SOLAS Sets Safe Servicing Standards

01 Jul 2006

Amendments to Chapter III of SOLAS, which came into force on 1 July 2006, and the proper implementation of MSC1206 (incl MSC1093), a guidance note amplifying SOLAS requirements, together introduce new rules for looking after lifeboats and davits. The new rules and guidance require regular tests and inspections of lifeboats, release gear and davit winches on all SOLAS ships, and specify what these tests should be and who should do them. 

Modular Lifting for Wave Power Units

01 Jul 2006

Four huge Pelamis P-750 wave power machines manufactured by Camcal were recently lifted from an Isle of Lewis dockside onto the specialist workboat M/V Sea Power which is operated by prime contractor A2SEA. The Poole UK based engineering firm Modulift Design & Consultancy (MDC) supplied a key component which ensured the safe lifting of the wave power machines. 

Markey Makes Firm Family Friends

01 Jul 2006

Seattle USA based marine winch systems specialist Markey Machinery Company has supplied a double drum TDSD-34 towing winch for the newbuild Ann T Cheramie, owned by Louisiana based Rene J Cheramie & Sons. 

UK Cranes Partnership Lifts Off as Certex Takes on Demag

01 Jul 2006

Lifting products and services supplier Certex UK has been appointed as a main UK distributor for Demag Cranes and Components Ltd. The Demag Cranes group includes Gottwald Port Technology and is a global player in the market for portable port cranes. 

Automated Container Stacking for Hamburg

01 Jul 2006

Container handling equipment and automation applications provider Kalmar has developed new combined camera and laser applications for the automation of HHLA's Container Terminal Buchardkai (CTB) in Hamburg. 

Multi-Sensor System has 'Night Vision'

01 Jul 2006

The latest multiple sensor vision systems from Night Vision Technologies (NVTi) of Texas USA provide improved field of view, better imaging capabilities and more user friendly operation. New features on the 5000 and 6000 series systems offer enhanced safety, security and navigation for critical marine applications.