Equipment News – Page 57
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NewsNew Zealand Navy turns to Vestdavit training tool
Boat handling technology from Vestdavit is playing a central role in the Royal New Zealand Navy’s drive to perfect training.
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NewsAIS keeps traffic away from dangerous wreck
Vesper Marine says its Guardian AIS solution has helped alert more than 8,000 vessels over 9 months to navigate around a dangerous shipwreck in the port of Singapore.
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NewsStormline workwear range has glove friendly zips
An aquaculture pet peeve has helped inspire the new range of waterproof workwear from wet weather gear manufacturer Stormline.
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NewsUK government supporting e-Loran
With government funding and support essential for the establishment of an e-Loran system as a back up for satellite navigation systems such as GPS there are signs that this support is at last forthcoming, reports Dag Pike.
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NewsJFD Deep-Sea Search and Rescue Vehicle trials
JFD says the completion of harbour acceptance trials for its first Deep Search and Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) for the Indian Navy marks a significant milestone in the contract delivery.
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NewsTeledyne Reson sonar for Danish rescue vessel
The Polish Navy has upgraded one of its rescue vessels with a high resolution multibeam sonar which will help broaden the scope of its duties.
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Garmin and Navico end their patent dispute
Marine Electronics powerhouses Garmin and Navico have announced that they have ended a three-year-long dispute relating to sonar and auto guidance patents. The agreement includes a broad cross licensing of patents and other intellectual property, which will allow both companies to bring new innovations to the market faster and benefit ...
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NewsOil & Gas decommissioning Power Buoy could be useful in renewables industry
US company Ocean Power Technologies has signed an agreement with the British oil company Premier Oil to study the feasibility of using the PB3 Power Buoy for decommissioning operations in the North Sea. The system could also have application in the wind and wave power generation sectors.
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NewsOvercoming the challenges of autonomous vessels
A recently published article by The Shipowner’s Club discusses some of the key issues that could face automated ships of the future from a design perspective.
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NewsRemotely operated fireboat to tackle port fires
To address the evolving safety and security needs of modern ports, Vancouver based naval architects and marine engineers Robert Allan Ltd., and international marine technology specialist Kongsberg Maritime are collaborating on the development of a radically new remotely-operated fireboat that claims to allow first responders to attack dangerous port fires ...
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NewsGrowing market for Almarin buoys
Spanish navaids manufacturer Almarin has reported that its navigation buoys are being installed in a growing number of markets both in Europe and further afield, proving the effectiveness of their simple reliable design with the use of high quality materials manufactured in Europe.
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NewsViking Life-Saving Equipment claims Polar Code readiness
It’s been a full year since the IMO launched the Polar Code to enhance the protection of seafarers and the environment in Arctic and Antarctic regions. Claiming to be the only global provider, Viking Life-Saving Equipment says it offers a complete range of safety solutions for passenger and cargo vessels ...
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NewsTransas A-Suite uses AI to reduce human error
Transas has launched its first package of applications built on THESIS, an AI cloud-based platform for managing all maritime operations.
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NewsScottish lighthouse upgraded to LED lighting
A Scottish lighthouse has been up upgraded to LED lighting in order to achieve more energy efficiency and lower maintenance costs.
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NewsConference takes a step forward in e-Navigation
Delegates at The International e-Navigation Underway conference got to witness real-time vessel monitoring in action onboard the DFDS cruise ship ''Pearl Seaways'' as it voyaged between Copenhagen and Oslo.
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NewsPro Nautas Group acquires Buss Data
Connectivity and navigation solutions provider Pro Nautas has acquired maritime technology company Buss Data. Buss Data offers IT solutions for cargo shipping, river cruises and port operations, essential for efficiency on board and ashore.
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NewsChartCo launches new FleetManager portal
A leading global supplier of maritime digital data and compliance services has launched new software aimed at making real time data tracking possible from smartphones and tablets.
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NewsIntegrated navigation system from Simrad
Simrad has launched a new NSO evo3 integrated navigation system for larger cruising and sportfishing boats.
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News3D printed offshore crane hook passes load testing
A 3D printed offshore crane hook has successfully passed 80mt load tests opening up the potential of the manufacturing technique to the marine industry.
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NewsIC-M85E VHF waterproof marine and PBR handheld radio
Designed with a particular emphasis on commercial use the IC-M85E is described as a high-class business waterproof marine handheld that meets both marine and simple Private Business Radio (PBR) applications.
