August 2011 – AUTRONICA CHOSEN FOR FIRE SAFETY ABOARD DOCKWISE’S NEW ‘SUPER VESSEL’  

Dockwise is the undisputed champion in the world of large vessels. The company is  the only operator with Type 1 vessels in the market, with two gigantic heavy lift vessels with cargo capabilities between 41,000 and 73,000 tons. Dockwise’s new Type-0 vessel, which is being built at South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries yard, dwarves existing gigantic vessels as the Type-0 vessel has a carrying capacity of more than 110,000 tons and deck space of 275 x 70 meters.

The new super vessel will be the first of its kind in service in the maritime transport industry, and will add unique capabilities to the Dockwise fleet. A vessel of such mammoth proportions brings with it design challenges at every step. In fact, the specifications for the Type-0 designation are still in development. However, when it comes to fire safety, the specification has already been decided.

Autronica has been tasked with providing the entire fire detection system for Dockwise’s super vessel. With such a large space to cover, AutroSafe was the natural choice as it has been designed to provide reliable, fail-safe coverage on large transport and offshore vessels.

Dockwise’s new vessel is being developed to meet new demands in the oil & gas industry, which is where a large proportion of the company’s revenue is generated. Trends towards larger scale projects and equipment are developing due to new challenges the industry faces. Much of the “easy oil” is gone so exploration and production is taking place further from shore, in deeper waters and in more hostile environments. So,demand for larger, heavier equipment, in single transportable modules is increasing. This, in turn, increases the demand for larger vessels to move this equipment.

AutroSafe is the ideal solution for this development. It provides the ultimate in fire safety for large vessels andoil & gas platforms; but the high reliability, redundancy and innovative technology are also the perfect fit for vessels of all sizes. Dockwise’s newbuild may be a new type of super vessel, but AutroSafe provides superlative fire detection for vessels of any type.

New Dockwise Type-0 Vessel Specifications
Length o.a.: 275.00 meters
Length b.p.: 270.00 meters
Breadth moulded: 70.00 meters
Breadth max: 78.75 meters
Free Deck Space: 275 x 70 meters, but no restrictions for overhang forward and aft

Depth: 15.50 meters
Draft submerged: 31.50 meters
Summer draft: 9.73 meters
Summer draft: (B-60) 10.52 meters
Summer draft: (B-100) 11.04 meters
Water depth above 16.00meters

Main deck:
Deadweight(B-100): 117,000 metric tons
Expected speed: 14 knots
Class: DNV

About Dockwise Ltd./The Dockwise Group
Dockwise Ltd., a Bermuda incorporated company, has a workforce of more than 1200 people both offshore and onshore. The company is the leading marine contractor providing total transport services to the offshore, onshore and yachting industries as well as installation services of extremely heavy offshore platforms. The Group is headquartered in Breda, the Netherlands. The Group’s main commercial offices are located in the Netherlands, the United States and China with sales offices in Korea, Australia, Brazil, Russia, Singapore, Malaysia, Mexico and Nigeria. The Dockwise Yacht Transport business unit is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale and in Genoa, Italy. The Dockwise Shipping network is supported by agents in Norway, Argentina and Italy. To support all of its services to customers, the group has three additional engineering centers in Houston, Breda and Shanghai, and manufactures specific motion reduction equipment such as LMU (Leg Mating Units) and DMU (Deck Mating Units) and owns a fleet of 19 purpose built, semi-submersible vessels.

For more information, see www.dockwise.com.

May 2011 – AutroSafe 4 Integrated Fire and Gas detection system SIL 2 certified

AutroSafe 4 IFG – one of the best fire and gas detection systems around – has now proven its reliability. The system is approved and SIL 2 certified according to IFG IEC 61508 by TÜV NORD.

AutroSafe 4 IFG – Innovation you can trust

May 2011 – UTC Fire & Security Acquires Norway’s Simtronics ASA

UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), has acquired a majority of the shares of Simtronics ASA (OSE: SIMTRO), a Norway-based provider of sophisticated gas and flame detection systems, extinguishing solutions and fire prevention systems for marine and off-shore industries.
 
