Solar Power for Irish Lights

19 Nov 2007

Following a competitive tender process, Drogheda Port Company has awarded Hydrosphere UK Ltd the contract for the upgrade to solar power of all of its seaward and estuarial navigational aids. 

Navaid Reflectors for Collision Protection Systems

19 Nov 2007

UK based Firdell Radar Reflectors Ltd is now offering turnkey solutions for floating object collision protection. The objective is to enhance both the visual and radar visibility of high value maritime floating objects such as Single Point Mooring Buoys, barges and towed payloads.  

Onboard Doppler Docking System Launched

19 Nov 2007

SAM Electronics has introduced SAM 4683, a new IMO and DNV compliant dual-axis doppler log for provision of onboard docking information by calculating a vessel’s transversal speeds at bow and stern. Information is displayed continuously on a large high resolution graphic LCD together with all other relevant navigation data.  

Fog Signals for UK’s Largest Wind Farm

19 Nov 2007

Tideland Signal's AB-560 fog signals have been chosen to warn shipping in the vicinity of what will be the UK's largest wind farm at Lynn and Inner Dowsing in the Greater Wash, off the Lincolnshire coast.  

Voyager Lights Path for Patrol Boats

19 Nov 2007

UK manufacturer Francis Searchlights Ltd has launched the new ‘Voyager’ searchlight, which is suitable for the patrol craft and other high speed vessels. It features powerful halogen, xenon and metal halide light source options and a sleek, low profile design.