NATO Chiefs in SAR Event at Russian Ministry of Defense

01 Aug 2002

In June, Transas demonstrated its latest developments in the field of Search and Rescue Operations to an international delegation of NATO chief officers during a seminar on navigation hydrological and hydro-meteorological equipment of search and rescue operations at sea. 

Golden Helmet Awarded to Port Accident Survivor

01 Aug 2002

In a recent accident at a crane berth in the Port of Ipswich, operations foreman Ivan Ransby was knocked unconscious when loose dunnage slipped from between packs of timber being unloaded onto the quay. The incident could have had fatal consequences had Ransby not been wearing a Centurion 1125 safety helmet which cushioned the blow to the right side of his head. 

AIS Training Course to Hit the Road

01 Aug 2002

Kongsberg Simrad Ltd has developed a one day course to give participants a basic insight into the mandatory requirements for Automatic Identification Systems (AIS), as well as its principles, application and benefits. 

Tideland Signal Appointed UAIS Distributor

01 Aug 2002

Marine Data Systems of South Africa has appointed Tideland Signal of Surrey UK as distributor for AIMS MIII, its Automatic Identification System to aid tracking and data exchange between ship, shore and aids to navigation at sea.