Month: September 2010

McMurdo launched a new Navtex receiver at the recent SMM exhibition in Hamburg.

Norwegian company Autronica Fire and Security has delivered an extensive fire safety system to Royal Caribbean Internationals forthcoming mega-cruise ship, ‘Allure of the Seas’.

Marine safety equipment manufacturer Viking Life-Saving Equipment has launched design-your-own inflatable SOLAS lifejackets, intended to appeal to the offshore and commercial shipping industries.

Miko Marine of Oslo reports that it has successfully completed the first full-scale test of its ShipArrestor system, which enables a helicopter to attach a sea anchor on a tow line to…

A new UK-based maritime safety company - Ocean Signal - made its debut at the recent SMM exhibition with three new GMDSS products.

ACR Electronics has launched a new personal locator beacon that it says adds a new level of assurance and instant information thanks to a breakthrough in digital display.

Lifeboat manufacturer and service provider Schat-Harding has restructured its service division in moves to improve service to shipowners and ship and offshore operators globally.

Cosalt of the UK has announced two recent major orders for safety equipment for use on passenger ships.