MANAGING WELL

Online management systems will lighten the administration burden while increasing efficiency, enabling remote personnel to access important documentation from any location

Veteran captain David Clarke launched Total Superyacht in 2015 after years of frustration with vessel management software designed by people who lacked any real longevity as crew. No one o ered automated workflow. This has remained a primary focus as the system has evolved. For example, the Crew Status automatically populates the Leave Calculator. Crew bank details auto-populate the Payroll module. Pay Slips are generated when Payroll is submitted. Engineering Monthly Reports are created from the previous month’s completed tasks and so on. The system, which covers all aspects of compliance and allows the seamless real-time flow of information and documentation between the crew, yacht, DPA and yacht manager. For more details visit www.TotalSuperyacht.com

i-Bos has been in continual development of its Cello Marine system and along with releasing a new version, ‘Cello Marine 2’, i-Bos are excited to announce a new web-based solution to access data anywhere in the world, namely ‘Cello Plus’. Cello Plus operates concurrently with Cello Marine to ensure that items including the crew details, certifications, leave scheduling and payroll are being managed in an e cient manner. Individual users can be granted the rights to remotely submit and approve leave requests, drastically reducing the time spent crew scheduling. Cello Plus is highly configurable and o ers flexibility to ensure that the user may only access data pertaining to specific crew members from a specific department on a single yacht to entire crew rosters across a fleet. In addition, Cello Plus can restrict features to a small subset of users, such as payroll. Both systems can be hosted using existing infrastructure from a yacht, or externally depending on your needs. For more details visit www.ibosltd.com

IDEA Data Solutions GmbH, located in Dusseldorf, Germany, was founded in 2001. Since then, they have been developing and distributing yacht management software primarily for clients based in Europe, and the US. To date, the team have successfully completed more than 1,000 projects, ranging from 20m yachts, to more than 150m sophisticated superyachts. IDEA design sophisticated technological solutions to enable the e ective and e cient management of yachts, safeguarding crew and passengers, and protecting the yacht and its valuable assets are the priority. IDEA Data Solutions include a core vessel database, inventory, stock control and purchasing, document management, maintenance management, engine room logging, and safety management system, that complies with International Safety Management (ISM) standards. They recognise that all yachts are unique, and accordingly, the yacht management software can be customised to suit the individual needs and requirements of the end users, whether this is a single yacht or a fleet of yachts. The excellent customer service defines them. They partner with clients throughout the project lifecycle, providing support and training during the design and build, as well as a dedicated after-sales service always on call. For more details visit www.idea-yacht.com

Have you ever been forced into making alternative plans for guests ashore? The disappointment of an unexpected failure or breakdown can be avoided. Implementing a structured planned maintenance schedule such as Plan M8 (‘plan mate’) not only ensures your equipment and machinery on board is maintained through continuous monitoring at all times, it assures all your yacht maintenance is planned. You will see a reduction in downtime, and the need for emergency repairs, as equipment is maintained before it fails. Operating costs are reduced as optimum service life is given to components, minimising the frequency of breakdowns, assuring you as the operator ‘peace of mind’ knowing your yachts reliability is at a maximum. Plan periodic tasks, log routine maintenance tasks and build a detailed history of your yacht’s components on the go. Plan M8 can of course be tailor-made for individual vessels with custom-designed templates and simple data entry right at your fingertips. For more details visit www.planm8.io

MXSuite is the simple software solution for yacht management. It’s easy to use and packed with possibilities. The wide range of modules helps you face the challenges of today. Whether you want to keep track of work and rest hours, schedule maintenance tasks and safety drills, or manage all your documents and certificates, the software is designed to give you just what you need. Mastex Software is the total solution provider for fleet management, made simple. With over 15 years of experience in solving onboard and onshore challenges, you are assured of a professional and reliable partner that creates innovative software and offers high-quality service. The fleet management software can save you money and help you forecast maintenance costs. The best thing? You can access MXSuite anytime, on any device, thanks to the browser-based interface. That way, you are always on top of things and pro-active, so you won’t be surprised! MXSuite has solutions for any vessel and for every situation. Whether you have a large crew and want to make sure everyone only accesses their assigned area, or whether you have a smaller yacht and want to start with the free license; the team are there for you. For more details visit www.mastexsoftware.com

