Equipment News
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NewsNorco secures MOD patrol boat contract
Norco Composites is supplying composite structures for 18 MOD patrol vessels in a £36M project
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NewsStrengthened protocols for firefighting tugs
The BTA’s new guide is the first UK-specific resource of its kind, offering vital direction for tug operators on effective firefighting
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NewsPortable spill clean-up system gets an upgrade
The Wavecleaner VAC, is a powerful, portable clean-up system targeting marine pollution and small-scale oil spills
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NewsBridging the skills gap in alternative fuels handling
A new partnership aims to boost marine training and bridge skills gaps in alternative marine fuel handling
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NewsCall for better marine cadet safeguarding
The Hood is introducing a more transparent system to track marine recruitment and training activity
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NewsArtificial intelligence, AIS and maritime security: A promising future
Maritime security is a critical issue in an increasingly interconnected world and with the increase in maritime trade and the complexity of threats, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as an essential tool to enhance the security of the seas, writes Simon Jouan, Sales manager with Athanor Engineering, based in Paris.
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NewsLargest battery retrofit planned for ro-pax ferry
Marine battery company AYK Energy says it will carry out the largest battery retrofit on a vessel to date, installing an additional 10MWh on a ro-pax ferry.
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NewsUK SMEs join wind accelerator
Nine UK SMEs are joining Launch Academy to accelerate offshore wind development
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News3 crew injured as guard vessel crashes into wind turbine
Two crew were injured when a guard vessel crashed into an offshore wind turbine at the weekend, reports said.
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PodcastPODCAST: Fighting floods - join the discussion
Floodfighters is a global initiative that aims to improve skills, equipment and preparedness for flooding events around the world. Our podcast gives an introduction to the main event at Seawork on June 10 in Southampton.
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NewsOffshore wind vessels cyber resilience certification first
North Star’s new offshore wind vessels have been certified with Lloyd’s Register’s Cyber Resilience classification
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NewsSurveillance vessel ordered for Dutch Navy
Damen Shipyards is to build a surveillance vessel for the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) in strengthen marine security and surveillance capabilities.
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NewsScottish researchers uncover untracked vessel threat
Over half of vessels in Scotland’s coastal waters are untracked, raising serious concerns for vessel safety
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NewsTOMORROW! Join our free Floodfighters webinar
TOMORROW! Join our Floodfighters webinar with experts on maritime Search and Rescue.
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NewsRapid vessel charging along the UK’s south coast
The Electric Seaway (TES) project has created a robust network to support the region’s growing fleet of electric vessels
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NewsComposites Part 2: New demands, new shapes
With the recent moves toward new fuels and batteries, it might be high time to consider what composite builds can offer, particularly with their potential for weight savings and novel architecture, writes Stevie Knight.
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NewsElectric drives could transform small craft inshore work
Electric propulsion, particularly for small commercial craft working in harbour settings, is still a big growth area. Jake Frith took a RIB with a 40kW motor for a spin at Ocean Business, and amid the quietness of the electric propulsion, had a good chat with RAD Propulsion’s Dan Hook.
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NewsMAIB issues warning after tug almost capsizes
The near capsize of a small tug has prompted the UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) to issue warnings about safe speed and using a towline gob rope in its latest safety round-up.
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NewsNEXT WEEK! Join our free Floodfighters webinar
NEXT WEEK! Join our Floodfighters webinar with experts on maritime Search and Rescue.
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NewsSmart FEC: the backbone that keeps vital data flowing
Forward error correction (FEC) has become a trusted delivery vessel for critical data and video at sea. KenCast CEO Dr Henrik Axelsson explains how this unsung hero keeps, vessels moving, the seabed mapped and collisions at bay.
