Accessories & Equipment

Ampelmann, the Dutch offshore access provider, has signed 13 contracts in European offshore wind in the first half of 2021.

NOV has been contracted by Cadeler to upgrade the ‘Wind Osprey’ vessel with a new, large capacity leg crane.

Self-Retracting Lifelines (SRLs) are valuable for vertical fall arrest protection, but knowing where, when and how to use them is critical.

Jo Bird has announced the launch of its first IP66 rated cabinet after several years of painstaking R&D.

Captain John Carlo Gatti has been announced as the new Seably Director for Maritime Training Institutions.

Heavy lift equipment company Huisman has successfully tested four new 3D printed 350mt crane hooks according to the strictest criteria, and under the supervision of the independent certification authority Lloyds Register.

A navigational simulator has become the first interactive ‘instructor-led’ cloud training solution to gain new DNV Class D certification.

The LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) has made its Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Lifting Equipment (COPSULE) available to download free.

Seafarers can now benefit from an updated survival manual for lifeboats and liferafts.

The increasing popularity of water jet–propelled vessels both in the civilian and military sectors of the maritime industry has outpaced the commonly available and approachable books on these ships, says one publisher.

Dutch offshore access provider Ampelmann, has announced the launch of an electric version of its signature A-type system.

Following the receipt of equipment orders for four offshore wind service vessels announced in May 2020, MacGregor has received an additional order for another two vessels.

Shipping stakeholders using satellite signals have been issued a warning.

Since June 21, Swedens sea and air rescue leaders have been trialling an artificial intelligence solution that monitors Mayday calls.

Remote MMSI programming for AIS is now available.

Primarily selling into the marine leisure market, this new LTE-A cellular network communications system could be a cost-effective solution for small commercial vessels that rarely stray over 20 miles offshore.

HGK Shipping will be using the “SANDRA II” shallow water navigation simulator owned by the city of Duisburg so that its inland waterway personnel can gain practical training in future.

A leading manufacturer and distributor of Personal Protection Equipment and Maintenance Repair and Operational equipment has just announced it has successfully secured a significant contract with one of Europe’s leading energy companies.

Heavy lift shipping and offshore transport & installation contractor, Jumbo, is using Dyneema heavy lift slings to install offshore wind turbine transition pieces.

According to one manufacturer, the business of offshore windfarm turbine installation is driving demand for docking-head davits.