“Besides their capacity and wide variety of potential uses, it is largely the high dependability of Terex products that we find convincing. That is why we rely exclusively on cranes from this manufacturer for capacity classes ranging from 30 to 350 tonnes,” says Mrózek director of operations Adam Czyz as justification for the purchase decision made by his company.

The two cranes were handed over to Adam Czyz and crane operators Frantisek Jochymek and Martin Jursa at the Terex factory in Wallerscheid. The handover was handled by Andreas Schramm, the responsible Global Sales Manager at Terex, and Dr. Oldrich Schromazdil of Czech Terex dealer ISOS Trade, which transacted the sale.

ISOS Trade, s.r.o., has been the official Terex cranes dealer in the Czech Republic and Slovakia since 1990 and is very familiar with the conditions on these markets. “The situation is currently very difficult in these two countries,” explains Schramm. “We are pleased to have found a dependable partner there in ISOS Trade.”

Eleven years after the delivery of the first Liebherr reachstacker, the manufacturer has developed a new machine for the market. The compact design of the Pulser series unites state-of-the-art technology and environmental-friendliness.

“The Pulser reachstacker series is the new cargo handling partner for ports and terminals. Its wedge-shaped design provides the desired agility for smooth container operation. With the latest technology on board, the new machine truly quickens the pulse of every terminal,” says Matthias Mungenast, Sales Director for Liebherr mobile harbour cranes and reachstackers.

Giving a pulse to ports and terminals

The LRS 545 is designed for highly responsive operation. The machine stacks five containers high in the first row. Moreover, it is capable of handling 45 tonnes in the first and 31 tonnes in the second row.

The LRS 545 comes with a total weight of approximately 70 tonnes, for an optimal balance between stability and quickness. It is equipped with a powerful but economical 4-cylinder 230 kW diesel engine. The in-house developed motor is in compliance with the latest EU Stage IV / EPA Tier 4 final emission standards. 2 / 3

An optional hybrid drive allows for even more power. Liebherr Maritime Cranes’ unique Pactronic is available for the Pulser series. The well-proven hybrid power booster has already been used worldwide in mobile harbour cranes for five years. Installed in the new reachstacker, the maintenance-free Pactronic allows for an additional 110 kW without fuel consumption or emission.

Finger on the pulse of technology

The complete design of the new reachstacker series is based on the latest technology in order to maximise driver’s comfort, performance and eco-friendliness. Driver’s comfort has been high in rank during development phase. A convenient and ergonomic cabin reduces fatigue of the driver and leads to more safety as well as performance in operation. The customer can opt for a steering wheel or go for an additional steer-by-wire control.

“Visibility, driveability and comfort, that’s what drivers can expect from our new Pulser series.

This allows for high performance in a relaxed manner,” says Matthias Mungenast.

The drive mechanism of the new machine is characterized by a hydrostatic transmission. This allows for stepless speed control with optimized diesel revolutions per minute, which means operators benefit from reduced fuel consumption. Moreover, the hydrostatic transmission requires less service than alternative concepts.

Each wheel of the new reachstacker is steered separately, which directly improves the agility of the machine as smaller radii are possible. Thanks to individual wheel drive, wear and tear of each tyre is reduced. Additionally, the stress on each component of the steering system is kept as low as possible for a longer service life.

The new reachstacker is designed for low maintenance. However, if a service is required, two facts ensure peace of mind for operators: First, every part of the machine is easily accessible and within reach, for a fast and stress-free service. Second, with almost 6,000 units delivered, Liebherr Maritime Cranes provides a well-structured global service network with shortest response times.

The simulation center of the Technical University of Varna has officially opened
its new simulation wing on May 21st, 2015. Following the opening of
its simulation center in 2012, the TU Varna has known a steady growth and
further expansion into a new simulator wing was required. All the simulators in
the TU Varna training center are delivered and installed by VSTEP. The new wing
features a NAUTIS Class B DP Simulator as well as a NAUTIS class A Full Mission Bridge Simulator and a new ECDIS Simulator classroom.

The opening ceremony was attended by representatives of the Technical University and
officials of the municipal government of Varna. The rector of the Technical
University, Mr. Ovid Farhi, and the mayor of Varna, Mr. Ivan Nikolaev Portnih,
were present during the opening.

Simulator developer VSTEP was again the developer of choice to deliver and install its
DNV certified NAUTIS simulators at the facility, including a NAUTIS DP Class B
simulator and a NAUTIS Class A Full Mission Bridge Simulator. Using state of
art simulation technology, the DP Class B simulator can be directly combined
with the Class A FMB to form a fully multifunctional 360° Bridge setup. The
bridge can also be transformed into a Full Mission Tug Simulator.

In addition to the DP and FMB simulators, the existing NAUTIS ECDIS Classroom has been
extended with 5 new ECDIS stations. The NAUTIS ECDIS Classroom is now fully
operational to provide type approved training for all current ECDIS systems,
including Maris, Kelvin Hughes, NavMaster and SevenCS’ E-Globe which are all
integrated into the NAUTIS ECDIS Systems.

Pjotr van Schothorst, VSTEP CEO: “The necessity and opening of this new
simulator wing reminds us of the importance and growth of the TU Varna as a
maritime educational facility in the region. Following our cooperation with the
TU Varna simulation center in 2012, VSTEP is proud to have once again been
selected as the simulator supplier for this new simulator wing. The new
DP simulator and Type Approved ECDIS simulator classroom allows the TU to
proceed with a very extensive and state of the art curriculum of maritime
training courses.”

The simulation center of the TU Varna is one of the most advanced training
and education hubs in the region. Simulation developer VSTEP was selected as
simulator contractor for the center in 2012 and has since delivered three
NAUTIS Bridge Simulators, five Engine Room Simulators, an Incident Command Simulator,
a DP Simulator and a full classroom with desktop ECDIS trainers for the
facility.

Bulgarian National TV created a news report about the opening of the new simulator wing
of the TU Varna.

Watch the video report at http://bit.ly/1Qs3xOT

On Tuesday, June 16 delegates will gather in Bergen to consider key
aspects of global shipping’s use of shore power, including the latest
developments in shore power technologies, how changes in regulatory frameworks
are affecting the application of shore power, and the challenges that exist for
its wider use.

Cavotec’s Luciano Corbetta, Sales Director for our Ports &
Maritime unit, will join other industry experts, environmental organisations
and local and global media for a series of seminars and in-depth case studies.

Shore power – also known as Alternative Maritime Power (AMP), cold
ironing, and High Voltage Shore Connection (HVSC) – is the process of
connecting ships in port to land-generated electrical power. This allows
vessels’ diesel-fired engines to be switched off, thereby reducing emissions in
ports and surrounding communities.

We will also be hosting a port visit during which attendees will see
Bergen’s shore power installation at first hand. Furthermore, the event
promises to be an excellent opportunity to meet colleagues and network with
fellow ports and shore power professionals.

Cavotec is a leading supplier of innovative shore power
technologies. Our AMP systems are in use at a large number of low and medium
voltage ship- and port-based applications worldwide.