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Transas will take part in IALA Conference 2010

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

March, 2010 – The 17^thInternational Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA-AISM) Conference takes place at the end of March (21-27) in Cape Town, South Africa. This year Transas will again participate in this important event in the VTS calendar.

Transas VTS activities go hand in hand with the declared theme of this year's Conference - "A Global Approach: All waters, all risks, all solutions". Having delivered more than 150 vessel traffic management solutions to ports and harbours all over the world, Transas has earned both the trust and respect of its' customers as a quality brand in the VTS sector.

This year Transas will showcase Navi-Harbour, its flagship vessel traffic management solution. Navi-Harbour remains one of the most popular VTMIS platforms for discerning customers globally. Navi-Harbour is the backbone of national VTMIS solutions such as in Cyprus and Malta, and powers many port systems worldwide. The Transas stand will be equipped with a Navi-Harbour operator workstation, CCTV and VHF displays. Our experts will be ready to discuss and advise you on any issue of interest concerning VTMIS solutions.

At the conference you will hear much about IVEF - the Inter-VTS Exchange Format (IVEF) project. This is an ongoing project among a large group of industrial members of IALA, aiming at standardisation of the information exchange between VTS. Transas has been centrally involved in IVEF and we will be present as part of the IVEF team at their stand. Please come and talk to us about this exciting development.

Overcoming your coastal areas traffic monitoring challenges is our goal. Please visit Transas at stand no. 44 so we can discuss your needs with you. Transas are committed to delivering turnkey, technologically advanced, reliable and easy to use systems to our customers.

M/V TROMS VISION - Transas Integrated Bridge Solution, DNV Naut-OSV and beyond

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

March 2010 – Being one of the most sophisticated offshore vessels in the market, the M/V Troms Vision is equipped with the latest Transas Integrated Bridge Solution TIBS 4000 Multifunction Display, TIBS 4000 MFD is designed according to DNV Naut-OSV.

The delivery of Hull no. 339 from Kleven Verft AS, now named the MS "TROMS VISION", to Troms Offshore MPSV AS, took place on March 5^th in Ålesund, Norway.

The state-of-the-art Bridge supplied by Transas to the vessel is designed according to DNV Naut-OSV class and consists of 5 multifunction workstations and extended conning displays:

2 x Navi-Radar 4000 MFD Chart Radar (X and S Band)
1 x Navi-Radar 4000 MFD Chart Radar Slave with extended Navi-Conning 4000
1 x Navi-Sailor 4000 ECDIS MFD
1 x Navi-Sailor 4000 ECDIS MFD with extended Navi-Conning 4000
All stations are configured in a dual fully redundant network.

In addition, the vessel is supplied with the Transas Admiralty Data Service (TADS), which enables the vessel to operate completely paperless.

The Transas bridge solution represents the very pinnacle of navigation expertise and technology, combining industry leading equipment and dynamics in one system. Designed by mariners for mariners, the user-friendly interface and superb redundancy ensures greater efficiency and an increased level of safety at sea.

Østen Mortvedt, Vice President, Troms Offshore;

Transas Marine is our preferred supplier of electronic navigation equipment. We have a long term relationship with Transas built on trust. We have experienced that the robust hardware and stable software performs very well with a minimum of breakdowns. Transas has proven to be a one-stop shop for all aspects of ship electronics including service, chart supply, training and support in implementing procedures to meet with the new regulations. All this is of significant importance to maintain our ships' reliability. We are looking forward to a continued relationship with Transas Marine onboard our new ship, the Troms Vision.

Capt. Andreas Arvidsson, International New Building Manager, Transas Marine International;

The very successful company Troms Offshore is one of Transas most trusted and best customers and we are proud to be chosen as the supplier to their new flag ship.. This project once again strengthens us in our corner stone mentality and vision of seeing a supply contract just the start of a long and good relationship with our partners - the customers. The bridge solution delivered to Troms Vision is designed using the pure essence of our technology. We are certain that the superb functionality and features along with the extraordinary redundancy will support the crew onboard and making their every day operation a less stressful, safer and more comfortable environment ensuring safety at sea. Finally we congratulate Troms Offshore and crew of the Troms Vision with the new vessel and wish them good luck in their upcoming challenges and operations at sea.

Additional Transas information to the UKHO “12/10 NAVAREA Warning 037, 15 February 2010”

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

In some official ENCs, isolated shoals, with a depth value less than the depth of the surrounding area, are depicted as spot soundings instead of isolated dangers, as required by the IHO S-57 standard.

According to the IHO Presentation Library such soundings are not shown on an ECDIS screen when utilizing the "Standard" and "Base" Display modes. To have these soundings shown, the ECDIS display should be switched to "Custom" mode and the "spot soundings" layer should be switched on.

The Transas Navi-Sailor ECDIS software generates automatic anti-grounding alarms in voyage planning (check route) and monitoring modes for (S)ENC's, in spite of the fact that such soundings are not shown in ECDIS standard and base display.

This does not affect Transas TX-97 charts produced from paper sources since such shoals are always depicted as obstructions and are always displayed. However, this could affect TX-97 charts converted from official ENCs.

