Exhibitors 2012
ABB, Marine
ABB Marine - Energy efficient solutions for ships
ABB, business unit Marine (www.abb.com/marine) is the world´s leading supplier of electrical power and propulsion systems for ships. We are a global maritime organization, providing innovative, reliable, safe and environmentally-friendly solutions and qualified services to reduce operational costs and ensure optimum vessel lifecycle services including support for our customers throughout the world.
The Azipod® and CRP Azipod® propulsion concepts have proven their efficiency and reliability on a number of passenger ferries. ABB offers a complete range of propulsion systems for all types of vessels including such as cruise vessels, luxury yachts and ro-pax ferries.
One of the latest additions to ABB´s marine portfolio is EMMA™ Advisory Suite, a decision support tool for onboard energy management including both monitoring and optimization. An adaptive and self learning physical model of the vessel is used to optimize areas such as dynamic trim and power plant.
Brude Safety AS
Your pioneering global partner in Maritime Safety
Brude Safety AS, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of Fire, Safety and Rescue equipment. The company is market leader in Norway and also a key player globally on Gangways, Marine Evacuation Systems, Rescue Boats/davits, life rafts and equipment to all type of ships and marine installations.
Through Brude Service AS, we carry out service and training on this equipment along the Norwegian coast and worldwide.
Bureau Veritas
Classification society Bureau Veritas was established in 1828 “to seek out the truth and tell it without fear or favor”. Today Bureau Veritas is a global leader in conformity assessment and certification services. We are a trusted partner of our clients, offering services and developing innovative solutions to reduce risk, improve performance and promote sustainable development.
Hogia Transport Systems
Hogia Transport Systems is one of the three business areas in the Hogia Group and is showing rapid, continuous and long term growth in terms of product offering and global presence. We offer a unique range of business critical standard software products for travel and tourism, road transportation, port and rail terminal managment systems as well as third party logistics, which is unparalleled by any other European software company.
Our software solutions enable our customers to provide continuous service to tens of millions of individual end users and customers worldwide. We are a powerful partner to both private and public organisations in the transport industry with the goal to to create functional and cost efficient operations.
Over the past ten years, the Hogia Group has invested a total of € 30 million in the development of business critical standard software products for the passenger and cargo transport industries.
Maritime Communications Partner
MCP- The Leading Onboard Communications Partner is the global maritime mobile operator focused on providing cost effective GSM and CDMA communication solutions specially created to fulfil the requirements of the maritime industry. MCP enables mobile phone coverage by installing and operating the onboard radio networks, linking the vessels with public networks via satellite. MCP operates its mobile services via roaming agreements with mobile operators throughout the world.
Through a close cooperation with MCP, the ship-owners benefit by providing a service in demand to their passengers, and thus enhancing their own competitiveness. MCP works in close cooperation with customers, providing unique business models based on revenue sharing and co-investments in the vessel’s operational infrastructure.
MCP is fully owned by Telenor ASA, one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world, with more than 140 million subscribers worldwide.
Versonix Corporation
Versonix is the company behind SEAWARE, the business rules based reservation system with Sales, Marketing, CRM and Revenue/Yield management for passengers, cars and and cargo inventories. Patented and new generation technologies drive the Seaware system for ferries, cruise lines, and resorts of all sizes. From reservation to check-in, to management reports to car deck optimization; Seaware allows you to manage your business your way. Seaware rule-based reservation solution delivers industry-leading Yield Management, Cargo Handling and Customer Relationship/ Loyalty Program. The Seaware solution provides a complete, reliable and flexible platform that allows companies to boost operating efficiencies and customer satisfaction. Seaware serves as a common point for all distribution channels including the Internet, handheld, self-service kiosk, GDS and call center.
CLIENTS: Worldwide, Versonix serves clients of all sizes, ranging from small 30+ employee companies to international firms employing thousands. Client’s volumes range from 10,000 passengers per year for a small cruise lines to large ferries transporting over 9 million passengers, over 1,000,000 passenger cars and over 250,000 cargo units.
