Equipment News – Page 83
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NewsFilling in the missing pieces
Subsea lifting has risen enormously in complexity, but the standards, being based on the simpler operations of the past, have lagged far behind.
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NewsCapacity: a fundamental issue
“Today more than ever the cost aspect is high on the agenda,” said Martijn Peter de Jongh of Rolls-Royce Marine AS, but finding the balance between price and capability can be tricky.
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NewsChinese orders
UK-headquartered Cathelco has won a succession of orders from Chinese shipyards for their hull corrosion protection and seawater pipework anti-fouling systems. The largest order has come from New Times Shipbuilding where a series of ten 33,000 dwt tonne chemical tankers are to be built for Jo Tankers of Norway.
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NewsStandard hooks
Swedish headquartered Trelleborg’s marine systems operation has increased its range of Quick Release Hooks (QRHs) with the addition of the ReadyMoor range, a standardised solution that provides the fastest lead time for commercial applications, where bespoke solutions are not required.
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NewsLow maintenance navaid
US-based Tideland Signal Corporation has introduced the SB-1800 polyethylene buoy designed for higher performance and low maintenance for use in all marine environments.
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ChartCo feedback
Over 200 users of ChartCo’s data management software PassageManager recently completed an online survey on PassageManager and its Technical Support service.
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NewsImtech Marine launches service app
Imtech Marine recently launched a service app, under its service and nav/com brand Radio Holland. The aim of the app is to facilitate owners and operators around the world to quickly find the nearest Imtech Marine/RH service location for service and maintenance, via their smart phone.
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NewsNew technology used for Hydrosphere buoys
Technology is constantly moving forward and navigational aids are no exception. The latest harbour to embrace new technology is Lochinver on Scotland’s North West coast, managed by the Highland Council.
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NewsClassy connections
According to Seawork 2015 exhibitor CA Clase, the new IP-MobileCast content delivery service from KVH makes a leap into the digital age using their new mini-VSAT Broadband satellite network. IP-MobileCast service solves a number of key areas for any vessel with its operational and crew welfare capabilities. These ...
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NewsFugro launches G4 positioning system
Fugro claims to be the world''s largest integrated supplier of survey and geotechnical related services. This encompasses every aspect of both the offshore and onshore construction sectors with Fugro supplying the vital services that ensure the reliable and effective construction and installation of a wide variety of structures.
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Ferry comms
Canadian ferry operator Marine Atlantic Inc. (MAI) has selected Netherlands –based Imtech Marine to replace its ship to shore wireless communication system. Given a short timeframe, installation took place in just three weeks.
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NewsColumbian renewal
Colombia’s National Maritime Authority, DIMAR, has renewed the maritime beaconing in Barranquilla (Colombia), furthering the extent of its business with Spanish Aids to Navigation (AToN specialist Almarin.
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NewsSoftware for ‘Sonne’
UK- headquartered Global Navigation Solutions (‘GNS’) has announced that Briese Schiffahrt, operators of Germany’s newest research vessel, ‘RV Sonne’, have chosen to install Voyager navigation software on the new German research vessel. As reported in ‘Maritime Journal’ the new eco-friendly and energy-efficient ‘Sonne’ was launched by Chancellor Merkel on 11 ...
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NewsPort entry light
Sealite has introduced a new 5 degree LED Sectored Port Entry Light, which provides an overall 5 degree beam width and over 500,000cd of lighting power at only 30watts electrical consumption.
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ECDIS seminar report
The first in a series of seminars covering the challenges of ECDIS Implementation, Procedures & Solutions was successfully held in the Yacht Club Greece, Athens. The hosts of this event, ChartWorld International Ltd. and the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO), were very pleased to welcome the top experts of many well-known ...
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NewsBlended learning
Ocean Training Online, a UK-based marine training provider has launched what it claims is the first Blended Learning course approved by the MCA: Officer of the Watch (Yachts under 3000 gt) The Master 200 course is also about to be launched.
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NewsParmaris performs
Parmaris, a UK-based manufacturer of bespoke commercial and leisure lifejackets, has reported a period of rapid development in the past 18 months. The company, which specialises in supplying wholesale lifejackets to a wide range of organisations, has employed additional staff to keep up with production.
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NewsNew multi-boat handling system
Norway-based boat handling system and specialised davit supplier Vestdavit has designed a multiple-boat handling system which, it claims, will make boat handling safer and simpler in the hangars and mission bays of various craft from warships and seismic craft to expedition yachts.
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NewsLifting boats safely
Henriksen Hooks of Norway has introduced two new systems to improve the safety of single-point boat launching and recovery. The new LiftView system has been developed so boat crews can know the weight of their boat and ensure that it is within the limits of their lifting system, while the ...
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Lloyds approves Lloyds
Birmingham, UK-based international lifting equipment specialist Lloyds British have received Lloyds Register Approval as an independent service provider for the Examination and Testing of Lifeboat, Rescue Boat and Liferaft launching appliances, along with surveying, servicing, and testing of lifting appliances in accordance with the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) MSC.1/Circ.1277; MSC.1/Circ.1206 ...
