Accessories & Equipment – Page 95

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    Non-Slip Flight Deck Fit for The Queen

    2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

    When it was determined that the Trinity House flagship THV Patricia would lead the Royal Squadron through the review lines at Trafalgar Day celebrations in the Solent last autumn, some sprucing up was invariably in order.

  • Thamesport has received 13 new terminal tractors supplied by Belgiums MOL Group.
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    Thamesport Loads Up On Terminal Tractors

    2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

    Thamesport (London) Ltd has taken delivery of a further 13 new terminal tractors, supplied by MOL Group of Belgium. The new tractors will be used to haul containers between the quayside gantry cranes and the only automated container stacking yard in the UK.

  • An Avon Fabrications inflatable fender as deployed on the Brownsea Island Ferry in Poole Harbour UK.
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    Inflatable Fenders Catch On at Seawork

    2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

    Avon Fabrications, part of the Checkmate Avon Group, will be exhibiting their range of inflatable fenders at Seawork 2006. The company has supplied the Scottish Fishery Protection Agency (SFPA) with non-marking rubber fenders for their new fishery patrol vessels FPV Minna and FPV Jura.

  • A spooling device developed by HATLAPA ensures that delicate cable is wound onto the storage winch gently.
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    Winch Innovation for New Research Vessel

    2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

    Maria S Merian, the world''s most modern research vessel, was handed over to begin a working life of scientific exploration earlier this year, supporting the Polarstern as a floating laboratory working in the Arctic circles. Both vessels are equipped with winches supplied by HATLAPA of Uetersen in Germany.

  • The Napoleon electric anchor windlass should still look good after years of hard use.
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    'Napoleon' Invades Southampton for Seawork

    2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

    Marine diesel engine and boat equipment supplier and Seawork exhibitor Vetus Den Ouden of Schiedam in the Netherlands has added a new model electric anchor windlass to its range.

  • Baltic Container Terminal has the unusual policy of assembling its own cranes.
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    Baltic Container Terminal Prepares Its Own Gantries and Cranes

    2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

    Baltic Container Terminal (BCT) in Gdynia, Poland, is preparing to add four new rubber tyred gantries (RTGs) and two new quay cranes to its cargo handling equipment fleet. The project includes the in-house erection and installation works of the four RTGs.

  • Baloes crane on display during the ITS Tug Parade in Rotterdam.
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    Telescopic Knuckle Boom Crane Boosts 'Baloe's' Abilities

    2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

    For his new Damen Shoalbuster 2308 tug Baloe, featured in an MJVessel Launch last month, owner/operator Jack van Dodewaard of the Netherlands'' Herman Sr BV wanted to upgrade the capabilities of Herman, the boat he was replacing. When it came to a powerful deck crane, he opted for an HS ...

  • Blue Marlin demonstrates the capabilities of the Dockwise fleet.
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    Dockwise Lifts Expectations

    2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

    Dutch marine heavy lift transport specialist Dockwise has launched a new service portfolio which will provide total door to door solutions for clients, including transport management and installation.

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    Bright Lights on HSV Flight Deck

    2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

    Oxley Group Australia won a contract last year from Incat Australia Pty Ltd to design and supply a lighting system for the helicopter deck on board the US military high speed vessel HSV X1 Joint Venture. The system has since been proven by the end user in extensive helicopter night ...

  • The refurbishment of 13 straddle carriers at Tilbury Container Services will improve efficiency and reliability.
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    Straddle Carrier Refurbishment at Tilbury

    2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

    UK terminal operator Tilbury Container Services (TCS) has awarded Kalmar a major contract for the refurbishment of 13 straddle carriers. The project comes on top of an existing contract whereby Kalmar is carrying out routine servicing of the entire TCS straddle carrier fleet. TCS currently operates 39 straddles at its ...

  • Houlder is supplying RIB handling davits for 13 Royal Navy Type 23 frigates.
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    Houlder Holds Key to RIB Davits

    2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

    The independent marine design, engineering and naval architecture firm Houlder Limited has won a contract from the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to supply 26 new RIB handling davits to be fitted on board 13 Type 23 frigates in the Royal Navy fleet.

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    Shark Jaws Take Big Bite for Norwegian Company's Order Book

    2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Triplex AS of Norway has won a major order from Aker Yards to supply anchor handling equipment for eight new AHTVs being built for AP Moller - Maersk AS in Denmark. This will be the biggest order for Triplex Shark Jaws equipment in the company''s history.

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    Damen Shipyards Announce a Jumbo Sized Order

    2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Damen Shipyards at Gorinchem in the Netherlands has announced the award of an order to build one and possibly two new heavy lift vessels for their countrymen at Jumbo Navigation.

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    RNLI Trial New Range of Workboat Window Wipers

    2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Berkshire UK based Duro Marine International has won a significant endorsement for its new range of pantograph and pendulum ships bridge and workboat window wipers, with sets being trialed on two new training boats currently under build for the RNLI.

  • Shoreham Ports new materials handling crane will speed turnaround times for vessels calling at the facility.
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    Handling Capacity Boost for Shoreham

    2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

    With an increasing amount of cargo movement, Shoreham Port in the UK has to have the capacity and specific capability to handle it. The efficiency of the port is well known in the industry and it has an established reputation for a fast turnaround of vessels.

  • HATLAPA was able to produce replacement starboard winches for the Cape Bradley within two weeks.
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    Rapid Replacement of Damaged Winches

    2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

    When the tanker Cape Bradley collided with a cargo vessel off the French coast recently, considerable damage was done to the entire foreship and to winch equipment in particular.

  • The SSGC and RTGCs represent one large load as they arrive at the Port of Felixstowe from China.
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    Ship to Shore Gantry Crane delivered to the Busy Port of Felixstowe

    2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

    The UK''s Port of Felixstowe took delivery late last year of one ship to shore gantry crane (SSGC) and nine rubber tyred gantry cranes (RTGCs) from the Zhenhua Port Machinery Company of Shanghai. The cranes were transported fully erected on a nine week voyage from China and were operational by ...

  • Kalmar has signed a full service contract for straddle carriers at the Antwerp Gateway terminal operated by current takeover target P&O Ports.
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    Boxlift Service Deal at P&O's Antwerp Gateway Terminal

    2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

    P&O Ports has signed a full service contract with Kalmar for the provision of preventative and breakdown maintenance, engineering support and spare parts supply for 20 ESC 7th generation straddle carriers operating at its new Antwerp Gateway terminal.

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    Ro-Ro Package for Newbuild Ro-Pax

    2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

    MacGregor will supply and install the cargo access equipment to Brittany Ferries'' trailer Ro-Pax newbuilding at Aker Yards which will be able to transport 120 freight vehicles.

  • Fibre rope production underway at a Marlow Ropes factory. Photo by Jack Gaston.
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    Bridon Ties Up Marlow Takeover

    2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

    Bridon International has acquired the offshore and commercial marine assets of Marlow Ropes, including manufacturing facilities at Coatbridge in Scotland and Hailsham in England.