Nemag's Eco-Grabs Go Shipboard in Turkey

01 Jun 2002

The Dutch designer and builder of bulk grabs, Nemag, reports growing interest in crane grabs with an environmetally friendly full enclosure format. 

New Accesory Bracket for Square Rails from the USA

01 Jun 2002

For applications that require mounting accessories on square rail, Johnson Marine of Connecticut USA has introduced a new accessory bracket which provides a simple but secure method of mounting accessories to an existing rail. 

Crane Upgrade Remedies Frequency Overlap Shut-Down

01 Jun 2002

Birmingham UK-based crane and lifting tackle specialists Crane Care have installed a crane conversion system at vessel builder Vosper Thornycroft's Southampton yard. A total of eight crane structures were upgraded to a new HBC system, of which Crane Care is the sole UK and Ireland supplier. 

Cranes a Key Component of RAF Rescue Craft

01 Jun 2002

A fleet of six new RAF air sea rescue launches designed to train Air Force crewmen in marine rescue techniques is being equipped with multi-purpose Effer Cranes supplied and fitted by European Crane Services (ECS). 

Hospitalers of St John Give Disabled a Lift

01 Jun 2002

The Hospitalers of St John are a charitable organisation with historic links to the St John's Ambulance Service. 

Down the Hatch with Vetus

01 Jun 2002

Recognising that lower height deck hatches constitute less of an obstacle on deck, Dutch equipment supplier Vetus Den Ouden has introduced a range of hatches called Genius which feature complete aluminium frameworks for both the lower part and the lid while maintaining an overall height of no more than 26mm. 

Brave New World to Debut in Brisbane

01 Jun 2002

After many years of development by Kalmar Industries and Patrick Stevedores, the two companies now expect the world's first automated straddle carrier system to be operational on Berth 7 at Brisbane's Fisherman Island facility by September. 

Double Drum Remote Control American Winches

01 Jun 2002

American manufacturer Jeamar Winches Inc is now offering a series of double drum winches in a variety of configurations. 

$32 Million Indian Lift Contract for Rolls-Royce

01 Jun 2002

Rolls-Royce business Syncrolift Inc has won a $32 million order to provide a ship lifting system at a new Indian naval base. The shiplift, the first of its kind in India, is scheduled to go into service at the Karwar base, south of Goa, in late 2004.