Bright paperless navigation perspectives for Statsraad Lehmkuhl

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

February 2010 – Being one of the most beautiful sailing vessels, Statsraad Lehmkuhl is now becoming the most up-to date in terms of navigational safety.

Installation of Transas Dual ECDIS onboard means opening up a world of paperless navigation for the vessel.

From that time Statsraad Lehmkuhl is ready to meet IMO chart carriage requirements, coming into force in foreseeable future and making obligatory use of electronic navigational charts.

Transas Dual ECDIS is comprised of Master ECDIS and ECDIS backup arrangements, ensuring safety and providing for every unexpected situation at sea. Having all necessary information from navigation sensors, represented in a convenient and easy to perceive way, seafarers receive an indispensable tool for route planning and monitoring.

Due to a timely installation, Statsraad Lehmkuhl will start her sailing season in 2010 already with a new system, which will allow overcoming habitual limits and experience to the full extent delight of going paperless.

Gibraltar Port is to benefit from renewed up-to-date VTS system

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

February 2010 – The Gibraltar Port Authority (GPA) initiation to renew its VTS system developed into mutually beneficial agreement with Transas to facilitate the supply, development and commissioning of a VTS system including all necessary hardware, software, sensors, communication systems, training and support.

The GPA VTS system allow operators to visualise and interact with all marine traffic within the Area of Responsibility by bringing together subsystems including Radar, Automatic Identification System (AIS), Electro Optical (or CCTV), VHF Communications (including Radio Direction Finding and Digital Selective Calling), Hydro Meteorological Data, Port Information System (a database including Vessels, Visits, Operations, Weather Log and Electronic Logbook) and Track/Audio Recording and Playback.

All of these services are fully integrated through a set of VTS system servers and presented to the operators in a new state‐of‐the‐art dual workplace control room located within the GPA office situated on the North Mole in the port of Gibraltar.

The VTS system selected by the GPA is based upon Transas Navi-Harbour VTMIS solution – one of the most popular VTMIS systems on the market, which is already in demand, among others, by Cyprus Ministry of Merchant Marine, Armed Forces of Malta as well as Kenya Ports Authority.

More than 150 other successful shore-based installations have been completed by Transas over the last 15 years. Transas is trusted as an experienced and reliable partner with a proven track record in delivering monitoring, surveillance and vessel traffic management systems in time, within budget and to the highest standard.

The Port of Gibraltar occupies a uniquely important strategic location at the intersection of Atlantic and Mediterranean shipping lanes – one of the world's busiest shipping routes (some 110,000 ships transit the Gibraltar Strait each year). The Port handles 10% of these vessels, providing bunkering, crew changes, provisions and ship spares. It also has repair and dry dock facilities and hull cleaning afloat capability. The Gibraltar Port Authority (GPA) oversees all operations at the Port including responsibility for Search and Rescue and coastguard operations within British Gibraltar Territorial limits. It's most important functions are Safety of Navigation, Counter Pollution, security and monitoring of all marine activities. The Port has a thriving leisure market being a leading passenger destination as well as being a centre for yachts touring the Mediterranean.

Transas success on a global VTS market

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

February 2010 – More and more customers all over the world entrust Transas to furnish ports with state-of-the-art equipment, making it possible to deal with the growing complexity of port operations.

Transas is currently working on two VTS projects in Morocco, in ports of Agadir and Nador. After thorough consideration Agence National des Ports (ANP) entrusted Transas, in partnership with SOREMAR Group, to bring these projects in life.

VTS systems supplied by Transas will enable operators to monitor all vessels' activities in the area by immediate and exact representation of situation on the consoles. Having the most accurate information at the tip of their fingers, operators are able to react quickly and handle all port activities in a most efficient way. The scope of supply in each port includes a high performance Radar, 2 CCTV System, a Communications System with 3 VHF and 1 HF stations, AIS Base station, Direction Finder and Weather Station.

The Port of Agadir lies on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean and is the main gateway and point of export for goods from South Morocco. As Morocco's fourth busiest commercial port, it is a bustling affair and thrives from the rich fisheries off the Moroccan Atlantic coast. The Port of Nador lies on the northeastern shores of Morocco facing the Mediterranean Sea and is a ferry gateway to Europe.

Together with Soremar Group, Transas has already supplied and commissioned three VTS installations in Morocco in the ports of Mohammedia, Tanger and Jorf Lasfar.

Several months ago Transas completed an installation of VTS system in Khalifa Bin Salman Port, Bahrein. The project was initiated by Aeradio Technical Services W.L.L. for APM Terminals – provider of port and terminal management and operational expertise, which serves over 60 container shipping line customers.

Technically the solution is based on 2 radars, AIS Base station, Weather Station, 3 VHF Stations and DSC messages server.

All equipment is integrated into one multifunctional solution, which fulfills following tasks:

Provides navigation in Port's responsibility zone
Gathers statistical data about vessels
Prepares reports for Port's financial services as a base for charging them for Port operations (mooring, towing etc.)
Plans vessel's entering
Monitors situation in the Port (a number of vessels in the Port, their status and location)

All VTS systems mentioned above are based upon Transas Navi-Harbour solution – the system which has already established a good reputation by reliably serving the busiest ports in every corner of the world for years.

