Monitoring & Control
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How hard do your visitors hit?
A system for monitoring the load on marine fenders in quays and harbours can both measure the impact of a vessel berthing and the ongoing force applied as it continues to bear against them whilst docked. 21 May 2012 - Maritime Journal
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Automated dock management cuts costs
Marine terminal operators must optimize dock usage and cargo transportation efficiency in a complex environment involving many oceangoing and inland vessels and a large number of activities, writes Dean Rosenberg, president of PortVision. 21 May 2012 - Maritime Journal
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Monitoring of AtoNs by mobile phone
Sealite has launched its next generation of the GSM Monitoring & Control System, which enables authorities to efficiently monitor the status of their AtoN assets via mobile phone and Sealite’s secure Online GSM Web Portal. 21 May 2012 - Maritime Journal
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Antwerp to host LNG ports working group
Due to ever stricter emission standards there is growing interest in the international shipping world for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as a fuel for ships. 16 Apr 2012 - Maritime Journal
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Port takes share in docking systems company
A significant share in the world’s largest supplier of hi-tech maritime laser docking systems has been acquired by Milford Haven Port in the UK. 15 Mar 2012 - Maritime Journal
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Remote monitoring boosts VSAT uptime
As vessels become more like a floating office, there’s an increasing trend towards remote monitoring and maintenance, especially since it can lead to significant cost savings for ship owners. 31 Jan 2012 - Maritime Journal
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Box cooler anti-fouling system for tugs
Warm coastal areas can cause all sorts of problems with the efficient running of water cooled engines, but box coolers can create another layer of problems. 31 Jan 2012 - Maritime Journal
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Seeing inside without opening up
Kongsberg Maritime’s Bearing Wear Condition Monitoring (BWCM) system can help avoid open-up inspections, reducing engine downtime and maintenance costs. 13 Jan 2012 - Maritime Journal
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Valeport underwater positioning development
A fresh approach to the problem of underwater positioning is possible with the new VA500 Altimeter, especially when paired with the company’s highly accurate pressure sensor, says Kevin Edwards of Valeport. 07 Jan 2012 - Maritime Journal
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Deep control for submersible trencher
A sophisticated motor control system is central to the operation of the UT-1 submersible ultra-trencher, the world’s most powerful jetting ROV. 04 Oct 2011 - Maritime Journal
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Smoothing out the bumps for workboats
Stabilizer systems have been around for a long time, but typically only used on larger vessels. 03 Oct 2011 - Maritime Journal
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New Valve Feels the Pressure
The new AMOT EL internally sensed temperature control valve from AMOT Controls hasa much higher pressure rating than the previous EO model. 29 Sep 2011 - Maritime Journal
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Onboard power controlled over network
Offshore Systems UK Ltd has introduced a new Relay Output Module which enables modules of up to eight completely isolated power relays to be controlled by the NMEA 2000 network. 25 Jun 2011 - Maritime Journal
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Monitor and control the water flow
Warwickshire UK based marine sanitation specialist LeeSan has started to market TruDesign products in the UK. 22 Jun 2011 - Maritime Journal
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Alarm bells will be ringing at Seawork
Newbury UK based control systems supplier Radamec will have its new DARAD Alarm and Monitoring System available to be seen working on Stand SB129 at Seawork 2011 09 Jun 2011 - Maritime Journal
