Equipment News – Page 113
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NewsApache to the rescue of Britannia lift
After a number of challenges and one attempt abandoned due to weight complications, the replica of King George V’s J-Class yacht Britannia was finally lifted out for refurbishment.
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NewsInternational team creates record lifter
Disassembling the topsides of offshore platforms has, in the past, meant workers manually separating the structure into individual parts whilst at sea, an activity both time consuming and hazardous.
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NewsPowerful yet flexible lift ship ordered
A new type of extremely powerful, self propelled DP2 crane ship has been ordered combining a heavy lift capacity with an uncommon flexibility.
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NewsEmergency ship fire drill at Foynes Port
A simulated fire and rescue drill simulating a fire on a ship in Ireland’s Shannon Estuary was held this week.
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NewsAntwerp to host LNG ports working group
Due to ever stricter emission standards there is growing interest in the international shipping world for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as a fuel for ships.
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NewsPlan to ease pressure on ECDIS training
There is no question that the implementation of ECDIS as the primary means of navigation will place enormous pressure on the maritime industry, due to complex training and ISM compliance issues.
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NewsCrossover appeal for compact footprint AIS
A convenient ‘one-box’ Automatic Identification System (AIS) has been launched by Raymarine and interestingly, it has a ‘one-market’ appeal as it aims to span both the commercial and leisure sectors.
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NewsSafety is more than just a certificate
A new industry guide points out that ECDIS should be taught as part of complete navigational competency, and that safety can’t be simply the matter of an ECDIS certificate.
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Tourism surge lifts Loop Head lighthouse
A successful trial scheme that resulted in an estimated 17,000 people visiting the historic Loop Head lighthouse during an 11 week period last year means that the West Clare landmark will shortly re-open to the public.
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ECDIS downloads for polar passages
A system which can download charts directly into the ECDIS is being put through its paces, as the ship on which it is placed will be sailing in the demanding waters of both poles.
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Workboat navcomms for Suez Canal Authority
Sperry Marine has won orders to supply navigation equipment to the Suez Canal Authority for tugboats and other assorted workboats.
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NewsSealite’s big buoys for coal in Newcastle
Two projects linked to a busy coal port expansion came together for navaids manufacturer Sealite, both utilising the Trident-3000, a large 1.8m tall buoy with an interesting construction.
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NewsTrinity House honours Tideland Signal
Tideland Signal’s long association with the oldest lighthouse authority in the world has led Trinity House to honour the company in recognition of its “exceptionally long and effective service”.
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Remote monitoring system for French Institute
“A lot of hard work” has resulted in a €1m aids to navigation remote monitoring system contract going to Kannard.
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NewsFirst Galileo signal successfully received
A major milestone in the Galileo Navigation Satellite System’s development programme has brought a European global satellite navigation system that much closer.
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NewsHome pride as RNLI’s new L&RS is displayed
The Supacat Launch & Recovery System (L&RS) for the latest Shannon class of RNLI lifeboat, has been displayed for the first time by the Supacat and RNLI’s joint project teams responsible for its development.
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NewsPortVision optimizes fleet communications
Managing business processes associated with petroleum and chemical cargo transportation can be extremely complex for a company like Louisiana USA based LeBeouf Bros. Towing.
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NewsFast escape slides for fast ferries
Aluminium vessels designer and builder Austal Ships, has selected Survitec Zodiac escape slides for the Perle Express and the Liberty vessels.
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NewsJob training for offshore wind energy
Trends point to a growing importance of the offshore wind energy segment, both for renewable energy production and for job creation.
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NewsPro-active assessment for National Coastwatch
Early February saw the third annual inspection of the National Coastwatch Station at Gosport, Hampshire UK.
