Equipment News – Page 65
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NewsIncident investigation training for Aberdeen Harbour staff
Trainers from an Aberdeen, UK-based risk management specialist are working closely with Aberdeen Harbour to further strengthen the organisation’s incident investigation capabilities.
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NewsFolding crane platform for better use of deck space
A relatively straightforward innovation by HS Marine is proving the point that the simple ideas are often the best.
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NewsCan fog firefighting systems beat sprinklers?
It seems that fog fire fighting systems have a way to go to catch up with sprinklers as far as popularity is concerned, but there’s good reason to consider them.
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NewsHydraulic towing pins for lower maintenance
While not usually thought of as a particularly sophisticated bit of deck kit, if you want towing pins to last, it’s worthwhile investigating the differences.
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NewsClever reflectors and LEDs cut out the glare
LED floodlights have a number of desirable characteristics but in the top ten must be the ability to tailor the beam, giving LED’s a significant advantage over more traditional solutions.
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NewsPressure washers need to get cleaner
Emissions are a real problem in cities, not only in the UK but around the world, with places like London and Amsterdam tightening up legislation and beginning to phase out both petrol and diesel engines. But self-powered deck kit – like pressure washers – may even benefit from a different ...
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NewsLifting gear failures not always the equipment’s fault
Given an unexpected crane failure, crew might assume the problem lay with the equipment – but that’s not always justified: “Operators can sometimes spend a lot of money pursuing the designers for a design fault, but we often find it’s been caused by exceeding the crane’s parameters,” said Chris ...
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NewsRauma’s smart fairway
Meritaito Ltd has installed 33 ‘smart beacons’ on the fairway maintained by the Finnish Transport Agency and the Port of Rauma, increasing safety and saving money for the port administration.
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NewsCommercial helmet safety standards explained
According to commercial and leisure marine safety helmet manufacturer Gecko Head Gear, in the last twenty years helmet safety has come a long way; in attitudes towards wearing helmets, the technology within them and the legislation governing them.
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NewsAMVER Awards come to Europort
In a notable first for Europort, this year’s exhibition will host the US Coast Guard’s Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue (AMVER) 2017 Awards.
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NewsFire retardant lifejacket 1
Safety solution provider Survitec has expanded its Crewsaver Workvest range by launching the new Crewfit XD Fire Retardant lifejacket.
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NewsNew Palfinger Fast Rescue Boat
In 2016, Harding Safety and Palfinger Marine merged into one company. Now the first product combining the lifesaving systems expertise of former Harding and the boat expertise of Palfinger Marine’s professional boats division has been introduced to the market: The new generation FRSQ 630 fast rescue boat.
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NewsStandalone chartplotter range
The Simrad GO12 XSE and GO7 XSR are the newest additions to the top-selling GO standalone chartplotter series suitable for Sub IMO commercial vessels not requiring certified ECDIS systems.
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NewsCommunication is focus of wind safety forum
Continuing communication is required for sustainable safety improvements with Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs), an offshore wind safety forum has concluded.
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NewsSurvival Craft Simulator to improve drill safety
A Survival Craft Simulator (SCS) has been launched to avoid the fatalities associated with lifeboat drills.
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NewsSensor alliance
Seawork 2017 exhibitors Reygar and Gill Sensors & Controls have formed a strategic partnership where Gill’s extensive range of specialist sensors can be integrated into Reygar’s BareFLEET fleet monitoring system.
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NewsOperational safety strengthened with 20t A-Frame test
Pharos Offshore has established a handling system test procedure to prove an A-Frame can safely operate with a 20t load.
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NewsBIMCO guidance for avoiding life boat accidents
BIMCO has developed new guidance for seafarers on the safe launching and recovery of lifeboats using fall preventer devices (FPDs) to reduce seafarer fatalities and injuries.
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NewsAutonomous ships and the human element
As vessels become more and more autonomous consideration has to be given to the human element of future vessel operations, according to David Patraiko FNI, Director of Projects at The Nautical Institute, a UK-headquartered maritime professional organisation.
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NewsWaterproof inside and out
According to Zhik, the Australian performance apparel brand, its newly launched Kiama Coat is ideal for powered craft and working in the marine environment, both on and off the water in cold and wet conditions.
