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SpecTec Cruise in strategic partnership with Carnival Corporation

Details: Written by Teijo Niemelä Teijo Niemelä; Category: Products & services Products & services; Published: 10 March 2020 10 March 2020

SpecTec Cruise, the industry leader in asset management software solutions, has signed a significant business agreement with Carnival Corporation to partner in delivering a fleetwide marine asset management transformation program (MAST).

The first phase of the strategic partnership will focus on the development of a standardized application to meet the needs of Carnival Corporation’s nine global cruise line brands and the setting of global data standards in order to provide a single asset management solution across the company’s fleet. Through global standardization, the company will see significant operational benefits including reductions in overall operating costs and increased worker efficiencies on board and ashore.

“This partnership is monumental for SpecTec Cruise and truly solidifies our dedication to the cruise sector,” said Roddy MacLennan, CEO. “Carnival Corporation is the largest operator in the cruise industry, and as a long-term partner, we're excited to work together to deliver a single AMOS solution that achieves their end goals today and well into the future.”

SpecTec Cruise has already enjoyed long-term business relationships with Carnival Corporation brands, including Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Seabourn, P&O Cruises UK, and P&O Cruises Australia. Under the new agreement, and working in close collaboration with all brands and their partners, SpecTec will deliver a fleetwide solution that will encompass all Carnival Corporation ships, which will enable the company to better leverage its industry-leading scale to drive significant operational improvement. Fleet rollout is expected to be completed by 2023.

“Carnival Corporation is focused on aligning our fleet of more than 100 ships onto a single, global AMOS environment, which will enable us to unlock significant value across our technical assets through globalized data and aligned processes," said Doug Frauenberger, director of MAST, Carnival Corporation. “SpecTec is the leading asset management solution provider in the cruise industry, and we look forward to building off the success our Holland America Group and Carnival UK brands have had using AMOS to deliver a robust solution to meet our unique business needs.”

Patent granted for AecorLink communication platform

Details: Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen; Category: Products & services Products & services; Published: 10 March 2020 10 March 2020

AecorLink said that the company has been granted a new patent on its company's communication platform. The patented technology will further enhance the capacity for shore-ship communication via microwave links. The salient advantage with the patent allows the networks to further improve the capability providing high-speed and stable data connections.

“We are delighted being granted this patent. This reinforce AecorLink´s position and increases our attractiveness as an Internet service provider in the maritime industry. We will continue to develop our technological edge to further expand our business opportunities.” Says Ulf Harderup, VP and founder of AecorLink.

AecorLink AB is a Swedish internet service provider targeting the maritime industry. Beside being the leader in providing microwave shore to ship connectivity, the company is operating techniques stretching from Wi-Fi, LTE4G to different satellite solutions. AecorLink also commission the onboard Wi-Fi connectivity and Captive Portals with Big Data analytics

Silversea extends the contract with Telenor Maritime

Details: Written by Teijo Niemelä Teijo Niemelä; Category: Products & services Products & services; Published: 09 March 2020 09 March 2020

"This extension of the agreement is proof of quality," Telenor Maritime said in a statement. Now, Telenor Maritime will continue supporting and improving the complete digital value chain on board Silversea Cruises' ultra-luxury ships, vastly enhancing both the guest experience and the operational efficiency.

"This is a recognition of our high level of service, and we are proud and happy to continue our successful cooperation with Silversea Cruises. They have set the gold standard in luxury cruising with their passion for cruise excellence and quality, providing a first-class experience to their cruise guests. Silversea sails to over 900 destinations on all seven continents, more than any other cruise line. And with our advanced mobile cellular communication services, we make it possible to communicate, exchange and share information almost anywhere at sea. Silversea Cruises are planning today to meet the demands of tomorrow. And so are we. That is why we will continue to improve and expand our cooperation," said Jan Erik Norli, CMO of Telenor Maritime.

