Two year licensing discussion on ENCtrack reaches conclusion
Chart distributor Datema, partner of the Platform SHORE SUPPORT, reports that it has finally managed to secure the necessary permissions to proceed with the roll-out of its ENCtrack distribution system for Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs), which was the cause of some controversy in the electronic chart world when it was originally launched in 2009.
Widespread recognition for Shore Support
On March 17 the results of the Shore Support research, executed by TNO, were presented to a large audience. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Environment received the report handed over by the Holland Shipbuilding Association. The Platform SHORE SUPPORT thus gives meaning to an innovation process within the Dutch shortsea sector.
Alternative shortsea manning assignment improves crew performance
With a combination of structured maintenance systems and 24-hour onshore support, newly qualified maritime officers can safely take over the tasks of a chief engineer. This is the conclusion of a recent study by TNO in the framework of the SHORE SUPPORT innovation project.
Shore Support Seminar 2011: Results & Lease
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Complete vessels are frequently ‘leased’ or chartered. How about parts of this vessel? Would a shipowner, in order to lower his capital expenditures, be eager to lease his equipment too, such as a main engine, steering gear or safety equipment? On Thursday 17th March 2011, a seminar will take place about a fairly new subject within the maritime industry: leasing maritime equipment.
TNO research in final phase
The TNO research for Shore Support on the 25 vessels of Wagenborg, Flinter and Amasus has reached her final phase.TNO is currently analyzing data that has been captured 24 hours a day over a time period of 12 months, resulting in over 200,000 measurements of various kinds, a huge logistic undertaking.
Who wins the christening of Flinters new multi purpose vessel?
Flinter, one of the shipowners participating in the Platform Shore Support, has announced to start a very special competition with a very special grand prize: to christen a real sea going cargo vessel before it is launched into the water. On top of that, the winner will also become co-owner of the ship.
Article in Details Magazine on MS Jade
The Wagenborg magazine Details published an article on the new build MS Jade in the last September edition. The article tells the story of the MS Jade, its captain owner Fabian deJonge and the successful delivery and christening.
Environmental Award for MaK & Cat
The manufacturing progress for MaK and Cat engines up tot 16,000 kW in Germany has been awarded an impressive environmental award. These companies are both member of the Platform Shore Support. In June, Caterpillar’s Kiel Engine Center in Kiel, Germany, was awarded an Environmental Award from the Economic Association of Schleswig-Holstein.
Flinter moves forward!
The shipowner Flinter, one of the Shore Support partners has financially been reorganized, assuring the continuation of the company until 2013. Eight of the original shareholders were bought out by a group of four new shareholders. This was reported by the Dutch newspaper Financieele Dagblad.
Fire fighting training in Harlingen
The Maritime Academy of ROC Nova College, one of the Shore Support partners, will provide fire fighting training in the Harlingen (Friesland) on a new training center. The new training center is build to educate students and corporate training of the Maritime Academy of the Nova College of Harlingen.
Preview of International Convention on STCW for Seafarers
Major revisions to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 (the STCW Convention), and its associated Code, are set to be adopted at a Diplomatic Conference to be held in Manila, Philippines, from 21 to 25 June 2010.
Four Shore Support partners in Schuttevaer
Four articles in the Schuttevaer special about Engines: Propulsion and Auxiliary output are dedicated to four platform partners (Pon Power, P.J. Brand, Bolier MaK and Wärtsilä) of the project Shore Support. The weekly newspaper Schuttevaer published this special last week.
Benchmark with inland shipping
Additional technical studies on various subjects are part of the project Shore Support. Recently, Marine-Solutions BV has performed a study to analyze technical and crew requirements within the inland shipping industry.
House of Commons concept at seminar Design & Usability of 1 June
On June 1, the next seminar will take place of the innovation project Shore Support. Program and registration for this event (via HME website).
Design & usability are often seen as two opposites. What is designed is occasionally not user friendly and vice versa. How are engine rooms designed and why is equipment placed according to quite a standard design? Questions that will be answered during the interactive Shore Support seminar ‘Design & Usability’ on 1 June at Damen Shipyards in Bergum.
The newbuild MV Zeeland described in Holland Shipbuilding
Holland Shipbuilding magazine has published an article on one of the Shore Support vessels, that is tested by TNO. The MV Zeeland had her maiden voyage in February and sails according to the equivalent arrangements of the project Shore Support.
Holland Shipbuilding Magazine article on newbuild MV Adamas
Holland Shipbuilding magazine has published an article on one of the Shore Support vessels, that is tested by TNO. The MV Adamas had her maiden voyage in February and sails according to the equivalent arrangements of the project Shore Support.
Shore Support @ De Nederlandsche Anchorites
On Thursday the 25th of February, Shore Support will be represented at a gathering of the dutch maritime fraternity De Nederlandsche Anchorites in Amsterdam. A presentation on the Shore Support philosophy will be given to inform the fraternity and to stimulate positive discussion about the project.
