Accessories & Equipment – Page 61
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NewsA new Buzz in nearshore communications
Coastal and nearshore orientated workboat operators will take interest in a new system which allows for automatic communications switching.
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NewsResearch highlights North Sea safety concerns
An EU part-funded project suggests e-Navigation technologies and services will be crucial for offshore wind turbines, oil/gas platforms, and shipping traffic to co-exist safely in the North Sea Region.
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NewsNoisy errors cost satellites clarity
It’s something that maritime operations can no longer do without, “but the increasing demand for satellite services is also leading to increased interference”, says David Hartshorn, Secretary General, the Global VSAT Forum (GVF).
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NewsASV delivers first mobile station keeping buoy
Engineers from Portsmouth UK based Autonomous Surface Vehicles (ASV) Ltd have travelled to Tohoku University in Japan to hand over C-Stat 2, the first autonomous mobile station keeping buoy.
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Smartfind makes Miami debut
McMurdo will introduce the Smartfind S20 Survivor Recovery System (SRS) at the 2013 Miami International Boat Show this month.
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NewsCrew Systems Integration Conference
Dorset UK based fast response craft training provider FRC International is hosting the CSI 2013 - Crew Systems Integration Conference from 2 to 4 July 2013 at the RNLI Lifeboat College in Poole, UK.
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NewsThe importance of communication
Mal Stein of UK based marine electrical engineering specialists SeaKing knows the importance of communications.
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NewsThe ups and downs of barge safety
Barges are essential for bringing cargo through restricted waterways, easing congestion and pollution on Europe’s roads, and will be playing an increasing role in today’s eco-aware logistics.
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NewsCapsize training for the nightmare scenario
Getting trapped in a capsized workboat is a nightmare scenario, and while an open deck will just tend to dump people into the water, interior spaces are another matter.
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European simulator training heads east
A growing interest in simulator training is being seen in Southeast Asia, and European firms are making their mark in the region.
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NewsHamburg engineers bring expertise to bear
A new Hamburg based engineering company sees a market in specialist vessel conversions, and aims to help clients take on challenging lift and build projects in overseas shipyards.
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NewsNew marine equipment and lifting services
Fendercare Marine has launched a new division, Fendercare Marine Equipment and Lifting Services, located at its Great Yarmouth UK base.
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NewsAnother look at the tricycle
The tricycle, usually a forgotten part of childhood, has given rise to a transporter which is ideal for moving large, heavy and delicate loads around congested spaces such as a drydock.
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Reel orders span Europe and Asia
Two big, developing ports have ordered electrical power and spreader cable reels for ship to shore container cranes from Cavotec.
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NewsExplosive atmosphere sparks crane aquisition
An acquisition by Austrian company Palfinger Marine gives it the capability to manufacture cranes specially adapted to the highly explosive offshore environment.
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NewsSize matters for Italian ships
There is yet another order for very large cargo access equipment for a growing family of big ro-ro and container vessels.
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NewsIce-class tugs’ equipment goes to extremes
With a total bollard pull of 100 tonnes and a reinforced hull, the TunDRA 100 tugs have been designed by Vancouver’s Robert Allan Ltd to meet the growing need for both increased power and ice navigation in extreme northern climates.
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NewsShifting needs for US seismic vessel
A US survey vessel needed to meet lifting operation regulations for UK waters but, as the vessel maintenance manager admitted, they needed help with not just adhering to the rules, but even knowing what they were.
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NewsBiggest ever pontoon faces tidal challenge
A remote Australian LNG development which is challenged by an 8m tidal range has asked Damen Shipyards to create a tailor-made pontoon, the largest Damen has built so far.
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NewsBoarding bridges get around the overhang
One issue with some of the new generation cruise vessels is that they have lifeboats located outside the hull, which require a new generation of boarding bridges to cope with the simple fact the lifeboats can get in the way.
