number of new features devel- oped to enhance situational awareness and improve data presentation. RMS is a real-time monitoring and decision support system for safe and optimal operation of drilling and work-over riser systems based on instrumented monitoring of critical pa- rameters
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, and security capabilities. TOLANI SELECTS MARIS VDS Tolani Shipping?s Singapore arm, Tolani Shipping (S) Pte Ltd, has opted to use theVoyage Decision Support system devel- oped by Maritime Information SystemsAS, Norway (MARIS). Tolani Shipping owns a fleet of bulk carriers ranging in size from 50,000dwt
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are fully interconnected, allowing vir- tual project collaboration and data sharing.Technology Profile Rite-Solutions has developed a Command Decision Support System, aiming to improve mission planning and command level decision making for employment on US submarines. The company serves as technical manager
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. www.absolutesw.com Amarcon Amarcon has launched the new OCTOPUS suite of hardware and software products. OCTOPUS-On- board is a modular decision support system for ships and other floating structures. Shipping and off- shore companies have used OCTOPUS-Onboard since 2003 for route and operation planning
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for ships operating at sea. This leading to significant cost reductions for the industry. OCTOPUS-Onboard is a state-of-the-art modular decision support system for ships and other floating structures. Shipping compa- nies and offshore contractors have used OCTOPUS- Onboard since 2003 for route
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Announcement Service Lankhorst Indutech BV 'Pure': a thermoplastic composite material with ulti- mate properties Max Control BV Safety Max Decision Support System NetWave Systems Voyage Data Recorder NW-2200 De Noordzee Foundation Clean Ship Sketchbook Orlaco Maritime CCTV EEX High Resolution
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sea state, actual and forecast weather conditions, and opera- tional issues, towards the development of a predictive navigation methodology or decision support system. Studies are being partially funded by the European Union under the auspices of a project entitled ADOPT — Advanced Decision support
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their respective data in the system. Movement in- formation, equipment location, con- tract status, and trip status are available for management decision- making. The Harbor Billing System is an on-line system for harbor transactions. It produces reports showing fleeting, switching, and harbor
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. "This is a quantum leap in anchor handling technology, said Jogeir Romestrand, CEO, ODIM (right). in real time at the bridge as a part of a decision support system. The system is ready to be installed for both new buildings and ships in operation. "Based on the success of the Ice Load Monitoring project