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Hybrid-powered Container Reach Stacker for UK Market

Jan 14, 2013

The world's first hybrid reach stacker, developed by Konecranes, is soon to be available in the UK through Cooper SH.With a 45 tonne lifting capacity, the new SMV 4531 TB5 HLT features a hybrid diesel/electric driveline, an electrified hydraulic lifting system…

New Director of Sales Joins UMSI

Jan 14, 2013

Unlimited Marine Services, Inc. (UMSI), a full service marine technology company continues to expand with the recruitment of Scott MacDonald as Director of Sales.   Scott MacDonald will be running the Sales Department, responsible for business development for the megayacht division…

Nayy Triton Program: Northrop Building Own Unmanned Aircraft

Jan 10, 2013

Northrop Grumman Corporation is building a company-owned unmanned aircraft as a development & demonstration platform for at-sea surveillance.The U.S. Navy's MQ-4C Triton program aims to provide a detailed picture of surface vessels to identify…

Unified Command Issues Kulluk Update

Jan 10, 2013

Update #37: Kulluk assessment continues, Sitkalidak Island debris removal.Unified Command confirmed the following information today: Assessment of the Kulluk drilling vessel in Kiliuda Bay continues, with inspection-class remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) being utilized to assess the hull…

World's Largest Grab Unloader Operational

Jan 10, 2013

EMO’s new 85-tonne unloader, the largest of its kind in the world, is now fully operational in the Missisippihaven in the Port of Rotterdam.The unloader, fabricated entirely in Europe, strengthens the terminal’s unloading capacity by 10 million tonnes per year…

Engine as a Weapon Symposium

Jan 10, 2013

IMAREST Symposium – 'Delivering Military Effect: a holistic approach to combat & platform system integration' at University of Bristol, UK, July 2013.The 'Engine As A Weapon' symposium series provides a unique opportunity for experts in…

Littoral Combat Ships Integral Part of US Navy's Future

Jan 09, 2013

Vice-Admiral Tom Copeman pronounces on 'Surface Forces Priorities in an Ever-Changing Maritime Environment', sees LCS playing crucilal Navy role.In an article for the US Navy News Service, the Admiral writes:'Twenty-five years ago, then…

KVH Introduce 'Business Class' VSAT Service

Jan 09, 2013

KVH Industries launches new Unrestricted Rate Plans featuring Business Class Service for its mini-VSAT Broadband network.Designed to meet the booming demand for maritime connectivity, KVH’s new Business Class Service provides unrestricted…

Nessco Appoints Phil Goodall

Jan 09, 2013

Nessco appointment keeps a weather eye on MetOcean opportunities.Nessco Group, a RigNet company (NASDAQ: RNET), has appointed Phil Goodall to grow the Company’s international offshore weather monitoring business.Mr Goodall, who takes…

GAC Maritime Security to Provide P-Trap

Jan 09, 2013

Award-winning technology adds to GAC's range of vessel protection solutions. GAC Maritime Security has added the award winning P-trap anti-boarding device to its range of non-lethal vessel protection solutions.A winner at the 5th Safety…

SMS Launch Hydrogen Sulfide Safety Program

Jan 09, 2013

Safety Management Systems (SMS) is now offering an H₂S health and safety program for the oil & gas industry.Hydrogen sulfide gas, or H₂S, is the second most deadly gas and develops along with crude oil and natural gas. Because of this, having…

ROV Saab Seaeye Panther Bests Persian Gulf Currents

Jan 08, 2013

Abu Dhabi-based, CCC (Underwater Engineering), saves on operational costs with Saab Seaeye Panther XT Plus ROV.“Its ten-thruster power easily overcomes the four-knot currents,” says CCC’s ROV Manager, Tavis Letherby, “and having two powerful…

Offshore Wind Farm Vessel Motion Monitoring Trials

Jan 08, 2013

Strainstall Marine undertake vessel motion monitoring trial on an offshore wind farm transfer vessel off the UK East Coast.The company's new Vessel Motion Monitoring System™ (VMMS™) provides accurate motion monitoring for wind turbine transfer…

Costa Concordia Tops 2012 Increase in Ship Losses

Jan 08, 2013

But long-term downward trend continues.•    106 ships lost worldwide in 2012, of which largest was Costa Concordia •    Losses centered on South China and SE Asia seas •    Industry initiatives address passenger vessels as well as the ‘human factor’ on board…

Hyperbaric Evacuation Systems: IMCA Consultation

Jan 08, 2013

International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) is consulting widely, & globally, on new guidance on hyperbaric evacuation systems for safety of saturation divers.“In 2011 we set up an industry-wide workgroup to develop the hyperbaric evacuation guidance…

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