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IAS gets new life with systematic upgrades

Computer-based technologies are evolving quickly to supply shipowners with more efficient operations and energy-saving solutions. This means some components are becoming obsolete.

Cybersecurity is critical for safe cruising

The primary aim of cruises is to provide passengers with a safe and relaxing holiday while passengers focus on entertainment and new experiences. Behind the scenes, the vessel’s crew stands ready to maintain safety and cybersecurity.

3% savings in vessel fuel consumption

As energy prices rise, more and more attention must be paid to reducing consumption while still keeping the vessels in operation. Valmet’s innovation offers remarkably improved fuel efficiency.

Meri, Multipurpose Vessel

Minister of Transport Merja Kyllönen christened multipurpose vessel Meri in June 2012. This next generation ship represents environmental friendliness and energy efficiency. The high-quality vessel naturally needs a high-quality automation system, which is provided by Valmet.

Star Pisces

The Star Pisces is a cruise ship belonging to Star Cruises. Current home port is Hong Kong, from where she is sailing day and night cruises. The ship was refitted with the advanced Valmet DNA system in 2013, during the ship’s major renovation.

New marine horizons with LNG

Knutsen Group of Norway has started a new LNG marine project with Valmet. Knutsen is the world’s largest shuttle tanker operator and a major operator of LNG carriers. Their project, LNG/c Haugesund Knutsen, is a 5,000 m3 LNG bunker barge that will supply LNG to gas carriers and LNG-fueled vessels. The vessel is owned by Knutsen and will operate in the port basin of Barcelona rather than make long voyages.

CGG Alize, Seismic Vessel

CGG Alize is a purpose built vessel specially designed and equipped to record marine seismic and other geophysical data. State-of-the-art seismic data processing, and navigation and positioning systems support its operations. As a part of a major renovation of the vessel in 2013, the control room and process control stations were upgraded to the latest Valmet DNA software and hardware platform.

LNG-powered Megastar sailing with Valmet DNA

The new LNG-powered vessel, Megastar was built by the Meyer Turku shipyard. The vessel is owned by AS Tallink Group. Already thousands of passengers have been taken with the environmental friendly vessel from Helsinki to Tallinn and vice versa. Megastar offers a quiet and smooth travel experience.

Vessel-wide automation modernization for Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas

Voyager of the Seas, owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., is one of the largest passenger vessels and has operated with Valmet’s automation technology during its 15-year existence.

Upgrade to ship automation for Stena Line

Stena Line is one of the world’s largest ferry operators.