Quicker Naval Response to Cruise Missilesclick to view fullRight now, in many American ships beyond its Navys top tier AEGIS destroyers and cruisers, the detect to engage sequence against anti ship missiles requires a lot of manual steps, involving different ship systems that use different displays. When a Mach 3 missile gives you 4. Seconds of unnecessary delay are unacceptable. Hence Raytheons Ship Self Defense System SSDS, which is currently funded under the US Navys Quick Reaction Combat Capability program. SSM United provides a wide range of services ranging from Full Management Services to the Maritime Training, Airline Ticketing. Its a lot harder to take the money and run when the cash you want is trapped inside an ATM. But some daring thieves in Arkansas recently used a forklift in. The table below lists events at sea occurring after January 1, 201 7, including cruise ship accidents. It is based on media. ZZnrSjabJg/0.jpg' alt='New Ships For Ship Simulator 2008 Key' title='New Ships For Ship Simulator 2008 Key' />Its widely used as a combat system in Americas carrier and amphibious fleets. That can be challenging for its developers, given the wide array of hardware and systems it needs to work with. Consistent testing reports indicate that this is indeed the case, and SSDS has its share of gaps and issues. It also has a series of upgrade programs underway, in order to add new capabilities. Managing these demands effectively will have a big impact on the survivability of the US Navys most important power projection assets. SSDS Current Versions. Role Ship Types. CEC Conceptclick to enlargeSSDS uses software and commercial off the shelf COTS electronics to turn incoming data from several systems radar, radar warning receivers, combat identification, electro optics into a single picture of prioritized threats. Screenshots/ShipSim2006_2.jpg' alt='New Ships For Ship Simulator 2008 Key' title='New Ships For Ship Simulator 2008 Key' />The new locks exist for one reason so that huge neoPanamax ships can move far greater quantities of cargo through the canal. For them to do that. Launched in 2010, Allure of the Seas is the 2nd Oasisclass Royal Caribbean ship, together with Oasis of the Seas 2009, as well as the Oasis 3 class and new. New Ships For Ship Simulator 2008 Key' title='New Ships For Ship Simulator 2008 Key' />SSDS will then recommend an engagement sequence for the ships crew, or in automatic mode fire some combination of jamming transmissions, chaff or decoys, andor weapons against the oncoming threat. The entire ships combat system concept, including the sensors and weapons, is known as Quick Reaction Combat Capability QRCC and SSDS is the key element that ties it all together. SSDS received Milestone III Approval for Full Rate Production In March 1. ACDS and Cooperative Engagement Capability CEC systems on CVN, LPD 1. LHD and LHA ship classes. Ships with SSDS include SSDS MK1 LSD 4. Whidbey Island Class and LSD 4. Harpers Ferry Class amphibious assault. SSDS Mk. 2 MOD 1 CVN 7. USS Ronald Reagan, March 2. Probably post RCOH aircraft carriers from CVN 6. CVN 7. 1, USS Theodore Roosevelt. SSDS Mk. 2 MOD 2 LPD 1. San Antonio Class amphibious assault. SSDS MK2 MOD 3. A LHD 7 USS Iwo Jima LHD 8 USS Makin Island amphibious assault aviation ships. May be refitted to other Wasp Class LHDs. SSDS MK2 MOD 4. B LHA 6 America Class escort carrier, presumably LHA 7 Tripoli too. SSDS MK2 MOD 5. C LSD ships to be refitted from SSDS Mk. SSDS MK2 MOD 6. B CVN 7. Gerald R. Ford Class carrier, presumably refitted CVN 7. USS Abraham Lincoln. SSDS from MK1 to MK2. RIM 1. 16 RAM Launch. SSDS MK1 integrates the SPS 4. AV1 radar, SPS 6. V1 radar, ANSLQ 3. AB electronic warfare system, Combat Identification Friend or Foe Self Defense CIFFSD, NULKA missile decoy system, Mk 1. Phalanx 2. 0mm Close In Weapon System, and Rolling Airframe Missile Mk 4. RAM. It is installed on LSD4. Operational Evaluation in June 1. USS Ashland LSD 4. A technology refresh for these ships will include the MK2 source libraries, new display equipment, and integration with the Battle Force Tactical Trainer BFTT and the 2. Phalanx Block 1. B Baseline 2. These systems will be renamed SSDS MK2 Mod 5. C. The first LSD is programmed for FY 2. IOC in FY 2. 01. 5. ESSM related systemsclick to view fullSSDS MK2 leverages critical experiments and reuse of technology and software from SSDS MK1, adds new tactical displays, and integrates new ship self defense elements the ANSPQ 9. B radar, NATO RIM 7 Sea sparrow system, and Cooperative Engagement Capability CEC. Information from Tactical Data Links Links 4. A, 1. 1 and 1. 6 helps it gather and fuse data from other ships, aircraft, and helicopters when creating the overall combat picture. New MK2 Advanced Capability Builds ACB integrate advanced systems such as the Ford Class Dual Band Radar, RIM 1. Evolved Sea Sparrow missile, RAM Block 2 missile, SLQ 3. SEWIP Block 2, and data from new MH 6. R Seahawk Helicopters. SSDS MK2 ACB 1. 2TI 1. FY 2. 01. 