http://rmmlive.thought.co.uk Riviera Maritime Media Ltd was established in December 2001, emerging from an earlier partnership which was formed in 1997 to buy and publish Speed at Sea journal. RMM specialises in maritime information, publishing a range of maritime technical journals, holding related events, and supplying shipping data. en-gb 07/01/2009 03:16:01 15 http://www.rivieramm.com http://www.rivieramm.com Spectec's AMOS Maintenance & Purchase software will be installed upon M/S Expedition, as part of the vessel's re-launch as a polar expedition ship. G.A.P Adventures purchased M/S Expedition i... /article/GAP-chooses-AMOS-for-Expedition-2210 /article/GAP-chooses-AMOS-for-Expedition-2210 19/12/2008 00:00:00 News The development of a new hull design, allied to hybrid propulsion, for yachts could in time generate benefits for a wider range of passenger vessels The move towards more economical and ‘green&... /article/Green-solution-offers-operational-flexibility-2224 /article/Green-solution-offers-operational-flexibility-2224 26/11/2008 10:10:00 What’s next Imaginative field testing by the Current Corp sees its high specification night vision systems adopted by a fast ferry operator to avoid encounters with whales When Hawaii Superferry faced the possib... /article/Hawaii-ferry-makes-good-use-of-night-navigation-technology-2225 /article/Hawaii-ferry-makes-good-use-of-night-navigation-technology-2225 26/11/2008 10:10:00 night vision & thermal imaging An important ongoing European project provides a valuable insight into the likely direction that future VDR development may take It is over a decade since IMO adopted the VDR performance standard whi... /article/Charting-a-future-for-VDR--2226 /article/Charting-a-future-for-VDR--2226 26/11/2008 10:10:00 Voyage data recorders The Danish company Viking Life-Saving Equipment continues to work closely with Aida Cruises and shipbuilder Meyer Werft in the delivery of highly compact lifesaving equipment Viking, which has alread... /article/Small-can-be-beautiful-2227 /article/Small-can-be-beautiful-2227 26/11/2008 10:10:00 Llifesaving UK-based Kittiwake Developments has signed an agreement to purchase BP's majority shareholding in Krystallon, a company set up in 2006 to develop seawater scrubbing technology that reduces the environ... /article/Kittiwake-acquires-BP’s-Krystallon-shares-2228 /article/Kittiwake-acquires-BP’s-Krystallon-shares-2228 26/11/2008 10:10:00 Equipment & technology Given the complexity of structure-borne noise, design support at the early stages of a newbuild can help avoid the need for costly improvements and vessel downtime later Bow thrusters are inherently ... /article/Addressing-thruster-noise-and-vibration-issues-2229 /article/Addressing-thruster-noise-and-vibration-issues-2229 26/11/2008 10:10:00 Noise & vibration control The Bangladesh Ferry Safety Project, new markets, the labour shortage and Asian operations were hot topics at the 33rd Annual Interferry Conference held in Hong Kong during October An update on the s... /article/Interferry-conference-spotlights-safety-and-crewing-2230 /article/Interferry-conference-spotlights-safety-and-crewing-2230 26/11/2008 10:10:00 Interferry Regulations approved in 2006 and stipulating standards for both safe return to port and orderly evacuation after an accident, have important implications for design, particularly for ropax ferries but... /article/New-Solas-rules-call-for-revised-machinery-layouts-2231 /article/New-Solas-rules-call-for-revised-machinery-layouts-2231 26/11/2008 10:10:00 Design Jastram Engineering has achieved DNV type approval for its digital steering control system Canada-based Jastram Engineering is a company with a long track record in developing steering solutions for... /article/Delivering-digital-control-benefits-2232 /article/Delivering-digital-control-benefits-2232 26/11/2008 10:10:00 Steering gear Improved propulsive efficiency from more compact and quieter installations are reported by propeller and waterjet designers Interaction between a vessel’s propeller and rudder contributes to ov... /article/Pursuing-a-more-efficient-thrust-2233 /article/Pursuing-a-more-efficient-thrust-2233 26/11/2008 10:10:00 Propellers & waterjets Wadan Yards is a new name in Europe but two of the former Aker facilities involved have a strong track record in delivering innovative ships, and the current orderbook includes a pair of the largest e... /article/Wadan:-a-new-name-appears-in-passenger-shipbuilding--2234 /article/Wadan:-a-new-name-appears-in-passenger-shipbuilding--2234 26/11/2008 10:10:00 Yard profile A leading marine dishwater supplier is introducing technology aimed at reducing water and energy consumption Energy saving technology is increasingly in demand in all areas on board passenger vessels... /article/Squeezing-more-out-of-galley-technology-2235 /article/Squeezing-more-out-of-galley-technology-2235 26/11/2008 10:10:00 Galleys & pantries Grand Bahama Shipyard has consolidated its position as one of the world’s leading cruise ship repair and refurbishment specialists Strategically located not far from Florida’s busy cruise... /article/Bahama-yard-benefits-from-cruise-upgrade-investment-2236 /article/Bahama-yard-benefits-from-cruise-upgrade-investment-2236 26/11/2008 10:10:00 Repair & refurbishment For more than 25 years, Catalina Express has operated a passenger service connecting the US Californian coast with Catalina island. A close ongoing technical partnership with ZF Marine has helped ensu... /article/Catalina-ferries-reap-benefits-of-partnership-working-2237 /article/Catalina-ferries-reap-benefits-of-partnership-working-2237 26/11/2008 10:10:00 Operator profile The sheer extent of the energy saving initiatives on board Celebrity Cruises’ latest newbuilding sets it apart from most other vessels delivered in recent times On 24 October this year, Meyer W... /article/Celebrity-Solstice-goes-to-top-of-the-class-2238 /article/Celebrity-Solstice-goes-to-top-of-the-class-2238 26/11/2008 10:10:00 Ship profile Italy’s Visentini shipyard has delivered a new ropax ferry, Norman Voyager, to the French operator, LD Lines. The 186m long vessel, now in service on the Portsmouth-Le Havre route, has capacity ... /article/Visentini-delivers-Norman-Voyager-2239 /article/Visentini-delivers-Norman-Voyager-2239 26/11/2008 10:10:00 Contracts & completions The fortunes of yards specialising in cruise and ferry repair and refurbishment may well eclipse those of the traditionally higher profile building yards over the next year or more The combined onset... /article/Repair-yards-prepare-to-step-into-the-limelight-2240 /article/Repair-yards-prepare-to-step-into-the-limelight-2240 26/11/2008 10:10:00 Analysis One of the world's leading builders of cruise vessels, Aker Yards, is changing its name to STX Europe. The decision reflects the fact that the South Korean-based STX group is now the principal shareho... /article/Aker-Yards-name-change-2241 /article/Aker-Yards-name-change-2241 26/11/2008 10:10:00 Cruise ships digest The Naples based Grimaldi Group has made a mandatory public offer to acquire all shares in the Greek operator, Minoan Lines. The offer, which values Minoan Lines at Ä375 million, was triggered wh... /article/Grimaldi-Group-is-poised-for-Minoan-Lines-takeover-2242 /article/Grimaldi-Group-is-poised-for-Minoan-Lines-takeover-2242 26/11/2008 10:10:00 Ferries digest