At RORO 2010, BLG will be showing its automotive operations at Bremerhaven, Cuxhaven, Duisburg, Hamburg, Kelheim, Neuss and Wörth. In addition, it will be showcasing Gioia Tauro, in southern Italy, which is developing into an automobile hub for the Mediterranean and Black Sea region. Visitors to RORO 2010 will be able to find out more about BLG’s operations and services at stand E20.

Finnish company NWE Network Engineering Oy recently acquired WALKI’s lashing covers business and is now presenting the product for the first time outside Scandinavia. At RORO 2010, the company will be showcasing the FIX Marine solution that suits a wide rande of cargo including: paper reels, octabins, bales, sacks and pallets. Made of soft and elastic material, the cover does not damage the cargo and protects the goods from rain and dirt.  Visitors can find out more about FIX Marine at NWE Network Engineering’s stand D30.

The Port of Calais is involved in different projects to accommodate the future traffics. A new rail terminal will be opened in 2010 and another plan, named CALAIS PORT 2015, has been developed to extend the port’s capacity by constructing a new breakwater and several new berths.  Visitors of RORO 2010 will be able to receive more information at stand F17.

Recently the Port of Ghent handled the largest ship in its history. On 5 March, bulk-carrier Eptalofos arrived at the Port of Ghent sailing via the western lock in Terneuzen destined for ArcelorMittal. This project completes the exploration of the limits of the existing lock complex and allows post-panamax vessels to travel through the western lock in the future.

Negotiations are currently in progress regarding the possible construction of a second sealock in Terneuzen. Representatives from the Port of Ghent will be on-hand at RORO 2010 to discuss future projects and the port’s current capabilities. Visitors will be able to find out further information at stand E42.

The Netherlands-based port equipment manufacturer has two standard low maintenance ro-ro linkspans in its portfolio, including a new type of double deck ro-ro linkspan, called the “Ravelink”.

‘The Ravelink’ is equipped with jets to clear away deposits of sand and other sediments, ensuring that the pontoon always responds smoothly to tidal changes without hindering ship (un)loading operations.  Visitors will be able to see a demonstration of the innovative ‘Ravelink’ at stand C50 of RORO 2010.

MMCE is the maritime industry’s leading creator of models and miniatures. The company pushes the limits of technology and presentation by using the latest innovative techniques and materials to produce all types of models from a scale of 1:10 to 1:2000.

The innovations that can be seen at MMCE’s stand A54, are special 3D fabrications and visualisations, the advanced material use and combination of different materials, the display and presentation solutions and packing and shipping methodologies.
 

Langh Ship Cargo Solutions will be showcasing its HOTCC 40’ unit – a cradled 40-foot container for fast and easy handling of heavy steel coils. The unit has a payload of 160 tonnes and can be fitted to roro-units, such as mafitrailers and roro-cassettes.
 
Previously the company has also presented similar 20-foot – HOTCC 20’ – with payloads from 40-50 tonnes. In addition to carrying steel coils, these units are suitable for carrying various kinds of bulk cargoes.
 
Visitors to this year’s RORO exhibition in Bremen will be able to find out more about the HOTCC 40’ unit and Langh Ship Cargo Solutions’ other special units, including side open containers and cradle cassettes. Representatives from the company will be found at stand C20-3.

Finland-based company Hogia will be showcasing its BOOKIT solution at RORO 2010. For cargo operators transporting cargo on wheels (ro-ro/ro-pax) the company offers a cargo enabled version of BOOKIT which has sophisticated functions for the handling of vehicles and cargo, as well as functions for the handling of drivers, cabins and meals. Special routines are created to handle dangerous goods and connections to the maritime authorities own systems.

BOOKIT is designed to handle multiple legs and destinations. The system also handles different currencies and languages. The reservation menus are tailored to the type of activities that are offered. BOOKIT includes a check in module and administration modules as well as advanced tools for cargo quotations and invoicing.

Visitors can find out more about BOOKIT at Hogia’s stand D63.

 

German Shipyard Flensburger Schiffbau Gesellschaft is building two 195m roll-on/ roll-off ships to LR Ice Class and “Green Passport” notation for Rettig Group Ltd. Bore of Finland. The two ships, due to be delivered in 2011, will both be fitted with Hyde GUARDIAN® Ballast Water Treatment Systems, which will have a capacity of 700 m3/hr.