Alusit AS
Alusit AS was established in 2010 with the aim to bring forward a new and up-to date series of passenger seats with a strong focus on modern and smart design elements, low weight, flexibility, comfort and price.
After apprx. 3 years of design studies and product developments, we are proud to present to the Shippax delegates the final product.
Alusit pax seats complement the Alutech series of pilot/captains chairs, produced by Alusit mother company -Alu Design & Services AS, which was introduced to the market in 2009 with success.
Please contact us for further information:
Alusit AS
c/o Alu Design & Services AS
frank@alu-design.no
www.alu-design.no
Bell Casino AB
Bell Casino is the leading professional partner regarding development and operations in maritime casino business. We offer the latest solutions technology, design, human resources and security processes.
Bell Casino AB was founded in 1979 and is today one of Scandinavia’s leading casino companies. The annual turnover is 250 million sek (˜ € 23 million) and number of employees is 150. We operate maritime casinos on board 28 cruise ships through Northern Europe. Bell Casino is now establishing in the UK and expanding into new markets in Scandinavia.
BRODOSPLIT-BRODOGRADILIŠTE, D.O.O
BRODOSPLIT shipyard is situated in Split, in the middle of Croatian Adriatic coast. It was founded in 1922 (on its present location from 1932).
BRODOSPLIT has a long tradition and experience in designing and building a wide range of ships: tankers, bulk carriers, OBO/COMBO vessels, container vessels, refrigerated cargo vessels, passenger vessels, car passenger ferries, dredgers and naval ships, with high quality and good maritime characteristics / performance. Our ships were rewarded by many prizes from international institutions, the most recent from The Naval Architect, RINA, London for Ro-Pax Ferry „PIANA“ of 11.300 dwt.
So far, BRODOSPLIT delivered about 350 vessels with total deadweight of over 9 million tons, 80 % of which was for foreign buyers. The innovation of our experts in building sophisticated ships of different types, basically, whatever the client desires, is the main feature and strongest point of Brodosplit as a successful and worldly recognized shipyard.
Cavotec SA
Cavotec is a global engineering group that enables industries worldwide to improve productivity, safety and sustainability. In the ports sector, Cavotec is a leading supplier of automated and electrical power control systems.
The Group’s product range includes a diverse variety of systems such as its unique automated mooring technology, MoorMaster™, shore-to-ship Alternative Maritime Power, Panzerbelt cable protection, crane controllers, marine propulsion slip rings, power cable chains, power connectors, radio remote controls, motorised and spring driven cable reels and marine loading arms.
Working closely with port authorities, shipping lines, regulatory authorities and partner suppliers, Cavotec delivers its advanced products and engineering expertise garned over four decades of working within the industry to ports and marine applications all over the world.
Cavotec also manufactures innovative technologies for the Airports, Mining & Tunnelling and General Industry sectors.
Cherry Maritime Gaming
“Cherry Maritime Gaming operates casinos, gaming, and entertainment
on around sixty-five ships and ferries in Nordic, Mediterranean, North
Sea and waters around the UK.
Founded in 1963, Cherry is a Public Company listed in Sweden and
because of its public listed status is seen as a company of quality and with
an excellent reputation.
Cherry’s business model is aimed at creating an atmosphere of excitement
and entertainment. This is achieved by working closely with ship
owners in order to customize the on-board offer to meet their own image
and corporate objectives, and to meet local legal regulations.
Cherry’s activities include live casinos, internet games with online tables,
arcade and video games, and traditional casino slot machines.”
CONNECTBALTICA MTU
ConnectBatlica MTU is a non profit organisation dealing with Transport Economics and Intelligent Transportation Systems. It’s a regional plaform and initiative dealing with road, rail and sea trasport in the Baltic Sea Region by performing research and development. Its members from governmental, academic organizations and companies regularly exchange information within the working groups and during annual conference.
Dinair Ekonomifilter AB
Dinair is a manufacturer of innovative, highly environmentally-friendly air filters for the HVAC market.
