Equipment News – Page 38
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NewsSecond SAR boat for Faroes
Irish boatbuilder Safehaven Marine has signed contracts with the Faroe Islands Rescue Service for an Interceptor 48 foot self-righting search and rescue craft.
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NewsRescue line container launched
A dedicated rescue line container has been launched as the easing of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown has seen a wave of people visiting the seaside.
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NewsSafety Critical courses back on track
Maritime safety critical courses for key workers are back on offer with the reopening of a training business.
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NewsIntegrated safety communication system for Greece
The Hellenic Coast Guard has selected Frequentis and Space Hellas to provide an integrated communication system to enhance search and rescue and maritime safety for the Greek coastline.
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NewsDigital sextant offers tamper-proof GPS backup
A marine equipment company is poised to launch a new development which provides essential back-up in the event of failure or malicious adjustment of the GPS system.
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NewsCould LADAR be transformative in maritime SAR?
Laser-based remote sensing could have big potential in the maritime domain. But what is LADAR, who’s it for and what are the key benefits?
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NewsSatellite services contract awarded
The Swedish Coast Guard has awarded a satellite services contract with the aim of making its operations more efficient.
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NewsTesting emergency beacons
Phil Evans, Business Line Manager for Telecoms at TÜV SÜD, a global product testing and certification organisation gives an insight into the world of SAR beacon testing.
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NewsProtecting maritime SAR professionals from PTSD
International non-governmental organisation, IMRF has recently launched a forum to gather information on post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) which it believes is too often unrecognised among maritime SAR professionals.
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NewsBridge systems for marine transport firm
An integrated bridge solutions supplier has secured a contract to provide four integrated bridge systems for a US-based marine transportation and logistics company.
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NewsEquipment orders for offshore wind vessels
Equipment orders have been made for four offshore wind service vessels to enable them to service wind farms efficiently.
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NewsSolar technology for improved port safety
An off-grid solar module manufacturer is expanding its commitment to the use of solar technology.
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NewsHigh intensity marine lantern launched
A new a high intensity, two-tier marine lantern has been launched with a range of 7-11NM.
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NewsFree charting data overlay offer
To help offset stresses on overworked bridge teams and crew driven by the current pandemic, ChartWorld is offering its CIO+ Information Overlay Service free of charge to all vessels until the crew exchange process has been resolved.
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NewsMaritime training courses moving online
The Covid-19 pandemic has precipitated many ongoing trends in the maritime economy, not least the move of many training courses onto online platforms.
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NewsTechnology deal for lifeboat refit project
A supplier of audio communications technology will help ensure a lifeboat refit project has the equipment it needs to operate efficiently.
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NewsPlan ahead to avoid supply delays
A global supplier of marine distress signals has urged businesses to order pyrotechnic products ahead of their expiry dates, following the updated guidance of certification of goods for seafarers released by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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NewsMoving a vessel crane inside a short time window
With a lead time of only 6 weeks, a client of a UK marine engineering firm had an urgent request to fit out a 120-tonne catamaran diving tender, ‘Shoreline Engineer’, with new deck cradles and winches.
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NewsDigital chart agent makes acquisition
A digital chart agent and ECDIS manufacturer has announced the acquisition of a Canadian company.
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NewsBollard pull calculator for marine pilots
A smartphone app has been launched providing marine pilots with a tool to calculate the number of tugs and power required in different situational and environmental conditions.
