Equipment News – Page 118

  • The 50 BFMII mobile boat hoist has custom built spreaders to allow foam collared vessels to be lifted by a single pick point.
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    Versatile mobile boat hoist for FDNY

    2011-06-27T09:00:00Z

    The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) is the largest fire department in the United States and protects 560 miles of waterfront through the use of a fireboat fleet.

  • Bremerhaven will be one of the VTS control centres. Photo: Bin im Garten
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    New traffic services will integrate information

    2011-06-26T15:00:00Z

    A major refurbishment of the vessel traffic systems running along the German shore will be making a major contribution towards the safety of shipping in the country’s coastal waters.

  • Markey Render-Recover equipped electric winches
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    HYBRID power regeneration for winches

    2011-06-26T09:00:00Z

    America winch specialist Markey Machinery has released its HYBRID power regeneration feature as a standard option for its new Render-Recover equipped electric winches.

  • Resinex signals place the emphasis on safe navigation and reduced environmental impact on Aussa Corno river and the Marano Lagoon.
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    Night navigation in Northern Italy river canal

    2011-06-26T09:00:00Z

    Italian navigation aid specialist Resinex has created an innovative signaling system for night navigation in the river canal of Aussa Corno and the Marano Lagoon which link to the open sea Port of Nogaro.

  • Experienced ECDIS navigators delivering type specific training on various systems.
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    NI approval for type specific ECDIS training

    2011-06-25T15:00:00Z

    Fareham UK based ECDIS Ltd has successfully gained accreditation from the Nautical Institute for their Type Specific ECDIS training course.

  • The 8 Way NMEA 2000 Relay Output Module.
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    Onboard power controlled over network

    2011-06-25T15:00:00Z

    Offshore Systems UK Ltd has introduced a new Relay Output Module which enables modules of up to eight completely isolated power relays to be controlled by the NMEA 2000 network.

  • Tideland's warning equipment will protect the Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm against collisions and accidental damage caused by shipping.
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    Warning system protects offshore wind farm

    2011-06-25T12:00:00Z

    RWE npower renewables has awarded Tideland Signal a contract to supply warning equipment to protect the Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm against collisions and accidental damage caused by shipping.

  • The new 600 m/t pedestal crane has been handed over to Centrica Renewable Energy Ltd and MPI Offshore Limited.
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    Mega-crane tops MPI Resolution upgrade

    2011-06-25T09:00:00Z

    Huisman, the Netherlands based specialist in lifting, drilling and subsea solutions, has successfully completed the load testing of the newbuild 600 m/t pedestal crane onboard the wind turbine installation vessel MPI Resolution.

  • Argus marks the company’s presence in the SOLAS market and entrance into a lucrative £12bn vessel protection segment.
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    New broadband radar warns of pirates

    2011-06-24T12:00:00Z

    Navico’s new Simrad IMO radar system takes a threefold approach to safe navigation, simultaneously acting as a docking aid, pirate detection system and enhancing collision avoidance.

  • One of the refiitted Fastcats is lifted onto OXL Fantasy in the Port of Southampton.
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    Refiited ferries catch a lift to Russia

    2011-06-24T09:00:00Z

    Worldwide boat transportation and freight forwarding firm, PSP, has successfully transported two catamaran ferries to Russia.

  • Digital Yacht’s iAIS helps identify other vessels that are equipped with an AIS transponder by communicating with Apple devices via a WiFi interface.
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    AIS launched as iPhone ‘app’ at Seawork

    2011-06-23T17:08:00Z

    Seawork exhibitor Digital Yacht, to be found on Stand Q19, has developed a new low cost navigation device for use with Apple''s popular range of mobile products.

  • LV18 is seen at its new moorings in Harwich.
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    Harwich’s ship has finally come in

    2011-06-23T17:07:00Z

    Fifteen years after it was reprieved from the breaker’s yard and 10 years since it was established as a charity, the last of the Trinity House manned light vessels has finally found a home berth in Harwich.

  • With an LED life of more than 50,000 hours, a galvanised post, vandal resistant battery enclosure and anti-tamper fittings, the area light is virtually maintenance free.
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    See Sealite in the Seawork Showcase

    2011-06-23T17:05:00Z

    Australian navaids specialist Sealite Pty Ltd has entered its new Solar LED Area Light into the Innovation Showcase at Seawork this year, and can also be found on Stand A5.

  • The sea survival pool at the RNLI Lifeboat College in Poole
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    RNLI’s Sea Survival Centre for hire

    2011-06-23T16:50:00Z

    The UK’s Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has a sea survival pool at its Lifeboat College in Poole which is one of the largest specialist facilities of its type anywhere in the world.

  • An Aquavalve control panel.
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    Monitor and control the water flow

    2011-06-22T15:00:00Z

    Warwickshire UK based marine sanitation specialist LeeSan has started to market TruDesign products in the UK.

  • iCAS is designed to free up staff to address an emergency situation and follow the vessel’s routines without disturbance.
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    FLAGSHIP iCAS calms emergency warnings

    2011-06-17T15:00:00Z

    FLAGSHIP, the Pan-European maritime transport project part funded by the EU, has successfully developed software that enables comprehensive suppression of audible warnings.

  • Workboats supporting the Venezuelan oil industry and growth of the Panama Canal create demand for repair and maintenance services.
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    Boat lifts find markets in South America

    2011-06-17T12:45:00Z

    American boat hoist specialists Marine Travelift Inc has appointed Ribeca Equipment Inc as its newest dealership in South America.

  • The Portsmouth & Southsea Voluntary Lifeguards and Gosport and Fareham Inshore Rescue will each be given a number of Ray101E Handheld VHF radios.
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    VHF donations boost rescue communications

    2011-06-15T12:45:00Z

    Two Solent area independent lifeguard and lifeboat charities are set to benefit from VHF equipment donated by UK marine electronics manufacturer Raymarine.

  • North Sea GM-400 mooring winch
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    Winch manufacturer renews focus at Seawork

    2011-06-14T12:45:00Z

    UK winch and hydraulics experts North Sea Winches are returning to Seawork this year for their eighth successive show, with the emphasis firmly on tugs and renewable energy on Stand number 159.

  • The Large Car Truck Carrier ‘Oberon’ has 50 Solasafe roller screens installed at the wheelhouse windows to protect personnel.
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    Solar Solve screens return to Seawork

    2011-06-14T11:00:00Z

    Solar Solve Marine UK will be returning to Seawork this year after a ten year absence. The company''s full range of products will be available to view on stand A275.