Jeppesen releases dkart sounding to obstruction tool to correct ecdis presentation fault
Jeppesen has released the dKart Sounding to Obstruction tool, which is designed to correct an ECDIS presentation fault whereby some shoal soundings may not be depicted on ECDIS displays. The dKart Sounding to Obstruction tool is available immediately to hydrographic offices and producers of electronic navigation charts (ENC).
This tool is the first and only application that rapidly and securely reviews an entire ENC library for soundings that may not be displayed, fixes them and produces a comprehensive and detailed report of changes made. The application is being released as part of the dKart Inspector and dKart Editor Maintenance subscription agreement, so it is available at no additional cost to organizations already producing ENCs using current dKart licenses.
The International Hydrographic Office (IHO) first made known the ECDIS presentation fault, whereby some shoal soundings may not be presented on an ECDIS display, in April 2009. Mariners were advised to review planned routes in an ECDIS to display "all data", and hydrographic offices were urged to review and update their source material.
"Jeppesen has developed a solution that programmatically eliminates the ECDIS shoal presentation fault for hydrographic offices and ENC producers, helping them to succeed in their mission of providing the information necessary for mariners to operate safely," said Jeppesen dKart tools product manager John K. Klippen.
Kongsberg Maritime unveils new monitoring and efficiency applications for K-chief automation systems
Kongsberg Maritime will show three new monitoring and efficiency applications for its highly-regarded K-Chief automation system for the first time during Posidonia 2010. The 'Fuel Saver' applications have been developed as part of Kongsberg Maritime's commitment to the Green Ship concept, and through the provision of detailed data and advice based on multiple factors including current engine use, can be used to enhance vessel performance and reduce emissions.
The K-Chief marine automation system is a distributed monitoring and control system that provides high-end functionality for power management, auxiliary machinery control, ballast/bunker monitoring and control, and cargo monitoring and control.
The new Fuel Saver applications are part of Kongsberg Maritime's Green Ship portfolio, which also consists the MetaPower® torque & power monitoring system, which facilitates cost-effective operation by providing vital data to enable a vessel to maintain or increase speed while saving significant amounts of fuel, and reducing CO2 and NOx emissions.
H.M. King Harald to officially open 50th anniversary exhibition Nor-Fishing 2010
H.M. King Harald will officially open Nor-Fishing 2010 in Trondheim, Norway on the 17th of August. The Minister of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs, Mrs. Lisbeth Berg-Hansen, will also attend together with prominent guests from the fisheries authorities of several countries.
Chairperson of the Nor-Fishing Foundation, Director of Fisheries Liv Holmefjord, expressed her gratitude and pride on behalf of the industry to His Majesty for having agreed to participate in the event. The King has participated at a number of official openings of the Nor-Fishing and Aqua Nor exhibitions over the years, and he officially opened last year's Aqua Nor 2009.
The Royal Family has shown great interest in the fisheries industry over the years, and King Haakon (1908), King Olav, King Harald and Crown Prince Haakon have all participated in the official opening of fisheries and aquaculture exhibitions held in Norway (please see the attached list of official openings).
This year's Nor-Fishing is the 23rd fisheries exhibition since 1960. The organiser can thus celebrate the 50th anniversary of the modern fisheries exhibitions in Norway.
Lloyd's Register confirms commitment to Greek shipping and stresses need for the shipping industry to speak with a single voice in influencing industry regulation
Lloyd's Register's Hellenic Advisory Committee met in Piraeus this week to discuss key industry issues with Lloyd's Register's senior management. Richard Sadler, CEO of Lloyd's Register, said that the industry needs a shared voice to be better represented at international level, 'It's been said before that the industry needs one voice to stand up for shipping. This is a very high priority, what I am saying is not new and it's not going to be easy, but we need to make this happen. Our vital industry needs to better protect and promote itself against repeated reactive, and increasingly regional, governance while still encouraging the innovation that we need.'
Following opening remarks by Lloyd's Register's Chairman, David Moorhouse, the committee of leading Greek shipowners shared views on the current key challenges facing the industry. In a session led by Lloyd's Register's Marine Director, Tom Boardley, and Apostolos Poulovassilis, Regional Marine Manager, Europe Middle East and Africa, the environment and areas where the Lloyd's Register Group is supporting owners in facing the challenge of new regulations, such as the forthcoming ballast water convention, were at the top of the list.
Connecting Greek shipping and culture, Apostolos Poulovassilis announced that Lloyd's Register's support for the 2,500th anniversary of the Athens Classic Marathon will raise funds for the Greek Merchant Marine Academies. Richard Sadler, CEO Lloyd's Register will run the marathon with Group employees from several offices around the world.
The Committee's Chairman, Capt. Panagiotis Tsakos, concluded the meeting talking about the importance of investing in the seafarers of the future, and the potential for young people, saying, 'At a time of crisis, perhaps there are now some opportunities. There are fewer Greeks going to sea today – with fewer seafarers our technical and management skills will decline. At a time when the economic situation is so uncertain, the potential of careers at sea could be welcomed by the young today. Greece is a world leader in shipping and I hope that it can remain at the forefront of our vital industry.
Richard Sadler added, 'At this time of difficulty for Greece we are certainly here to provide support for Greek operators – as we always have.'
