Equipment News – Page 37
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NewsSimrad launches two small boat radars
Electronics specialist Simrad has launched two additions to its range of Halo radars that are specifically designed for smaller craft writes Dag Pike.
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NewsDrone test for search and rescue operations
A collaborative project has been testing the limits of offshore drone helicopter operations in a new approach to search and rescue in the North Sea.
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NewsCornes Chart Group makes acquisition
Japanese chart provider Cornes Chart Group has acquired a UK-headquartered maritime technology company in a deal that aims to build on its innovation potential.
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NewsHigh accuracy pilot positioning
An electronic navigation and piloting system from a European industry leader is central to an upgrade to increase capacity at a New Zealand port.
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NewsOver 100 OSVs to use Inmarsat’s Fleet Xpress
An offshore oil and gas marine services company has signed a contract committing more than 100 offshore support vessels (OSVs) to Inmarsat’s Fleet Xpress maritime broadband service.
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NewsCentralising and integrating multiple systems
Heavily promoted at the recent Europort Expo, a unique virtualization and visualization platform for dredgers could soon see use in many other vessels.
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News€12m project tackles ro-ro ship fire safety
A €12m EU-funded project that aims to improve ro-ro ship fire safety will try to develop cost-efficient solutions with innovative technologies, operations and applications to account for current and future challenges.
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Digital navigation solutions companies merge
Two leaders in global digital navigation solutions have merged to create a new company which will offer the largest range of navigation and compliance solutions into the maritime sector.
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NewsMetocean and navigation buoys for Triton Knoll
A specialist company has been hired to install both navigation and monitoring buoys at the huge Triton Knoll offshore wind farm where construction is due to start shortly, writes Dag Pike.
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NewsPolar Code survival training
The adoption by the IMO of the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code) makes it mandatory for ships sailing into Arctic or Antarctic waters to demonstrate that extra precautions have been taken in relation to safety, protection of the environment and seafarer competence.
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NewsBuoy and light project aids safety
A buoy and light installation project has been carried out in the northeast corner of Scotland to help guide vessels and improve safety.
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NewsSafety award for dredging pipe connection system
A new system that removes manpower from the risky task of joining sections of dredging pipe has won a dredging industry safety award.
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NewsAIS data: coming soon to your phone
A popular marine navigation app for phones and tablets can now provide AIS data without the need for a transponder.
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NewsLifeboat crews in Europe swap places
The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) has held its eighth European Lifeboat Crew Exchange Programme, with 72 maritime search and rescue (SAR) professionals from 14 countries across Europe taking part.
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NewsUltra-compact waterproof DSC VHF
A newly launched DSC VHF is under 4 inches deep making it perfect for dash mounting on small commercial RIBs.
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NewsFull Lloyds type approval for twin harness recovery system
A unique twin-harness MOB rescue and recovery system, has been further developed, tested and improved, recently gaining type approval.
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NewsImmersion suits distributor
Norway’s Hansen Protection has appointed a UK and Ireland distributor for its range of emergency immersion suits, work suits and thermal protection suits.
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NewsIoT platform receives Bureau Veritas AiP
A maritime secure sensor data and IoT platform has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from Bureau Veritas.
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NewsIMRF Award winners 2019
Exceptional maritime search and rescue teams, outstanding individuals and innovative technology from around the world have been recognised in the annual IMRF Awards.
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NewsMilitary leavers finding careers in offshore wind
Services leavers now make up 15% of the workforce of one successful energy services business based in Norfolk, UK that specifically targets them in recruitment activity.
