Equipment News – Page 36
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NewsProject identifies top heat-mitigating system
A joint development project has determined the best fire-extinguishing system for heat-mitigating performance in Li-Ion battery fires.
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NewsReport advises on vessel battery safety
A new report on battery safety in ships assesses explosion and fire risks in maritime battery installations and the effectiveness of fire extinguishing systems in the event of a battery fire.
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NewsSmart bridge maintenance service launched
A new smart maintenance service optimises remote support and intervention for critical bridge equipment.
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NewsUSV trial uses existing 4G infrastructure
An unmanned vessel trial in Spain has operated using the connectivity of the Telefónica commercial 4G network for the first time.
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NewsCTD cable supports polar research vessels
A cable production and distribution company has supplied two lengths of double-armoured CTD (Conductivity, Temperature and Depth) cable for polar research vessels.
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NewsData platform testing aids autonomous vessel
Companies and organisations are being asked to test a prototype data platform which could help work underway in autonomous vessel development.
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NewsNew autonomous ship operation guidelines
A classification society has released its Guidelines for Automated/Autonomous Operation of ships.
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NewsCloud dreams for navigation aids manufacturer
A manufacturer of marine aids to navigation will spend this year focusing on enabling the connection of all its devices to its cloud platform to support low-cost and reliable global asset management and control.
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NewsAUV launch and recovery trials
The launch and recovery of a 780kg Hugin Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) from a RIB has been demonstrated using a new system.
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NewsLaunch and recovery device for profiling and sampling
A Danish designed and manufactured LARS provides a complete package for easy installation and removal of a CTD (Conductivity, Temperature, and Depth) rosette sensor suite of underwater instrumentation.
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NewsIncreasing demand for boat lifting hooks
A global increase in the use of single point boat lifting hooks over the past year has resulted in a 25 per cent boost in sales for a major manufacturer.
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NewsDigital agreement for Inmarsat and ABB
Inmarsat and ABB Marine & Ports, two driving forces behind maritime digitalisation, have signed a milestone Master Supply Agreement.
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NewsDeeper data for naval architects
A data tracking and shock measurement specialist has launched a version of its monitoring system aimed at supporting naval architects running vessel trials.
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NewsPLA appoints ABPmer for DP services
The Port of London Authority (PLA) has appointed marine consultancy ABPmer to provide independent designated person (DP) services, as described in the Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC).
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NewsWireless kill cord for everyone aboard
A new wireless engine kill switch for fast boats acts as a virtual ‘kill cord’ that will stop a boat’s engine within two seconds of any person going overboard writes Dag Pike.
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NewsQuay cranes safety guidance updated
Three industry bodies have published a revised safety guidance document for quay container cranes.
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NewsAdvanced control, automation and alarm system
A marine and energy automation specialist has successfully completed the delivery of an alarm monitoring and engine control system onboard Dover Harbour Board’s tug ‘Doughty’.
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NewsAIS transponder displays through your tablet
A marine electronics company has launched a new Class B AIS transponder designed for the vessel operators who augment their navigation tasks with an iPad or tablet.
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News€7.9 million funding secured by USV company
An ocean data company specializing in unmanned surface vessels has announced the successful completion of a €7.9 million funding round to help support its international expansion.
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NewsOn-board cloud solution for systems integration
A Dutch marine systems integrator has developed an automation network that needs less hardware, is more flexible and simplifies updates and repairs.
