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11 Jul 2022

NAPA’s Passenger Ship Stability Management Tool Gains DNV Type Approval

The next generation of stability management, NAPA Stability, helps ship owners and operators proactively monitor and approach stability, from planning loading conditions to the real-time monitoring of tanks. (Image: NAPA)

Classification society DNV has awarded type approval to NAPA’s new onboard stability software for the passenger sector – NAPA Stability, a new onboard stability solution that will replace NAPA Loading Computer, the stability management solution for passenger ships.This type approval establishes that the software meets DNV’s requirements for the assessment of ship stability in both intact and damaged conditions, and the relevant IACS requirements to enable Safe Return to Port (IACS UR L5 Type 4 requirements)…

12 Jan 2022

Autoship Systems Corp. Launches Offshore Stability Solution for Jack-ups. Bags Contract with Seaway 7

Canadian firm Autoship Systems Corporation (ASC) in cooperation with its Norwegian reseller, Coastdesign Norway (CDN), has developed an offshore stability software for jack-up vessels called - the Autoload® - Jack Up version and has won a contract to install the solution onboard Seaway 7’s first self-propelled jack-up vessel, VIND 1. Autoload is also installed onboard their entire fleet of vessels which include open deck semi-submersible heavy transportation vessels, cable lay, heavy lift crane installation, and Installation support vessels, Autoship Systems said.

05 Oct 2021

Pesquera Diamante Upgrades Its Design Software

Lines plan for a purse seine vessel developed in Autoship Pro by Pesquera Diamante (Image: Autoship)

Autoship Systems Corporation (ASC) of Vancouver, Canada has been supplying the marine industry with its Autoship Pro (hull design) and Autohydro Pro (hydrostatics and stability) software for over 40 years. These two programs combined has resulted in many hundreds, if not thousands of ships at sea, including ocean going fish trawlers.Pesquera Diamante in Lima, Peru is a current Autoship System user that has engineered over a dozen purse seiner vessels for its integrated operations that include a fish processing facility, using our hull design and hydrostatics programs.

28 Apr 2017

Lloyd’s Register Launches Marine Analytics Service

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has launched its Marine Analytics service with a methodology that will enable companies to obtain value from operational data and connected assets. According to LR, the biggest challenge associated with data from multiple systems and connected assets, once security has been assured, is knowing how to turn the possibilities into actual commercial and operational value. It is now possible to amass more data more easily but with so much data available, extracting useful and actionable information and insights is a challenge. LR said it is focused on working with marine and offshore companies of all sizes to co-create leading bespoke solutions…

06 Dec 2016

Lloyd’s Register’s Acquires Seasafe

Lloyd’s Register (LR), a  global engineering, technical and business services organization has added to its portfolio of advanced data, digital and software solutions with the acquisition of Seasafe Marine Software & Computation (Seasafe). An unexpected incident, such as a grounding, a collision or an explosion, can result in complex technical challenges, all requiring a fast and effective response. Seasafe specializes in on-board loading and stability software to help customers manage the stability of vessels and offshore structures, from passenger ships, heavy-lift vessels and FPSOs to semi-submersibles and jack-up rigs. LR’s ship emergency response service (SERS)…

06 Jul 2016

ASC’s Autoload Onboard Stability Software Turns 25

Bourbon Evolution 809 shown in Autoload (Image: ASC)

Autoship Systems Corporation (ASC) of Vancouver, Canada announced that its onboard stability software Autoload is celebrating 25 years in the marine loading computer market. Installed on thousands of ships, rigs and platforms worldwide, Autoload can be found onboard virtually every type of vessel. ASC said it adopted a simple yet sophisticated philosophy for developing Autoload from the start: the program must be simple to use yet apply accurate mathematical analyses to all calculations.

23 Dec 2015

Tankers, Bulkers & the Increased Need for Software Solutions

Hendrik Bruhns

IMO/adopted guidelines for the mandatory carriage of damage stability verification instruments (software, computers, etc.) onboard all (new and existing) tankers beginning in January 2016. IMO has adopted guidelines and applicable IMO Code amendments for the mandatory carriage of damage stability verification instruments onboard new and existing tankers. Amendments to MARPOL Annex I, BCH Code, IBC Code, IGC Code and to the Survey Guidelines under HSSC to mandate the provision of a computer program capable of calculating the applicable damage stability requirements were agreed.

