Equipment
Kongsberg simulators to aid with Arctic emergency ops training
Kongsberg Digital and Nord University in Norway have established a new partnership in an attempt to increase maritime safety and prepare for emergency operations in the Arctic regions. Kongsberg said on Thursday that the cooperation will be based on developing a common technical platform based on Ko
Liebherr Showcases Component Solutions for Dredging at SMM
At the international trade fair for shipbuilding, machinery and marine technology (SMM) in Hamburg, the Liebherr Components division is presenting its new component solutions for dredging. With the components for dredging industry, Liebherr is opening up a new field in the maritime industry. In doin
Caley Launches Linear Cable Engine for Telecoms Cable Lay
Caley Ocean Systems, part of the Seanamic Group, has developed a high speed linear cable engine (LCE) for telecoms cable laying. Operating at speeds up to 10 knots, the fully containerized Caley LCE provides complete control of deployment of telecoms cable and repeaters, the company explained. The L
Cranemaster Presents New Passive Heave Compensator
Cranemaster has introduced a new passive heave compensator (PHC). Safe working load (SWL) for the new unit is 1000 tonnes and maximum stroke length is 4000 millimeters. The unit itself weights more than 60 tonnes. “As offshore installations have become more complex and structures heavier, we have re
Siem Wraps Up Nordsee One Inter-Array Cable Project
Siem Offshore Contractors informed that all 70 kilometres of inter-array grid cables on the Nordsee One offshore wind farm in the German Bight of the North Sea have now been installed, terminated, trenched and tested. All 59 cables were installed using the “Siem Duo” consisting of the cable lay vess
Teledyne Reson Bags Sonar Order from Lockheed Martin
Teledyne Reson has been awarded a contract by Lockheed Martin Global for the delivery of multiple sonar systems for mine counter measure applications for an international defense program. The award includes delivery of the new SeaBat 7123-MkII, suitable for both commercial and military applications.
Ashtead Technology: SubC Imaging DVRO Systems for Van Oord
Aberdeen-headquartered Ashtead Technology has secured a deal with leading international contractor Van Oord to provide the latest generation of video processing systems for worldwide offshore construction operations. The agreement will see Ashtead supply five SubC Imaging DVRO systems to the Dutch-b
Kongsberg Introduces ‘Integrated Vessel Concepts’
Kongsberg Maritime has launched a new portfolio of fully ‘Integrated Vessel Concepts’ designed to harmonise handling, operations and energy systems on a wide range of specific vessel types. The concepts are the product of the company’s new ‘Integration’ strategy, which has been established this summ
NSRI to Host Event in Support of Developer Community
The National Subsea Research Initiative (NSRI), a technology arm of Subsea UK, is hosting its second annual Developers Day event on September 15 in a bid to further support companies to get their technology to market. The session will feature a series of presentations outlining available resources a
Ashtead Technology Inks Deal with Van Oord
Aberdeen-headquartered Ashtead Technology has secured a deal with Van Oord to provide video processing systems for worldwide offshore construction operations. The agreement will see Ashtead supply five SubC Imaging DVRO systems to the Dutch-based company, allowing them to record multiple 3D, HD and
Transnet CEO Comments on Recent Dredging Simulator Launch
The last week’s launch of the Africa’s First Dredging Simulator at the Transnet Maritime School of Excellence (MSOE) provided an excellent opportunity for Mr Richard Vallihu, Chief Executive of Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA), to speak about the topic. The inauguration of the Royal IHC dred
Subsea Industries Unveils New Coating at SMM
Subsea Industries has introduced a new UV-resistant coating, Ecolast, to its portfolio of marine hard coatings. “Regular coatings will quickly lose their original color when exposed to the ultraviolet radiation present in sunlight. This is problematic when colorfastness is required, such as in the o
Ashtead wins equipment deal with Van Oord
Aberdeen-headquartered Ashtead Technology has won a deal with Van Oord, a Dutch company providing dredging and offshore services, for the provision of video processing systems for worldwide offshore construction operations. The company said on Tuesday that the agreement will see Ashtead supply five
Kongsberg teams up with Schneider Electric to work on new energy solutions
Kongsberg Maritime and Schneider Electric have signed a global partnership agreement to further the development and delivery of Kongsberg K-Power switchboards and related systems for offshore and maritime markets. Kongsberg said on Tuesday that the partnership with Schneider Electric strengthens Kon