Seamless crew management, is the mantra at Yachtcru. Their goal is to transform the painful grind of admin. This spring Yachtcru are taking another step forward by launching a revolutionary Leave Tracking Module. Say goodbye to complicated spreadsheets • Click and drag to add a leave period • Plan 18 months in advance • Crew view their leave record • Delegate access to HoD’s • Track flight types and costs If you have a complex rotational leave situation that only Einstein can work out, Yachtcru can help. Go to their website to find out about their other modules which include a top notch Hours of Rest system linked to the Leave module and Crew Certificate tracking. Future plans include salary management and so much more. Knocking the rough edges off paperwork one at a time. For more details visit www.yachtcru.com

YManage is a platform developed to provide services and products for yacht management. Simply buy your own plan, and log into their o ce, connect with the team, negotiate contracts, track projects. A suite of tools includes The Hub where you can connect with your managers and follow the progress of the activities. The suite of tools have been designed to cover all management departments. Owners, crew and maritime companies can now access smart services to improve their performance and meet a wide variety of needs quickly and safely. There are several plans YManage o er; a plan for owners, crew and companies, with the possibility of purchasing additional packages from their platform. Each plan can be customised at any time and can be managed by the users with complete autonomy. Of course this is all digital but with a human touch, YManage strength lies within its support and a team that is always available and ready to o er support when required. Whether you prefer to use digital solutions or your personal assistant, YManage is at your side. For more details visit www.ymanage.net

DEEP Blue covers all aspects of the yacht operations. It has been refined to facilitate the communication of administrative and technical information between the crew, the management company, and family o ces. E ectively easing the workload for o cers, pursers and managers and securing the communication flow between the yacht and its owner’s team ashore. SInce its release in 2013, over 160 yachts between 25m to 120m and numerous international management agencies and family o ces have chosen DEEP Blue. By installing shared procedures, all parties can increase security and bring value both to everyone’s work onboard and to the owner’s Asset, with optimum transparency. They provide a turn-key solution for new builds and operational yachts with a PMS module with an equipment list and a related planned maintenance programme. Set up includes the import of a geo-located equipment list provided by the shipyard during construction with OEM manuals. For more details visit www.deepbluesw.com

Added to its 46 years of propeller design, Mark Phare looks at the new geometry modelling software enabelling Teignbridge Propellers to deliver comprehensive propulsion solution packages

Teignbridge is known and respected across the world as a trustworthy and reliable designer and manufacturer of propellers and stern gear. However, this latest technological implementation has taken propeller design to new levels.

However in recent years it has become clear that the market demands more than reliable designs and high quality precision components. Customers are pushing the boundaries regarding what they want to achieve from their propulsion packages.

Generally, the main ingredients are increased performance, reduced vibration and/or increased fuel economy. In addition they want technical support and the confidence that the designs will translate into the real world and deliver the performance envisaged .

Teignbridge recently completed a £3m research project into propeller efficiency and the legacy of that project is a highly qualified and experienced design team supported by advanced computational fluid dynamic simulation CFD (Star CCM+), unique propeller design optimisation software, cavitation modelling, wakefield propeller analysis, finite element analysis and a propulsion research vessel that can validate the theoretical designs in real life at sea and scale. No other propeller designer and manufacturer has this unique combination of assets that are available to all customers.