We are the world’s first company to manufacture air filters with renewable PLA fibres. Our latest range of filters improves your indoor air quality at lower pressure drops and enables you to play a part in reducing CO2 emissions, a major global challenge that faces us all.
The company has been active on the market since 1982, evolving as the foremost manufacturer in the Nordic region. At the ShipPax Conference we are exhibiting our environmentally-friendly, energy efficient GreenFlo Maine air filter products.
You will also be able to see Filtertrace: a new unique tool for smart phones which helps you to save money and benefit the environment at the same time.
Envoy Advanced Technologies PTY Ltd
Envoy Advanced technologies
After a very successful introduction in Barcelona, we are back in 2012 to share our latest software development capabilities designed to enhance your business.
What makes Envoy Special?
Already expert in online solutions for Freight and Airline related clients, Envoy Advanced Technologies completed its second major online project with TT-Line (www.Spiritoftasmania.com.au) in September 2011. Phase one online reservations were already an outstanding success. Phase two provided total online booking managment including retrieval, amendment and associated payment tools and has totally redefined the sales process. A system so advanced that even ’offline’ bookings can subsequently be managed by the traveller or Travel Agent online.
Envoy’s technology framework is the very latest meaning it can interface and enhance, or replace backend / proprietary systems saving money and improving functionality.
Why talk to Envoy?
A unique combination of qualities including:
• fully costed proposals
• lifetime software warranties
• NO annual maintenance fees
Fidelio Cruise Software GmbH
Fidelio Cruise Software GmbH is market leader in the design, installation and support of IT systems for the passenger shipping industry. Today, the company’s software systems are in constant operation aboard over 200 vessels belonging to 42 companies.
The solutions include Materials Management System for purchasing and inventory control with integrated Retail Point of Sale, Meal Count System with galley displays.
The Ships Property Management System has full passenger handling, loyalty functions, prepaid services (PPS), full cash book and foreign exchange, integrated gangway security and interfaces to door-locking and phone systems etc.
A Fleet Management System for consolidated fleet activity analysis and reporting together with shoreside passenger CRM.
The Retail Point of Sale solution offers a centralized, flexible POS with price lists available in different currencies as well as promotions and discount handling functionalities.
Fidelio Cruise provides these various software suites and other modules in integrated or stand-alone modes.
GERFLOR
Gerflor is recognised as a multi-specialist and world leader in resilient flooring solutions. Already well established in more than 100 countries, Gerflor is continuously developing its activities in new markets.
STREAMO is Gerflor’s IMO-approved product range dedicated to the marine sector, combining luxury vinyl tiles with realistic wood designs and high performance homogeneous products. STREAMO offers a complete flooring solution to cover all areas of passenger ships, commercial vessels and offshore platforms, where the wheelmark approval is required.
What makes Gerflor a unique and reliable partner for its customers is our company’s commitment to go far beyond its role as a flooring manufacturer, and to offer complete solutions. In addition to its STREAMO vinyl floorings, Gerflor also offers a comprehensive range of interior finishes including handrails, wall protections, accessories and tools for its marine customers.
All from one trusted and recognised supplier for both floors & walls!
METIZOFT AS
Metizoft provides ESG, LCA, IHM & Chemical Solutions for a circular economy in the maritime industry.
Experienced experts and advanced software combine to create a reliable partner to help you with all your reporting requirements.
Our global customer base includes shipowners, shipyards, suppliers, and some of the world's most advanced vessels.
Working closely with our customers over many years has given us unique insight into the needs and challenges of the industry. This enables us to create solutions tailored to the entire ship lifecycle.
Metizoft is certified by ABS, DNV GL, Bureau Veritas, Lloyd's Register, KR and Class NK.
MTN Satellite Communications
MTN Satellite Communications (MTN), the first company to offer a stabilized VSAT satellite solution for vessels at sea, has contributed to the evolution of the satellite industry over the past three decades, delivering communications solutions that address the needs of people moving around the world. Through its reliable global satellite network and expertise, MTN continues to deliver solutions across various markets while addressing the unique challenges and needs for each.
