Accessories & Equipment

Dubai based Nico Middle East Limited (NMEL) has chosen UK based PC Maritime to supply ECDIS systems for its entire fleet of vessels, which range from anchor-handling tug supply vessels (AHTSVs) and…

Maritime navigation systems developer Transas has received BSH and DNV certification for its latest generation of navigation products.

SeaMetric International of Norway, has formalised its relationship with MAN Diesels through a Memorandum of Understanding that was signed earlier this year. This follows an order of 24 gensets by Seametric, which…

Located on the Sitiawan River, Grade One Marine Shipyard (GOMS) of Lumut, Malaysia, wanted to acquire a 700C Marine Travelift  in order to  expand its existing business of refitting and repair services…

The new prototype all-weather lifeboat, designated FCB2 (Fast Carriage Boat 2), is being developed by the RNLI to replace its Mersey class lifeboats, currently serving at some 28 stations around the UK…

Jersey Harbours has taken delivery of a new Liebherr mobile harbour crane which was delivered at the end of February, having been sent by barge and tug from Antwerp.The crane weighs approximately…

The risks involved when retrieving a Fast Rescue Boat (FRB) in difficult weather conditions have been reduced by a new floating dock system which has been  developed by Sweden' s MSS Safety…

UK based distributor of marine lifting equipment Certex has become part of Axel Johnson International, a privately owned worldwide group.

A marine course at South Tyneside College in the UK is helping to address skills shortages training which could help save shipping companies thousands of pounds in staffing costs.

With the training and retention of mariners a continuing issue for the shipping community, it comes as good news that ex-fireman cadet Peter Sommerfield has recently qualified in the UK as a…

A total of 26 Kongsberg Maritime Neptune Engine Room Simulators (ERS) and Cargo Handling Simulators (CHS) have received a new Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Statement of Compliance this year according to new…

A campaign to increase the number of Merchant Navy recruits in Scotland has been launched by Scottish Enterprise, with   £ 250,000 initiative aimed at attracting more officer cadets into the industry.

The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is strengthening its reputation as an international training centre by educating students from around the world. Students from six different countries were the latest to learn…

The General Lighthouse Authorities of the United Kingdom and Ireland have applauded the US decision last month to implement Enhanced Loran (eLoran) in the US as a complement to the Global Positioning…

There is a new service for the electronic management of onboard information that has come from the teaming up of ChartCo and Regs4Ships.

As investment starts in preparation for the 2012 Olympic Games, Portland Harbour Authority starts to upgrade its AIS and radar based system.

New helicopters introduced to provide search and rescue (SAR) services from two bases in the north of Scotland are now established in the role. The new Sikorsky S92 aircraft have been introduced…

Having recently supplied the deck machinery package for Holyhead Towing Company' s new 35m tug, North Sea Winches has just completed manufacturing   an almost identical package for the same customer. Winches…