Accessories & Equipment

The conversion of a semi-submersible offshore transport barge into a cable lay pontoon meant more than locating the cable reel, as there was no place for the crew.

PD Ports (PDP) in the UK has been highly commended for its recent handling of a specialist project cargo, which sailed into Hull Container Terminal (HCT) on the ‘ Beluga Federation’ vessel…

Power conversion and system integration specialistsConverteam have won a contract to supply a fully integrated power, propulsion,automation and dynamic positioning system package for the worlds firstconcrete hull heavy lifter, due to be…

Peters & May has been tasked with the job of transporting four Swedish patrol boats from one side of Russia all the way to the other this summer.

The Dutch designer and builder of bulk grabs, Nemag, reports growing interest in crane grabs with an environmetally friendly full enclosure format.

Cargotec has received an order to deliver 13 Kalmar reachstackers and four Kalmar empty container handlers to Europe Container Terminals (ECT), with the sale supported by a five year maintenance agreement.

Maritime ropes supplier Lankhorst Ropes has developed an innovative, abrasion resistant coating for its Lankoforce ropes, simultaneously improving abrasion resistance and making the rope easier to handle.

Rotterdam based Jumbo Shipping has confirmed the order for a second new K-class vessel, with an option on a third, to complement its existing fleet.

It is not the hot summer that is leading to northern European wind farm support vessel windows being fitted with sunscreens and film, it is the low lying winter sun.

The Harken PowerSeat, which will make its first UK appearance at seawork 2012, is the first of its kind, extending working hours and capability, and providing the quality and comfort that people…

Poole UK based Marine Components International will be introducing a new mooring aid to the market at Seawork 2012.

High performance Italian Pellegrini marine cranes are currently being installed to upgrade the seven original cranes on the UK Environment Agency’s Thames Barrier in London.

An ‘open day’ with demonstrations of marine sanitation was more promising than it sounded, and a lot less embarrassing.

Spain’s Fluidmecanica has been contracted by Pella Shipyard in Russia to supply deck equipment for the fourth of the PE65 series escort tugs which will be operating in particularly harsh conditions.

After a number of challenges and one attempt abandoned due to weight complications, the replica of King George V’s J-Class yacht Britannia was finally lifted out for refurbishment.

Disassembling the topsides of offshore platforms has, in the past, meant workers manually separating the structure into individual parts whilst at sea, an activity both time consuming and hazardous.

A new type of extremely powerful, self propelled DP2 crane ship has been ordered combining a heavy lift capacity with an uncommon flexibility.

A simulated fire and rescue drill simulating a fire on a ship in Ireland’s Shannon Estuary was held this week.

There is no question that the implementation of ECDIS as the primary means of navigation will place enormous pressure on the maritime industry, due to complex training and ISM compliance issues.