Accessories & Equipment

Garmin has launched its highest-powered solid-state marine radar: the new Fantom 254/256 series.

Buoys and other small echoes will remain clearly visible when using a new river radar that minimises waves on wide water and offers a sharp display.

A new autonomous landing solution for offshore structures is designed to significantly improves both safety and performance.

An ECDIS manufacturer has become the first in the world to comply with a new critical safety standard intended to reduce the number of similar alert signals on a vessel’s bridge.

Vesper Marine, a New Zealand marine electronics manufacturer has announced that its latest hero product, Cortex, has completed certification requirements and is shipping now.

The first weekend in August 2020 has marked an important milestone in Search and Rescue as an unmanned aircraft was flown as safety overwatch for the first time.

Palfinger Marine has been selected to equip four new offshore wind service vessels with lifting solutions as well as lifesaving appliances.

New models of two fixed marine VHF radios are now on the market with features to meet the latest ITU-R M493-14 regulations.

Dometic Optimus Electronic Power Steering (EPS) has been chosen to steer a heavy-duty workboat for the first time.

A double order of DuroWipers pantographs have kitted out two newbuild vessels built by an Irish boatbuilder.

Irish boatbuilder Safehaven Marine has signed contracts with the Faroe Islands Rescue Service for an Interceptor 48 foot self-righting search and rescue craft.

A dedicated rescue line container has been launched as the easing of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown has seen a wave of people visiting the seaside.

Maritime safety critical courses for key workers are back on offer with the reopening of a training business.

The Hellenic Coast Guard has selected Frequentis and Space Hellas to provide an integrated communication system to enhance search and rescue and maritime safety for the Greek coastline.

A marine equipment company is poised to launch a new development which provides essential back-up in the event of failure or malicious adjustment of the GPS system.

Laser-based remote sensing could have big potential in the maritime domain. But what is LADAR, who’s it for and what are the key benefits?

The Swedish Coast Guard has awarded a satellite services contract with the aim of making its operations more efficient.

International non-governmental organisation, IMRF has recently launched a forum to gather information on post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) which it believes is too often unrecognised among maritime SAR professionals.