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Shipboard Computer Survey (continued) leased its Cargo Management/Hull Loading program. This program performs and displays stability, trim and allowable bending moment calculations automatically, as cargo data is entered. It can be used inde- pendently or in conjunction with shoreside computers. The system produces numerous reports and has full editing features. It stores past computed stability and trim calcu- lations for future reference. Screen graphics are displayed for cargo management and stability analysis. The system automates many manu- al calculations, saving time and im- proving efficiency. It is effective in cargo preplanning and tank man- agement underway. It allows quick and accurate cargo identification and locating on-board. MCM also has programs available for vessel administration and payroll and spare parts inventory control, with enhanced versions of personnel ro- tation and history, planned preven- tive maintenance, chart and publi- cation maintenance and stores and provisions available soon. Custom software service is also available. Inventory data collection and engi- SPECIAL DELIVERY When our South American customers needed a flexible alternative to the rigidity of liner scheduling ... The Solution was Simple — SIGNET Provide efficient, low cost transport with flexible load and discharge periods. SIGNET MARINE Ocean Transportation Services A Signet Company 1800 West Loop South • Suite 1600 Houston, Texas 77027 (713) 840-1100 • Telex: 792-049 neering services are available through MCM's affiliates. MARINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, INC. Circle 8 on Reader Service Card Founded in 1970, MMS develops and markets computerized manage- ment information systems for the maritime industry worldwide. MMS software applications are provided both as standardized and custom software packages relating to the complete spectrum of marine man- agement functions, including vessel operations, fleet management, plan- ning and accounting from shipboard to shoreside. MMS currently offers standardized ship management ap- plication systems designed to oper- ate on the IBM personal computer, in the areas of maintenance man- agement, vessel performance and vessel administration. The mainte- nance management group includes the Spare Parts Inventory Manage- ment (SPIM) and Planned Mainte- nance (PMS) systems, together with Condition Monitoring applications. Under vessel performance, MMS currently offers Cargomax, a trim/ stability and stress calculation sys- tem. Future additions will include vessel performance and voyage re- porting systems. With regard to ves- sel administration, MMS markets the Fleet Payroll/Personnel Man- agement (FPMS) System, which meets the shipboard and shoreside administrative requirements of the industry. All systems are fully inte- grated to provide a state-of-the-art ship management tool. MMS sys- tems are installed and operating successfully for several major domestic shipping companies, in- cluding AMOCO Transport, S.P.C. Shipping (SOHIO) and ARCO Ma- rine. MARITIME COMPUTER AND TECHNICAL SERVICES LTD. Circle 9 on Reader Service Card MCTS specializes in the design and production of robust computer systems for the marine industry. The company was formed in 1982 and evolved from the Shipboard Computer Group, a university re- search team at the Department of Maritime Studies, UWIST, Cardiff, Wales. The company offers a range of software design services for both ship and shore-based computers, covering applications such as stores and maintenance monitoring, per- formance monitoring and shipboard management. MCTS has developed an expandable shipboard software package centered on the TASK- MASTER cargo management sys- tem. This interactive package can be tailored to suit any vessel of any type. It is modularized to meet indi- vidual requirements and includes voyage cargo records, longitudinal strength, transverse intact stability, transverse damaged stability, Grain Rules requirements and MARPOL (continued) Circle 210 on Reader Service Card Maritime Reporter/Engineering News
