Merridale Solution for Waterfront Fuel Berths

01 Nov 2006

Quay Marinas has completed a major upgrade to improve the fuel dispensing facilities at all five of its waterfront locations around the British Isles. The investment covers the introduction of electronic monitoring units designed by MIS Fuel Monitoring of Wolverhampton.  

Thermal Imaging Keeps Eye on SOLAS Requirements

01 Nov 2006

Advances in technology in thermal imaging have presented ship owners and operators with an opportunity to reduce the costs of meeting the requirements of maritime insurance companies through a regime of ongoing planned maintenance. By using the latest low cost thermal imaging cameras, on board engineers are able to constantly check surface temperatures at sea to ensure none exceed the 220^o limit imposed by insurance companies.  

Bearing Monitoring System

01 Nov 2006

The AMOT XTS-W Bearing Condition Monitoring System has received Lloyd’s Register Type Approval, ensuring product quality and suitability for marine applications, whilst enhancing confidence in its effectiveness in detecting critical bearing wear before any damage can occur.  

Software Monitors Marine Research Newbuild

01 Nov 2006

UK based Marine Software has supplied Marine Planned Maintenance and Marine Storekeeper for the new research vessel RRS James Cook, delivered recently by the Norwegian Flekkefjord Slipp & Maskinfabrikk shipyard. This latest ship will be commissioned by the National Environment Research Council’s (NERC) Research Ship Unit, based at the Southampton Oceanography Centre.