Yesterday at the fifth Maritime Awards Gala, self stabilising platform Ampelmann was selected HME Maritime Innovation Award Winner 2010. Crossing from ship to offshore construction; Ampelmann Operations has made it as easy as crossing the street.
The system consists of a large deck with a gangway supported by six hydraulic cylinders that measure an compensate the ship’s movements. Due to these cylinders, the deck and gangway stay still when crossing to or working on the offshore construction.
Nominee Trustlube
Trustlube has developed a sustainable, automatic lubrication and monitoring system. This system can save up to 70% in lubricants, therefore offering a both cost efficient and environmentally friendly solution.
Nominee Kwant Controls
Kwant Controls has developed and produced a haptonomical bridge operation. This allows the captain to feel when the propulsion system is used excessively and creates a direct connection between man and machine.
