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PBE says the latest version of its AutoLog AL20 programmable logic controller gives a higher specification with bigger power and performance on a smaller footprint. It is mounted on a printed circuit…

A new web site designed to help engineers and maintenance professionals find solutions to problems in vessel mothballing, industrial lay-ups or corrosion prevention is available at: www.protec-inc.com.The site shows the evolution of…

Berendsen says it supplies its new range of Lynx hydraulic power units with valves mounted and tested, the unit painted, mountings designed-in, lifting eyes provided and, optionally, the motor wired to a…

Hamworthy KSE has signed a contract with Guangzhou Shipyard to supply cargo access equipment for two 4,700 dwt, 1,600 lane-metre roro vessels currently under construction for Rederi AB Gotland. The company will…

A bridge simulator developed by British Maritime Technology (BMT) is helping senior officers from cruise companies in the use of joystick control systems to manoeuvre their vessels. The joystick enables the captain…

BT has announced a three-month promotion to introduce its Mobiq Global Service which, it says, provides more flexible and cost-effective price packages for mini-M satellite phones. BT has expanded the service with…

Consilium Selesmar says its new NavBat ATA radar complies fully with the new SOLAS Chapter V carriage requirements for ships of 3,000g and above. The unit features modular architecture and comes with…

The Maritime Data Network, owned and operated by Globe Wireless, has commissioned a new terrestrial digital node in Darwin, Australia. ITS Communications will handle maintenance and facilitation of the node which increases…

Inmarsat and navtec have launched the navtec global-3, an Inmarsat-E emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB). The float-free L-band unit measures 210mm diameter by 210mm high and weighs less than 1,200g.In the…

KonMap Maritime Systems says its system for chart presentation overlaid with DXF-data uses the latest IMO/IHO standards. It supports S57-edition3 and C-Map CM93e3 nautical chart data, and presentations are made according to…

Maritime Information Systems is offering a web-based supply chain management service via the e-commerce portal site Maritime Global Net. The service offers 24-hour transactions and allows web browser users to transact business…

Mincom has updated its electronic maintenance documentation system LinkOne to version 4.0. The publishing, viewing and distribution system allows users to consult electronic manuals on screen to carry out repairs, order new…

Autronica has won five contracts to deliver its new fire safety management system for several cruise ships and cruise ferries. Called AutroSafe, the system comprises a fire detection system combined with a…

Stratos has re-launched Inmarsat-A services with the inauguration of a fully digital system which it says gives enhanced call quality and data throughput. The company is also offering over 40 per cent…

Labroy Shipbuilding & Engineering has been awarded ISO 9002 accreditation by ABS. It is the first shipyard in Batam, Indonesia to receive this certification.Labroy repaired a record number of non-group vessels in…

AESA repair yard Astilleros de Cadiz has started converting the 7,000 dwt supply vessel Viking Lady into a cable layer for Norwegian owner Eidesvik & Co.The vessel is being lengthened from 92.4m…

In spite of a tough market Lisnave managed to attract 132 vessels to its yards for repair in 1999; a 12% increase on 1998. Total deadweight tonnage increased by 5% to over…

Sweden?s Celsius group has sold its wholly-owned Gothenburg repair yard Gotaverken Cityvarvet to the Damen Shipyards Group. "The sale is consistent with Celsius? policy for strategic consolidation," a company statement advised, "and…

1999 pre-tax profit at restructured Keppel Philippines Marine improved by 20% to P93 million ($2.27 million). Revenue was up by over 90% to P774 million ($18.9 million), as a result of the…

Container vessel MSC Giovanna went into Dorbyl?s Durban yard for damage repairs following a collision with bulk carrier Decurion off Cape Town in January.The container vessel suffered severe damage to the bulbous…

A procession of increasingly larger post panamax newbuildings enter liner service, with more on order.The first of five 5,500 TEU post-panamax container ships, all with completion dates this year, has been delivered…

The polymer commonly used in the making of teats for baby bottles lies at the heart of Jotun?s latest launch.As environmental awareness has grown, so have restrictions on a number of different…

Japanese shipowners are finding the strong yen is preventing them gaining from the recovery in trade.Figures just released from the Japanese Ministry of Transport do not paint too glowing a picture of…