Equipment News – Page 41
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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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NewsDigital agreement for Inmarsat and ABB
Inmarsat and ABB Marine & Ports, two driving forces behind maritime digitalisation, have signed a milestone Master Supply Agreement.
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NewsDeeper data for naval architects
A data tracking and shock measurement specialist has launched a version of its monitoring system aimed at supporting naval architects running vessel trials.
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NewsPLA appoints ABPmer for DP services
The Port of London Authority (PLA) has appointed marine consultancy ABPmer to provide independent designated person (DP) services, as described in the Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC).
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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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NewsAdvanced control, automation and alarm system
A marine and energy automation specialist has successfully completed the delivery of an alarm monitoring and engine control system onboard Dover Harbour Board’s tug ‘Doughty’.
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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.
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News€7.9 million funding secured by USV company
An ocean data company specializing in unmanned surface vessels has announced the successful completion of a €7.9 million funding round to help support its international expansion.
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NewsOn-board cloud solution for systems integration
A Dutch marine systems integrator has developed an automation network that needs less hardware, is more flexible and simplifies updates and repairs.
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NewsSimrad launches two small boat radars
Electronics specialist Simrad has launched two additions to its range of Halo radars that are specifically designed for smaller craft writes Dag Pike.
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NewsDrone test for search and rescue operations
A collaborative project has been testing the limits of offshore drone helicopter operations in a new approach to search and rescue in the North Sea.
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NewsCornes Chart Group makes acquisition
Japanese chart provider Cornes Chart Group has acquired a UK-headquartered maritime technology company in a deal that aims to build on its innovation potential.
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NewsHigh accuracy pilot positioning
An electronic navigation and piloting system from a European industry leader is central to an upgrade to increase capacity at a New Zealand port.
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NewsOver 100 OSVs to use Inmarsat’s Fleet Xpress
An offshore oil and gas marine services company has signed a contract committing more than 100 offshore support vessels (OSVs) to Inmarsat’s Fleet Xpress maritime broadband service.
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NewsCentralising and integrating multiple systems
Heavily promoted at the recent Europort Expo, a unique virtualization and visualization platform for dredgers could soon see use in many other vessels.
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News€12m project tackles ro-ro ship fire safety
A €12m EU-funded project that aims to improve ro-ro ship fire safety will try to develop cost-efficient solutions with innovative technologies, operations and applications to account for current and future challenges.
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Digital navigation solutions companies merge
Two leaders in global digital navigation solutions have merged to create a new company which will offer the largest range of navigation and compliance solutions into the maritime sector.
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NewsMetocean and navigation buoys for Triton Knoll
A specialist company has been hired to install both navigation and monitoring buoys at the huge Triton Knoll offshore wind farm where construction is due to start shortly, writes Dag Pike.
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NewsPolar Code survival training
The adoption by the IMO of the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code) makes it mandatory for ships sailing into Arctic or Antarctic waters to demonstrate that extra precautions have been taken in relation to safety, protection of the environment and seafarer competence.
