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Rays of Hope Seen for German Marine Equipment Suppliers
Germany’s marine and offshore equipment suppliers will have to continue efforts this year to respond to the continuing weak demand from other countries and growing competition in global shipping markets, says German Engineering Federation (VDMA) who reported a decline in orders in the maritime sector in 2017 as sales slid slightly to €11.1 billion ($12.
HENSOLDT Acquires Kelvin Hughes
HENSOLDT Acquires Kelvin Hughes Kelvin Hughes has been acquired by HENSOLDT (formerly Airbus Defense Electronics) as a result of an agreement by its owners ECI Partners to sell its investment in the company. “Following the buyout from Smiths Group, ECI has been a consistent and supportive partner as we have consolidated our position as a global leader in surveillance and security radar solutions,” said Kelvin Hughes CEO, Russell Gould.
Meet OSCAR, the Water Rescue Training Dummy
Recovering someone who has fallen into the water is no easy task, especially if the victim is unconscious or lethargic due to cold temperatures. Training is essential to prepare potential rescuers for how difficult it can actually be. The OSCAR Water-Rescue Training Dummy from Emerald Marine Products is used by safety instructors across North America for teaching people what it's like to retrieve a lifeless, 180 lb.
Technology
IT Package Ordered for Australian Arctic Research Ship
Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS, Vlissingen) has awarded Radio Holland a contract to supply
New Water Jet Promises to Boost Soil Cutting Capabilities
A new high velocity water jet, designed, developed and patented by subsea excavation specialist
MarQuip Builds Exhaust with Silencer and SCR
Manufacturer of underwater exhaust outlets and water-cooled exhaust systems MarQuip said it is
Maritime Safety
Solo Fisherman Prepares for Man-Overboard Situtation
The cold, shark-infested waters off the Farallon Islands are no place to fall overboard.
Compact Circuit Tester Improves Marine Safety
While conventional 3-wire grounding is essential to electrical safety on a boat, minute faults can
Emerald Marine Products Shifts Branding
In response to an expansion of its line of man overboard alert systems, Emerald Marine Products has moved its offices. For 15 years, its product line centered on its ALERT2
Marine Propulsion
Two Windermere Cruise Vessels Repowered
Two passenger service vessels operating at one of the U.K.’s most popular visitor locations have
New Tug Joins Harley Marine Fleet
Harley Marine Services has welcomed its newest vessel, Dr Hank Kaplan, to its Puget Sound fleet on
Heesen Shipyard Awarded Deal to Install MTU Engines
Rolls-Royce and Heesen Yachts, the Dutch shipyard and a manufacturer of displacement and
Marine Power
Volvo Penta to Power New NYPD Response Boat
The newest New York Police Department (NYPD) response boat currently under construction will be
MSHS Named FPT's North America Distributor
FPT North America announced an exclusive partnership with marine distributor Motor-Services Hugo Stamp, Inc. (MSHS), an FPT distributor partner since 2005.
Rugged Propulsion System Designed for the Swamps
A new all-terrain vessel propulsion system specially engineered and built for operation in extreme
Marine Electronics
FLIR Unveils New Multi-Sensor Maritime Camera
FLIR Systems, Inc. has added a cooled thermal camera to its M-Series platform, the FLIR M500
Schneider Joins FarSounder Board
Cruise ship marine operations expert John Schneider is joining the board of directors at FarSounder
AST to Supply VSAT to 30 SEACOR Vessels
Satellite communication services and solutions provider the AST Group said it has recently won a contract with SEACOR Marine International to supply VSAT and failover satellite
Software Solutions
Marine Business Software Delivers Advantages
MasterTools, from Online Computing, replaces disparate applications with a single solution
Shell's Integrated Lubrication Solutions for World's Largest Box Ship
Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has appointed Shell Marine to provide its integrated marine
Raytheon Debuts New Bridge System
Raytheon Anschütz has launched its next generation naval navigation and bridge system SYNAPSIS