Equipment News – Page 99

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    Navigation software for towboats and workboats

    2013-09-06T07:30:00Z

    Germany’s SevenCs GmbH and CEACT Inc of the USA have released CEACT 2.6, the navigation software specifically designed for professional towboats and workboat operations.

  • Sea-Fi is a wireless network covering the navigational areas of Cork Harbour
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    Ireland’s first port with ‘Sea-Fi’ network

    2013-09-06T07:30:00Z

    Following a successful trial period, Ireland’s Port of Cork has announced details of its partnership with Ringaskiddy based company Sea-Fi Marine Data Communication Ltd.

  • SATcase is composed of a sturdy, durable case that users simply install over a standard smartphone
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    Smartphone to satphone with SATcase

    2013-09-05T07:30:00Z

    Maritime communication is vital for boat operators, as being stranded at sea can be a terrifying ordeal.

  • The new technology will increase the level of service provided to seafarers. Photo: Rickard Gillberg/SMA
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    Modernisation for Swedish coastal network

    2013-09-05T07:30:00Z

    The Swedish coastal radio network is a cornerstone of search and rescue activities in Swedish waters and is considered to be the mariner’s communication lifeline.

  • Seenite Mini is designed to provide optimum surveillance benefits at any time, in any sea state
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    See at night with Seenite in any sea state

    2013-09-05T07:30:00Z

    VDL has released the Seenite Mini maritime thermal night vision system.

  • The China Classification Society made a detailed study of the manufacturing processes and quality control methods employed at the Teledyne TSS factory
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    China type approval for Meridian gyros

    2013-09-05T07:30:00Z

    The Meridian Standard and Meridian Surveyor gyrocompasses manufactured by Teledyne TSS have been given type approval by the China Classification Society.

  • Almarin has supplied two Balizamar C1600T buoys with lanterns to mark the entrance to the port  on Santiago Island
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    Buoys part of package to Santiago Island

    2013-09-04T07:30:00Z

    Lindley Marinas, specialized in floating equipment, has recently supplied pontoons and aids to navigation to ENAPOR, the Cape Verde port management company.

  • News

    New small format solar lantern launched

    2013-09-04T07:30:00Z

    Carmanah Technologies has launched the new M550 one to three nautical mile marine lantern and private aid to navigation (PATON).

  • News

    Navigation package for newest PLA vessel

    2013-09-04T07:30:00Z

    Navigation equipment manufacturer Consilium UK has been appointed to supply the full bridge navigation package to Manor Marine, for the Port of London Authority’s new mooring maintenance vessel built at Portland.

  • News

    New traffic monitoring system for Arctic

    2013-09-03T07:30:00Z

    The Swedish Maritime Administration is testing a new tracking system for maritime traffic in the Arctic.

  • The Tideland SolaNOVA-65 lantern, which warns off craft in the region of dolphins' habitat, is a self-powered unit incorporating solar panels and an integral battery
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    Tideland navaids at Offshore Energy13

    2013-09-03T07:30:00Z

    Tideland Signal will be showing its comprehensive range of aids to navigation (AtoN) equipment and systems for offshore oil and gas platforms, offshore wind farms, ports and harbours on stand 11.012 at Offshore Energy 13 at the Amsterdam RAI from 15-16 October.

  • The system has been undergoing prototype trials by the General Lighthouse Authorities in Britain since 2007
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    Differential E-Loran gets a green light

    2013-09-03T07:30:00Z

    E-Loran, the electronic positioning system that is being promoted as a back up to GPS has moved one stage further with government approval to expand the coverage in some British port areas.

  • The new Sealite Trident-2600 buoy was designed to sit flat, secure and upright on a vessel deck
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    Sealite introduces Europe manufactured buoy

    2013-09-03T07:30:00Z

    Nine Sealite Trident-2600 Ocean buoys with SLC600 lanterns have been installed at one of the main gateway ports in Europe.

  • The EIVA NaviSuite Edulis offers detailed visualisation of sonar data in a 3D environment, combining a digital terrain model and cross profiles of the scour area in one view
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    Automatic scour monitoring solution

    2013-09-02T07:30:00Z

    Scour monitoring is taken to a new level with the recently launched EIVA NaviSuite Edulis total solution.

  • Cefas collected data in areas where intense maritime operations and harsh environmental conditions exist
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    Monitoring the marine environment

    2013-09-02T07:30:00Z

    The British Government’s Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) reached an impressive milestone recently, acquiring more than 1m hours (2m records) of wave data.

  • Jim Peachey of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects
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    Risk, and a dance with the devil

    2013-08-15T07:30:00Z

    “The devil is in the detail”, says Christopher Bailey of BP Shipping. This sums up the view of many concrning the fact that any moves toward one set of standards often leads to an issue with another. But what is the IMO to do?

  • The SSAVs were engineered by Eide Marine Service, which is a neighbouring company to Noreq
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    Norwegian lifesaving package for SSAVs

    2013-08-12T13:58:00Z

    Norway based Noreq has won a contract for the delivery of a full lifesaving package for two semi-submersible accommodation vessels (SSAVs) from PaxOcean Engineering in Singapore.

  • News

    WMA offers escape chute training course

    2013-08-07T07:30:00Z

    Warsash Maritime Academy (WMA), part of Southampton Solent University, expands its offering as a maritime training provider for the offshore oil and gas and renewables industries by offering an OPITO approved escape chute training (ECT) course.

  • Malta will host Interferry’s 38th annual conference
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    Interferry sets sights on perfection myth

    2013-08-07T07:30:00Z

    A former airline pilot will stress at Interferry’s 38th annual conference that safety depends on recognising the potential for human error rather than pursuing ‘the myth of perfection’.

  • A Duarry Challenger throw-over liferaft seen during a live demonstration
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    ISP adds Spanish liferaft range

    2013-08-06T07:30:00Z

    Marine safety firm International Safety Products (ISP) is targeting the North Sea offshore market with its range of SOLAS and ISO liferafts, after securing a deal to supply a fleet of rescue vessels.