Flinterbrise in the Bay of Bothnia
Many vessel currently sail on icy waters in the northern regions of Europe, including Shore Support vessels. The Flinterbrise is one of the 25 vessels involved in the research. Click here for some nice pictures of the Flinterbrise, made in the Bay of Bothnia (the northern part of the Baltic sea) that is covered with a thick layer of ice.
EU regulations stimulate sales of gas oil
The bunkering of gas oil rose last year in Rotterdam by about 20%, from 252,414 tonnes to 302,607 tonnes. At the end of 2009, sales of this light oil increased considerably due to new environmental regulations issued by the European Union. Ocean-going vessels which berth for more than two hours must use fuel with a sulphur content of no more than 0.1%, or in other words gas oil.
Design & Usability seminar 1 June @ Damen Shipyards Bergum
The innovation platform Shore Support has again picked a date for a seminar after successfully organizing the last Shore Support seminar in December. The seminar has the central theme Design & Usability and will take place on Tuesday the 1st of June at Damen Shipyards in Bergum (North of the Netherlands).
Brainstorm session to be continued!
A Brainstorm session and Meet & Greet lunch were exclusively organized for consortium partners of the innovation project Shore Support at Pon Power in Papendrecht, preliminary to the seminar ‘Human & Technology’. Almost the complete consortium of organizations were represented to discuss on four up to date issues.
Launch Pon power Insight.com on Europort 2009
On the third of November 2009 Pon Power launches its new service Pon Power Insight.com at the Europort 2009 in Ahoy Rotterdam. This service makes it possible to monitor the status of installation on ships everywhere on the globe. Cat® propulsion motors, generators and other installations on ships are being monitored by using Internet connection.
Maritiem Nederland publishes article on Shore Support
Maritiem Nederland has published an article on the innovation project Shore Support. Maritiem Nederland is an independent Dutch management and newsmagazine containing news about the maritime industry with articles, interviews, columns and interesting reports on shipbuilding- and repair, maritime suppliers, dredging, offshore, ports and the Royal Navy.
Article in Link Magazine October edition
Link Magazine has published an article on Shore Support in the October 2009 edition. Link Magazine is a management magazine that contains information about cooperations between companies, (semi)-government agencies, universities and knowledge institutes.
Ready, Steady, Go! Innovation Estafette 2009
The main reason for the Innovation Estafette 2009 is to show how important innovation is for a prosperous and sustainable future of the Netherlands. The event is an initiative of De Club van Maarssen. This organisation stimulates innovation in water, transport and mobility. The Innovation Estafette 2009 takes place on the 4th and 5th of November at Vliegkamp Valkenburg (ZH).
TANKER Operator publishes article on Shore Support
In the latest August/September issue of TANKER Operator, an article is published on the project Shore Support. The magazine TANKER Operator serves the tanker industry and provides up to date, useful information about developments in the industry, written by expert journalists.
Wagenborg nominated for Shipping Award
Wagenborg Shipping has announced that the jury of the KVNR Shipping Award has nominated their shipping company for this yearly award. The reason for their nomination is among others Wagenborg´s initiative for the Project Shore Support and their contribution to the Project Broadband@Sea.
Workshops Shore Support 27 October
Four workshops will be organised for seafarers and maritime companies on October 27th. These workshops can exclusively be attended by participants of the project Shore Support and is initiated by members of the consortium.
Two articles on Shore Support in SWZ Maritime
SWZ Maritime has published two articles on Shore Support in the June 09 edition. SWZ Maritime is the Dutch magazine for technical professionals in the maritime industry. Every month, the magazine brings its readers the latest developments and news from all areas of the maritime industry. This edition was dedicated to Innovation within the maritime industry.
Monthly newsletter for project SHORE SUPPORT
More than thousand people who showed interest in the project SHORE SUPPORT received the first newsletter in their mailbox. The newsletter contains the last information and developments on the project. From stories about new consortium members, interviews of participating crew members to new technological developments in the maritime industry. Interested in receiving this monthly newsletter? Please leave your e-mail address on this website.
PDAs delivered to the ships
After five months of preparation, TNO has delivered measuring instruments for the participating ships. It concerns 94 PDA’s using specially developed software.
TNO presents scientific paper
TNO has written a scientific paper describing the results of their development of the measurement instruments to assess safety for the participating ships.
Equivalent arrangements accepted
The participating ships in project SHORE SUPPORT are accepted under the equivalent arrangements under article IX of the STCW convention.
International regulatory framework
The IMO’s International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978 was the first internationally-agreed Convention to address the issue of minimum standards of competence for seafarers.
Interview Inspection of Traffic and Waterways
An interview conducted by students from Hogeschool Rotterdam, minor Maritime Management. This interview is involving the Inspection of Traffic and Waterways. They control the results during the project and interfere whenever needed.
Interview Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management
An interview conducted by students from Hogeschool Rotterdam, minor Maritime Management. This interview is giving the insights in the thoughts about the Shore Support project as seen from the side of the Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management.
Interview Nautilus NL
An interview conducted by students from Hogeschool Rotterdam, minor Maritime Management. The interview is held with Mr. Van den Broek, chairman of Nautilus NL, the Dutch trade union for maritime professionals.
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