Equipment News – Page 63
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NewsFibre and wire together at last
A refit that’s turning a PSV into a ROV support vessel is taking advantage of a very new crane that can handle both wire and fibre, providing flexibility in a challenging market.
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NewsGains from eco-lube switch
So far the oil washed overboard from hydraulic deck equipment has been largely ignored, but not for much longer – growing concerns about sensitive regions such as the Arctic and the stepping up of US regulations indicate the future in Europe and Scandinavia. But the smart answer is not to ...
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NewsRight on track
Workboats are limited in space, that much is a given. So, why not innovate, giving the different elements the ability to move around the deck and only bring them out when needed?
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NewsTight deadline for deck kit
Three and a half weeks from kick off to fully-tested load out was all the time Norwegian based Scantrol and UK HQ’d ACE Winches had to meet a subsea kit order. Richard Wilson, ACE’s chief operations officer described the deadline as “challenging”.
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Navico acquires Naviop
Norway-headquartered marine electronics manufacturer Navico has acquired Italian marine monitoring and control systems company Naviop.
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News1000 lumens waterproof lights
Peli Products, the Spanish specialist in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective case solutions and advanced portable lighting systems, has introduced the rechargeable Peli 3310R and 3310R-RA (right angle) LED torches with powerful performance bringing over 1000 lumens to Peli’s ultra-compact light range.
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Seakeeper unveils new Seakeeper 6
Seakeeper Inc., the US-headquartered specialist in marine stabilization, has announced the release of its newest model, the Seakeeper 6.
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NewsTank level transmitters order
Working closely with Thai Engineering & Services Co. Ltd, PSM Instrumentation has been awarded the contract to supply its Tankstar 260 Series Marine Liquid Level Transmitters for the Royal Thai Navy, for its ‘HTMS Trang’ Offshore Patrol Vessel.
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NewsNYK and DNV GL in engine data pilot
Japanese ship owner NYK and class society DNV GL are collaborating in a project exploring possibilities for collecting and using big data to improve safety and efficiency.
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NewsTide gauge sales surge
The global warming cloud has a silver lining for UK oceanographic, hydrographic and hydrometric instrumentation manufacturer Valeport, which has reported a surge in sales of tide gauge equipment in its most recent quarter.
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NewsThe Rolls-Royce of energy management systems
Marine propulsion major Rolls-Royce has launched the next generation of its Energy Management (EM) System. The system is designed to allow customers to reduce energy usage, fuel consumption and operating costs whilst supporting environmental compliance and providing performance information.
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NewsBiodegradeable grease
RSC Bio Solutions, a global company that specialises in environmentally acceptable lubricants (EALs) and cleaners, has added a new water resistant, biodegradable grease to its portfolio.
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NewsVestdavit moves into leisure market
Norwegian-owned Vestdavit is selling its MissionEase multiple-boat handling system to a new passenger ship audience to address safety in the leisure market.
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NewsAutonomous ships in the Baltic by 2025
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, is one of several leading global companies that have teamed up for the advanced co-creation ecosystem, One Sea.
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NewsSECurus systems for NCA
The Norwegian Coastal Administration has acquired four SECurus systems to be installed during 2017 on the outer Norwegian Coast Guard vessels; KV Barentshav, KV Bergen, KV Sortland and KV Harstad.
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NewsMan overboard prevention and recovery for maritime professionals
Over 80 maritime professionals attended two unique one day events focused on the sub IMO / sub 24 metre sector in Southampton, UK this April. The fast moving and dynamic Man Overboard Prevention & Recovery Workshop brought together an international group of experts armed with the latest knowledge to identify ...
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NewsNew offshore suits from Viking
Viking Life-saving Equipment offers an extensive range of safety equipment and clothing for the offshore market and has now introduced a new suit for those working in the offshore sector and who are exposed to more extreme conditions.
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NewsDavits challenged by bigger workboats
Onboard workboats have steadily grown in size, and likewise, their launch and retrieval systems also have to rise to the challenge. But there’s more to it than immediately meets the eye.
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NewsJonRie deck kit for Trident
JonRie’s very first Tri-Winch set has made its debut onboard Seabulk Towing’s new Rotortug, ‘Trident’.
