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Maritime Security is a Question of
Best Technologies and Systems
ATLAS ELEKTRONIK Finland Oy provides Integrated Mission Systems to navies, coast
guards and other operators of integrated systems, from large bridge systems to one-console
systems consisting of navigation, mission management systems and communications
(multi-link functionality available) integrated with customer tailored systems.
ATLAS ELEKTRONIK Finland Oy
CEO Jaakko Savisaari
Lars Sonckin kaari 16, 02600 Espoo, Finland
Mobile +358 400 314 927
[email protected]
www.finland.atlas-elektronik.com
ATLAS Integrated Mission System AIMS onboard the
Finnish Border Guard OPV Turva
ATLAS ELEKTRONIK FINLAND
A company of the ATLAS ELEKTRONIK Group
MONEY MATTERS
TARGETING 2020
zon – is finding ways to control produc-
Salmi-Lindgren observes that some sup-
The Finnish marine industry is still a strong
tion and costs better.
pliers may be hesitant to pursue certifi-
growth industry with environment-saving
cates for various equipment and materials
and energy-efficient solutions, notes a new
TRUST – BUT VERIFY
in fear of mounting costs – and the lack of
Brahea/Turku School of Economics report
Osmo Flink from classification society DNV
streamlining in the industry may only add
‘Finnish Maritime Cluster 2020’. As mar-
GL Business Assurance observes that cer-
to this uncertainty.
itime branches into new territories, one
tification gives the customer confidence
“It makes sense for new companies
needs marine technology experts who
with regards to quality issues. The custom-
coming to maritime to find out the clas-
often find employment in design offices
er’s demands and expectations have to do
sification criteria right in the beginning,”
and software providers now. According to
with product quality and delivery, he says.
she says.
the report, there is also a lack of project
“In an outsider edit, the processes
It is also noteworthy that the dynam-
management experts and a knowledge
of the organisation as well as customer
ics of maritime innovation have changed
gap concerning mechanical engineering,
needs and expectations are reviewed in
a lot in recent times. First, the shipyards
ICT, design, programming and logistics.
relation to the promises made to the cus-
made everything by themselves; then they
The subcontractors themselves are
tomer. If the results of edit are utilised, the
transformed into incubators, of sorts. Pres-
quite aware of the changing tides. In the
outsider edit serves also to boost opera-
ently, the success and innovative edge in
‘Open comments’ section of the Brahea
tional development.”
the maritime companies relies on visionary
subcontractor study, the suppliers voiced
According to Flink, the number of
individuals and operating cultures which
their thoughts about how to improve their
issued certificates in recent years has been
are open to changes in organisations and
operations, whether it’s quality systems or
steadily climbing as many organisations
networks. More and more, we’re witness-
recruiting or visibility and marketing. Still,
have seen the added value of proper cer-
ing the trend where new innovations in the
the number one thing on subcontractors’
tification. “Some organisations have given
cluster are made by start-up companies.
mind – as they look into the uncertain hori-
up on certification, but quite often this
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