Marine Log - November 2008 - (Page 80) Technews ABB’s new generation of Azipods ABB’s Next Generation Azipod Propulsion system was designed to improve efficiency and reduce the total life cycle costs of the system. It features an advanced condition-monitoring system that reports the status and condition of the new Azipod system increasing the predictability of ship operations. The unit, steered by electronic motors, allows for maintenance to take place without drydocking the ship for the Azipod’s sizes 21 and upwards. The flexible hull design allows for the Azipod to be integrated into different ship types and hull forms. In addition the hull construction reduces the steering torques and improves hydrodynamic efficiency. The lack of hydraulics provides for a low noise level. The new Assembly Block on the unit is designed to reduce maintenance hours and extend the required dry docking interval. www.abb.com ABB’s new generation of Azipods provides innovative solutions Furuno launches SafeComNet Maritime communications manufacturer and provider, Furuno, recently launched SafeComNet, the world’s first global communication network providing two-way Ku-band VSAT communication services. SafeComNet is a first in the industry— it uses multiple Ku-band beams around the world, allowing seafarers automatic and seamless operations when their vessels cross several covereage areas. The system is based on the Global Network Management System (GNMS) in collaboration with Automatic Beam Switching (ABS) and universal LNB technologies. The system switches from one satelite to another when the ship is at the edge of a satellite “footprint”—automatically switching the mobile VSAT to an alternative satellite as soon as a stronger connection becomes available and is obtained. The system allows for unlimited data transfers—making the network suitable for video conferencing, A map of Furuno’s Ku-band coverage sending and receiving large amounts of data, etc. The Ku-band network that SafeComNet’s VSAT rely on, is provided by Parisbased Eutelsat and Asia’s SpeedCast. www.furuno.co.jp 80 MARINE LOG NOVEMBER 2008 www.marinelog.com http://www.abb.com http://www.jokell.com http://www.furuno.co.jp http://www.marinelog.com
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