Maersk Training Svendborg has signed a five-year agreement with the major Middle Eastern marine technology supplier Elcome to conduct courses at their Dubai headquarters. The first courses will be on Marine Technology (MT) equipment for dynamic positioning.

Elcome are the only providers in the Middle East of MT equipment and their business extends beyond the region to the Caspian Sea. In Dubai they have the facilities to demonstrate equipment and now in association with Maersk Training, who have the globally recognized training programmes and instructors, customers can benefit from a complete package.

Twenty participants from the Italian oil giants Saipem have already signed-up and the first of a series of courses will be conducted in early November. Initially using instructors from Maersk Training Svendborg the intention is to establish a solid foundation and calendar and then bring online a locally-based instructor.

The agreement was signed at Elcome’s Dubai headquarters in September between Elcome’s Executive Director Jimmy Grewal and Maersk Training’s Sales and Marketing Manager Mikael Kofod. Mikael explained how the cooperation came about.

Maersk Training has looked upon the Middle East as being full of potential in terms of being a centre for providing a quality workforce for both the oil & gas and maritime industries.

‘I was doing a background study for the region and the name Elcome kept coming up. I set up a meeting with the intention of recommending a training programme to them. Quickly both parties realized that it was not Elcome who needed training but that their customers would most benefit from it. They have excellent facilities and we have the knowhow – it’s a perfect combination,’ says Mikael.

Apart from being a leading equipment supplier Elcome also service ships in the region, averaging between 400 and 600 vessel visits a month.

Maersk Training’s Chief Maritime Instructor, Søren Rossẻ Segel says, ‘it is a great opportunity to expand our activities and possibilities in a virgin market. It is a response to Elcome’s customers demand and we are very pleased to be establishing ourselves in Dubai.’

Maersk Training is globally recognized by the Nautical Institute as a certified provider of Dynamic Positioning training and already has conducted a broad range of other courses in the Middle East.

Region’s serious workboats show returns to Abu Dhabi! Seatrade Middle East Work Boats exhibition will take place in ADNEC, Abu Dhabi from Monday, 3 October to Wednesday, 05 October 2011.

Located at Stand No- P1, Elcome will showcase the latest marine systems and equipment from world’s leading marine manufacturers. Please Contact Elcome Marketing should you need visitor tickets or to book an appointment with our technical team who would be present at the stand to welcome you. The show will be open to visitors from 0900 hrs to 1700 hrs.

2011 promises to be a busy year for Elcome International LLC. After a good year exhibiting in 2010, Elcome will be exhibiting at Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX 20-24 February 2011), which will be held in ADNEC, Abu Dhabi. Co-located with IDEX 2011, NAVDEX is a dedicated exhibition for the naval defense, coastal and maritime security industries. Latest equipment and systems from Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine, Interspiro, CHL, Transas and LRAD will be displayed at the show. Come and see us at Stand No – 345.

Elcome will be exhibiting again at Dubai International Boat Show which will take place in Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC), Mina Seyahi from 01.03.2011 to 05.03.2011. The DIBS event will be open to the general public and trade buyers from 3pm to 9.30 pm daily. Come and see us exhibiting at equipment supplies and services (ESS) area (Stand No – ESSJ4).

Elcome International is presenting its latest range of products and solutions suitable for deep sea and commercial shipping industry at SMEM (Seatrade Middle East Maritime), the premier maritime event in the region; at stand no F1, from 26 to 28 October 2010.

Latest marine equipment and solutions from world-leading manufacturers such as Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine, Thrane & Thrane, Koden, Saab TransponderTech, RFD Beaufort, Honeywell Enraf Tanksystem, Marine Technologies LLC, Panasia, Praxis Automation Technology, etc., will be exhibited.

Technical Seminar

Panasia will be holding GloEn-Patrol™ Ballast Water Management System seminar at SMEM on Wednesday 27, October 2010.

Details of Ballast Water Management System GloEn-Patrol™ Road Show:

GloEn-Patrol™ BWMS is a combined treatment system taking advantage of Filter and UV unit most environment friendly and optimally designed for every kind of vessels. Adopting a 100% physical treatment technology, GloEn-Patrol™ effectively disinfects harmful aquatic organism and pathogen in water without generating any toxic substance during ballasting and de-ballasting.

When: Oct 27, 2010 1115 hrs. – 1215 hrs.

Where: Seminar Theatre, Hall 7, Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre

Pre-register as a visitor to attend this seminar free of charge.

We are looking forward to meeting you.

Elcome International LLC, regional leader in marine electronics, has today announced the relocation of the company’s head office to a new and superior facility. Located in Dubai Investments Park, the new infrastructure offers a number of advantages as compared to the previous office including double the space, enhanced communications and a central UAE location including a shortened delivery time to Jebel Ali seaport.

The new office consists of a 100,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility which offers comfortable and ergonomic work space and modern work stations for the 150 plus workforce. Elcome consistently works on the improvement of its internal processes, technology and value addition to ultimately benefit customers and partners. Facilities include meeting rooms for customers, a large conference room, a spacious training room for customers, a 4,200 square foot life raft service centre, a 5,000 square foot NavCom service centre, and 10,000 square foot stores.

The heightened awareness of its cost responsibility to its clients means that Elcome increasingly employs advanced technology to influence its business favorably. A state of the art IT infrastructure and a “green” lighting technology all contribute to this.

“I am very proud of our new corporate facility and its potential to meet the current and future expansion requirements of the company. It is truly a reflection of the business competencies and flexibility of Elcome to provide solutions and services to meet the specific needs of each and every Elcome customer and associate”. Mr. K. S. Grewal, Managing Director of Elcome International LLC said.

This building was specifically designed for Elcome by a leading architecture firm who has created a preeminent environment while keeping our corporate responsibilities and objectives to go as green as possible. Mr. Jimmy K Grewal, Executive Director of Elcome said “The modern architecture of the building utilizes natural lights abundantly, thus the need for power arises only during low light conditions and at night. The automation, security and safety systems deployed by us, completely control the office and facilitate increased efficiency and work atmosphere”.

It was a premium opportunity for leading maritime service providers to showcase the latest and innovative technology to ship owners, ship managers and other key players in the shipping industry. The conference was proved to be a useful platform to discuss the latest trends in satellite communication and supply chain workflow. The forum exposed the means in maximizing operational performance in the maritime industry and also provided training on inmarsat FleetBroadband.

Elcome International LLC presented the latest on-board camera surveillance technology for commercial shipping which originally was developed by and used in the defence sector. The SeaVision camera system comprises optical, thermal/infrared based CCTV technology which automatically acquires and tracks targets and has proven to be extremely useful in identifying possible pirate vessels and reducing collision risks.

Features such as 360 degree auto rotating vision, software controlled zoom in-out, identification of objects when interfaced with other on-board systems such as Compass, GPS, Radar etc helps the navigator to detect and monitor any intrusions including small objects like RIBs and speedboats even in rainy, fog and harsh sea conditions. It is designed to be an easily manageable system with playback and record and real-time remote surveillance features operated from on-shore. SeaVision CCTV systems benefit both the captain on-board and the ship owner on-shore as a result of increased situational awareness during troubled times at sea.