UTC Fire & Security purchased more than 85 percent of the outstanding shares of Simtronics through its subsidiary Autronica Fire and Security AS.  Autronica plans to initiate a compulsory acquisition of the remaining shares and delist Simtronics from the Oslo Stock Exchange. The full acquisition and delisting is expected to be completed in the second quarter 2011.
 
“This is an important strategic acquisition for UTC Fire & Security. We will be expanding our offering of high quality gas and flame detection products, as well as increasing our ability to provide gaseous suppression solutions for our customers,” stated Scott Buckhout, President, UTC Fire & Security.
 
Simtronics Chairman, John Afseth noted, “I am pleased with this transaction. UTC Fire & Security will enable Simtronics to expand to even further horizons, bringing the Simtronics brand and knowledge to more customers around the world.”
 
Rune Martini, CEO, Simtronics added, “By implementing UTC Fire & Security’s global expertise, capabilities and network throughout our business operations, I am confident that this acquisition will provide a superior platform for Simtronics’ continued global growth. Our organization remains committed to supplying high-quality solutions to our customers, which satisfy their fire protection needs.”
 
Founded in 1948, Simtronics is an international supplier of fire and gas safety systems, active fire fighting solutions and fire prevention systems. Simtronics’ flame and gas detectors represent some of the most accurate, reliable and robust safety technologies available. Simtronics’ products, solutions and systems are used by the oil and gas industry as well as in shipping, petrochemical and other process industries and in mining. Simtronics is well established in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

May 2011 – NorShipping

The 23nd international shipping exhibition and conference takes place at Norway Trade Fairs, just outside of Oslo.

The primary focus of NorShipping is to create business opportunities. To gain market share in today’s fiercely competitive shipping industry, companies must be visible, focused and engaged. We have always meant that Nor-Shipping is more than an exhibition. Indeed, we are confident this event will be the most important meeting place for the global maritime industry in 2011. In addition to the technology showcased by leaders in the market, Nor-Shipping is also The Place to Be to develop personal networks, build competence and share information. But first and foremost, NorShipping is the place where participants come to create business opportunities

Visit us at the Norwegian Pavilion in hall C, stand number C03-30A

April 2010 – Product Launch - AutroMaster ISEMS
AutroMaster ISEMS is an integrated safety and emergency management system combining the strengths of a powerful fire detection system with functions dedicated to make sure you are in control in case of an emergency.
AutroMaster ISEMS can be used together with the AutroSafe Interactive Fire Detection System. The system presents an intuitive control and monitoring interface, providing an easy-to-understand graphical presentation of the premises and events that may occur. Navigation is fast and instinctual, and the powerful zoom functions allow you to monitor all areas in great detail.

AutroMaster ISEMS is the full AutroMaster edition, including all functionality. In addition, there are three editions; one for the oil & gas market, the maritime market, and the onshore market. 

March 2010 – Product Launch - Autrosafe 4
We proudly inform you that AutroSafe 4 is now available.

The new and enhanced generation AutroSafe 4 operates on a high-speed and fully redundant Ethernet-based network solution; AutroNet, providing extremely fast data transmission. A maximum of 64 system units (panels, controllers) can be connected to the AutroNet. The system has a great capacity, and the fact that all types of loop units can be connected to the same detection loop gives large flexibility. Uploading of configuration data or system software to the entire system can be done from one single point. The USB port is used for downloading data from a USB memory stick. AutroSafe 4 provides advanced functionality within fire detection for a wide range of applications. The system is designed to meet requirements in the high-end segment of the land, maritime and offshore market, and is developed for worldwide standards and regulations.

Certificates of Conformity
AutroSafe 4 has been certified in compliance with the Construction Products Directive (CPD)  for CE marking and the Marine Equipment Directive (MED) for Wheel marking. Both these directives require compliance with EN 54-2 and EN 54-4.

November 2009 - Oasis of the Seas: Protected by AutroMaster ISEMS
Autronica Fire and Security AS has supplied a complete fire detection and presentation system for the largest cruise vessel in the world, Royal Caribbean’s stunning Oasis of the Seas.
With its 16 guest decks, 2700 staterooms and capacity for 5400 passengers, Royal Caribbean International’s stunning mega-cruise vessel the Oasis of the Seas is not only the largest ever passenger vessel, it’s also by its very nature, the most innovative.
Built by STX at the Turku Yard in Finland, Oasis of the Seas is due to enter service in December 2009. Once the first passengers are onboard, they will gaze in wonder at the innovations that RCI and STX have made possible, but some of the most important advances, such as the extensive AutroMaster presentation system and AutroSafe fire detection system from Autronica, are behind the scenes only.

