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MAN Diesel & Turbo opts for AMOS training software

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Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen

Category: Products & services Products & services

Published: 03 June 2013 03 June 2013

MAN Diesel & Turbo reinforces its long-standing collaboration with SpecTec Group, selecting AMOS software as assisting training tool to be used at the MAN PrimeServ Academy in Copenhagen, the company said in a statement.

With the intent to further improve its “Hands-on” training courses, MAN Diesel & Turbo has chosen AMOS (CMMS platform owned and provided by SpecTec Group since 1985) as a teaching tool to show students how to manage and optimize the process of maintenance, inspection and spare part purchase on board vessels.

The AMOS database for this project has been created automatically by importing MAN Diesel & Turbo engine data which is standardized in accordance with the Shipdex protocol (www.shipdex.com).

“We are pleased to introduce AMOS in our classroom environment. It makes a big difference to be able to present our students to maintenance and inspection of our products via a type of system that many of our customers already use back-on-the-job. AMOS also allows us to quickly upload new maintenance data in Shipdex format, in the event new products are coming into the Academy”, Henrik Striboldt (MAN Diesel & Turbo) says.

AMOS has been initially installed at the MAN PrimeServ Academy Copenhagen, and it could in future be extended to other MAN PrimeServ academies all around the world.

Ove Johan Solem joins Carus board

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Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen

Category: Products & services Products & services

Published: 31 May 2013 31 May 2013

To further strengthen its ferry knowledge and to gain an even clearer focus on the ferry industry, Carus has engaged a new Board member with broad experience in the industry. “At Carus' Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on the 29 April, Ove Johan Solem was appointed Non-Executive Director of the Board,” the company said in a statement.

Ove has 30 years of experience in shipping and offshore industries. He was MD of Fjord Line and Executive VP of Color Line before changing direction to bring his knowledge to the offshore industry. Most recently Ove has held senior management and board positions within the First Olsen group of companies. He holds an MBA in International Shipping.

“We are very happy to have Ove on board. He brings to Carus a wealth of experience as well as his contact network in the ferry industry”, said Anders Rundberg, Carus CEO. “Experience of international ferry operations is key to our ongoing success in the market and Ove is just the right person to help us at board level to set strategies for the future.”

“IT has become the foundation to every ferry operator’s success so the offer to join the Carus Board of Directors is both a strategic decision and a very interesting challenge that I could not resist” says Ove.

 “Carus already has a firm position as the leading supplier to several innovative, high-profile ferry operators in the market and I am excited to join the company at this time. I am sure Carus will continue its development as a key supplier to the industry into the future.”

Carus is focused on the passenger shipping industry providing advanced reservations and departure control solutions that are constantly evolving to meet the ever changing operational demands of our clients.

 

Mivan secures £8m in cruise ship re-fit projects

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Written by Teijo Niemelä Teijo Niemelä

Category: Products & services Products & services

Published: 03 June 2013 03 June 2013

Mivan has started 2013 by securing a number of major cruise ship outfitting contracts totalling around £8m. This announcement comes on the back Mivan's participation at the Cruise Shipping Miami trade show in the U.S. in March.

The majority of the contracts are with current customers, Crystal Cruises, Princess Cruises and Carnival Australia.

The work aboard the Pacific Jewel for Carnival Australia starts in August of this year, however design development, procurement and manufacturing has commenced. The re-fit will take place in Sydney, Australia over a 3-week period. The key areas within Mivan's scope include a conversion of a spa to a nightclub; kids area fit-out and modifications to some of the suites. Mivan is working closely with London-based interior designer SMC Design. Mivan played a major part in the previous re-fit of the Pacific Jewel, back in 2009.

One of the larger re-fits is for client Crystal Cruises on the Crystal Serenity. This follows on from Mivan's successful re-fits on the Crystal Symphony and Serenity in previous years. VP of Marine Operations at Crystal Cruises, Greg MacGarva says, "We are delighted to be working alongside Mivan once again as part of this major refurbishment programme. Their strong offering of design development and in-house manufacture combined with very capable site supervision makes them a key player in the global outfitting market."