01 Sep 2015

Tankers to Require Stability Instruments Starting 2016

Photo: Hanjin Shipping

Lloyd's Register informs that new stability instrument requirements will apply to all tankers constructed (keel laid) on or after January 1, 2016. These ships will be required to fit an approved stability instrument, capable of verifying compliance with intact and damage stability requirements. Oil tankers, chemical tankers and gas carriers constructed before January 1, 2016 must also comply with the requirements (by confirming or upgrading existing equipment, or installing new equipment) at the first applicable scheduled renewal survey of the ship after January 1…

15 Oct 2010

Christian Joins Creative Systems

Photo courtesy Creative Systems

John W. Christian started his maritime career at Kings Point, USMMA, in the 1970s performing classwork on facility-sized mainframes, while Creative Systems was developing stability software on similar machines in Seattle. Since then John has accumulated wide-ranging experience in marine and computer technology while Creative Systems has become a leading supplier of marine software. Christian combines experience in merchant, naval, and offshore activities, both international and domestic, with business, computer, and training backgrounds.

22 Jul 2010

ASC Chosen for North Sea Platform

Autoship Systems Corporation (ASC) of Vancouver, Canada announced the installation of its Autoload onboard stability software on Gjøa, one of the largest projects in the North Sea today. Gjøa's recoverable reserves are approximately 82 million barrels of oil and condensate and roughly 40 billion standard cubic metres of gas. More than 200 km of pipeline are to be laid at Gjøa as well as the cable that is going to supply the platform with power from shore. It will be the first floating platform to get its electricity from the mainland. This will mean a yearly reduction in emissions to the environment of 250,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide. Autoload is a real time monitoring and simulation tool for planning vessel stability.

12 Mar 2010

Keppel Shipyard Singapore Chooses Autohydro

Autoship Systems Corporation (ASC) of Vancouver, Canada is supplying additional licenses of its Autohydro hydrostatics and stability calculations software to Keppel Shipyards of Singapore. Keppel Offshore currently operates with 8 Autohydro licenses and now their sister company, Keppel Shipyard, will add a second license. Autohydro 6.4 stability software Auto-Ballast function will automatically calculate tank fills for selected tanks to satisfy given targets. (www.autoship.com)

08 Jun 2009

Autoload Stability Software on Olympic Zeus

Autoship Systems Corporation (ASC) of Vancouver, Canada announced the sale of their onboard stability software, Autoload, to Olympic Shipping AS for their latest environmentally friendly new-build, Olympic Zeus. Olympic Zeus is an anchor handling tug supply construction vessel designed by Ulstein Design AS and one of the biggest vessels of this type built by Ulstein Verft AS. Developed for advanced operations in deep sea conditions, Olympic Zeus operates with a new type of optimum fuel saving hybrid propulsion machinery which was developed by Ulstein Design AS.

18 Dec 2003

Directory: Deck Machinery & Cargo Handling Equipment Directory

3PS, Inc. A. L. ACL INDUSTRIES, INC. Product: A/COM LADDERS, INCLINED LADDERS, VERTICAL LADDERS, GANGWAYS, BATTENS, GRATING, LADDER TREADS, CUSTOM FABRICATIONS IN ALUMINUM, STAINLESS, FIBERGLASS. ISO-9001 REV2000 REGISTERED. ADAMS LAND AND MARINE Ltd. Product: Cargo pumps, Water Pumps, Hoses, Air Compressors, USCG Certified Tankerman,etc. Allied Systems Co. Appleton Marine, Inc. 3030 E. Product: Johnson Cutless Bearings, Duramax DuraCooler, Duramax BoxCooler, Johnson Demountable Keel Coolers, Johnson Stuffing Boxes, Duramax Shaft Seals, Johnson Commercial Fendering and Dock Bumper. E-Crane Intl U.S.A. Hyde Marine, Inc. P.O. InterOcean Systems, Inc. Product: Deck Winches for All Applications & Loads. 79 So. McElroy/Catchot Winch Co. PO. BOX 4632, BILOXI, Miss. Morgan Marine WRM Inc.