Integrated Safety and Emergency Management System
The Oasis of the Seas represents Autronica’s largest ever maritime delivery and provides a two-fold benefit for fire-safety; it gathers information from distributed sources and presents it in a clear and logical way using GA-drawings, icons and text, giving complete control of fire-safety systems. The system aboard Oasis of the Seas features 8 AutroMaster ISEMS presentation systems that in combination with AutroSafe control/monitor the following:

·9300 addresses - fire detectors and manual call points.
·1030 fire doors
·300 sprinkler areas/valves
·300 low location emergency lights
·1000 CCTV cameras (live video display in AutroMaster ISEMS)
·830 fire dampers 

AutroMaster ISEMS uses an intuitive graphical interface to control and monitor every point and all detection loops of the AutroSafe network onboard. It offers advanced functionality for many different applications not directly related to the fire detection and suppression system. Aboard Oasis, AutroMaster ISEMS works with telephone systems for text messaging, CCTV systems, PA systems for audible messaging and naturally Voyage Data Recorder for storing of important events in the fire detection system. Furthermore, it provides input to stability computing software and interfaces to the main automation system to both monitor and control a wide range of equipment.
AutroMaster ISEMS displays the Oasis of the Seas in detail with all detectors, sensors and loop units illustrated in the General Arrangement (GA) plan. If an incident occurs, either with prewarning or alarm, the operator of AutroMaster is warned about the incident both visually and by audible alarm. By using different color fill in the GA plan, AutroMaster indicates smoke concentration and heat – making it easier to perform control of fire fighting activities. Navigation around the monitored area is easily done via the navigation pad and the use of zoom – giving the possibility to display everything in great detail.
AutroMaster relies on the quality of the fire detection data from Autronica’s AutroSafe Interactive Fire Detection System which was the optimum choice for the Oasis of the Seas. It is a network-distributed fire detection system, which means that information is routed to panels throughout the system on a network. These panels can be fully functional, controller or information /repeater panels. Fully functional panels and controllers allow detector loops to be placed around the network, reducing cabling costs by returning cable-runs back to a central alarm system. The AutroSafe and AutroMaster together offer a unique redundant solution for the highest level of safety.

Emergency Management with AutroMaster ISEMS
If you only have seconds to make the right decisions, you can depend on AutroMaster ISEMS.
The AutroMaster includes a Decision Support System (DSS), helping you make these decisions at the right time in case of emergency. When an alarm is activated and the stress level rises, it is tough remembering exactly what to do, and in which order. With the built-in DSS, customer-specified checklist and procedures appear as the alarm is activated, guiding you through the crisis in a secure and accurate manner.
During the emergency handling, AutroMaster ISEMS provides the possibility to use an Electronic Plotting Table, which helps to keep track of fire-, supply and stretcher teams as well as the location of all incidents.
AutroMaster ISEMS includes an event recorder that makes screenshots of the ongoing activity in the display, and together with the built-in report generator, almost any kind of reports can be made. This provides a cost-effective system log for training, maintenance and documentation purposes.
In preparation for any emergency, a training module is included in AutroMaster.  The module lets you set up a virtual training session, imitating a real emergency event, and giving the opportunity to rehearse every possible situation. Thus, one can be prepared for any event at any time, and be prepared to make the right decisions in seconds.

Benefits using AutroMaster ISEMS

-Saves time when its most needed
-Provides a full overview
-Ease of use
-Interoperability

AutroMaster ISEMS – Making sure you’re in control.

Nor-Shipping 2009 - 9-12 June 2009

The 22nd international shipping exhibition and conference takes place at Norway Trade Fairs, just outside of Oslo.