“We are pleased to partner with Telenor as the mobile operator on board our fleet of ultra-luxury ships, thus continuing a successful relationship started in 2017,” says Fabio Agostini, Silversea Cruises’ Chief Information Officer. “Telenor is a big telco operator that provides a high-quality service – which is greatly appreciated by our discerning guests.”

Fritdjof Nansen interiors minimalistic timeless and sustainable, TDoS says

Details: Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen; Category: Products & services Products & services; Published: 10 March 2020 10 March 2020

Fritdjof Nansen, the second of two 20,889 gross ton expedition cruise ships for Hurtigruten, is about to enter service and Tillberg Design of Sweden (TDoS) that worked on the ship calls its interiors minimalistic, times and sustainable.

“The essential focus in the design for Hurtigruten’s new cruise ship has been sustainable and timeless design to ensure the guests get the very best sustainable experience at sea,” said Daniel Nerhagen, TDoS Partner & Project Director for Fritjof Nansen.

The interior is minimalistic with bright colours in natural materials such as birch, oak and wool. The furnishing is comfortable and modest to give full attention on expedition experiences.

The core of the ship is the Science center, a meeting point equipped with professional microscopes, a virtual reality station and four large screens. The guests can go deeper into the history and nature behind the destinations together with the expedition team consisting of hand-picked experts.

Besides guiding the guests, the scientists collect water samples and make analysis of levels of plankton and pollutants such as microplastics along the journey. The expedition team tailors activities for the guests according to destination and weather condition. The ship has kayaks, underwater drones, SUPs and Explorer boats which can be used by the guests, all to add memorable experiences.

In addition, Nansen has three restaurants with a wide range of dining options, two bars, a panorama lounge and a wellness centre, all designed by TDoS.

BC Ferries and Remontowa Shipbuilding contract for new ferry specifies Wärtsilä propulsion solution

Details: Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen; Category: Products & services Products & services; Published: 05 March 2020 05 March 2020

The technology group Wärtsilä has again been selected to provide an integrated system consisting of the LNG plant, dual-fuel engines, and electrical propulsion system for the latest addition to Vancouver, Canada based BC Ferries’ series of Salish Class vessels. Three similar ferries, all operating on Wärtsilä engines fuelled by LNG, have already been delivered. As with the previous three ferries, Remontowa Shipbuilding (RSB), located in Gdansk, Poland, will also build this latest ship. The order with Wärtsilä was placed in January 2020.

“The very best endorsement of customer satisfaction is repeat orders, and this latest contract further strengthens the partnership between our three companies. The decision by BC Ferries to again select RSB as the yard, and to opt for Wärtsilä’s proven and well-established LNG propulsion technology, provides clear confirmation of the efficiency of Wärtsilä’s integrated solution concept. It also shows that the performance of the vessel provided by the Wärtsilä solution, and based on the design by Remontowa Marine Design and Consulting (RMDC), delivers great operational benefits to the owner,” says Wilco van der Linden, Director of Business Development, Ferry Industry at Wärtsilä.

“We are proud to extend our fleet of environmentally sustainable and highly efficient Salish Class ferries. The Wärtsilä LNG solutions enable us to reliably serve our customers while helping to protect the pristine waters of British Columbia,” says Mark Collins, President & CEO of British Columbia Ferry Services Inc.

The Wärtsilä scope of supply includes three Wärtsilä 20DF dual-fuel engines, operating on LNG fuel, a Wärtsilä LNGPac fuel storage, supply and control system, and the Wärtsilä Low Loss Concept (LLC). The LLC is a power distribution system that delivers higher efficiency, less weight and volume, and high system redundancy. The equipment is scheduled for delivery to the yard in Q3 this year.

The 107 metres long Salish Class ferries are designed to carry 600 passengers and crew, and up to 138 vehicles. They serve routes between the city of Vancouver and ports on Vancouver Island. In addition to the equipment for these vessels, Wärtsilä also upgraded two of BC Ferries’ larger Spirit Class vessels to LNG fuelled operation. This work was carried out in 2018.