Safety equipment supplier Survitec has unveiled its emergency descent system during the April Wind Europe trade fair in Bilbao, Spain. Evacuator is a fire-proof safety descent system, designed to evacuate people in time sensitive emergency […]
E-Navigation specialist NAVTOR’s NavBox solution has been credited with the ‘cyber secure’ certification (IEC 61162-460) from marine manufacturer specialist DNV GL. NavBox, which automates the distribution and updates of digital charts, publications and other navigational […]
What is claimed to be the world’s first mobile lifeboat simulator has been introduced by the Norwegian company ASK Safety in a bid to reduce crew training accidents. The system uses virtual reality (VR) technology […]
Slips, trips, and falls is one of the most common injuries reported by crew and has created costly personal injury claims for P&I clubs. FibreGrid believes its anti-slip flooring products are the solution. The company […]
Buzz Network’s Hubba X4 Global is a low-cost high-speed broadband solution for vessels to use in place of VSAT when within reach of shore-based mobile phone networks with LTE data connections available. Buzz Networks provides […]
The PSC Ready app by Bureau Veritas (BV) helps ship managers and their crews define checklists in preparation for port state control inspections. It also supports them in managing the inspections, from assignments to reporting […]
Guardian, from Vesper Marine, is a 24-hour vessel monitoring system that claims to provide complete monitoring of vessels in the coverage area and visibility via electronic navigation systems. Hazards, marine installations, and navigation zonesare also […]
MOBtronic, by Marine and Remote Sensing Solutions (MARSS) provides automatic detection of man-overboard (MOB) incidents to alert and aid crew in rescue operations. Each unit is self-contained, using a multilayered approach combining micro-radars, infrared cameras […]
To assist vessels navigating polar waters, technology supplier Navis, a part of Cargotec Corporation, has introduced its MACS3 loading computer module, which automates stability calculations in compliance with the IMO Polar Code. Navis said the […]
Shipping operations have increased in the polar regions as warmer weather has opened shipping routes for longer periods. But this exposes vessels and crews to new and unique safety risks in these remote areas. In […]
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