The primary focus of Nor-Shipping 2009 is to create business opportunities. To gain market share in today’s fiercely competitive shipping industry, companies must be visible, focussed and engaged. We have always meant that Nor-Shipping is more than an exhibition. Indeed, we are confident this event will be the most important meeting place for the global maritime industry in 2009. In addition to the technology showcased by leaders in the market, Nor-Shipping is also The Place to Be to develop personal networks, build competence and share information. But first and foremost, Nor-Shipping is the place where participants come to create business opportunities

Visit us at the Norwegian Pavilion in hall C, stand nummer C03-30-F and in hall B, stand no. B01-07.

June 11, 2008 – SMM in hamburg, september 23-26
Autronica Fire and Security AS will participate at the SMM Exhibition in Hamburg, Germany
September 23-26, 2008. Visit us at stand no. 136 in Hall B7 at the Norwegian Pavilion.

We will present our new products in the maritime market;
– Autroprime – the easy, flexible and reliable fire detection system
– FlexiFOG micro low pressure water mist nozzle for proteciton of accommodation areas

For more information on the SMM Exhibition, visit

June 4, 2008 – Flexifog® micro
The new accommodation water mist system for maritime applications
Autronica Fire and Security AS has developed a new water mist nozzle for the FlexiFOG® water mist system based on the concept LESS IS MORE. FlexiFOG® micro accommodation water mist system protecting public space, cabins, corridors and storage areas is the number one solution providing a highly efficient water mist fire suppression system with low weight, easy installation and state-of-the-art design.

FlexiFOG® micro deserves its name in more than one capacity:
Uses less power and water – The pump pressure of the FlexiFOG® micro accommodation water mist system is only 20% of similar high-pressure systems, and in combination with its low water consumption, the power consumption is reduced with more than 50%.
Weighs less – The design on a medium sized ferry with approximately 1500 nozzles, enables a weight reduction of approx. 2 tons.
Takes up less space – The back-up tank for one minute operation covering 280 m2 will be reduced with more than 70% compared to traditional sprinkler systems. The weight of the zone valves is reduced with more than 50% compared to the other low-pressure systems offered.
Less visible – The nozzle can be flush mounted, measuring only 8 mm below the ceiling. Client-specified colours mean it can also be adapted to any surrounding environment.
Costs less – By utilizing a press fittings pipe system, the installation cost will be reduced with approximately 25% compared to traditional piping. When adding up the reduced power and water consumption, and the reduced size of the tanks and valves, the cost benefits are significant.Totally integrated solution – one supplier
FlexiFOG® micro accommodation water mist system from Autronica Fire and Security AS can be integrated into a single-supplier fire detection and suppression system. The FlexiFOG® water mist fire suppression system can protect accommodation areas, machinery space areas as total flooding and local protection with one single pump package. Additionally, the control system can be integrated with AutroSafe fire detection system including AutroMaster 5000 presentation system. This means the bridge can have total control of the vessel’s entire fire protection system on one single computer screen.

June 4, 2008 – ons, 26-29 August
Autronica Division Petrochemical, Oil & Gas - will participate in the Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) Conference and Exhibition in Stavanger, Norway. The conference is scheduled to be held 26-29 August 2008. We would be delighted if you could find time to visit us at stand D410 at the ONS Exhibition.
Visit www.ons.no

May 16,2008 – maritime sales conference may 29 - june 2
Autronica Fire and Security AS arranges a Maritime International Sales Conference on board the cruise ship "Navigator of the Seas", Barcelona 29 May - 2 June 2008. 
Agents/distributors from the whole world meet to discuss market strategies and plans.

January 21, 2008 – Product launch - the world's first plug and play fire detection system
Imagine a sophisticated fire detection system for an oil rig, a cruise vessel or a nuclear power plant...
Imagine the cost and complexity involved...
Imagine all this technology and knowledge put together in a cost-effective, simple-to-use, easy-to-install fire detection system for a typical kindergarden, office block, appartment building or a small shop... at a fraction of the price!

Autronica has managed to compress 50 years of research and development aimed at the extreme high-end market into a product aimed at the small-to-medium sized commercial market without compromising safety and functionallity.

For small-to-medium sized applications, Autroprime brings simplicity, quality, cost-effectiveness and extensive functionality in one integrated system. Autronica Fire and Security AS is proud to bring this advanced detection system to the market: Autroprime — fire detection made easy. Normally, high-end functionality entails complexity in use; this is not the case with Autroprime. We present a well-packaged fire detection solution with a simple interface for installation, commissioning and use.

