b'10American Journal of Transportation ajot.comFederal Marine Terminals implements Octopi by Navis TOS at Port ManateeOctopi,partofNavisandCar- efficiencyandproductivity.Dueto gotecCorporation,theproviderofthe dedication of both the Octopi and operational technologies and servicesFMT teams, the implementation was thatunlockgreaterperformancecompleted ahead of schedule and was and efficiency for leading organiza- able to be put into practice sooner.tions throughout the global shippingAtFederalMarineTerminals, industry,announcedthattheyhavewe have made it a priority to improve gonelivewithOctopibyNavisatour performance to better support our Federal Marine Terminals Inc., Portcustomers changing business needs, Manatee. Thestevedoringcompanysaid Chris Dugas VP of Operations. implementedOctopiaspartofitsWeselectedtheOctopisoftware largerstrategyforenhancedopera- because it is user friendly and gave tional efficiency. us the ability to have real-time data Located in Florida, Port Manateesharingforallofourstakeholders, is the closest U.S. deepwater seaportgiving us a competitive edge. To date, tothePanamaCanalandhandleswe have already seen great results and The Jumbo Javelin is a dynamic positioned heavy lift crane vessel operated by jumbo morethan10milliontonsofcargohavegottenpositivefeedbackfrom each year including bulk, breakbulk,our employees using it.Jumbo Javelin upgrades powercontainerandgeneralcargo.AsaProvidingend-to-endvisibil-tenant of the Port, FMT implementingity through our software lets us give generation with Alewijnse switchboards Octopi at Port Manatee will provideinsights into terminal operations to help visibilityintoitsoperationstokeepourcustomerstrackcargoandallow JumbohascalledonAlewijnsebe back on board with this project itscustomersandFMTemployeestheirteamstomakemoreinformed Marinetofabricateandinstalltwogiving this great vessel the flexibilityinformed in real-time and will aid indecisions on the ground, said Martin switchboard panels for its heavy liftto take on similar jobs in the future. its business goals of increased quality,Bardi, VP Global Sales, Octopi. cranevesselJumboJavelin.Alewi-jnse Marine will engineer, supervise, test and commission the cabling and electrical installation activities during the conversion. The switchboards will manage the additional power provided by six containerized temporary gen-erator sets, which Jumbo has installed to increase the vessels capacity for an upcoming contract.The Jumbo Javelin is a dynamic positionedheavyliftcranevessel operatedbyheavyliftshippingSUCCESS STARTS WITH A WINNING TEAM!andoffshoreinstallationcontractor Jumbo. The 144m-long vessel is typi-cally mobilised for offshore installa-tion contracts, providing dynamicallySince our establishment in 1920, we haveWE OFFER OUR CUSTOMERS:positioned(DP)heavyliftservicesbeen providing our global customers a On-site Storage and Multi-modal with its two 900-tonne mast cranes. premier level of service through superiorDistribution Serviceshandling and performance, technologicalF uLLyr eDunDantP ower advancements, and a perpetual eyeCustomer Access to 24 hour Inventory TrackingPreparing for an upcoming con- on customer satisfaction. Also, we offer one Standard Berths and Ro-Ro Ramps are available tract that will require increased powerof the most cost effective and reliable labor Specially engineered Lifting Gear requirements,Jumbohasequippedforces in the North Atlantic. Container Transloading from / to Rail or Truckthe Jumbo Javelin with six additional containerisedgeneratorsets.TheseWe have the ability to accommodate a 6 individually Temperature Controlled Rooms,will supply power to the vessels bowvariety of automobile, breakbulk, bulk,with 100% Humidificationthrustersandoffshoreequipmentcontainer, forestry products, and perishables. On-site service provided by 2 Class I during DP operations. The AlewijnseOur distinction, is based on our abilityRail CarriersMarine switchboards will manage thisto closely coordinate your Stevedoring, Efficient Distribution to Two Thirds of theincreasedpowersupply.JumbowillWarehousing and Distribution Logistics.United States and Canadian populations within remove the six generators at the end48 - 72 Hours of the project.Ourswitchboardswillmakeit possible for the Jumbo Javelin to haveFOR MORE INFORMATION a fully separated power supply for the two bow thrusters, says Pieter Vos- CONTACT US AT:selman, Account Manager Alewijnse Marine. In the existing set-up, thereJ.H. STEVEDORING, INC. 2147 South Columbus Blvd. will not be enough power available forPhiladelphia, PA 19148the temporary set up. This upgradedTEL: 215-218-3060configurationwillgiveJumbotheFAX: 215-218-3078extra capacity and reliability to takeWEB: www.jhstevedoring.comon this project.AlewijnseMarinewillensurePENN WAREHOUSING & DISTRIBUTION, INC. thecompleteintegrationofthenew2147 South Columbus Blvd. switchboardsintotheJumboJav- Philadelphia, PA 19148elins existing systems. Furthermore,TEL: 215-218-3000the company will install the switch- FAX: 215-218-3043boardsinsuchawaytoallowtheWEB: www.pennwarehousing.comshipselectricalsystemstoreturnHORIZON STEVEDORING, INC. totheirprevioussettingsafterthe2201 South Columbus Boulevardremovalofthetemporarygenera- Pier 82 South tors.ThiswillbeachievedthroughPhiladelphia, PA 19148modificationstothePMSandPLCTEL: 215-218-3081FAX:215-218-3043controlsystems.TheswitchboardsWEB: www.horizonstevedoring.comwill remain in position, giving Jumbo theoptiontoincreasethevessels powercapacityagaininthefuture. WeworkedontheJumboJavelin whenitwasbeingbuilt,contin-uesPieterVosselman.Itisniceto'