Equipment News – Page 57
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NewsAlmarin presents at IALA Conference 2018
Spanish AToNs manufacturer Almarin has presented at The International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) quadrennial Conference in Incheon (Korea).
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Nominations open for the annual IMRF Awards
Nominations are now open for The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) Awards which recognise those who have saved lives at sea.
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NewsTaking safety onboard to the next level
Sertica, from software company Logimatic, is a Management System that ensures a high quality and keeps marine operators in compliance with all relevant rules and regulations. Logimatic recently announced a new partnership with safety consultancy Green-Jakobsen.
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NewsLarger unmanned survey vessel for renewables industry
The next generation of 4.5m Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs), the Accession Class from UK company Unmanned Survey Solutions, has been given the green light thanks to a grant from Marine-i, part-funded by ERDF (European Regional Development Fund).
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NewsPicasso Project final conference at the Jovellanos Centre
The Final Conference of the Picasso Project has been held at the Jovellanos Centre in Gijón, Spain. The Maritime Safety Agency is leading this project, co-funded by the European Union, the goal of which is to achieve safer and more efficient maritime transport by developing new technologies and training.
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NewsSAR planning tool plans searches and save lives
The Danish Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO) has announced the purchase of a major upgrade of BMT’s SARIS, the search and rescue planning tool that helps save lives, plan searches and minimise danger at sea.
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NewsInmarsat takes a giant leap forward in maritime safety
Inmarsat has received IMO approval to deliver what it calls its most significant advance in maritime safety in a generation.
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NewsSurvitec package to simplify safety compliance
Survitec’s SOLAS 360 is a brand-new, unique concept with the aim of improving overall safety levels through offering the products and services required in a holistic and consistent manner available globally through one supplier.
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NewsGMDSS MF/HF system for commercial vessels
Icom’s GM800 MF/HF Transceiver with CLASS A DSC is claimed to provide a complete GMDSS MF/HF communication system for Commercial SOLAS regulated vessels.
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NewsFast gangway mobilization for ‘Eurus Express’
Only seven days were needed for A1 Offshore Solutions ApS and SMST between contract signing and mobilization of the SMST motion compensated gangway on board the PSV ‘Eurus Express’.
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NewsSpecialist rescue system for overboard crew becomes leading product for boat builder
A specialist man overboard recovery system has been developed by UK boat builder Goodchild Marine Services.
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NewsNew Garmin AIS 800 transceiver and VHF 315i marine radio at Seawork
Garmin has launched the AIS 800 transceiver with Class B/SO and VHF 315i marine radio with Class D Digital Selective Calling (DSC).
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NewsRolls-Royce and Finferries sign autonomy cooperation agreement
Rolls-Royce and Finnish shipowner Finferries have signed a collaboration agreement to develop joint strategies and solutions to optimise the safety and efficiency of marine operations through developing the technology for decision supporting systems and to demonstrate remote and autonomous ferry operations.
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NewsMoving the big ship
Outreach has been involved in some interesting projects since last year’s Seawork show.
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NewsLiebherr’s CBO space-saver
Liebherr has a new take on an established crane: the CBO (Compact Board Offshore) series, with its A-frame base and lattice boom, offers inherent stability paired with a very neat footprint.
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NewsAnswering fibre’s loaded questions
The first thought crossing anyone’s mind on seeing Parkburn’s Deepwater fibre rope capstan winch for the first time will probably be ‘What on earth is it?’
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NewsWind farm light regulating technology improves safety and reduces community impact
New technology has been developed that reduces the intensity of obstruction lights on wind turbines to improve safety for nearby pilots and reduce the impact of the beacons on local communities.
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NewsFree, augmented reality app
Nautisk’s NaviPlotter app gives workboats a basic route planning function on their iPhone or iPad – with an added layer of augmented reality that can see, even in the dark or fog.
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NewsNautisk launches fully automated ECDIS updating
Norwegian maritime navigation company Nautisk has launched an automated and secure ECDIS chart updating system with its new hardware product, NaviUpdate.
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Joint initiative tackles common causes of accidents
US-headquartered classification society ABS, insurer the American Club, and Lamar University are launching a new initiative aimed at reducing maritime-related safety incidents. The initial focus of the partnership’s analysis and industry guidance will be on slips, trips and falls, a significant cause of maritime injuries.
