Equipment News – Page 47
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NewsAutonomous-command capabilities proven
Sea Machines Robotics showed the capability of its autonomous-command technology at the International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans with live demonstrations that remote-commanded an SM300-enabled workboat in Boston, more than 1,500 miles away.
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NewsFirst 100% autonomous ferry sails
Rolls-Royce and Finnish state-owned ferry operator Finferries have successfully demonstrated what is believed to be the world’s first fully autonomous ferry and its ability to detect objects utilising sensor fusion and artificial intelligence and conduct collision avoidance.
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NewsNew dash display from Navico
Up till now electronic displays have tended to be individual units with perhaps just the radar and electronic chart combined in one display (MFD).
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NewsCompact satcom dome
KVH Tracphone V3-HTSThis new satcom dome is also proposed as a back-up system for larger workboats that already have a primary satcom system. With a diameter of just 37cms, the Tracphone V3-HTS is claimed to be smaller in physical size that any other Ku-band marine satellite communications antenna on the ...
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NewsVestdavit MissionEase contract for new CLV
Vestdavit’s MissionEase multi-boat handling system for mission bays will be used by Nexans new flag ship cable laying vessel (CLV) Nexans Aurora.
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NewsSuccessful trials for survey USV
A new Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) for inland waterways surveying has demonstrated a capability to follow pre-programmed survey missions while streaming live survey data to create accurate bathymetries in shallow-water or hazardous environments.
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NewsShip logbooks move to the cloud
ChartCo and Klappir Green Solutions have partnered to market digital logbooks and software solutions focusing on the provision of reporting, monitoring, compliance and validation services, within the ChartCo OneOcean platform.
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NewsBespoke monitoring and control
Several workboat builders now offer their own, bespoke systems for managing and monitoring onboard systems from on the boat or on shore.
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NewsStart-up helps firms embrace technology
A digital startup aims to enable maritime companies to harness data, drive digitalisation and adopt technology to improve efficiency and introduce new business models.
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NewsNavigation platform improves efficiency
StormGeo has launched an integrated, navigational and route optimisation platform which connects onboard solutions to shore-based decision support for improved operational efficiency and fuel savings.
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NewsLightweight radar design
Marine electronics company Simrad announced its HALO24, pulse compression radar at METSTRADE this year.
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NewsDouble scramblers for handheld VHF
On show at the Standard Horizon stand at METSTRADE was the new HX890E, a high-end 6-Watt floating class H DSC VHF with built-in GPS.
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Internet-free connectivity
The MiPlayer system is a live broadcasting service which operates over a local wifi network, without the need for internet connectivity.
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NewsSafety-focused workshops
NEXT GEN 2019 is a series of specialist one day workshops run ‘back to back’ on 2, 3, 4 April 2019.
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NewsMobilis factory visit showcases quality
The benefits of 100% in-house production was recently highlighted to Hydrosphere when members of its team paid a visit to the factory of its French supplier Mobilis.
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Radionavigation name change
The Research and Radionavigation team (R&RNAV) that supports the three General Lighthouse Authorities (GLAs) of the UK and Ireland—the Northern Lighthouse Board, Irish Lights and Trinity House—will now be known as GLA Research and Development (GRAD).
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NewsiNavX backend system offers more efficiency
Mobile marine navigation app iNavX will launch a new backend system designed for speed, stability and security in December.
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NewsRenolit success for fairway buoys
Trials have shown that the biocide-free anti-fouling film, Renolit Dolphin S could be suitable for application to navigational buoys.
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NewsSatellite radio system boosts connectivity
Icom has partnered with Iridium with the aim of developing and manufacturing a satellite press-to-talk (PTT) radio that will aim to enable users to communicate whenever they want, wherever they are in the world.
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NewsLock entry system helps curb vessel damage
Wärtsilä has developed a lock entry assist system that will facilitate a vessel’s approach and entrance into waterway locks and help prevent damage to vessels and waterway locks to make operations safer, faster and more efficient.
