Products & services

ABB to supply power, propulsion and automation system for Star Cruises and Crystal Cruises’ newbuildings

Details: Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen; Category: Products & services Products & services; Published: 10 January 2017 10 January 2017

ABB will supply the complete power, propulsion and automation package for a series of new cruise vessels being built by MV Werften for Genting Hong Kong brands Crystal Cruises and Star Cruises, ABB said in a statement, adding that the delivery of the five vessels is scheduled for 2019 onwards.

The three Crystal Cruises’ “Endeavor Class” mega-yachts will feature a Polar Class 6 and enable cruising in the Arctic; then follow the route of migrating whales along the coast of the Americas and Europe to Antarctica during winter. The Star Cruises “Global Class” vessels will be two of the largest on the market with 204,000 tons registered tonnage each. These impressive vessels are specially designed for the Asian cruise market.

The five vessels will all feature a complete ABB propulsion system, electric power plant, automation and marine software system. The three Crystal ships will be powered by two Azipod D units each to enable the ships to navigate polar conditions whilst the two new Star Cruises “Global Class” ships will each be installed with three Azipod XO thrusters. All the vessels will also feature ABB´s flagship automation with Intelligent Maneuvering Interface and OCTOPUS marine software for optimised energy management, the company said.

Genting Hong Kong chooses Adonis HR management system

Details: Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen; Category: Products & services Products & services; Published: 22 December 2016 22 December 2016

Adonis AS, a leading providers of global maritime HR solutions, today announced that Genting Hong Kong will implement the complete Adonis Human Resource Management System.

The system will be used by Star cruises, the group’s Asia-Pacific focused contemoporary market unit, plus Dream Cruises, the new premium market brand of the group that targets the Asia-Pacific source markets.

The system will provide centralised management of HR, payroll and crewing processes to coordinate their offices, agent network and eight ships in their fleet, while maintaining MLC compliance.

“As our cruise operations continue to grow, we required a central system to manage and coordinate our offices, crew agents and ships in real time, while simplifying MLC compliance,” said Michael Hackman, Executive Vice President, Marine Operations Genting Hong Kong.

“Adonis covers the entire spectrum of crew related operations, from web-based recruitment, employment, planning crew change, to payroll. In addition to outfitting eight of our ships with the industry’s most complete system for efficient crew management, we selected Adonis due to their deep understanding of the special needs of shipping companies such as ours, and their reputation for stellar support and integrity.”

“We are pleased and honored that Genting HK, one of the world’s biggest and most respected cruise companies, has entrusted their operations to Adonis and our suite of automated maritime HR, Payroll and Crewing solutions,” said Project Director of Adonis, Sigrid Kviteberg.

“We’ve enjoyed a long and close partnership with Genting HK's subsidiary Crystal Cruises, having just implemented our suite for their River Cruise fleet, which gave them the confidence to expand our relationship. We look forward to continuing our work with Genting HK and supporting their growth in the Asia Pacific, indeed, around the globe,” he said.

Loipart and A5 Marine Technologies in waste management venture

Details: Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen; Category: Products & services Products & services; Published: 13 December 2016 13 December 2016

Loipart Group, the Swedish supplier for marine galley equipment, provision rooms and laundry systems, strengthen and expand its business with own designed systems and equipment for ship-generated garbage together with the new partner company A5 Marine Technologies AB.

The founders of A5 Marine Technologies AB have for many years been working with environmental development within the maritime and offshore sector with focus on ship-generated garbage and have as a forerunner earned a good reputation in the market when it comes to cost-effective, compliant solutions and environmental expertise.

Ship-generated garbage

Management of ship-generated garbage has become a complex area, both legally and technically.

Various types of waste are generated during operation and in order to implement a waste management system, it is necessary to identify and quantify the different types of waste on board. Too often a compactor is installed on board without being used.

Activities related to the management of ship-generated garbage are broadly regulated internationally by MARPOL Annex V. The revised MARPOL Annex V entered into force on January 1st 2013 and sets the minimum standard for waste management. More specific requirements may exist in regional or national jurisdictions.