The largest of the contracts is with existing customer Princess Cruises on the Sun Princess. This is for the conversion from its existing layout into a new Spa, Sushi Bar & International Café The re-fit will take place in August this year in Singapore. Procurement and design development is already underway at Mivan's head office in County Antrim.

Mivan's new Southampton office in the UK continues its focus on the cruise, ferry and yacht refurbishment markets. It is currently delivering an interiors maintenance service for Carnival UK on five of its ships.

At the Cruise Shipping Miami trade show in Miami this year, Mivan also launched its 'Mivan Super Yacht Interiors' brand. Mivan is in discussion with a number of yards and yacht designers presently and will be pricing a number of these opportunities in the coming months.

In the UK, Mivan remains strong in the London prime residential, hotel and commercial office sectors. Work is continuing at 6 Bevis Marks in the City of London and Mivan is due to complete contracts at Heathrow airport this year.

Trimline completes work on Pullmantur’s Monarch

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Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen

Category: Products & services Products & services

Published: 21 May 2013 21 May 2013

Monarch, the 73,941 gross ton cruise ship that was built in 1991 for Royal Caribbean International, underwent an extensive refit prior to entering service with the Spanish company this spring, with Trimline engaged to work on the construction of a new Club Lounge; removing the existing interior of the Jade Sushi bar on Deck 12, and refitting to the designs drawn up by EM Studio, the UK based turnkey service provider said in a statement.

After visiting the ship in Nassau to carry out surveys, the Trimline team returned to base to plan the refit. There were a few complex elements to work around, including an awkwardly placed funnel, which required Trimline to manufacture a back bar, working to an extremely precise set of measurements to ensure a perfect fit.

Once the planning was complete, an extensive programme of works commenced with a complete strip out of the existing fixtures, fittings, electrical and plumbing installations. The refit commenced with the installation of new bulkheads around the funnel area with new hot and cold serveries, and the back bar and front bars, with accompanying plumbing and electrical work to suit the new bars, sinks, refrigerators and lighting.

The Trimline team removed existing full width glass and steel handrails, and two large glass window panels, which were replaced with two doors to the deck. They installed a brand new “yacht” style balustrade and handrail system across the centre of the space to divide the two floor heights, and a new central feature display unit. After screeding and carpeting the area surrounding a 2.2 metre glass wall, they installed two new display bookcases at the forward end of the wall, one on each side, and fitted four full-height solid oak louvred panels.

Moving onto the main entrance to the bar, the team removed a small pantry/clearing area, refitted the deckhead, over-clad the bulkheads with planked oak panelling and solid oak trims, and installed new Amtico flooring. Once the main refit was complete, the team carried out various decorating works around the area, including painting, fitting Strataflex wallcoverings, and soft-furnishings on columns and the front bar rail. A pair of bespoke stainless steel gates were manufactured and fitted on the outside deck, creating a stunning entrance to the new and exclusive sunbathing area.

The team were highly commended for their work on this project by EM Studio, the designers of the new Club Lounge. Director Eric Mouzourides commented “I can’t thank Trimline enough for their work on this project. They completed the work to a high standard, within the timeframe required, and conducted themselves in exemplary fashion, despite working in difficult conditions, with temperature and humidity taking their toll. Very impressed!”

This project took place in Nassau, Bahamas, over a 17-day period, and was completed by a 14-strong Trimline team, managed by Tim Gallagher. Gary Oliver, MD of Trimline commented “We’re delighted with the feedback from the designers of the Club Lounge, which serves to reinforce why Trimline’s project teams are held in such high regard for the quality of their work, and also their work ethic, which sees them constantly striving to excel, no matter what conditions they have to work in. Tim and his team worked extremely hard to ensure that this refit went smoothly, and we are rightly proud to put our name to the work.”