Equipment News – Page 29
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Survitec refinancing
Global safety solutions specialist Survitec has announced that it has completed a £270 million refinancing with funds managed or advised by the Credit Group of Ares Management Corporation.
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NewsCompact antennas still bring fast data speeds
Intelsat has released a smaller antenna class for its FlexMaritime service that will bring a new level of broadband connectivity performance and affordability to light-commercial maritime vessels.
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NewsUnmanned fireboat on target
A Singapore-based Unmanned Surface Vessels (USV) specialist has completed Phase II engineering development of an 8m unmanned fireboat.
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NewsAutonomy + water jets = reduced manual workload
New Zealand-based jet drive manufacturer HamiltonJet has signed an agreement with Sea Machines Robotics to develop what it calls a new pilot-assist product.
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NewsOpen Bridge development for inland vessels
The Dutch R&D department of JRC/Alphatron Marine has completed and commissioned its first AlphaMINDS mooring application using DNV’s Open Bridge protocol.
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NewsReal-time information for pilot vessels
A new vessel monitoring solution offers real-time information on vessel pitch, roll and heave to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
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NewsSubstation cranes for Hornsea 2
Having supplied 14 cranes for Hornsea 1 offshore windfarm, Palfinger has announced an important part of its lifting gear contract for Hornsea 2.
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NewsManaging the energy change
Greening the workboat and support vessel industry requires engaging with the new, alternative power systems, said Tim Munn of iconsys.
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NewsAI software helps make most of USVs
An international USV operator has recently adopted artificial intelligence (AI) software to enhance its Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) situational awareness.
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NewsIoT remote access for vessels
Trials have been completed for a low-cost and simple to deploy system for ship data transfer and remote access that will help vessel owners embrace digitalisation and improve efficiency.
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NewsBespoke running line monitors for vessel
Eight bespoke Running Line Monitors (RLMs) have been provided for a new next generation, 5,000t capacity floating installation crane vessel currently being built in China.
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NewsHefty lifting gear taking shape for Alfa Lift
The deck cargo ship BigLift Barentsz has recently left the Liebherr site at the port of Rostock with two remarkable, giant crane components ready for installation.
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NewsDamning report looks into pilot boarding fatalities
A hard-hitting research paper points to multiple failures “in regulation, regulatory enforcement, training and vessel design” that have lead to fatalities during pilot transfers.
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NewsOrca electronic charts and more
Norwegian company Orca has taken a fresh look at electronic charts systems and how they operate writes Dag Pike.
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NewsNavaid strategy key to ship safety
One UK supplier of marine aids to navigation has recently demonstrated how important strategic navaid deployment is for ships being able to navigate into ports safely.
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NewsCommunications network extension
Satcom Global has announced an extension to its Aura VSAT maritime communications network, with the addition of two new satellite beams; Astra 4a Nordic and SES-12 IOR.
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C-MAP Commercial sale
Lloyd’s Register has acquired the C-MAP commercial marine business from Navico Group.
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NewsMighty jackup calls for capable PPU
The SafePilot CAT MAX Portable Pilot Unit from Trelleborg’s marine and infrastructure operation has been used to move a capable but somewhat ungainly vessel.
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News90-year-old lifesaver
MJ contributor Graeme Ewens has released a ‘Nautobiography’ of a 90-year-old lifesaver— with tales of shipwreck, heroic rescue, wartime tragedy later resurrection of a wooden lifeboat.
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Star2M update
Multiple improvements have been brought with the new Star2M R1.6.3 update to improve functionality and efficiency.