Stena Line renews 39 ship planned maintenance agreement with MacGregor

Details: Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen; Category: Products & services Products & services; Published: 14 December 2016 14 December 2016

Swedish ferry operator Stena Line has renewed its planned maintenance agreement with MacGregor, part of the listed Finnish materials handling equipment group Cargotec.

Stena Line has held MacGregor Onboard Care (MOC) agreements since 2008 and its latest contract takes the number of RoRo vessels covered to 39.

"Our preventative and planned service products, such as MOCs, make it easier to schedule services; they guarantee that parts are in place and they are very cost-effective for the customer. They take a lot of the stress out of managing the huge service requirements for large fleets," says John Carnall Senior Vice President, Global Lifecycle Support, MacGregor.

"The number of vessels covered by the contract requires MacGregor to coordinate complex resource requirements in several countries. There are few companies as well-placed as MacGregor to deliver this demanding level of service commitment."

Stena's renewed MOC agreements ensure that key equipment - from MacGregor and a range of other manufacturers - on board the vessels is maintained in good order at the optimum time, minimising the risk of downtime. Remedial measures can be used to rectify a problem with minimal impact on availability. The agreement covers annual inspections, condition surveys, spare parts stock inventories and basic equipment adjustments.

"Over the years, Stena has steadily increased the number of vessels covered by the contract from 20 to 39 vessels," says Magnus Göransson, MacGregor Branch Manager for Denmark and Sweden. "This is testament to the long-standing trust that has developed between MacGregor and Stena Line and in MacGregor's ability to deliver technical support, services and spare parts whenever and wherever they are needed."

The contract covers ferries serving operations for Stena Line Scandinavia AB, Stena Line BV and Northern Marine Ferries Ltd; sailing on 22 routes in the Baltic Sea, North Sea, the English Channel and the Irish Sea.

Each MOC agreement is tailored to meet the needs of individual operators. MacGregor is in the process of developing a new service agreement concept that will simplify service commitments for customers even further. It will be available early next year.

Wärtsilä and CSSC sign ballast water treatment equipment licensing agreement

Details: Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen; Category: Products & services Products & services; Published: 13 December 2016 13 December 2016

Wärtsilä Corporation, the Finnish engineering group, said it has signed a manufacturing license agreement with Jiujiang Precision Measuring Technology Research Institute, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), based in Jiujiang, China.

The two-way agreement provides CSSC with access to technology and the rights to manufacture the Wärtsilä Aquarius EC Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) under license for applications to CSSC customers.

In return, Wärtsilä gains access to CSSC's new manufacturing facility, thereby further supporting supply and demand needs for the Wärtsilä BWMS direct to Wärtsilä customers. The agreement was signed in Jiujiang on 5th December 2016 and is implemented with immediate effect.

Wärtsilä retains ownership of the Aquarius Electro-Chlorination (EC) technology and all associated Intellectual Property Rights, while CSSC will manufacture the system for sale and installation with CSSC newbuild and retrofit projects. CSSC is the largest group of shipbuilding companies in the world with a significant need for robust BWMS technology for their Chinese and international customers. The system will be supplied with Wärtsilä Type Approval.

"This is another landmark agreement forming an important new partnership in China. It facilitates the supply of Wärtsilä Aquarius EC BWMS to a significant provider in the Chinese marine market, both for new shipbuilding and retrofit projects. By combining the strengths of our two companies, we can more effectively meet the growing demand for EC BWMS for medium to large vessel applications. Our combined global service networks also ensure that the BWMS units are fully supported wherever and whenever needed," says Dr Joe Thomas, Director, Ballast Water Management Systems, Wärtsilä Marine Solutions.

"As a subsidiary of CSSC, our institute has strong design and manufacturing capabilities. We have easy access to the resources concerning shipbuilding and retrofits for marketing and sales of BWMS systems, and Wärtsilä, as a significant global marine equipment supplier, has great advantages in technical support and global after sales service. This milestone event represents a promising start to our two companies' partnership. The signing of this agreement will promote the further cooperation between the two companies," says Mr Zou Xiubin, Director, Jiujiang Precision Measuring Technology Research Institute.

The agreement has a 6 year initial term. The two companies will support each other in delivering the BWMS technology to a broader customer base, and in providing long term global service support and sales of spare parts for the companies' combined customer base.