Equipment News – Page 98

  • Assembly of the new pontoon was undertaken in a safe area away from aircraft traffic then towed into its final location alongside the airport’s main runway
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    Non-slip solutions for airport pontoon

    2013-10-11T07:30:00Z

    DeckSafe Solutions has supplied a range of anti-slip gratings for a floating modular pontoon system that accommodates three safety/rescue boats and a 60 person life raft at London City Airport.

  • RRS Discovery received a comprehensive package of deck equipment supplied by Industrias Ferri S.A.
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    A Ferri good package for RRS Discovery

    2013-10-10T07:30:00Z

    The UK''s leading environmental research organisation commissioned a state of the art scientific research ship in 2010 to replace the RRS Discovery, which was built in 1962 and was coming to the end of its scientifically useful working life.

  • The towing pin assemblies from the ‘second generation’ are designed to be suitable for vessels with bollard pulls up to 100 tonnes
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    ‘Second generation’ towing pins popular

    2013-10-10T07:30:00Z

    WK Hydraulics BV of the Netherlands drew upon more than 37 years of experience in the field of hydraulic steering gear systems and hydraulic applications when designing its new ‘second generation’ towing pins.

  • The JET 9000 buoys provide a robust and cost effective solution for applications where high visibility is a must
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    Sheringham Shoal buoy rental contract renewed

    2013-10-09T07:30:00Z

    SCIRA, the developer of Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm off the UK’s North Norfolk coast, has extended its rental of eight JET 9000 Q HV navigation buoys that are being used to mark the site.

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    New port entry light from Sealite

    2013-10-09T07:30:00Z

    Australia based navaids manufacturer Sealite has introduced its Port Entry Light, a low powered, high intensity precision sector light for day or night use.

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    SAM sets sites on Europort

    2013-10-07T07:30:00Z

    SAM Electronics Nederland, the Rotterdam based Dutch subsidiary of SAM Electronics, is featuring extensive ranges of automation, navigation, communications and other equipment at Europort.

  • e-Sea is being taken up for deployment on a variety of workboats
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    Broadband service for contented crew

    2013-10-04T07:30:00Z

    Woodsons of Aberdeen Ltd is offering satellite broadband (VSAT) and TV at sea services to a range of clients in Europe for markets such as ferry services and subsea operations.

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    Alphatron launches new products at Europort

    2013-10-04T07:30:00Z

    The Rotterdam based Alphatron Marine Group, based in Rotterdam will use Europort to introduce a series of new and innovative products.

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    Navigation upgrade for RoPax ferries

    2013-10-04T07:30:00Z

    Northrop Grumman Corporation has completed an integrated bridge system retrofit for several RoPax ferries operated by Stena Line.

  • Operating fast craft close to coastlines places a high workload on the helmsman and navigator. Photo: Ernie Sapiro
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    Dynamic navigation for high speed craft

    2013-09-30T15:07:00Z

    FRC International is launching the innovative DYNAV (DYnamic NAVigation) system for high speed craft at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden, 29 to 31 October.

  • The system is expected to be operational in Montreal next year
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    Contracts for under keel clearance system

    2013-09-26T16:18:00Z

    As OMC International (OMC) celebrates the 20th anniversary of its first Dynamic Under Keel Clearance (DUKC) navigation system, the company has also moved its Melbourne headquarters to nearby larger premises to house its rapidly growing staff hired in response to an expanding global workload.

  • Built by crane specialists Liebherr, the crane has the capacity of a 37m outreach
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    Big box crane propels Port of Tyne growth

    2013-09-26T16:12:00Z

    The Port of Tyne’s new £6m gantry crane has been moved into position at Riverside Quay on South Tyneside UK.

  • The lift topped off a 43m high biomass silo tower with a ‘penthouse’ structure. Photo: ABP/David Lee Photography Ltd
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    Giant lift for Port of Hull biomass tower

    2013-09-26T16:10:00Z

    A spectacular operation has seen a landmark achieved in a key project reinforcing the Humber’s credentials as a leading renewable energy hub in the north east of England.

  • Tugs are seen being launched using the new Syncrolift
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    New Syncrolift installed for New Song Thu

    2013-09-26T07:30:00Z

    The largest capacity Syncrolift shiplift to be built in Vietnam is now officially open for service.

  • Happy Sky is the latest addition to BigLift Shipping’s fleet of heavy lift vessels
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    BigLift gets bigger with Happy Sky

    2013-09-26T07:30:00Z

    Amsterdam based BigLift Shipping’s newbuild Happy Sky has made its maiden voyage from Shanghai to Cape Lambert in Australia.

  • AKF has expanded its ready and available stock of anchors
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    Damen drops anchor with expanded stock

    2013-09-26T07:30:00Z

    Damen Marine Components (DMC) and Damen Anchor & Chain Factory (AKF), both part of Damen Shipyards Group, report recent successes in their lines of business.

  • The new generation crew transfer device has been developed to provide greater comfort and a more secure experience for passengers
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    FROG moves forward in Aberdeen

    2013-09-25T07:30:00Z

    Safe marine transfer solutions specialist Reflex Marine unveiled its newly developed FROG-XT at the Offshore Europe exhibition in Aberdeen, Scotland last month.

  • The RNLI plans for a further 50 Shannons to be manufactured over the next 10 years
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    Seaway wins RNLI capstans supply contract

    2013-09-25T07:30:00Z

    Seaway Powell Marine Ltd, specialists in the design and manufacture of marine hydraulic systems, has won a contract to supply capstans for the new RNLI Shannon class all-weather lifeboat.

  • At the signing, from left: Stuart Gilligan, marine field sales engineer, Outreach Ltd UK; Jonathan Mitchell, managing director, Sentinel Marine Ltd; Matthijs van der Ham, managing director, FAST RSQ; Alexander Schouten, commercial director, Palf...
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    Davit supply deal for North Sea ERRVs

    2013-09-25T07:30:00Z

    Palfinger Ned-Deck and its subsidiary FAST RSQ have won an order from Sentinel Marine Ltd to supply UKOOA compliant rescue equipment for four emergency response and rescue vessels (ERRVs).

  • The Scylla has been specifically designed to meet the demands associated with working UK Round 3
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    ‘Leg Encircling Crane’ for Europe’s windfarms

    2013-09-25T07:30:00Z

    Lifting, drilling and subsea solutions specialist Huisman of the Netherlands has secured a new contract for the delivery of a 1,500mt at 32m Leg Encircling Crane, the largest of its kind, for Seajacks new offshore wind farm installation vessel Scylla.