Accessories & Equipment – Page 68
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NewsSpanish winch for harsh Russian tug use
Spain’s Fluidmecanica has been contracted by Pella Shipyard in Russia to supply deck equipment for the fourth of the PE65 series escort tugs which will be operating in particularly harsh conditions.
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NewsWinches getting ‘bigger and more complicated’
Two special Kraaijeveld windlasses arrived in Korea recently for installation onboard the new Dockwise Vanguard, a semi-submersible heavy lift vessel.
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NewsApache to the rescue of Britannia lift
After a number of challenges and one attempt abandoned due to weight complications, the replica of King George V’s J-Class yacht Britannia was finally lifted out for refurbishment.
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NewsInternational team creates record lifter
Disassembling the topsides of offshore platforms has, in the past, meant workers manually separating the structure into individual parts whilst at sea, an activity both time consuming and hazardous.
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NewsPowerful yet flexible lift ship ordered
A new type of extremely powerful, self propelled DP2 crane ship has been ordered combining a heavy lift capacity with an uncommon flexibility.
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NewsEmergency ship fire drill at Foynes Port
A simulated fire and rescue drill simulating a fire on a ship in Ireland’s Shannon Estuary was held this week.
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NewsPlan to ease pressure on ECDIS training
There is no question that the implementation of ECDIS as the primary means of navigation will place enormous pressure on the maritime industry, due to complex training and ISM compliance issues.
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NewsCrossover appeal for compact footprint AIS
A convenient ‘one-box’ Automatic Identification System (AIS) has been launched by Raymarine and interestingly, it has a ‘one-market’ appeal as it aims to span both the commercial and leisure sectors.
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NewsSafety is more than just a certificate
A new industry guide points out that ECDIS should be taught as part of complete navigational competency, and that safety can’t be simply the matter of an ECDIS certificate.
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ECDIS downloads for polar passages
A system which can download charts directly into the ECDIS is being put through its paces, as the ship on which it is placed will be sailing in the demanding waters of both poles.
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Workboat navcomms for Suez Canal Authority
Sperry Marine has won orders to supply navigation equipment to the Suez Canal Authority for tugboats and other assorted workboats.
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NewsHome pride as RNLI’s new L&RS is displayed
The Supacat Launch & Recovery System (L&RS) for the latest Shannon class of RNLI lifeboat, has been displayed for the first time by the Supacat and RNLI’s joint project teams responsible for its development.
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NewsPortVision optimizes fleet communications
Managing business processes associated with petroleum and chemical cargo transportation can be extremely complex for a company like Louisiana USA based LeBeouf Bros. Towing.
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NewsFast escape slides for fast ferries
Aluminium vessels designer and builder Austal Ships, has selected Survitec Zodiac escape slides for the Perle Express and the Liberty vessels.
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NewsJob training for offshore wind energy
Trends point to a growing importance of the offshore wind energy segment, both for renewable energy production and for job creation.
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NewsPro-active assessment for National Coastwatch
Early February saw the third annual inspection of the National Coastwatch Station at Gosport, Hampshire UK.
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NewsGrowing demand for offshore FROG training
Following the success of the inspection and maintenance training courses delivered in 2011, Reflex Marine will be hosting a new program of courses this year.
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NewsLNG Carrier Operations in Port course
Maintaining the very high standards required in the handling of LNG cargoes, between and during transit, requires knowledge, experience and diligence.
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NewsTraining for ICE-SAR in cold Iceland waters
UK independent marine safety equipment supplier, Ocean Safety, has just completed a chilly training session to safety authorities in Iceland.
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NewsLighthouse camera safety at Portland Bill
The National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) team at the Portland Bill lookout station in the UK was recently looking to increased visibility of the area of sea and land closest to the coast.
