Equipment News – Page 2
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NewsFloodfighters? Call to Action!
Why not fund rescue assets as well as flood prevention? This is a key question that David Lane, director of the Professional Rescue Academy, is asking.
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NewsDutch Coastguard found wanting in fatal ‘Fremantle’ fire
A Dutch Safety Board report has found the Dutch Coastguard’s response to the Fremantle Highway fire in 2023, which resulted in one death, was not ’sufficiently able to assume control’.
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NewsVessel operators warned to prepare for imminent rule changes
The maritime industry is being warned to adopt fixed water monitors by 2026 to improve fire safety.
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NewsFincantieri explores new deep dive segment
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has embarked on a new revenue stream with eyes on subsea technology and development, the company says.
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NewsDenmark tests first data-driven remote pilotage
Two Danish companies have completed the first test of a fully remote data-driven pilotage operation before running a test programme already approved by the Danish Emergency Management Agency.
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NewsSatellite data helps revolutionise port navigation
A consortium is pioneering the use of space technology to track tidal and riverbed changes on the UK Mersey Estuary
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NewsAdvanced protection for heavy-duty marine diesel engines
Castrol’s new Rivermax 15W-40 CK-4/E9 is a next-generation marine lubricant designed for tug and ferry engines
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NewsElectric future: a growing battery fleet
The maritime industry is undergoing a transformative shift as battery technology gains momentum across various vessel types.
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NewsSeatrium wins approval for floating semi-submersible
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has given Approval in Principle to Seatrium Marine & Deepwater Technology for a Floating Wind Semi-Submersible (FWSS) design.
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NewsNorco secures MOD patrol boat contract
Norco Composites is supplying composite structures for 18 MOD patrol vessels in a £36M project
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NewsStrengthened protocols for firefighting tugs
The BTA’s new guide is the first UK-specific resource of its kind, offering vital direction for tug operators on effective firefighting
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NewsPortable spill clean-up system gets an upgrade
The Wavecleaner VAC, is a powerful, portable clean-up system targeting marine pollution and small-scale oil spills
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NewsBridging the skills gap in alternative fuels handling
A new partnership aims to boost marine training and bridge skills gaps in alternative marine fuel handling
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NewsCall for better marine cadet safeguarding
The Hood is introducing a more transparent system to track marine recruitment and training activity
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NewsArtificial intelligence, AIS and maritime security: A promising future
Maritime security is a critical issue in an increasingly interconnected world and with the increase in maritime trade and the complexity of threats, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as an essential tool to enhance the security of the seas, writes Simon Jouan, Sales manager with Athanor Engineering, based in Paris.
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NewsLargest battery retrofit planned for ro-pax ferry
Marine battery company AYK Energy says it will carry out the largest battery retrofit on a vessel to date, installing an additional 10MWh on a ro-pax ferry.
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NewsUK SMEs join wind accelerator
Nine UK SMEs are joining Launch Academy to accelerate offshore wind development
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News3 crew injured as guard vessel crashes into wind turbine
Two crew were injured when a guard vessel crashed into an offshore wind turbine at the weekend, reports said.
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PodcastPODCAST: Fighting floods - join the discussion
Floodfighters is a global initiative that aims to improve skills, equipment and preparedness for flooding events around the world. Our podcast gives an introduction to the main event at Seawork on June 10 in Southampton.
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NewsOffshore wind vessels cyber resilience certification first
North Star’s new offshore wind vessels have been certified with Lloyd’s Register’s Cyber Resilience classification