Hyde GUARDIAN® offers a compact, modular design, low power consumption scaled according to capacity, and simple, automatic operation. These advantages make it a technically attractive and cost effective solution for virtually any type of vessel. The Hyde GUARDIAN® two stage process includes auto-backflush filtration and UV disinfection. It is delivered as components that can be easily adapted to fit the available space on an existing vessel or can be supplied as a compact 100% skid mounted package for new construction.

Hyde Marine is a leading supplier of shipboard environmental solutions including modular and skid mounted ballast water treatment systems and UV disinfection systems. The company will be showcasing its wide range of solutions at RORO 2010, visitors will find representatives at stand A55.

Cavotec, the world’s leading developer and supplier of power and control systems to mobile equipment, will be showcasing MoorMaster®, an automatic mooring device that keeps the ship in place with a bespoke vacuum system, at this year’s RORO exhibition.

MoorMaster® operates with a simple push of a button, mooring and unmooring ships automatically in less than 12 seconds. This saves time and resources, contributing to the efficient operation of the terminal. As ships grow bigger and automation becomes a reality in ports around the world, traditional mooring methods can hinder technological advances. The innovative system is the missing link between the highly developed ships and ports, and the primitive way in which until now most ships around the world have been moored and unmoored.

Shippers, ports, shipping lines and seafarers all benefit from this new system. For example, MoorMaster® helps alleviate port congestion, because vessels can be loaded and unloaded in record time while the system actively controls the motions of the ship alongside the quay. It even minimises the effects of swell and long waves regardless of the ship’s size. Visitors to RORO will be able to find out more about MoorMaster® from Cavotec’s stand, F22.

At the RORO in Bremen, BLG Logistics Group will demonstrate its latest project, ProKon, which is part of the German research initiative, Innovative Seaport Technologies (ISETEC II).

The aim of ProKon, which is being supported by the University of Bremen, is to design and develop a system that automatically captures the location and state of heavy load carriers and charges at ro-ro terminals. The system will integrate innovative technologies such as RFID, GPS and sensor systems to identify and locate logistic objects. Innovative inventory management strategies can then be implemented at ports and request times for carriers can be reduced. What’s more, traffic flow at terminals can be enhanced.

Visitors can find out more about ProKon by visiting BLG’s stand C52, at RORO 2010.

Following the successful installation of the Decision Support System “iStand” on RCCL’s Oasis of the Seas, Safety at Sea Ltd of Glasgow is demonstrating how its software can enhance safe operation of ro-ro vessels at RORO 2010.

In addition to being used as a Loading computer, iStand offers a number of unique features to aid design, operation, training, emergency response and decision support. These include a vulnerability assessment module which monitors and updates the ability of the vessel to survive damage, taking into account the status of all watertight doors, tanks, vessel draught and weather conditions through sensor data and user input. This allows the crew to better understand a vessel’s vulnerability to flooding; hence improve understanding of how best to operate the vessel to minimise consequences of a hull breech.

Representatives from Safety at Sea will be available at stand B62, where a working model of an example of iStand can be viewed. Safety at Sea’s chairman Professor Dracos Vassalos will also be chairing a session at the event where he will be presenting his thoughts on “Safety & Stability of RoRo vessels under the New SOLAS Rules” at 11:15am on Thursday 20 May at the RORO Conference.

Terberg Benschop is launching its new strong, reliable and cost effective ro-ro terminal tractors tractor series, Terberg RT, at the RORO exhibition in Bremen. This new series complies with the need for for operators around the world.

Terberg Benschop has designed a completely new series of tractors equipped with the latest technology, a new chassis and a new cab, the new RT series also gives the operator the possibility to fulfil their needs in detail. The new series includes three models: the Terberg RT223, the RT 283 and the new top model in the new series, the Terberg RT323. The RT223 and the RT283 are the successors of the RT222 and the RT282, well known as remarkable versatile 4x4 tractors for average use in ro-ro terminal operations.

The new tractor series offers drivers 170 mm more interior width, 120 mm more interior length and 110 mm interior more height, resulting in a much more spacious and comfortable working environment. For optimum safety, the new cabin has a strong construction and is tested and approved according to the ROPS and FOPS regulations from the CE machine directive. What’s more, the new chassis can be equipped with the most environmentally friendly engines, to conform with Euromot 3B regulations for off road equipment. 

Visitors to stand B20 will be able to find out more about Terberg Benschop’s new series of tractors.