Plug and play: Autroprime is provided to the user in a pre-configured state. In this state the panel is set to automatically recognize detectors and other loop units connected to the detection loops and the availability of routing equipment, etc. As such, the system is fully functional and ready-to-use after a few minutes, simply by turning the power ON. Further site-specific configuration can easily be performed if necessary.

A functional verification of the system is run to assure the system itself is fully functional. The system  can also be equipped with the SelfVerify functionallity found in our high-end product range: AutroSafe. This will ensure the user that the system will work according to regulations every single day. Furthermore, the system will inform the user when detectors need maintenance, ensuring optimized life-cycle cost.

Autroprime - fire detection made easy

January 21, 2008 – miami seatrade March 10 - 13
Autronica Division Maritime participates in the Seatrade Cruise Shipping Convention in Miami, March 10 – 13. This exhibition is recognized as the leading industry event within cruise business. Visit us at the Miami Beach Convention Center at the Norwegian Pavilion, stand no. 1315. Read more: http://www.cruiseshipping.net//

October 2, KORMARINE 2007
Autronica will participate at the Kormarine 2007 in Busan, Korea – October 24-27. This show will be the 15th biannual presentation in the exhibition series, with global acclaim as one of the leading shipbuilding, port and marine exhibition in conjunction with Naval & Defense and Sea-Port Korea. Visit us at stand no. Q72.

October 2, MARINTEC 2007
Autronica will participate at the Marintec exhibition in Shanghai, November 27-30. From its inception in 1981, Marintec China has become the definitive maritime conference and exhibition in Asia. Marintec China 2005 attracted 1,032 exhibiting companies and 30,097 visitors to the fair, which are 27.6% and 24.7% higher than the previous edition respectively, and is the largest edition of its 24 years of history. With more and more international companies exhibiting at the fair and the concurrent Senior Maritime Forum attracting more and more international awareness, Marintec China has become the most important international maritime trade fair in the region. Visit us at stand no. 1G51

March 12, Autronica fire detection at Stavanger Airport, Sola
Autronica has delivered an advanced fire detection system at Stavanger Airport, Sola. The system covers the terminal building, the maintenance building and the security building. The terminal building has recently been expanded and is undergoing renewal, and plans have already been made for the next expansion.

The fully integrated system consists of two AutroSafe interactive addressable fire alarm control panels, three controllers and two information panels, all operating on an AUTROLON network. In addition, there is a BS-100 analogue addressable control panel. All equipment is connected to the control and presentation system AutroMaster 5000, which is located in a central control room, plus an AutroMaster 5000 (slave) in the electro-maintenance facilities. The system controls fire doors, the luggage system and the emergency light system, plus doors between different fire sections. Separate docking signals are available in order to alert airplanes in the event of an alarm. The next expansion will cover the fire detection at the helicopter terminal adjacent to these buildings.

February 9, Autronica Division Maritime participates in the Nor-Shipping Exhibition in Oslo, June 12– 15.
In addition to the technology showcased by leaders in the market, Nor-Shipping is also “The Place to Be” to develop personal networks, build competence and share information. But first and foremost, Nor-Shipping is the place where participants come to create business opportunities! Visit us at the Norwegian Pavilion, stand no. C01-26-D. Read more about the exibition at www.norshipping.no

February 8, Autronica delivers a totally integrated fire detection-, voice alarm- and presentation system to Haukeland University Hospital
Autronica Fire and Security has recently completed the installation of a larger fire detection and alarm system at Haukeland University Hospital in Bergen, Norway. This significant project started 2 years ago when Autronica Fire and Security won the contract against strong competition from other suppliers.

The installation consists of AutroSafe Interactive Fire Detection System with 5000 detectors, integrated with AutroVoice Voice Alarm System and AutroMaster 5000 Presentation System. The integrated presentation system is used in the central control room, providing overall control and monitoring of alarmed areas. AutroSafe Interactive Fire Detection System will also be installed in buildings that are under construction and AutroMaster 5000 Presentation System will be an integrated part of the system for the entire building complex.

