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High-specification radar offered at low cost
Kelvin Hughes says that customers who purchased its SharpEye, described as the first commercial solid-state marine radar, are finding several benefits to the system. 31 Jul 2010
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More features for VSAT satcoms users
Marlink has recently added the Comtech Vipersat bandwidth and capacity management platform to its Sealink VSAT service. The integration of the Vipersat technology will provide enhanced features, including efficient management of bandwidth allocation between vessels, global automatic roaming between C-band coverage areas and high quality of service for both voice and data services. 22 Jun 2010
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Award for 3D forward sounder
At Mercator Media’s recent Seawork exhibition, the winner of the Spirit of Innovation award as well as the award for underwater technology was UK company Echopilot, for the latest version of its forward looking sounder. 22 Jun 2010
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Tool corrects ECDIS presentation fault
Jeppesen has released the dKart Sounding to Obstruction tool, which is designed to correct an ECDIS presentation fault whereby some shoal soundings may not be depicted on ECDIS displays. 28 May 2010
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Avoiding engineroom hazards through better practices
Rod Neale, safety manager at consultant, design and survey company Burness Corlett Three Quays, relates some of BCTQ’s findings from ship inspections 30 Apr 2010
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Deck gear company reports service success
German company Hatlapa's task force service department was introduced to decrease re-equipment and installation time as well as increase flexibility. 28 Apr 2010
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Warning issued over ECDIS shoal display
Transas has recently drawn the attention of ECDIS users to a warning published by UKHO in its Notices to Mariners, concerning an issue with the use of electronic navigation charts. 20 Mar 2010
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Advanced integrated bridge for new offshore support ship
The delivery of Hull no. 339 from Kleven Verft, named the 'Troms Vision', to Troms Offshore MPSV, took place on March 5 in Ålesund, Norway. 05 Mar 2010
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Faster docking procedure for vessels with silicone coatings
According to Hempel, an increasing number of shipowners are using fouling release coatings like Hempasil X3 to reduce fuel bills and cut carbon emissions. 01 Mar 2010
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Safety company celebrates half-century
2010 marks the year in which Viking Life-Saving Equipment celebrates its 50th anniversary in maritime and offshore safety equipment and servicing. 01 Feb 2010
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Navigational updates delivered to ships via e-mail
Chart agent Thomas Gunn Navigation Services says that it has enjoyed further success with its Voyager service, which delivers weekly Notice to Mariners and tracings correction data direct to vessels by e-mail or via web access. 27 Jan 2010
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Northrop Grumman radars for Sydney ferries
Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Sperry Marine business unit has been chosen to supply radars for the Sydney Harbour Ferries fleet. 27 Jan 2010
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Liquid level gauge for measuring ballast tanks
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and Japanese company Musashino have jointly developed a portable liquid-level gauge for vessel ballast tanks. 22 Jan 2010
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Cargo pump room system for Chinese tanker operator
China Petrochemical Corp, of Taiwan, has for the first time specified all-electric cargo pump room systems for two new 40,000 dwt product carriers. 22 Jan 2010
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Ship operator launches super-smooth bottom paint initiative
Mitsui OSK Lines' (MOL) joint research and development project on antifouling paints for ship bottoms is to be incorporated into a government-industry initiative aimed at reducing CO2 emissions. 22 Jan 2010
