Equipment

Dag Pike looks at the variety of systems which combine control of several onboard systems in a fully-integrated fashion.

Wendy Laursen points out that there is still a lot of work to be done by manufacturers, operators and hydrographers before ECDIS can really be claimed to improve the safety of shipping

Dag Pike says little has changed in relieving watchkeeper fatigue in 100 years of navigation, but the situation is improving as bridge watch alarms become mandatory.

Cargo handling group Cargotec says its understanding of offshore support operations enables introduction of innovative solutions, developed in-house or requested by customers, encompassing upgrades as well as new systems.

Dutch company Cargo Care Solutions claims that its newly-launched plastic hatch cover support pads can save up to 40% of the costs associated with traditional hatch cover supports.

API Marine, based in Aalborg, Denmark, has signed contracts with two Russian shipyards JSC Zavod Krasnoe Sormovo and JSC Okskaya Sudoverf for supply of full cargo control, alarm and automation system for…

Cargotec has confirmed new orders worth around $35 million to deliver MacGregor hatch covers, lashing bridges and fixed lashing gear for eleven 8,800TEU container ships being built by Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine…