Feature 2 | GERMANY SAM Electronics launches ECDISPilot Basic
Hamburg-based SAM Electronics, an L-3 company, has introduced ECDISPilot Basic, a new space and cost-efficient ECDIS unit specifically designed in accordance with IMO carriage requirements beginning this July
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imple to install, operate and update, the compact stand-alone 22-inch panel PC system with
a high-resolution TFT display is fully compatible with all main chart databases such as electronic chart navigation (ENC) S57/S63, Admiralty AVCS and ARCS, and C-MAP CM93-3. Its features include an extendable navaid sensor interface module, advanced route planning facilities, a separate layer for user objects (Notices to Mariners), overlays of ARPA and AIS targets, on-screen NAVTEX information, and tidal and current data; there is also an integrated conning page.
Depending on class, flag and/or customer requirements, the system capability can be extended to include options for a printer, installation of uninterrupted power supply (UPS) facilities, and an interface unit for external radar overlays. Type-specific training is
available
via SAM Electronics’ own training facilities as well as by its own agencies. Alternatively, web-based training is being provided by online tuition specialists, Safebridge of Hamburg. LAN-based systems can be operated either as a stand-alone units or as a functional part of SAM’s series of NACOS Platinum
RINA - Lloyd’s Register Maritime Safety Award
The Institution believes that the safety of both the seafarer and the maritime environment begins with good design, followed by sound construction and efficient operation. Whilst naval architects and other engineers’ involved in the design, construction and operation of maritime vessels and structures do not have a patent on such issues, nonetheless their work can make a significant contribution.
The Institution also believes that it has a role to play in recognising achievement of engineers’ in improving safety at sea and the protection of the maritime environment. Such recognition serves to raise awareness and promote further improvements.
The Maritime Safety Award is presented by the Institution, in association with Lloyd’s Register, to an individual, company or organisation which has made a significant technological contribution to improving maritime safety or the protection of the maritime environment. Such contribution can have been made either by a specific activity or over a period of time. Nominations may be made by any member of the global maritime community, and are judged by a panel of members of the Institution and Lloyd’s Register. The Award will be announced at the Institution’s Annual Dinner.
Nominations are now invited for the 2012 Maritime Safety Award. Individuals may not nominate themselves, although employees may nominate their company or organisation.
Nominations may be up to 750 words and should describe the technological contribution which the individual, company or organisation has made in the field of design, construction and operation of maritime vessels and structures,
Nominations may be forwarded online at
www.rina.org.uk/MaritimeSafetyAward
or by email to
MaritimeSafetyAward@rina.org.uk
Nominations should arrive at RINA Headquarters by 31 Dec 2012
Queries about the Award should be forwarded to the Chief Executive at
hq@rina.org.uk
100 The Naval Architect September 2012
integrated navigation control assemblies featuring better operation with flexible architectures, enabling simple installation of third-party applications highlights SAM Electronics. ECDISPilot bridge displays can also be monitored from an engine control room, automated workstations or, if required, the Captain’s office. Meanwhile, SAM Electronics, in its capacity as supplier of integrated bridge systems to new-generation cruise liners, has equipped Carnival Cruise Lines’ latest flagship recently launched from Fincantieri’s Monfalcone yard, the 130,000gt Carnival Breeze. NA
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