Today, MTN serves the cruise, ferry, commercial shipping, oil and gas, mega yacht, government, and aviation markets. MTN’s global footprint includes sales and service offices, teleport gateways, Points of Presence (PoPs) and spare parts depots located in all corners of the globe. MTN delivers and supports a broad array of integrated turnkey services, including remote access for Internet, VoIP, voice services, remote IT management, global vessel tracking, bandwidth management and optimization, real-time video capabilities, crew calling, and other enterprise solutions.
Nordic Yards Holding GmbH
Nordic Yards with its shipyards in Wismar and Rostock is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of technologically sophisticated and innovative maritime turn-key solutions. The company strategy is based on the areas of Arctic shipping, ferries and passenger vessels and offshore constructions.
The shipyards combine innovative concepts and high-tech manufacturing with strict adherence to delivery dates and are characterized by an outstanding quality of their products. This competence is based on a team of more than 150 engineers that are active in research, development and design as well as a highly qualified production staff, state-of-the-art and weather independent facilities.
This competence enabled our shipyards to successfully deliver state-of-the-art cruise vessels like the “AIDAaura” as well as the innovative Stena Line Superferries “Stena Hollandica” and “Stena Britannica”.
Quintek Epos Solutions
Quintek is dedicated to providing retail information technology based business solutions to the Cruise and Ferry industry that provides full control and management of information across the business.
Over the years Quintek’s close involvement with the shipping industry has enabled the company to gain a unique insight into this market allowing us to development products that have been specifically designed to provide rich functionalities that is required by shipping companies with the high performance and robustness crucial for trading in such demanding environments.
The solution, ’Cygnus Cruise & Ferry’ is a powerful and flexible suite of software products offering a comprehensive management framework for a wide variety of retail and catering operations. Whether it is installed in a bar, restaurant, fast food outlet, retail shop or kiosk
Committed to building long term business relationships, Quintek delivers market leading solutions that provide its customers with a competitive edge.
New – the introdcution of iDraught, advanced flow solutions more information can be found at www.idraught.com
TAI PING CARPETS
TAI PING IS THE BIGGEST MANUFACTURER OF IMO CERTIFIED CARPETS IN ASIA.
Torex
Torex is a European market leader for store systems in Retail, Hospitality, Convenience and Fuel markets. Our customers choose Torex to make the most out of their business, by gaining access to our deep market experience, innovative technology and global reach.
1,150 Torex people help over 6,000 businesses serve their customers every year, in over 30 countries. 17 of the top 20 Nordics and Baltics cruise and ferry lines use our technology including market leaders such as Color Line AS, Stena Line and Scandlines.
We provide outlet and head office technology to our core markets globally, through a mix of software, hardware, consultancy, implementation and maintenance and services. Our technology ranges from Point-of-Sale to solutions to merchandise planning, business analytics and loss prevention. Combined with our expertise we help provide smoother processes, operational efficiencies, seamless employee management and improved customer service, enabling our clients to stay ahead of the competition.
Wireless Maritime Services (WMS)
Wireless Maritime Services (WMS) is the world leader in providing cellular voice and data services on nearly 140 vessels worldwide. Our solutions are engineered specifically for the maritime market and employ the very latest mobile communications technologies, which allow passengers and crew to make and receive phone calls, text messages and access GPRS data services whilst the ship is at sea.
WMS is a joint venture between AT&T and MTN. Being part of the AT&T family affords us the best roaming coverage in the industry (over 400 maritime roaming agreements). This is a critical advantage to our customers, as roaming coverage is the key to revenue generation and guest satisfaction.
Wärtsilä Corporation
Wärtsilä is a global leader in complete lifecycle power solutions for the marine and energy markets. By emphasising technological innovation and total efficiency, Wärtsilä maximises the environmental and economic performance of the vessels and power plants of its customers. In 2010, Wärtsilä’s net sales totalled EUR 4.6 billion with more than 17,500 employees. The company has operations in 160 locations in 70 countries around the world. Wärtsilä is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, Finland.