Teignbridge is able to combine over 45 years of experience across a number of sectors with cutting edge technology to provide customers with unrivalled, high efficiency propeller designs. Using three large volume 3D printers and a 5-axis CNC pattern mill, it is possible to produce highly accurate patterns, ensuring that the CNC machined propellers are a faithful implementation of the intended design, delivering the predicted performance. Propeller performance can be defined by a number of metrics, from hydrodynamic efficiency and cavitation susceptibility to mechanical strength and noise and vibration. These performance criteria often pull in opposing directions, such that the right balance needs to be driven by the specific, weighted requirements of each customer and the propeller geometry defined to meet that specification. Until recently, propeller design was driven by empirical data and long duration trial and error improvement and was viewed as a dark art by those on the outside looking in. Teignbridge utilises new powerful simulation tools to understand the interaction between the propeller structure and the high-velocity fluid flowing around its complex surfaces.

In-house, genetic algorithm driven propeller design optimisation is a truly remarkable asset. Using this approach 500 design iterations can be generated and evaluated in CFD during a 48 hour period. Optimisation for performance can be tuned for efficiency, cavitation, noise and more. The methodology can be run on the Teignbridge in-house 20 core workstation or via cloud computing.

Another feature of our computing capabilities is the wake field analysis which allows us to predict the flow of water around the hull and through the propeller, truly accounting for the real operating conditions. Propeller design optimisation by this method refines

DESIGN OPTIMISATION

Teignbridge is at the forefront of technology used in the design, performance prediction with simulation software and artificial intelligence driven geometric modelling for design optimisation.

Pressure distribution and vortex visualisation on propeller and its flow-aligned rudder for a high speed boat

Pareto diagram of propeller design optimisation. Correlation between propeller thrust and hydrodynamic efficiency

Visualisation of numerically predicted wave pattern of a handy size bulk carrier and the propeller performance curves for the ship (Conventional vs. Optimised) the propeller design beyond that of a standard approach, combining the best of experienced design engineers and advanced numerical simulation.

This integrated approach to propeller design starts by assessing the mission profile and/or history of vessel and the propulsion specification. The propeller is then designed for efficiency utilising computational fluid dynamics (CFD): Star CCM+ and genetic algorithm driven design refinement.

We can then undertake fully transient CFD wakefield simulation and wakefield design adaption, followed by our 1D ship simulation software which uses in-house HEPS Sim tool: Matlab + Simulink and off-design optimisation. If required we can validate the design by manufacturing the propeller and undertaking physical testing on our research vessel HRV1 which is based in Torbay.

HRV1 is a uniquely designed propulsion research vessel. Whilst scale model propellers can be tested in test tanks, HRV1 allows the testing of full-scale propellers, therefore reducing scale effects with propeller diameters up to 1200 mm vs. tank testing at 250 mm. By testing a full-scale propeller we can de-risk innovative ideas before introducing to the market and test a customer’s propeller designs before the vessel completes construction.

Also, undertaking numerous physical trials and comparing the results with our CFD predicted results means that we have an exceptional opportunity to refine our CFD numerical analysis comparison and verification. No other propeller designer and manufacturer has this unique set of tools at their disposal.

Of course, not all customers will require such a sophisticated approach when ordering a new propulsion system, so Teignbridge has the flexibility to provide a wide range of propulsion design services from a rapid propeller sizing, to the inclusion of a selection of, or all of, the previous described tools. Teignbridge holds patterns to make over 2000 different propeller designs, so if your requirement is a rapid replacement propeller, the chances are that we will have a suitable pattern at our disposal for a timely delivery no matter where your vessel is located.

Although we always recommend a custom designed propeller to achieve optimum performance. Join our ‘Club Teign’ to ensure that you receive a preferential service and are prepared for what ever the season throws at you. If you would like to improve the performance or economy of your yacht, we can at the same time offer a custom designed high performance C-Foil propeller option. You will then have the peace of mind that should your propellers become damaged, you won’t have to wait six weeks for a replacement and reduce any unnecessary down time during a busy season.

For more details Tel: +44 (0)1626 333377 or visit www.teignbridge.co.uk