Equipment

Siemens has expanded its portfolio of rugged network components with the Ruggedcom RSG920P – a high port density ethernet switch designed to operate in harsh environments.

Ulstein Group has revealed a stern extension that allows small vessels to perform subsea operations safely while minimising operation cost and environmental impact.

Eco Marine Power (EMP) has reported successful sea trials for its Aquarius solar power solution and MAS management and automation system onboard high-speed car and passenger ferry Blue Star Delos.

Damen has launched a containerised ballast water management system (BWMS), BalCon, as well as the LoFlo system for vessels requiring lower treatment capacity.

Alfa Laval’s explosion-proof ballast water treatment system, PureBallast 3.1EX, has received US Coast Guard (USCG) approval for applications on barges sailing US coastal waters.

Ultra-large container vessel ‘Barzan’ has been equipped with MacGregor’s cargo handling system, which aims to maximise payload potential and operational efficiency while reducing environmental impact.

Wärtsilä has signed an agreement enabling COSCO (Weihai) Shipbuilding Marine Technology Company (WECOSCO) to build its Aquarius electrochlorination (EC) ballast water management system (BWMS) under license.