0. It covers the 1st phase of open architecture migration to Category 3 of the U. S. Navys OACE standard common software components for System Track Management and Vehicle Control integration of system tracking with CEC, Dual Band Radar, ESSM and JUWL up link, RAM Block 2, and CV TSC integration of new interfaces with SEWIP Block 2 ES, MH 6. R and Global Command Control System Maritime GCCS M via Consolidated Afloat Network and Enterprise Services CANES and common hardware and LAN standards. ACB 1. 2TI 1. 2 is planned for Initial Operational Capability in the refitted CVN 7. USS Abraham Lincoln and new CVN 7. USS Gerald R. Ford super carriers SSDS MK2 Mod 6. C in FY 2. 01. 6, and on the amphibious escort carrier LHA 6 USS America in FY 2. Future Improvements. Shadow Fight 2 For Windows. MH 6. 0R Seahawkclick for video. Over the longer term, SSDS MK 2 Pre Planned Product Improvement P3. I are adding conversion kits that will replace electronics within SSDS as they become obsolete. The lifespan of electronics is always much shorter than the life span of the ships. Managing that difference is where the benefits of OACE open architecture commercial approaches really shine, by dramatically reducing the cost and difficulty of fielding compatible upgrades. Another area for improvement was highlighted by a Pentagon testing report released in October 2. It said that The LPD 1. Persistent SSDS Mk 2 based system engineering deficiencies. Ouch. In FY 2. 01. US Navy took on more responsibility to SSDS hardware, and competitively awarded SSDS hardware design integration contracts to vendors other than Raytheon. The extent to which this improves overall system engineering remains to be seen. As of FY 2. 01. 1, the Navy began working on SSDS MK2 ACB 1. TI 1. 6. Overall, the Navy wants better coordination of available defensive weapons and decoys, as well as better integration with other platforms. Possible ACB 1. 6 inclusions involve hardware upgrades throughout the system, plus SEWIP Block 2 with automated radar designation decoy launch, CIWS and SPS 4. G Sensor Integration, more advanced MH 6. R integration, Link 1. IFF Mode 5S, interoperability with the F 3. Joint Strike Fighter, total ship training capability updates, and GCCSM Data Exchange via CANES. Note that components of SSDS have migrated to the future combat systems of the USAs new LCS 2 Independence Class Littoral Combat Ships, and the 1. DDG 1. 00. 0 Zumwalt Class destroyers. To the extent that open architecture hardware and hardwaresoftware engineering allow, improvements in one system could potentially serve as a base for improvements elsewhere. Thats harder to do in practice than it is in theory, but it isnt impossible. Contracts Key Events. Unless otherwise noted, US Naval Sea Systems Command NAVSEA in Washington Navy Yard, DC manages the contracts, and Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems in San Diego, CA is the contractor. FY 2. 01. 3 2. 01. OT E office points out continuing issues. LHA RNAAS Conceptclick to view fullJuly 3. Hardware. DRS Laurel Technologies in Johnstown, PA receives an initial 4. SSDS Mk. 2 production hardware, using firm fixed priced orders until 2. The orders scope includes hardware production, assembly, configuration, alignment, integration, testing and shipping of the SSDS hardware. There appears to be some overlap with Northrop Grummans role, and DID is looking to clarify that. Royal Caribbean Ships and Itineraries 2. The Royal Caribbean International company is a subsidiary line and a feature brand name of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd RCCL a Norwegian American company, and the worlds second largest cruise shipping operator after Carnival Corporation. As of 2. 00. 9, RCCL controls 2. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Miami, Florida and incorporated in Liberia. The company was formed in 1. RCCL Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, established in 1. Celebrity Cruises, established in 1. A decision was made to keep the two brands separate. As a result, RCCL was re branded Royal Caribbean International RCI and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. RCI and Celebrity. Today, the Royal Caribbean RCCL parrent company operates 4. The list with Royal Caribbean Internationals sister lines includes Celebrity, Pullmantur, Azamara, and CDF Croisieres de France, plus a 5. TUI Cruises. RCCL headquarters adress is in Miami Royal Caribbean International, 1. Royal Caribbean Way, Miami, FL, 3. USA. Royal Caribbean is in top 3 best family cruises lines in the world, and owns some of the most popular ships for young adults, kids, and teens. The best of the mass market lines is recommended mostly for young and middle age, active and sports oriented travelers. The high class new cruise ships called floating towns for a reason have larger staterooms, and endless choices of activities, with the best ideas for family fun cruises. A signature feature of RCI ships is the Viking Crown Lounge, introduced in 1. RCIs first ship MS Song of Norway scrapped in 2. Formosa Queen. As RCI ships grew in size, the lounge also grew. On the Vision Class ships 1. In 2. 01. 