Equipment News – Page 34
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NewsEquipment orders for offshore wind vessels
Equipment orders have been made for four offshore wind service vessels to enable them to service wind farms efficiently.
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NewsSolar technology for improved port safety
An off-grid solar module manufacturer is expanding its commitment to the use of solar technology.
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NewsHigh intensity marine lantern launched
A new a high intensity, two-tier marine lantern has been launched with a range of 7-11NM.
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NewsFree charting data overlay offer
To help offset stresses on overworked bridge teams and crew driven by the current pandemic, ChartWorld is offering its CIO+ Information Overlay Service free of charge to all vessels until the crew exchange process has been resolved.
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NewsMaritime training courses moving online
The Covid-19 pandemic has precipitated many ongoing trends in the maritime economy, not least the move of many training courses onto online platforms.
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NewsTechnology deal for lifeboat refit project
A supplier of audio communications technology will help ensure a lifeboat refit project has the equipment it needs to operate efficiently.
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NewsPlan ahead to avoid supply delays
A global supplier of marine distress signals has urged businesses to order pyrotechnic products ahead of their expiry dates, following the updated guidance of certification of goods for seafarers released by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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NewsMoving a vessel crane inside a short time window
With a lead time of only 6 weeks, a client of a UK marine engineering firm had an urgent request to fit out a 120-tonne catamaran diving tender, ‘Shoreline Engineer’, with new deck cradles and winches.
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NewsDigital chart agent makes acquisition
A digital chart agent and ECDIS manufacturer has announced the acquisition of a Canadian company.
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NewsBollard pull calculator for marine pilots
A smartphone app has been launched providing marine pilots with a tool to calculate the number of tugs and power required in different situational and environmental conditions.
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NewsManufacturers raise awareness on 406Day
Three beacon manufacturers have raised 406 MHz beacon awareness and offered important advice on the eighth annual 406Day.
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NewsTight tolerance for anode lift
When it comes to wind farm construction, a floating vessel has an advantage over a jackup as it has no need to put its feet down. But despite its efficiency, there are still challenges to overcome.
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NewsCold kit for Polar Security Cutter
The US Coast Guard’s Polar Security Cutter is being built for arctic conditions, but that has an impact on the deck equipment, Francis Wong of MacGregor told MJ.
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NewsVessel routing app targets GHG emissions
A metocean data provider for the marine sector will collaborate with a UK university on the development of an application to produce the most efficient routes for vessels and reduce GHG emissions.
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NewsSimulators for Marcom-A training and ECDIS type specific training
Since February 2020 JRC/Alphatron’s training department in Rotterdam has new VSTEP simulators available on which trainees can be trained while using the latest software. With these new simulators up and running, the company has announced the re-introduction of ECDIS Type Specific Training and Marcom-A training.
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NewsDigitalisation and data standardisation MoU
A weather intelligence provider and a classification society have joined forces to drive digitalisation and data standardisation in the maritime industry.
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NewsGlobal messaging device improves connectivity
A new global messaging and personal safety device automatically transitions between satellite, cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity for those who live, work or travel on the fringe of terrestrial coverage.
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NewsCall for skills survey participation
Marine professionals are being urged to take part in a skills survey for a thriving UK maritime region that faces recruitment challenges.
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NewsWorkshop aims to improve safety at sea
An upcoming workshop for maritime professionals will focus on sharing knowledge and practical experiences to improve safety at sea.
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NewsASV sent to Bahamas for post-Dorian survey
An Autonomous Surface Vessel (ASV) has been deployed to safely survey a twenty mile stretch of waterways in the Storm-Dorian hit Bahamas.
