Equipment News – Page 33
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NewsFeature-laden VHF radio launched
Vesper Marine, a New Zealand marine electronics manufacturer has announced that its latest hero product, Cortex, has completed certification requirements and is shipping now.
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NewsSAR drone first over North Wales
The first weekend in August 2020 has marked an important milestone in Search and Rescue as an unmanned aircraft was flown as safety overwatch for the first time.
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NewsShort sea shipping modal split project starts
An EU-funded research and innovation project to improve the modal split for Short Sea Shipping (SSS) in the European container supply chain has officially launched.
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NewsPalfinger supplies offshore wind vessels
Palfinger Marine has been selected to equip four new offshore wind service vessels with lifting solutions as well as lifesaving appliances.
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NewsNew marine VHF radios
New models of two fixed marine VHF radios are now on the market with features to meet the latest ITU-R M493-14 regulations.
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NewsLockdown was ideal for marine noise study
The Flanders Marine Institute, (VLIZ) seized upon the quiet of lockdown to map the underwater soundscape of the Belgian section of the North Sea.
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NewsOcean Safety’s summer 2020 highlights
With the postponement of Seawork, Ocean Safety, like all the exhibitors, are having to work that bit harder to ensure that all their commercial customers are able to make informed choices about the most advanced and most appropriate life-saving equipment.
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NewsDometic Optimus EPS steers heavy workboat
Dometic Optimus Electronic Power Steering (EPS) has been chosen to steer a heavy-duty workboat for the first time.
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NewsDouble order for DuroWipers
A double order of DuroWipers pantographs have kitted out two newbuild vessels built by an Irish boatbuilder.
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NewsCompact EPIRB built for quick response
A new Emergency Position Indicating Rescue Beacon (EPIRB) features a 30% reduction in size compared to other EPIRBs and a 10-year battery life.
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NewsSecond SAR boat for Faroes
Irish boatbuilder Safehaven Marine has signed contracts with the Faroe Islands Rescue Service for an Interceptor 48 foot self-righting search and rescue craft.
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NewsRescue line container launched
A dedicated rescue line container has been launched as the easing of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown has seen a wave of people visiting the seaside.
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NewsSafety Critical courses back on track
Maritime safety critical courses for key workers are back on offer with the reopening of a training business.
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NewsIntegrated safety communication system for Greece
The Hellenic Coast Guard has selected Frequentis and Space Hellas to provide an integrated communication system to enhance search and rescue and maritime safety for the Greek coastline.
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NewsDigital sextant offers tamper-proof GPS backup
A marine equipment company is poised to launch a new development which provides essential back-up in the event of failure or malicious adjustment of the GPS system.
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NewsCould LADAR be transformative in maritime SAR?
Laser-based remote sensing could have big potential in the maritime domain. But what is LADAR, who’s it for and what are the key benefits?
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NewsSatellite services contract awarded
The Swedish Coast Guard has awarded a satellite services contract with the aim of making its operations more efficient.
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NewsTesting emergency beacons
Phil Evans, Business Line Manager for Telecoms at TÜV SÜD, a global product testing and certification organisation gives an insight into the world of SAR beacon testing.
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NewsProtecting maritime SAR professionals from PTSD
International non-governmental organisation, IMRF has recently launched a forum to gather information on post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) which it believes is too often unrecognised among maritime SAR professionals.
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NewsBridge systems for marine transport firm
An integrated bridge solutions supplier has secured a contract to provide four integrated bridge systems for a US-based marine transportation and logistics company.
