Equipment News – Page 40
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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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NewsEUR20m funding for autonomous-ship project
A pioneering Norwegian autonomous-ship project has received EUR20.1m in EU funding.
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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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NewsSmart bridge maintenance service launched
A new smart maintenance service optimises remote support and intervention for critical bridge equipment.
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NewsUSV trial uses existing 4G infrastructure
An unmanned vessel trial in Spain has operated using the connectivity of the Telefónica commercial 4G network for the first time.
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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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NewsData platform testing aids autonomous vessel
Companies and organisations are being asked to test a prototype data platform which could help work underway in autonomous vessel development.
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NewsNew autonomous ship operation guidelines
A classification society has released its Guidelines for Automated/Autonomous Operation of ships.
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NewsCloud dreams for navigation aids manufacturer
A manufacturer of marine aids to navigation will spend this year focusing on enabling the connection of all its devices to its cloud platform to support low-cost and reliable global asset management and control.
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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.
