SAM insight 03/2007

SAM insight ISSUE 03 / 2007 PROJECTS New Corvettes for German Navy Blohm + Voss will soon deliver the first of a series of new K130 corvettes to the German Navy. It is part of Braunschweig, the first of five new an order for five ships equipped with state-of-the-art technology. German Navy corvettes The successor to the Navy’s Class-148/148A fast attack craft, this completely new type of ship can be more Photo: ThyssenKrupp MarineSystems / Blohm + Voss widely deployed with particular emphasis on surface combat and reconnaissance missions. Its numerous innovations include stealth features for radar and infrared signature as well as the concept of an “integra- CONTENTS ted bridge” implemented for the Navy for the first time. In March of last year, SAM received the order for design and delivery of the complete electronics system Success for L-3 as a for the platform section of the ships. The corresponding order for the ship automation system went to Single-Source Vendor another L-3 company, MAPPS of Montreal. For SAM, the scope of delivery and services primarily com- prises manufacture of switchgear and magnetic protection systems, assembly of cabling, and delivery of A “Market Place“ standard shipboard cable, lighting fixtures, an electrical corrosion protection system, transformers and Full of Ideas uninterruptible power supply units as well as command and alarm equipment. The order also includes an exhaust cooling system designed in cooperation with the Lürssen shipyard, which contributes towards Successful Offshore a reduction of infrared heat signatures. Activities All five corvettes are presently being outfitted, with the first two having already successfully completed SAFEDOR technical trials. Spring Meeting EDITORIAL The Shipbuilding Boom Continues Dear Readers, ging markets of Turkey and Vietnam, our presence in China 95 % of world cargo is transported by sea. To meet this continues to grow with an order book covering outfitting requirement, port and shipyard capacities are being stea- of more than 120 ships with navigation, automation and dily expanded and order books of many yards are full up switchgear systems. An average of 3,300 new ship orders Yours, to 2012. SAM is also participating in this industry boom. are now being placed annually worldwide so that a pro- Maik Stoevhase, In addition to securing first orders in newer East Euro- gressive expansion of our core competencies will allow Senior Vice- pean markets while increasing deliveries in the emer- us to look ahead with continued confidence. President SAM insight + + + + SAM NEWS TICKER + + + PEOPLE + + + TECHNOLOGY + + PROJECTS Success for L-3 as a Single-Source Vendor A forceful “bridge-to-propeller” concept leads to another shared success of the three L-3 Communications subsidiaries Westwood, Oklahoma, USA, Valmarine, Drammen, Norway and SAM as a “single-source vendor” (SSV). The order from AHL Shipping Company, Texas for three 188-metre tankers, holding 330,000 barrels represents the first reference in the US offshore market. The scope of delivery comprises integrated navigation systems NACOS 35-5 and GMDSS A3. The navigation system corresponds to the highest standard with complete redundancy of all components including a double track-keeping system that is normally encountered only on cruise ships. tem with state-of-the art PWM converter tech- chemicals and products in US waters. The new Valmarine is delivering a multifunctional integra- nology in medium voltage and two induction double-hull tankers are the first Jones Act-com- ted automation system (IAS) from the successful engines with 4.65 MW each. As part of a long- patible tankers built according to the rules of DamaticTM DNA series. The ships are also being term charter contract the modern ships are the International Association of Classification equipped with a diesel-electric propulsion sys- being deployed for the transport of crude oil, Societies in effect since 2006. SAM INSIDE HSH Nordbank Run “I really like running for a good cause”, says Artur Rieck, SAM’s Head of Accounting. Thanks to 744 teams running along a 4km route in Hamburg Hafencity at the begin- ning of June, a total of EUR 104,000 was raised from over 20,000 runners in support of an annual Kinder helfen Kinder (“Children help Children”) campaign. The money goes towards helping children from socially disadvantaged families to become members of local sports clubs. The number of participants this year set an all-time record. Among them was a team of 45 enthusiastic runners from SAM. Despite different levels of trai- ning preparation, the entire team managed to cross the finishing line together under the motto, “Together we are strong”. For the first run in 2002 only 55 teams with 930 runners were at the starting line. SAM has been present from the very beginning. And were there once more on June 2 SAM I N T E R N AT I O N A L Strengthening the Product Portfolio Together with our representative Ratelmak of Istan- SAM has also been able to significantly increase bul, SAM is currently expanding its activities in the share in navigation and communication sys- the Turkish shipbuilding market which is enjoying tem supplies over the last few years, with SAM a boom in demand for new vessels. Electronics Nederland in Rotterdam in particular making a significant contribution to this success. In the past three years alone, Turkey’s global market Similar goals are on SAM’s agenda to meet grow- share has risen to 1.4% with further growth confident- ing demand for so-called turnkey solutions. These ly predicted. With its partner, Ormar, Tuzla, SAM holds encompass extensive systems engineering and a very good market share for automation systems well as material packages which include switch commissioned for a variety of different types of ships. panels and propulsion systems as well as cabling, Sunny outlook on the Bosporus carried out locally with partner Akman Montage. SAM INSIDE + + SOLUTIONS + + + SAM NEWS TICKER + + + + SAM INSIDE A “Market Place” Full of Ideas To achieve long-term success in markets com- representatives and the organization team de- panies must undergo continual change and pro- cides on feasibility. gression to meet the challenges ahead. The aim is to realise the earliest possible engage- Basically, a company has two options: Support ment of employees in the „Market Place“, with from outside consultancies, or dedicated conside- an emphasis on the positive.