by SimPlus | Sep 27, 2009 | News
SimPlus has recently signed a partnership agreement with Singapore Cruise Centre Private Limited (SCCPL) to jointly develop a Cruise and Ferry Terminal Simulation tool (CRAFTS), a suite of simulation programs for feasibility study, planning and design of marine passenger terminal operations. With CRAFTS, SCCPL will be able to differentiate itself from other competitors in the international cruise industry by redefining the consultancy standard and creating greater value for SCCPL’s customers. CRAFTS also paves the way for SimPlus to explore a new area in the maritime sector.
Asia Pacific regional market is acknowledged by the cruise industry to be the new ‘playground’ for cruising; not just offering new destinations and itineraries but also contributing to growing cruise passengers. SCCPL’s unique position in operating hybrid cruise-ferry terminals alongside at one location, with 18 years of experience in managing cruise and ferry terminal and proven credentials of having won numerous Dream World Cruise Destination Magazine Awards since 1997 enables SCCPL to be the ideal test-bed for the development of the simulation tools by offering ‘live’ data and environment.
SimPlus values this partnership with SCCPL, with their relevant expert input in enhancing the simulation parameters and capabilities, and together, we look forward to sharing CRAFTS with developing regional ports in the region, using Singapore as the test-bed and reference model.
by SimPlus | Jul 27, 2009 | News
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has embarked on a joint project with SimPlus, to customize AnchorageView, a real-time anchorage monitoring and planning tool for efficient management of anchorages. AnchorageView is an information gathering, processing and sharing system using real-time as well as projected status of vessels and anchorages. SimPlus will tailor-make the anchorage planning tool to assist MPA users in efficient management of anchorage space within port limit.
AnchorageView will provide the following benefits to a busy maritime port: a) Efficient use of available anchorage space, b) Reduction in traveling times and accompanying costs for vessels, c) Better logistics planning for ship owners and maritime service providers, d) Enhanced navigational safety in port waters, and e) Comprehensive anchorage usage records.
SimPlus has also been commissioned to examine systematically the anchorage utilisation in the port of Singapore over the next 2 years. A regular analysis of the anchorage usage will give MPA in-depth knowledge and an understanding of the changes and trends in the types of activity carried out in the anchorages. This would also enable MPA to optimise and plan the required sea space for anchorages well in advance.
by SimPlus | Jun 24, 2009 | News
SimPlus was invited by Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) to contribute an article to the Shipping pages in the Transport Hub supplement of the Business Times (BT). The collaboration between SMF and BT aims to bring industry experts to pen articles on pertinent issues that would interest the maritime community and serve to heighten the public awareness and profile of the maritime industry.
In the article, Ms Stuti Nautiyal, a director of SimPlus, highlighted the intelligent technological tools and processes that many maritime companies are adopting so as to provide efficient and reliable service to their clients and to stay ahead of the competition. The full text of the article can be found here.
by SimPlus | Jun 18, 2009 | Publication
A simulation based capacity analysis for anchorages where demands arise from the dynamically changing vessel mix and similarly complex service patterns.
in International Conference on Harbor, Maritime & Multimodal Logistics Modelling and Simulation (2009: Spain)
by SimPlus | May 27, 2009 | News
SimPlus has been appointed by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore to systematically examine the historical anchorage usage, given the recent reports on heavy utilization of the anchorages.
SimPlus is tasked with analyzing historical data to identify the changing trends in vessel arrivals and vessel dwell times in anchorages and the corresponding utilization levels of the anchorages. The findings will enable MPA to monitor the current anchorage utilization status and plan their future anchorages timely to meet the increasing demand.