February 1, Type approval for FlexiFOG water mist total flooding
for Machinery Space Category A and Pump Rooms

AFS has recently received type approval and MED certificate module B and D for FlexiFOG water mist total flooding in machinery space category A and pump rooms in accordance with the latest IMO standard, MSC/Circ.1165. The system can be supplied to any vessel with machinery spaces volume up to 3348m3 and 10,1meter height, single grid. Included in the approval is a separate water mist system for protection of the bilge area with height up to 1 meter and any volume. The system is a low-pressure system requiring only 10,45 bar. The nozzle grid is 3 x 3 meter.

The system features the following key benefits:

low-pressure system with an extremely low water consumption (1,71 l/min/m2)
increased extinguishing capability with AFFF additive, especially for small size pool fires
no backup tank and door manifolds
stainless steel pipes not required, due to the fact that a strainer is included in each nozzle and the nozzle drill is relatively large compared to high-pressure systems
cost-effective and easy installation with the use of standard PN16 equipment
reduced time, material and weight: FlexiFOG local protection system can be implemented without the use of additional nozzles
January 26, The success with AutroSafe IFG continues…
After the official launching of AutroSafe IFG (Integrated Fire & Gas Detection System) 18 months ago, the system has already been delivered to nearly 40 oil & gas projects. This proves that the unique technology and cost-saving features built in to the system have been well received by our global customers. The AFS Oil & Gas Division has received several major orders in the beginning of 2007, which proves that the 2006 success is continuing. The orders include, among others:

Floating Production Storage Offloading vessel (FPSO) Siri
Floating Production Storage Offloading vessel (FPSO) Aoka Mizu
Semi Submersible Rig, Seadrill 12
Offshore Production Platform Hoorn
Transocean Drill Ship P5905
5 Jacup rigs for Maersk

January 5, 2007, Seatrade Cruise Shipping Convention in Miami
Autronica Division Maritime participates in the Seatrade Cruise Shipping Convention in Miami, March 12 – 15. This exhibition is recognized as the leading industry event within cruise business. Visit us at the Miami Beach Convention Center at the Norwegian Pavilion, stand no. 1315. Read more: http://www.cruiseshipping.net//

NOVEMBER 17, 2006, Product Database
Autronica Fire and Security kindly informs you that the first phase of our new extranet solution is completed and will take effect November 17, 2006. Our product database, which is an integrated part of the extranet solution, gives now all web users access to datasheets, and authorized users extended access to handbooks.

The product database is accessed from the extranet portal product.autronicafire.com. A link to this portal is found on the menu to the left (Login Extranet) and on our product page. We believe that the integrated product database will improve the accessibility of product information, and hope you will find this solution satisfactory. We encourage all employees, distributors, customers, potential customers and partners worldwide to use the product database frequently. For further information on how to register and login, please click here.

June 29, 2006 - afs @ ons 2006
Autronica Division Petrochemical, Oil & Gas - will participate in the Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) Conference and Exhibition in Stavanger, Norway. The conference is scheduled to be held August 22nd to 25th 2006 - and Autronica Oil & Gas will display and demonstrate our complete AutroSafe Integrated Fire and Gas System with SelfVerify (AutroSafe IFG) including our comprehensive range of flame and gas detectors.
We would be delighted if you could find time to visit us at stand D402 at the ONS Exhibition.
Visit www.ons.no

June 14, 2006
Autronica Fire and Security holds Maritime International Sales Conference in Hamburg 30th September - 2nd October 2006.  Agents/distributors from the whole world meet to discuss market strategies and plans.

June 2, 2006
Autronica Fire and Security participates in Posidonia exhibition June 5-9, 2006 in Athens, Greece. Visit us at Hellenikon Exhibition Centre, stand no 422. Read more; www.posidonia-events.com

June 2, 2006
Autronica Fire and Security participates in SMM exhibition September 26-29, 2006 in Hamburg. Visit us at Hall 2, Stand no. 128. Read more; www.smm2006.com 

May 19,  2006
New Autronica Fire and Security Web site
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May 19, 2006
23 - 27 May 2006. Autronica Fire and Security holds Distributor Conference on the "Voyager of the Seas".  Distributors from the whole world meet to discuss market stategies and plans.