Accessories & Equipment – Page 9
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NewsFibre optic gyro compasses
Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine has announced the launch of Navigat 2500 and 3500, its next generation fibre optic gyro (FOG) compasses.
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NewsFirefighting simulator aids ship safety
A software and digital solutions company has been contracted to deliver a fire fighting simulator solution for the Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue (NSSR) to help prevent and contain shipboard fires.
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NewsDiver training app exceeds expectations
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has successfully completed trials of its Diving Supervisor CPD App.
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NewsSeven saved in Baltic trawler rescue
On the 6th of February the tanker ‘S?F Angara’, whilst en-route from the Port of Ust-Luga to Copenhagen, received a distress signal from the Russian fishing trawler ‘Pongoma’, which was sinking on the traverse of Tallinn, 26 nautical miles offshore.
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NewsSAR vessels bolster safety in Indonesia
Indonesia’s National Search and Relief Agency (BASARNAS) has taken delivery of two new search and rescue (SAR) vessels.
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NewsTwo new models from North Sea Winches
North Sea Winches (NSW) has developed a 120t electric slipway winch for a barge and a 2400kg electric mooring winch suitable for different vessels.
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NewsNew DP Operator’s Handbook launches
The Nautical Institute has launched the third edition of its DP (dynamic positioning) Operator’s Handbook with revised content.
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NewsCritical fire dampers are overlooked
Fire dampers are a critical safety product, but often overlooked on smaller vessels, a marine supply company has said.
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NewsIbercisa’s winching milestone
Ibercisa Deck Machinery, specialising in deck machinery for the fishing and maritime industries, has achieved a winching milestone while celebrating its 50th anniversary.
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NewsGB£1m funding drive for survival garment
The man behind a self-heating survival garment design aims to raise GB£1m to start manufacturing the prototype.
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NewsFire Aid Academy wins ferry contact
UK-based Fire Aid Academy has been chosen by a Solent ferry operator as its dedicated onboard safety and fire training provider.
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NewsProject identifies top heat-mitigating system
A joint development project has determined the best fire-extinguishing system for heat-mitigating performance in Li-Ion battery fires.
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NewsReport advises on vessel battery safety
A new report on battery safety in ships assesses explosion and fire risks in maritime battery installations and the effectiveness of fire extinguishing systems in the event of a battery fire.
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NewsCTD cable supports polar research vessels
A cable production and distribution company has supplied two lengths of double-armoured CTD (Conductivity, Temperature and Depth) cable for polar research vessels.
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NewsAUV launch and recovery trials
The launch and recovery of a 780kg Hugin Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) from a RIB has been demonstrated using a new system.
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NewsLaunch and recovery device for profiling and sampling
A Danish designed and manufactured LARS provides a complete package for easy installation and removal of a CTD (Conductivity, Temperature, and Depth) rosette sensor suite of underwater instrumentation.
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NewsIncreasing demand for boat lifting hooks
A global increase in the use of single point boat lifting hooks over the past year has resulted in a 25 per cent boost in sales for a major manufacturer.
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NewsWireless kill cord for everyone aboard
A new wireless engine kill switch for fast boats acts as a virtual ‘kill cord’ that will stop a boat’s engine within two seconds of any person going overboard writes Dag Pike.
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NewsQuay cranes safety guidance updated
Three industry bodies have published a revised safety guidance document for quay container cranes.
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NewsAIS transponder displays through your tablet
A marine electronics company has launched a new Class B AIS transponder designed for the vessel operators who augment their navigation tasks with an iPad or tablet.