4 and 2. Royal Caribbean International introduced their brand new Dynamic Dining concept that replaced the Main Dining Room concept on Quantum class ships. RCI vessels with Dynamic Dining dont have a main dining room. Instead, they feature complimentary table service restaurants, each with its own theme and menu The Grande, American Icon Grill, Chic and Silk. Guests staying in suites have access to the Coastal Kitchen complimentary restaurant. Similar to the Freestyle concept on NCL Norwegian, passengers make reservations for their restaurant choice for each night in advance. Each venue maintains the same staff and menu throughout the cruise. Anthem of the Seas has a Dynamic Dining Classic option, allowing guests rotate between dining venues but keep the same waiter, assistant waiter and tablemates, from night to night. The line had planned to extend its dynamic dining concept to Oasis class ships. During 2. 01. 4 2. Main Dining Rooms of Allure of the Seas and Oasis of the Seas to prepare them to function as separate The Grande, Silk and American Icon Grill restaurants, although the 3 levels continued operating as a single dining room. Coastal Kitchen was also installed for suite guests only. However, on 1. 5 July 2. RCI announced that the dynamic dining concept would not be rolled out on Oasis class ships or any other vessel classes not specifically designed for it. The line also clarified that upcoming Harmony of the Seas would debut with traditional and My Time Dining options. Besides the Main Dining Rooms, RCI also features the Chops Grille steakhouse, Windjammer Cafe buffet restaurant, Johnny Rockets, Asian Izumi, Poolside Bars and 2. Room Service. The Cupcake Cupboard is an onboard bakery available on the newest and refurbished ships. It offers 3. 0 delicious cupcakes. Select Royal Caribbean ships offer the Starbucks coffee at sea. The new alcohol policy of the line allows passengers to bring their own wine on board and consume it in the cabin for free, or for a corkage fee an additional charge in public areas. The Voyager, Freedom, and Oasis class ships laa feature the Royal Promenade. It is a centerline promenade in a multi deck atrium with pedestrian mall featuring restaurants and shops. At night, the promenades are turned into entertainment venues, hosting parades and dance parties. Royal Promenades upper levels are home to Promenade Staterooms with a window overlooking the promenade. The Quantum class doesnt feature a Royal Promenade. Instead, it features a 2 deck Royal Esplanade shopping area which doesnt provide any overlooking cabins. Royal Caribbean ships offer a wide list of onboard facilities, the main of which include Grand style productions Theatre, Live Comedy Club, DiscoNightclub, Casino Royale, Library. Feature sports facilities include Studio B Ice Skating Rink, Rock Climbing Wall, Flow Rider surfing simulator, Multiple Sports Court, WalkingJogging track, Golf Simulator, ZIP line, H2. O Zone Waterpark with Waterslide, Adventure Beach, and on Quantum ships only Bumper Cars, Skydiving Simulator, North Star rotational capsule. In 2. 01. 6, RCI entered the Guinness Book of World Records in the category Highest Viewing Deck on a Cruise Ship. The record was because of the North Star glass walled observation capsule rising over 3. Adults on RCCL cruises can enjoy adults only relaxation areas and spas. Teens can do rock climbing or try the 1. Families cruising with infants and toddlers will benefit from the Royal Babies and Royal Tots programs. Kids club activities are also available by the Adventure Ocean kids programme. The Dream. Works programming is another exclusiveness with the 3. D Dream. Works Theater and all the characters meets and greets. RCI VOOM Internet. VOOM is the name of the RCIs new high speed internet service provides passengers with the pleasure to enjoy at sea faster connectivity, with almost the same high speed Internet connections they are used to while on land. The new satellite technology utilizes each RCI cruise ship specifically. Voom Internet has latency 1. Lego Star Wars 2 Pc Ripper. Mbps, upload speed 5,2 Mbps. Voom allows fast streaming of music and movies incl You. Tube, Netflix, uploading multiple incl big sized pictures, also video chatting Face. Time, Skype, conference calls, checking email, web surfing, stable and fast VPN connections. The onboard system is based on the 8. Mbps. Onboard Internet access is intergrated to the stateroom number and the personal onboard account. Following the log on to the ships wireless network Royal Wi. Fi, there is an option for creating an Internet account where the passenger can sign up for a particular Internet plan or to pay by the minute. The charge is always applied to the cabin onboard account. While using the Voom Internet package, passengers can switch between various mobile devices smart phones, tablets, laptops. However, the number of devices connected at the same time is limited by the Internet plan. The cruise ship also has several Internet workstations available for all passengers on FCFS basis first come, first served. Among the cheaper alternatives to the Voom internet are connecting onboard while the ship is in ports of call or ashore in restaurants, bars, etc. New Internet packages cost 2. RCIs ship internet offering was revamped from only one plan into different per day packages with pricing based on the number of included devices. Two new packages are currently available for booking Note All below listed unlimited Internet package prices are Cruise Planner booking rates and include the 3.