Accessories & Equipment

Indonesia’s National Search and Relief Agency (BASARNAS) has taken delivery of two new search and rescue (SAR) vessels.

North Sea Winches (NSW) has developed a 120t electric slipway winch for a barge and a 2400kg electric mooring winch suitable for different vessels.

The Nautical Institute has launched the third edition of its DP (dynamic positioning) Operator’s Handbook with revised content.

Fire dampers are a critical safety product, but often overlooked on smaller vessels, a marine supply company has said.

Ibercisa Deck Machinery, specialising in deck machinery for the fishing and maritime industries, has achieved a winching milestone while celebrating its 50th anniversary.

The man behind a self-heating survival garment design aims to raise GB£1m to start manufacturing the prototype.

UK-based Fire Aid Academy has been chosen by a Solent ferry operator as its dedicated onboard safety and fire training provider.

A joint development project has determined the best fire-extinguishing system for heat-mitigating performance in Li-Ion battery fires.

A new report on battery safety in ships assesses explosion and fire risks in maritime battery installations and the effectiveness of fire extinguishing systems in the event of a battery fire.

A cable production and distribution company has supplied two lengths of double-armoured CTD (Conductivity, Temperature and Depth) cable for polar research vessels.

The launch and recovery of a 780kg Hugin Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) from a RIB has been demonstrated using a new system.

A Danish designed and manufactured LARS provides a complete package for easy installation and removal of a CTD (Conductivity, Temperature, and Depth) rosette sensor suite of underwater instrumentation.

A global increase in the use of single point boat lifting hooks over the past year has resulted in a 25 per cent boost in sales for a major manufacturer.

Three industry bodies have published a revised safety guidance document for quay container cranes.

A marine electronics company has launched a new Class B AIS transponder designed for the vessel operators who augment their navigation tasks with an iPad or tablet.

Electronics specialist Simrad has launched two additions to its range of Halo radars that are specifically designed for smaller craft writes Dag Pike.

A collaborative project has been testing the limits of offshore drone helicopter operations in a new approach to search and rescue in the North Sea.

Japanese chart provider Cornes Chart Group has acquired a UK-headquartered maritime technology company in a deal that aims to build on its innovation potential.

An offshore oil and gas marine services company has signed a contract committing more than 100 offshore support vessels (OSVs) to Inmarsat’s Fleet Xpress maritime broadband service.

A €12m EU-funded project that aims to improve ro-ro ship fire safety will try to develop cost-efficient solutions with innovative technologies, operations and applications to account for current and future challenges.