Accessories & Equipment

IEC Telecom has joined forces with a global satellite operator to bring affordable quality satcom technology to smaller vessels that have limited onboard space.

The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has released a new information paper: ‘Recommendations on Usage of ECDIS and Preventing Incidents’.

An impressive new Norwegian Police patrol boat benefits from a state-of-the-art navigation and communications package from Raymarine.

A new MBA pathway is being offered by the UK’s University of Southampton, taught by world-class academics in both management and maritime subjects.

One global safety and survival solutions provider has rebranded its liferaft rental and exchange service to meet increasing market demand for service flexibility.

One expert maritime industry provider of seafarer training has announced a 32% increase in online training sales to merchant shipping companies not sailing with passenger groups.

A new emergency guide for Masters outlines the actions they should take when confronted with an emergency: from the initial assessment and immediate actions, through to towage and salvage arrangements.

Germany’s sea rescue service adds another state-of-the-art 28m Class cruiser soon at the end of a bumper year.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has partnered with artificial intelligence technology company, Faculty, on a major programme to build the next generation of UK search and rescue.

The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has published ‘Basic Safety Training Requirements for Personnel Employed in the Offshore Renewable Energy Sector’.

The US National Transportation Safety Board has called for major safety improvements to small passenger vessels after the investigation of a 2019 California dive boat fire that killed 34.

MarineTraffic has extended a contract that provides it with satellite Automatic Identification System (AIS) data.

How can new and innovative ideas improve the future prospects for inland shipping? An Innovation Challenge on this topic is the next step in the successful EU project #IWTS 2.0.

Frequentis’ Global Maritime Distress and Safety System has been successfully put into operation in Greenland.

Garmin International’s high-resolution relief shading coverage has been expanded to countries in Europe and Australasia.

Two of the most recognised names in the heavy lift shipping arena are coming together to create what is believed to be a yet unrivalled shipping setup within the Americas and for…

Dometic’s Vancouver facility has received RINA Approval and Certification for its Optimus 5000 Electronic Power Steering System (EPS).

A Dutch offshore access provider has secured its first contract in Taiwan for an offshore wind project due to start in 2021.

The first Chinese-built hybrid-electric emergency rescue vessel can be fully powered by batteries for up to three hours of operations.

Marine electronics NMEA 2000 networks are based on a robust Canbus architecture, but one bad device, cable or termination can have a detrimental effect on performance.