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Options expand loading data applications

Article Abstract:

Various software packages have been developed for loading shipboard personal computers to optimize cargo planning and stowage. The software also provide for optional modules covering damage stability or specific ship types. Kockumation AB's Loadmaster system, a software with ship type and owner specified-modules, can run programs on longitudinal strength, dynamic stability calculation, direct calculation of damage stability, optimum trim and an on-line program that interfaces tank gauging and monitoring systems. Schiffko, on the other hand, has developed a terminal stowage program while Intering has ISTS which compute for immediate cargo adjustments.

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Loading computers face increased integration

Article Abstract:

Standard shipboard personal computers have evolved as software manufacturers have developed load computer software programs. These programs can do stores inventory, planned maintenance, crew lists and performing stress and stability calculations. However, most software package manufacturers were not able to offer their wares to ship owners since loading instruments to be installed on board ships have to be approved by societies such as the Shipboard Computer Group and the British Ship Research Assn.

Computer integrated systems design, Evaluation

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The millenium bug is not alone

Article Abstract:

There are a large number of potential information technology problems that are expected to occur prior to, during or after Jan 1, 2000. The potential software problems include the roll over date of the global positioning satellites, the roll over date of the UNIX and C libraries and the dates the commodity markets switch to the Euro. It is estimated that, for the next half century, a minimum of 60 million software applications will be modified at a cost of over $5 trillion.

Computer Software, Software Publishers, Management, Information technology, Year 2000 transition (Computers)

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