22 Mar 2004

Autoship: Early Success for New Programs

Autoship Systems Corporation (ASC) said its new Autoload-Rig and Autoload 6.0 programs have enjoyed significant early sales. M/T Seraya Spirit of Teekay Shipping Ltd. industry, including a completely new interface developed from rig operator recommendations. vessels as well – and thus “Autoload 6.0” followed soon after. flexibility. accurate damage simulation). direction – it calculates real shift of free surface in slack tanks according to any change in heel or trim. separate view frame monitors the actual maxVCG curve relative to the current condition (draft/vcg). Real-time sensor data is used for tank contents, drafts, and wind. taken for mooring and riser tension, while different criteria are used for different modes of operation.

29 Mar 2004

Cargo Ship Grounds Off Florida

Coast Guard Marine Safety Office and Group Miami are overseeing response operations to the grounding of the 544-foot cargo ship Eastwind, which was attempting to enter Port Everglades, Fla. early this morning. Titan Maritime, LLC will focus on refloating the M/V EASTWIND at next high tide, at approximately 12:10 am. Commercial salvage engineers are taking precautions, in the event that fuel tanks are threatened aboard the vessel. These will consist of an internal transfer of heavy oil from a lower tank to the upper wing tanks to reduce the risk of a spill. Currently, no signs of pollution or injuries have been reported. The Coast Guard continues to monitor and assist, to protect the marine environment and ensure that operations are conducted safely.

06 Apr 2004

CAD/CAM: Stability Software for Semi Submersible Rigs

Not all stability software is made equal. Even if all commonly available stability programs were of the same quality, virtually all of them are designed first and foremost for conventional vessels - and it's no secret that the unique characteristics of offshore platforms demand capabilities not usually required for ships. Rig stability is a very critical issue, and it can also be quite complex. What rig operators need is software that can constantly monitor and predict stability in any combination of circumstances; but what they don't need is an interface as complex as the problem. Enter Autoload Rig. Only recently released, yet already installed on more then 15 platforms, Autoload has also been chosen for the biggest floating rig ever built: Thunderhorse.

13 Dec 2001

Ship Stability Software Upgraded

Creative Systems, Inc., makers of GHS (General HydroStatics) ship stability software, has released version 8.0, a major update that incorporates many improvements, including a new on-sreen report preview. Shipments of the update to existing users with maintenance subscriptions are now complete. Others wishing to take advantage of these improvements, please contact Creative Systems directly. The company's onbard software, GHS Load Monitor (GLM) version 8.0, also has several new features which may be viewed at www.ghsport.com/glm.htm. Existing GLM installations wishing to update to the new version should contact their naval architects or Creative Systems. For more information e-mail [email protected] or visit www.ghsport.com/home.htm

08 Nov 2000

New Marine Technology: The Hallmark of SMM 2000

The SMM exhibition in Hamburg has once again proven that it is the cradle of marine technology and the grand-daddy of all marine exhibitions. On display in 12 separate halls were more than 1,300 exhibitors from more than 50 countries, launching new products and discussing business with an estimated 37,000 visitors. More telling that sheer numbers, in this case, is the feeling of the exhibition and the ubiquitous marine technology theme. The quality of attendee and exhibitor is always high, but this edition of the bi-annual exhibition seemed especially charged due to the many positives currently running throughout the full spectrum of the maritime market.

02 Aug 2007

Solstad Offshore Installs Autoload Onboard Stability

Autoship Systems Corporation (ASC) announced that their Norwegian Dealer, Coastdesign, Norway (CDN), has received 10 new orders from Solstad Offshore ASA for Autoload onboard stability software. Installations will be onboard vessels; Normand Jarl, Normand Drott, Normand Titan, Normand Trym, Normand Atlantic, Normand Borg, Normand Mjolne, Normand Draupne, Normand Skarven and Normand Seven. Autoload is currently installed onboard 23 Solstad vessels. Normand Seven, delivered to Solstad Offshore in July, is the largest offshore construction vessel (OCV) ever built by Ulstein Verft in Norway. It is a Vik-Sanvik VS 4220 OCV design and was voted Ship of the Year at the 2007 Norshipping Tradeshow in Norway. The vessel is 130m long and 28m wide with a bridge at a size of 400m2.

10 Jan 2003

Creative Systems Releases GHSCOM

from within common application programs such as Microsoft Office and AutoCAD. very little effort have a spreadsheet where cell values are calculated by GHS. COM technologies. programs. convention can link to GHS through the GHSCOM module. bodies or vessels containing liquids are dealt with in the application. and multiple-body interactions.