Equipment News – Page 31
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NewsRadar simulation e-learning tool launches
A new cloud-based simulation service for maritime radar training has been launched that enables instructors to manage and control exercises with realistic radar simulations.
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NewsTechnology stakeholders sign MOU
Two technology stakeholders have formalised their partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
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NewsMobile network for 5G testbed
The world’s first 5G ocean-based marine testbed will benefit from a 5G mobile private network built by Vodafone using Nokia equipment.
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NewsAffordable digitalisation for small vessels
IEC Telecom has joined forces with a global satellite operator to bring affordable quality satcom technology to smaller vessels that have limited onboard space.
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NewsAutonomous navigation technology wins industry challenge
The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has announced BMT as the winner of the first Admiralty Marine Innovation Programme challenge.
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NewsInformation paper aids safer ECDIS use
The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has released a new information paper: ‘Recommendations on Usage of ECDIS and Preventing Incidents’.
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NewsMaintaining maritime law and order off Norway
An impressive new Norwegian Police patrol boat benefits from a state-of-the-art navigation and communications package from Raymarine.
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NewsUnmanned vessel for safer ocean research
The US Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute (OECI), funded by NOAA’s Office of Ocean Exploration and Research (OER) recently signed a purchase contract to acquire a DriX Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) from high-tech company iXblue.
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NewsMaritime MBA pathway
A new MBA pathway is being offered by the UK’s University of Southampton, taught by world-class academics in both management and maritime subjects.
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NewsRebrand offers more operational flexibility
One global safety and survival solutions provider has rebranded its liferaft rental and exchange service to meet increasing market demand for service flexibility.
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NewsOnline training surge during pandemic
One expert maritime industry provider of seafarer training has announced a 32% increase in online training sales to merchant shipping companies not sailing with passenger groups.
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NewsVIKING signs firefighting foam partnership
Denmark-based VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has struck a global partnership agreement with a major foam manufacturer to put marine fire safety at the centre of its one-stop shop strategy for maritime and offshore safety.
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NewsNew emergency guide for Masters launches
A new emergency guide for Masters outlines the actions they should take when confronted with an emergency: from the initial assessment and immediate actions, through to towage and salvage arrangements.
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NewsNew boats swell Germany’s sea rescue clout
Germany’s sea rescue service adds another state-of-the-art 28m Class cruiser soon at the end of a bumper year.
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NewsMCA uses AI to simulate SAR missions
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has partnered with artificial intelligence technology company, Faculty, on a major programme to build the next generation of UK search and rescue.
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NewsBasic safety training for offshore renewables
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has published ‘Basic Safety Training Requirements for Personnel Employed in the Offshore Renewable Energy Sector’.
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News34 deaths lead to call for passenger vessel safety improvements
The US National Transportation Safety Board has called for major safety improvements to small passenger vessels after the investigation of a 2019 California dive boat fire that killed 34.
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NewsSatellite AIS data contract aids ship tracking
MarineTraffic has extended a contract that provides it with satellite Automatic Identification System (AIS) data.
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NewsInland shipping student event
How can new and innovative ideas improve the future prospects for inland shipping? An Innovation Challenge on this topic is the next step in the successful EU project #IWTS 2.0.
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NewsSearch and rescue centre for world’s largest island
Frequentis’ Global Maritime Distress and Safety System has been successfully put into operation in Greenland.
