Equipment News – Page 106

  • The NavSkills Computer Aided Training or,  the NavSkills CAT, combines the best parts from computer based training as well as class room training
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    ECDIS distance training with NavSkills CAT

    2012-11-20T07:30:00Z

    Furuno’s INS Training Centre in Denmark has released the new distant training platform NavSkills CAT, using a computer aided training platform to provide high quality training to Furuno’s ECDIS users.

  • The DaccR presents impact and acceleration data graphically, illustrating peak impact values and GPS tracking over time
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    Next generation boat impact recorder launched

    2012-11-19T07:30:00Z

    Sweden based suspension seating specialist Ullman Dynamics has launched a new portable accelerometer/data-logger for impact exposure on high speed platforms.

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    A career path for marine scientists

    2012-11-19T07:30:00Z

    A global consultation on marine science skills and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) has been launched by the UK based Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST).

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    Rapid rescue saves solo sailor off Cornwall

    2012-11-19T07:30:00Z

    A solo sailor has been successfully rescued off the coast of Cornwall UK after activating his McMurdo Fast Find PLB (Personal Locator Beacon).

  • Properly recorded notes become factual evidence, making investigations by surveyors, lawyers and others faster and more accurate
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    Video training produces the evidence

    2012-11-19T07:30:00Z

    The new training programme from Videotel Marine International, The Mariner’s Role in Collecting Evidence, produced in association with the North of England P&I Association Limited, focuses on the importance of collecting and preserving good factual evidence in the event of incidents on board.

  • Nicola Pocklington from The College of West Anglia (left) with Kerry Crompton and Leo Hambro
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    First apprenticeship at Tidal Transit

    2012-11-16T07:30:00Z

    North Norfolk UK based wind farm support vessel and workboats operator Tidal Transit has taken on its first young apprentice.

  • HRH Crown prince Haakon in the Rolls-Royce captains chair
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    New marine training centre opens in Norway

    2012-11-16T07:30:00Z

    Rolls-Royce officially opened its new European Marine Technology and Training Centre in Ålesund, Norway last month in front of a crowd of 300 customers, partners and government officials.

  • Work underway in the new liferaft service station
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    Liferaft service station opens in Suez

    2012-11-16T07:30:00Z

    Norway headquartered Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) has opened a new liferaft service station in Suez, Egypt, which will service vessels transiting the Suez Canal and Egypt’s main ports.

  • Para Anchor and Para Drogue with robust stowage and deployment bags
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    Ocean Safety acquires Para Anchor

    2012-11-15T15:09:00Z

    UK based independent marine safety equipment supplier Ocean Safety has acquired the assets and rights of Australian brand Para Anchor.

  • The Polaris wheelhouse is an example of common style panels, monitors and controls
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    Comprehensive navcomms package for Dutch pilots

    2012-11-14T11:11:00Z

    Rotterdam based Alphatron Marine BV has delivered a comprehensive electronics package to a series of new Dutch pilot station vessels.

  • A Sealite GSM web portal deployment map
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    Enhanced reporting for GSM marine lanterns

    2012-11-13T11:12:00Z

    Australia based navaids manufacturer Sealite has release the next generation of its popular GSM web portal.

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    Marine careers support for Cornwall’s youth

    2012-11-09T11:13:00Z

    Young people in Cornwall UK will benefit from a new £1.2m EU scheme to raise awareness of marine careers and improve job prospects into the sector.

  • The course covers how to measure WBV and RS on all types of craft, including analysis methods and their appropriate use. Photo by Murray Martin
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    WBV motion analysis course explodes myths

    2012-11-09T09:50:00Z

    There are many myths surrounding While Body Vibration (WBV) measurement and analysis on fast craft where the motion is characteristically Repeated Shock (RS) as much as WBV.

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    European deck equipment boost from Asia

    2012-10-11T07:30:00Z

    Recent contracts to deliver MacGregor anchor handling, mooring and towing solutions for 15 offshore support vessels (OSV) for Asian customers is a result of returning market confidence, says Cargotec.

  • The IMCA guidance is available in no less than 10 languages
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    Lifting operations: Don’t close your eyes

    2012-10-10T10:30:00Z

    Experienced people sometimes still need reminding that maxims like ‘routine is the friendly killer’ still hold true where lifting operations are concerned, says IMCA’s technical director Jane Bugler.

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    XCover System for ropes uncovered at SMM

    2012-10-10T07:30:00Z

    Gleistein Ropes launched its new XCover System at the SMM exhibition in Hamburg last month.

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    Lifting capacity lifted by Kleven’s new dock

    2012-10-10T07:30:00Z

    Kleven Maritime is centred in Norway, with activities largely taking place in the company’s two yards, Kleven Verft AS and Myklebust Verft AS.

  • Caley high performance davits already in service with the Irish Naval Service. Image courtesy Irish Naval Service
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    Davits for new offshore patrol vessel

    2012-10-09T07:30:00Z

    Offshore handling systems specialist, Caley Ocean Systems has been awarded a contract by Babcock to supply rescue boat davits for a new offshore patrol vessel for the Irish Naval Service (INS).

  • Ian Cohen and José Mata, representing the Authority of the Panama Canal, recently visited the Ibercisa manufacturing facility
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    First winches for 14 tug order underway

    2012-10-09T07:30:00Z

    Ibercisa is manufacturing the deck machinery for 14 tugboats under construction at the Armón Shipyard in Spain.

  • The IHC S-2500 piling hammer is being built for Seaway
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    Seaway Heavy Lifting gets a big hammer

    2012-10-08T07:30:00Z

    IHC Hydrohammer, part of IHC Merwede, has been awarded a contract by Seaway Heavy Lifting to design and manufacture a S-2500 piling hammer, the largest ever built by the company.