Equipment News – Page 54

  • Alan Milne (MD, Water Weights) and Graham Brading (Group Director- buoyancy and Ballast at Unique Group)
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    Unique Group acquires Water Weights

    2018-09-21T13:07:00Z

    Global integrated offshore solutions provider, Unique Group, has completed the acquisition of the Aberdeen, UK-headquartered, load-testing equipment provider, Water Weights.

  • Diagrammatic overview of the Argo T2 system
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    Innovative integrated control system

    2018-09-21T11:26:00Z

    What is claimed to be the world’s first integrated steering and stabilizer fin control system has been introduced writes Dag Pike.

  • The SIMY My-AIS measures just 11x4x2cm
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    Smallest distress beacon launched

    2018-09-20T12:22:00Z

    French brand SIMY has launched what it claims to be, ‘the world’s smallest marine distress beacon’, capable of fitting into even compact lifejackets.

  • Hydrosphere recommended 44 LED Vega VLB 36 lights for the project Photo: Hydrosphere
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    Navigational lights for the Firth of Forth

    2018-09-19T12:03:00Z

    The Queensferry Crossing over the Firth of Forth has been installed with new navigational lights in a £1.35 billion project involving more than 10,000 people.

  • M860
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    Carmanah lantern efficiency in Columbia

    2018-09-14T12:52:00Z

    Carmanah Technologies’ M860 marine lantern with satellite monitoring has been helping improve safety and efficiency for Dirección General Marítima Autoridad Marítima Colombiana (DIMAR) at two Columbian ports.

  • Helm CONNECT the most widely-used marine software in the North American market Photo: Helm Operations
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    Vessel operation software sees rapid growth

    2018-09-13T15:26:00Z

    Canadian marine software company Helm Operations has reached a milestone with more than 3000 vessels subscribing to Helm CONNECT its maintenance and vessel operations software.

  • Plymouth's Cyber Security Awareness course has become MCA accredited Photo: University of Plymouth
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    UK cyber security course gets MCA accredited

    2018-09-13T15:02:00Z

    A new continuing professional development (CPD) course on maritime cyber security is putting the UK’s University of Plymouth at the forefront of maritime training.

  • The SKF Type Z stabilizer is accompanied by its innovative SKF Dynamic Stabilizer Cover
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    Stabilizers for Norwegian research ship

    2018-09-12T11:54:00Z

    SKF has won a €2,25 million order to deliver two pairs of retractable fin stabilizers, including novel dynamic stabilizer covers, for a research expedition vessel currently being fitted out at a Norwegian shipyard.

  • Radar NX and ECDIS NX software complete the Synapsis NX series of innovative bridge navigation systems
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    Navigational software suite launch

    2018-09-10T15:45:00Z

    At SMM 2018, Raytheon Anschütz unveiled a new suite of navigational software, designed for intuitive operation and enhanced with smart functionality.

  • Viking's recent deals and acquisitions give it a huge breadth of marine safety products
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    New overarching safety branding

    2018-09-07T15:56:00Z

    Safer and smarter solutions for lifeboats, hooks and davits were in this year’s SMM line-up from Viking Life Saving Equipment A/S, along with an upgraded range of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - now united under the global Viking YouSafe brand.

  • Robert Kenworthy:“We’ve used our 20+ years of experience in the maritime industry to develop a product which suits their needs and requirements" Photo: GTMaritime
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    Email solution optimised for smaller vessels

    2018-09-06T12:32:00Z

    GTMaritime has launched a simple, robust and cost-effective email solution for small vessels which allows them to communicate better with shore.

  • The ProLine package consists of a full range of mandatory or non-mandatory equipment, including the re-introduced JRC JMA-5200/5300 ProLine radar series
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    Full professional wheelhouse package

    2018-09-05T18:51:00Z

    Bridge integrator JRC/Alphatron Marine officially announced to the public its new ProLine package at SMM 2018.

  • Ocean Signal ATA100 is the only Class A AIS transponder rated to IPX7
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    AIS transponders for collision avoidance

    2018-09-05T18:29:00Z

    Ocean Signal highlighted its new ATA100 Class A and ATB1 Class B AIS transponders when it joined forces with fellow exhibitor ACR Electronics at this year’s SMM.

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    New e-navigation platform

    2018-09-05T18:26:00Z

    ChartCo, has announced a completely new e-navigation and compliance platform at this year’s SMM in Hamburg.

  • The Challenger Worksafe Pro from ISP Photo: ISP
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    Heavy duty Challenger lifejackets from ISP

    2018-09-05T18:21:00Z

    International Safety Products (ISP) showcased its Challenger range of nine lifejackets at SMM, each specifically designed for use when heavy duty clothing or when protective gear is being worn

  • Promotional material from Heinzmann Automation AS
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    Heinzmann Group innovations at SMM

    2018-09-05T18:07:00Z

    Heinzmann Group offered its comprehensive range of propulsion and engine control systems and automation systems for maritime applications across two stands at this year’s SMM.

  • DriX is a new breed of AUSV that has the ability to accommodate a hydrographic and geophysical survey Photo: Bibby HydroMap
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    Bibby HydroMap AUSV extends survey capability

    2018-09-05T14:03:00Z

    UK-based survey specialist Bibby HydroMap has successfully completed testing of an eight metre Autonomous Unmanned Survey Vessel (AUSV) developed to provide a true extension of survey capability from inshore waters to a full offshore environment.

  • Rolls-Royce Marine and Iridium are working together to explore incorporating Iridium's next-generation L-band satellite broadband service into RRM solutions. Photo: Iridium
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    Expanding the reach of autonomous vessels

    2018-09-04T11:35:00Z

    Two companies are working together to expand the reach and capabilities of autonomous vessel applications in the industry enabling operators to stay connected wherever a ship is sailed.

  • Much of the lighting found in the wheelhouses of smaller craft can now be based on the use of LED bulbs
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    LED lighting interference

    2018-08-31T13:16:00Z

    There has been a significant switch on board vessels to LED lighting, but it could come with a price reports Dag Pike.

  • The product comes as grease and a spray in a range of sizes starting at 250ml tubs of grease to 200 litre barrels of LanoShield spray
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    Eco-friendly anti-corrosion grease

    2018-08-31T12:12:00Z

    Ashton Marine Services Ltd, a UK boat trailer dealership, has launched LanoShield, a new range of 100% eco-friendly anti-corrosion grease and sprays for the commercial and domestic markets.