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November 2011www.marinelink.com 93PrimeShip-HULL(DSA)/Guideline for ContainersPrimeShip-HULL(DSA)/Guideline forContainers (Ver.2.0.0) is software de- signed to perform the direct calculationsdefined in the revised Guidelines. Using an FE model, users can easily execute complicated FEM analyses through theuse of special features such as the auto-matic identification of structural mem- bers and compartments. This revised version of the software not only incorpo- rates all of the revisions of the new guide- lines, it also includes a handy userassistance function to guide users throughthe entire operation process. This soft- ware is provided free of charge to ship- yards and designers who plan to performstructural assessments based on theGuideline. Applications for the software should be made to the ClassNK Hull De-partment.Massive Orders for Noreq Noreq won several major contracts withAsian yards, includ-ing the contract forlifeboat packages forMaersk drillshipsbeing built with Samsung Heavy In- dustries in Korea. At Jurong Shipyard in Singapore, Noreq won the lifesaving package for eight plus six optional Jack Up rigs they are build- ing for Seadrill and Noble Drilling. An- other Singaporean yard choosing Noreq equipment for new buildings is Keppel Fels Singapore, which ordered life- and rescue boat packages for two rigs they are building for Discovery Offshore SA. Not only for Rig and drillship vessels have the recent weeks been good. Noreq has alsoreceived orders of 20 packages of rescue vessels and belonging davits. www.noreq.no Transas ECDIS Retrofit Order for BSM Transas Marine was chosen by Telac- count Overseas Ltd. as a partner for ECDIS retrofit program for Bernard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM). BSMis a global leader in quality Shipmanage-ment with 320 vessel under technical management and additional 300 undercrewing management. According to agreement, Transas Ma- rine will supply its Navi-Sailor ECDIS 4000 Multifunction Display system withnumerous additional options, like re- cently launched Transas Bridge Link (firewall system) and Admiralty Infor- mation Overlay with T&P Notices. www.transas.com GD: $429m Sub Work The U.S. Navy awarded a $429m con- tract modification to General Dynamics Electric Boat to provide planning yard work, engineering and technical support for nuclear submarines. Electric Boat isa subsidiary of General Dynamics.Alion Wins $169.7M Deal Alion Science and Technology won a contract to support the Navy?s Amphibi- ous Warfare Program Office in their ef- forts to satisfy both current and futureNavy/Marine Corps needs for Amphibi- ous Warfare. Alion?s efforts include sup- porting the acquisition and production ofthe Navy's LHA (R) class and their next generation connector, Ship to Shore Con- nector (SSC). Alion will also support the Service Life Extension Program (SLEP)of their current Connector, the Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC). Smith Berger Marine, Inc.builds a full range of Shark Jaws for AnchorHandling Tug Supply vessels. Standard ratings are 100, 200, 350, 500 and 750 metric tons and all units have Quick Release at the rated load.Smith Berger flexibility allows us to customize our equipment to suit theoperating characteristics of your vessel. Third party certification, loadtests, release tests and load monitoring systems are available options. Rely on the 100 year history of Smith Berger to outfit your vessel with our rugged and dependable equipment.SMITHBERGERMARINE, INC.OFFERSA COMPLETELINEOF SHARK JAWS ? TOWING PINS ? STERN ROLLERS Smith Berger Marine, Inc.7915 10th Ave., S., Seattle, WA 98108 USA Tel. 206.764.4650 ? Toll Free 888.726.1688 ? Fax 206.764.4653 E-mail: sales@smithberger.com ? Web: www.smithberger.com SAFE - RELIABLE - ECONOMICALStyrk BekkenesMR Nov.11 # 12 (89-97):MR Template 11/7/2011 12:21 PM Page 93
