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Computerized Vessel Management —Logistics Resources (continued from page 16) TNET provides analysis of freight flows among various modes of trans- portation within complex transpor- tation networks, while CNET is used to determine the most effective consolidation plan. TNET and CNET can be used independently or together. Circle 63 on Reader Service Card LYKES BROS. STEAMSHIP A fleet operational control system has been developed by Lykes and installed aboard three SeaBee ves- sels, with an identical microproces- sor installed in the New Orleans home office. The system encom- passes ship loading, shipboard pay- roll, chart information retrieval, and barge rehandling. Originally de- signed for Columbia Model 900 computers, the system is being con- verted to operate on the IBM-PC microcomputer. Circle 64 on Reader Service Card MARINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS The newest addition to the MMS extensive product line of marine software/hardware packages is the Maritime Work Station (MWS) in- troduced at the SNAME Maritime Exposition in New York during No- vember 1984. Combining the indus- try knowledge of MMS and the capabilities of the IBM Personal Computer, the MWS is an inte- grated microcomputer work station created specifically for the maritime business professional. In one easy-to-use desktop pack- age, the MWS combines basic office automation with specific industry functions, such as telex, electronic mail, word processing, electronic fil- ing, time management, calendars, and personal planning, plus spread- sheet applications such as Lotus 1- 2-3, with custom templates for MMS Voyage Estimator, MMS Ship Financials, and MARDATA Charter Fixture Reports. The modular design of the MWS provides the flexibility to add soft- ware applications from the MMS Marine Business Series (Voyage Es- timating, Voyage Reporting, Cargo Documentation) or the MMS Ship Management Information Series (Loading Calculations, Spare Parts Management, Planned Mainte- nance, Shipboard Administration) and programs from other vendors that run on the IBM PC. Subscrib- ers to online industry databases such as the Maritime Data Network (MARDATA) can also use the MWS as an "electronic window" on the world of information, with auto- matic dial-up, log-on, and search procedures as standard features. Circle 90 on Reader Service Card MARITIME DATA NETWORK MARDATA has developed soft- ware for IBM Personal Computers to provide enhanced access to its on- line shipping information services, and has also announced an agree- ment with Fairplay Publications to develop, test, and market a Sale and Purchase database. The MARDATA Library Inter- face (MLI) is a powerful software package that combines sophisti- cated data communications with new automated features for on-line database access, reducing many complicated and time-consuming access and search procedures into simple "one-button" selections. The MLI offers automatic dial-up of communications networks, auto- matic log-on and password re- sponse, simple forms fill-in, video prompting and "help" screens, and automatic storage/recall of routine search scenarios. In addition to MARDATA librar- ies, the MLI offers access to other services such as Dow Jones, Compu- Serve, tariff databases, and others. Current MARDATA libraries in- clude Ship Movements, Ship Char- acteristics, Charter Fixtures, and Ships on Order. The new library to be developed jointly with Fairplay ADVANCED COMPUTER SYSTEMS FOR THE SHIPPING INDUSTRY 1 to 128 WORK STATIONS WITH COLOR AND GRAPHICS/WORD PROCESSING, MULTIPLAN/INTERNATIONAL NETWORKING/OFFICE OR ON BOARD SYSTEMS COMPUTER SYSTEMS For more information attach your business card to this ad and send to: VESON, INC. 29 Broadway Suite 1002 New York, N.Y. 10006 Tel: (212) 422-0300 Telex: 499 7514 Agency Accounting & Bookkeeping Voyage Accounting & Financial Reporting Charter Performance Monitoring Crew Information and Payroll Maintenance Control Management Classification Survey Status Monitoring Automated Stow Planning Container Loading Voyage Estimating Trim & Stability Insurance Monitoring Inventory Control Master's Accounts ALL CUSTOMIZED TO YOUR NEEDS Circle 212 on Reader Service Card will provide up-to-date and com- plete information on all activities in the sale and purchase market for commercial shipping, updated daily from the Fairplay International Re- search Service (FIRS). Circle 65 on Reader Service Card MARITIME COMPUTERS AND TECHNICAL SERVICES MCTS offers computer programs for on-board crew record keeping and cargo loading. CREWLIST is a computer-based record-keeping sys- tem, permitting information on each crewmember to be entered and updated as needed. A variety of reports can be produced, for alpha- betical listings, IMO crew lists, vac- cinations due, etc. TYPEMATE is a simple typing aid that gives the user the main benefit of a word processor while retaining the simplicity of a typewriter. TASKMASTER is a multipoint loading instrument and cargo man- agement system designed to per- form trim, intact stability, and lon- gitudinal strength calculations for a variety of ship loading conditions. According to the developers, it is different from other loading instru- ments in that it is designed for use on a general-purpose computer. Circle 66 on Reader Service Card MCDONNELL-DOUGLAS AUTOMATION COMPANY The MCAUTO Freight Auto- mated Rating and Routing System allows clients to maintain and re- trieve freight rating and routing in- formation through on-line CRT ter- minals. The system includes rate and route analysis, centralized rate and route data, up-to-date mainte- nance, immediate route/rate changes, handling of packaged and bulk shipments for all modes, order processing, freight bill audit and payment, customer invoicing, distri- bution cost optimization, vendor se- lection, and elapsed car credit allow- ance. Additional analysis reports and rate/route lists can be obtained through the MCAUTO Multiple Re- port Creation System (MRCS). Circle 67 on Reader Service Card JOHN J. MCMULLEN ASSOCIATES Several computer programs are offered for shipping planning, voyage estimation, fleet planning, and other applications. The Ship Economics Analysis System (SEAS) is an interactive program for finan- cial evaluation of marine transpor- tation systems. Capabilities include single voyage profitabiity analysis using a multi-leg profile, discounted cash flow techniques, and the devel- opment of compounding, amortiza- tion, and depreciation schedules. ARTRANS (Arctic Transporta- tion Model) is a simulation model to evaluate the technical and economic performance of marine transporta- tion systems originating in the Arc- 18 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News