Transas is well-known for satisfying customers through the provision of high-end solutions and adopting a professional approach at every stage of the project, starting from the design phase to post implementation support.

Transas China supplies a vessel traffic system to China Ministry of Transportation

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

February, 2010, China –Transas China and The Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China signed contract for the supply, installation and commissioning of a Navi-Monitor system. This is the first VTS Transas sold in mainland China and also means a significant step to further progress in China shore base system market.

China VTS is a comprehensive system including one radar, three VHF base stations, one automatic identification system (AIS) and two sets of ECDIS. The operator centre is run by Design Institute from Ministry of Transportation and is located in Daxing County, near Beijing.

The contract represents a significant progress Transas made in China VTS market. One of the major contributory factors that helped to secure this contract for Transas was the inclusion of its tried and tested Navi-Monitor software, and the powerful radar processor system. Transas Navi-Monitor is currently being used by more than 100 authorities, ports and harbours around the world.

Transas is fast becoming the provider of choice for ports who seek high quality and cost-effective VTS. The success of recent VTS installations in Lithuania, Indonesia, East Malaysia, India and larger national scale systems including the recently completed Cyprus National VTMIS System, are testament to the company's focus on delivering exactly what the customer wants.

Transas holds ‘Managing risks in navigation’ seminar in Shanghai, China

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

November, 2009, China – In continuation of the Transas Admiralty Data Service (TADS) seminar series in the Asia Pacific, Transas in association with the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) organized a seminar dedicated to navigational issues and entitled "Managing Risks – Future of Navigation".

The event took place in Pudong, the most developed district of Shanghai. This was the first event of its kind organized by Transas for the local shipowners and it provoked big interest bringing together more than 70 delegates.

The speeches were presented by Mr. Zhangfan, Chief Officer, VTS Management Dept, Yangze MSA; Prof. Fang Quan Gen, Deputy Chairman, INSLC, Shanghai Maritime University; Ross Kingdon, UKHO. At the end of the seminar Tony Qian, representing Transas China concluded the speakers' session by a presentation on Transas Navigation products after which all delegates could try it in real at the seminar facilities where Transas showcased its latest Navi-Sailor 4000 ECDIS Multifunction Display.

The success of the event has again proved the importance of Asia Pacific region in the maritime industry development and its influence on future trends of navigation.

Inauguration of Transas brand-new simulators in Philippines

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The NMP simulation complex at Tacloban includes Class A Transas Full-Mission Bridge Simulator, which is capable of simulating a realistic environment for all the STCW 95 competence requirements for Bridge Operations. It is composed of one main bridge with a 240 degree visuals, a secondary bridge, three own ships and an instructor's console.

The Full-Mission Engine Room Simulator is also a class A equipment and is composed of an Engine and Electric Plant Control consoles, three Local Operation Stations (LOS) plus an instructor's console. To make the simulation more realistic, a mimic panel and sound system that imitates the different sound of machineries and alarms are also provided.

The Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator is composed of four workstations and an instructor console. The equipment can be used for studying the tanker's layout, its gear and systems, machinery control and the correct procedure of cargo handling operations both in normal operating conditions and in emergencies.

These simulators can be utilized not only for training and research but also for assessment purposes as well. They can be linked or integrated for combined training for deck and engine trainees similar onboard actual ship.

During the project, Transas was represented by SUMACS who professionally managed the entire process right from the bids, to local procurement of supplies, logistics, installation, commissioning and transfer of technology.

NMP Officer-in-charge, Grace Marie T. Ayaso believes that employment competitiveness of Filipino seafarers in the global shipping will greatly improve through skills upgrading and competency enhancement at the NMP.

The only government-owned maritime training center in the Philippines, NMP is certified compliant by the Anglo-Japanese-American (AJA) Registrars under BS EN ISO 9001:2008. An affirmation of its mandate and commitment for more than three decades, the NMP continuously strive to be at par with international standards in the delivery of quality maritime training and has in fact gone beyond training and research.

Transas Electronic Logbook has been approved by Norwegian Maritime Directorate as equivalent of the paper version

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

November 2009. Norwegian Maritime Directorate (NMD) has confirmed Transas Electronic Logbook as equivalent to the paper version for use onboard of ships registered in NOR and NIS Norwegian Ship Registers.

Transas Electronic Logbook (e-Logbook) is an ECDIS software option based on "IMO Resolution A.916 (22) – Guidelines for the recording of events related to navigation" and is type approved by DNV for use instead of paper logbook onboard.

Transas e-Logbook is designed to replace traditional paper logbook and to record all data in full detail with a minimum input from a user. Already installed on number of vessels, Transas e-Logbook proved to be an efficient and useful tool and witnessed a big interest among the shipping companies.

Successful approval of Transas e-Logbook is an important contribution to the company's efforts in developing high-quality and reliable e-navigation products for its customers all over the world.