Raytheon to unveil at upcoming CANSEC 2013 Expo an onboard navigation simulator that allows operators to train with the system they will use at sea.Raytheon Anschuetz, a German based, indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Raytheon Company, developed the embedded…
When bulk cargoes shift, liquefy, catch fire or explode as a consequence of poor loading procedures, the consequences can be massive. Ships may capsize, lose stability or sustain severe structural damage. Such happenings enhance the risks and occurrence of death…
As recreational boaters gear up for a summer of fun on coastal waters and the Great Lakes, NOAA is testing MyNOAACharts, a new mobile application that allows users to download NOAA nautical charts and editions of the U.S. Coast Pilot. The app…
PPG Industries introduce Sigma Syladvance 700 coating to protect vessels with flexible service speeds, trade patterns.Based on the successful Sigma Syladvance 800 premium antifouling product, PPG say that their new Sigma Syladvance 700 coating extends the line with an 'entry-level' product…
DNV Software launches a software solution for offshore risk analysis of offshore structures in challenging environments.Harsher environments, life extension and more demanding regulatory and business requirements are some of the challenges the offshore industry faces…
IHC Hydrohammer, part of IHC Merwede has developed and tested a new technology which uses seawater instead of hydraulic oil.This sustainable product development minimises potential oil spill hazards in the marine environment and presents new…
GE’s Power Conversion business debuted its latest Dynamic Positioning (DP) system at OTC. It is more energy efficient, better integrated and—most importantly—more mariner friendly, GE said. Since they were introduced some 50 years ago, DP…
The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office's (UKHO) security charts are designed to protect against risks, including piracy.The two new Admiralty Maritime Security Charts, cover the waters around India and Southeast Asia, including the Malacca Straits…
Seacurus has launched a new insurance policy to indemnify seafarers in the event of the financial default of their employers.CrewSEACURE is a new insurance product now available to all employers of seafarers required to satisfy new regulatory…
The new version Analyzer 3.1 software, by SevenCs & L-3 Oceania, now offers improved user handling & new functionalities. The providers say that this is the market leading validation tool and is constantly being advanced to keep up with the latest official standards and user requirements…
GM Engineering Services released its latest version of in the TugCam series.The manufacturer claims TugCam eliminates blind spots for tugboat captains and allows them to see in complete darkness. A complete video from the latest TugCam including…
Praeses' OneList – an enterprise software product in the Armada Suite of shipbuilding products – gives real-time deckplate access to defect tracking data.With OneList users can quickly enter, view, and close internal tickets – reducing construction and maintenance times…
Thomas Gunn announced the results of sea trials of its new Voyager 4 onboard navigation data management system. The sea trials are the final stage in the development of the new service which will launch on May 1, 2013.The latest version…
CrewInspector.com was selected by Lowland International to provide its online crew management software to Lowland group of companies. Agreement stipulates full integration of Lowland offices across the globe into single crew management system enabling to do crew management…
Germany's Raytheon Anschütz to exhibit its new, IMO-certified Synapsis Intelligent Bridge Control system & maintenance-free gyro compass Horizon MF.Horizon MF is Raytheon Anschütz’ new strap down compass system which uses Hemispherical Resonator…