Equipment News – Page 62
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NewsOil & Gas decommissioning Power Buoy could be useful in renewables industry
US company Ocean Power Technologies has signed an agreement with the British oil company Premier Oil to study the feasibility of using the PB3 Power Buoy for decommissioning operations in the North Sea. The system could also have application in the wind and wave power generation sectors.
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NewsOvercoming the challenges of autonomous vessels
A recently published article by The Shipowner’s Club discusses some of the key issues that could face automated ships of the future from a design perspective.
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NewsRemotely operated fireboat to tackle port fires
To address the evolving safety and security needs of modern ports, Vancouver based naval architects and marine engineers Robert Allan Ltd., and international marine technology specialist Kongsberg Maritime are collaborating on the development of a radically new remotely-operated fireboat that claims to allow first responders to attack dangerous port fires ...
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NewsGrowing market for Almarin buoys
Spanish navaids manufacturer Almarin has reported that its navigation buoys are being installed in a growing number of markets both in Europe and further afield, proving the effectiveness of their simple reliable design with the use of high quality materials manufactured in Europe.
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NewsViking Life-Saving Equipment claims Polar Code readiness
It’s been a full year since the IMO launched the Polar Code to enhance the protection of seafarers and the environment in Arctic and Antarctic regions. Claiming to be the only global provider, Viking Life-Saving Equipment says it offers a complete range of safety solutions for passenger and cargo vessels ...
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NewsTransas A-Suite uses AI to reduce human error
Transas has launched its first package of applications built on THESIS, an AI cloud-based platform for managing all maritime operations.
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NewsScottish lighthouse upgraded to LED lighting
A Scottish lighthouse has been up upgraded to LED lighting in order to achieve more energy efficiency and lower maintenance costs.
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NewsConference takes a step forward in e-Navigation
Delegates at The International e-Navigation Underway conference got to witness real-time vessel monitoring in action onboard the DFDS cruise ship ''Pearl Seaways'' as it voyaged between Copenhagen and Oslo.
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NewsPro Nautas Group acquires Buss Data
Connectivity and navigation solutions provider Pro Nautas has acquired maritime technology company Buss Data. Buss Data offers IT solutions for cargo shipping, river cruises and port operations, essential for efficiency on board and ashore.
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NewsChartCo launches new FleetManager portal
A leading global supplier of maritime digital data and compliance services has launched new software aimed at making real time data tracking possible from smartphones and tablets.
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NewsIntegrated navigation system from Simrad
Simrad has launched a new NSO evo3 integrated navigation system for larger cruising and sportfishing boats.
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News3D printed offshore crane hook passes load testing
A 3D printed offshore crane hook has successfully passed 80mt load tests opening up the potential of the manufacturing technique to the marine industry.
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NewsIC-M85E VHF waterproof marine and PBR handheld radio
Designed with a particular emphasis on commercial use the IC-M85E is described as a high-class business waterproof marine handheld that meets both marine and simple Private Business Radio (PBR) applications.
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NewsSailor GMDSS for Turkish Maritime Education Foundation
A new Turkish training ship operated by TUDEV, the Turkish Maritime Education Foundation, is now providing vital safety and operational training for Turkish maritime cadets following installation of an extensive suite of Sailor GMDSS solutions including Inmarsat Mini-C and maritime radios, all operated through a unique touch-screen user interface.
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NewsiXblue launches unique autonomous craft
The French company iXblue is involved in a wide range of maritime areas including advanced electronic systems, ship building and defence requirements. This wide experience has been used to develop a unique autonomous surface vessel that has been named DriX.
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NewsBeaulieu River lights up at night
Navigation lights have been installed to help night sailors on the winding channel of the UK’s Beaulieu River as part of ongoing investment in the services and facilities for mooring holders and visitors arriving at the Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour on the river.
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NewsPort of Horsens joins early adaptors of LifeLadder
The port of Horsens in Denmark is the third Danish port to install LifeLadder, a new type of quayside self-rescue ladder which lights up at night.
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Survitec announces new contracts totalling £5.8m
UK-headquartered safety and survival company Survitec, has announced the signing of new contracts for its Marine business, with a total value in the region of £5.8m. These contracts fall in line with the Group’s continued organic growth strategy.
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NewsMan Overboard Prevention & Recovery Workshop
Man Overboard Prevention & Recovery Workshop aims to reduce the risk caused by people falling in the water on vessels of all sizes. Fast moving sessions highlight the hard lessons learned from recent fatalities.
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NewsKnuckleboom cranes for nacelles
Inside a recent, large wind crane contract for the Borkum II windfarm was an interesting element: while half Palfinger’s order was for stiffboom cranes, the other half was for folding knuckleboom units to be installed on the nacelles.
