Navaids – Page 2
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NewsSolar continuity
The Swedish Maritime Administration (SMA) is investing in solar-powered navigation lights.
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NewsSolar, Bluetooth and remote programming
The SL-75 from Australian navaids manufacturer Sealite is a next-generation solar marine lantern with up to 5NM visible range.
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NewsTide gauge contract win
A Hampshire, UK-based company has been awarded a prestigious tide gauge contract.
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NewsBristol Chanel buoy deployment
JD Marine & Sons Ltd vessel ‘Alec D’ recently loaded and sailed to Barry for the deployment of 12 buoys over a four day window.
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NewsModular onshore beacons reduce logistics costs
Logistics in marine works are frequently more expensive than the equipment installed. This is certainly true with marine aids to navigation (AtoN) equipment in locations with difficult access.
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NewsImproved navigation for Portuguese port
The Portuguese Port Authority of Setúbal and Sesimbra (APSS) have recently improved the marking of the central area in the North Channel in Setúbal.
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Navaids funding plea
On World Marine Aids to Navigation Day (Friday 1st July), the Board of the International Foundation for Aids to Navigation (IFAN) reminded the world’s ship owners that Aids to Navigation (AtoN) are imperative to keeping the Middle East Gulf region safe for vessels and crew but that they must be ...
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NewsEnd of an era: Channel Lightvessel to be replaced with a buoy
Trinity House will replace the Channel Lightvessel, which was put on station in 1979, with one of its largest Safe Water Mark buoys.
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NewsIGO move brings more influence
One marine association is moving from an NGO to an IGO to have more clout at government level.
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NewsNavaid strategy key to ship safety
One UK supplier of marine aids to navigation has recently demonstrated how important strategic navaid deployment is for ships being able to navigate into ports safely.
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Star2M update
Multiple improvements have been brought with the new Star2M R1.6.3 update to improve functionality and efficiency.
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News30 years of innovative design
Irish navaids company JFC will come to Seawork this summer with over 30 years’ experience in business, with solutions derived from customer understanding, innovative design and expert engineering.
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NewsTraffic monitoring for wind farms
Wärtsilä Voyage has successfully completed its first commercial installation of its WebVTS 5.0 software application with a system to monitor the Wintershall Noordzee wind farm writes Dag Pike.
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NewsKeeping zero carbon and autonomous ships off the rocks
In a recent blog post, John Caskey of Hydrosphere has suggested that the recently accelerated move towards zero carbon shipping could also herald significant investment in Aids to Navigation.
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NewsEnhanced digital connectivity for navaids
Australian navaids supplier Sealite, has announced that it will soon launch a new protocol convertor called Universal Gateway.
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IFAN appointment
The International Foundation for Aids to Navigation (IFAN) has announced the appointment of Louise Evans to its Board of Directors.
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NewsChallenging navaids upgrade work at busy coastal resort
Southbay Civil Engineering Limited together with its specialist delivery partner Red7Marine have been undertaking critical works to three Aids to Navigation structures in New Brighton, UK, on behalf of Wirral Borough Council.
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NewsBright ideas gain power
There are over 5,000 Aids to Navigation in the waters around Finland, so AtoN manufacturer Meritaito had the bright idea these could work smarter. One issue, however, is onboard power.
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NewsHigh intensity marine lantern launched
A new a high intensity, two-tier marine lantern has been launched with a range of 7-11NM.
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NewsNew lanterns offer increased efficiency
New SATCOM-enabled marine lanterns have been released that are more efficient and last longer than previous versions.
