Other Equipment – Page 41
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NewsEnhanced onboard air purification from the Netherlands
Dutch company Adtim claims to have introduced a potential substantial improvement in marine HVAC systems, based on cooker hood technology.
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NewsTemperature sensor for engine room safety
Flir Systems has launched a new fixed-mount temperature sensor, the AX8, which is said to combine thermal and visible cameras with FLIR’s proprietary MSX technology in a small, affordable package.
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NewsCranes help assess water quality and deal with unexploded bombs
A novel application for Palfinger marine cranes can be found on board the ‘Haithabu’, a new water body monitoring ship for Schleswig-Holstein’s government-owned Company for Coastal Protection, National Parks and Ocean Protection.
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NewsEnergy-saving systems move to mainstream
Danish pump company Desmi says that its OptiSave, a pump control solution that feeds pumps with the right amount of energy, offers shipowners a cost-effective, simple solution to help meet IMO emissions regulations.
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NewsNew product agreements designed to aid supply
New lifesaving technologies are being augmented with new supply and training arrangements to smooth out any supply chain issues; Wendy Laursen reports.
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NewsNew services aim to ease fire protection equipment maintenance costs
Regulators and manufacturers continue to evolve sophisticated ways to ensure fire detection and suppression systems perform when needed, writes Wendy Laursen
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NewsFlying low
A novel wing concept holds potential for the high flying offshore support industry, says Stevie Knight.
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NewsCommercial monitoring systems based on high-end technology
Servowatch Systems of the UK has launched a suite of new alarm, control and monitoring systems aimed at the merchant marine market.
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NewsDNV GL launches performance portal
DNV GL has introduced ECO Insight, its performance management portal for the shipping community.
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NewsUPS modules keep systems running
Eaton says that its uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems have been ordered for two new cruise ships currently under construction at Meyer Werft in Germany for Star Cruises.
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NewsIntegrated navigation system meets latest IMO standards
German manufacturer Raytheon Anschütz has upgraded its Synapsis integrated bridge family with regard to network structure and integration capability.
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NewsWaste heat recovery system operates at lower temperature
A waste heat recovery system has been launched which is able to convert engine jacket water heat into electrical energy, unlike other systems on the market which need heat sources of much higher temperatures.
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NewsSuccessful GX trials for Intellian
Satellite communication terminal manufacturer Intellian says that its latest terminals have successfully completed trials running on Inmarsat’s Global Xpress (GX) network.
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Communications target North Sea offshore market
Norwegian marine communications company Maritime Communication Partner (MCP) has announced plans for an LTE (4G) network on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS).
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NewsThe challenges of measuring real vessel performance
Dr Raouf Kattan, managing director of Safinah, co-wrote, with Dr R.L. Townsin (Safinah) and V.N. Armstrong (ApolloSOS), a paper on the complexity of coating performance measurement for shipowners which was presented at the recent ICMCF in Singapore. Wendy Laursen reports.
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NewsControlling costs and gaining carbon credits
Trevor Solomon, Intersleek Business Manager, at International, Akzo Nobel’s marine coatings business discusses the company’s carbon credits offer with Wendy Laursen.
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NewsPaint technology responds to industry needs
The marine coatings industry has experienced a period of intense product innovation over the last 25 years, responding both to regulation and the changing needs of shipowners, according to Sijmen Visser, global marketing manager marine, PPG Protective and Marine Coatings
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NewsOne million dollar button
“They call it the ‘one million dollar button’ but in fact the cost of hitting it is several million dollars,” Matthias Becker of Wärtsilä tells Stevie Knight.
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NewsSoftware to boost charter competitiveness
Eco efficiency software is gaining new traction, thanks to a welcome move to open new communication channels between shipowners and charterers: Esa Henttinen, executive vice president of NAPA for operations, reports.
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NewsAll the nice-to-have features of fresh water generators
Manufacturers of onboard freshwater generating systems continue to expand on capacity and performance, writes Wendy Laursen.
