Safety & Distress – Page 8
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NewsSAR helicopter on display
AgustaWestland, one of the world''s leading helicopter manufacturers, will be exhibiting a model of its AW101 search and rescue helicopter at Icefish 2008.
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NewsThree lives saved by MOB Guardian
The lives of three UK fishermen have been saved by the MOB Guardian man overboard and vessel locater alert system.
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Securitas at Icefish 2008
Securitas is one of the leading security companies in Iceland and is an authorised distributor for Fireaway LCC, Notifier, Fire eater, Tyco Safety Products and many more brands within the fire protection and security industry.
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The environmentally friendly fire extinguisher
According to fire extinguisher manufacturer Thermax AS, there are several problems connected to the use of traditional fire extinguishers such as dry chemical models.
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NewsNew method for onboard safety
Dreyer Kompetanse AS has developed the Whatif-Method – an easy and involving new technique to identify the risks and hazards onboard ships and deep-sea fishing vessels.
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Stability monitor for fishing vessels improves safety
Hook Marine has recently launched a new stability monitor for fishing vessels that could play a significant role in preventing the loss of craft at sea.
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MoD to host VMSAcademy
New Centres provide skills development for Monitoring Control and Surveillance personnel Plans for a new package of Professional and Technical Training for Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS) professionals were unveiled recently.
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NewsNaviScan: enhancing navigational safety in fishing
NaviScan integrates the navigation system and the radar in master mode. It enables simultaneous display on a PC (or several PCs via its Ethernet network interface) of marine charts and the radar overlay or of the radar alone, along with the tracks of other shipping.
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NewsPrototype lifeboat L&RS completes successful trials
A new Launch and Recovery System (L&RS) developed by Supacat for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s (RNLI) new class of all-weather lifeboat (ALB) has successfully undergone a two year trial programme, culminating in rough weather trials completed during the winter of 2007/2008.
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NewsNew device to save more lives
Australian marine technology company, Mobilarm, has launched its new Mobilarm V100 VPIRB (VHF Position Indicating Radio Beacon) which is designed to provide commercial mariners with a faster, more efficient man overboard (MOB) rescue system than traditional personal EPIRB devices.
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NewsNew environmentally friendly EPIRB and SART
The Jotron Group has launched a new range of EPIRBs (Tron 40S MkII and Tron 40GPS MkII) as well as a new SART (Tron SART20). In addition to introducing a range of new technical features, Jotron AS has placed great emphasis on ensuring the new products are as environmentally friendly ...
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Chemring Marine Limited has a new base for business
Chemring Marine Limited has moved to new offices based in Fareham, Hampshire. The new company was formed recently to handle Pains Wessex and Comet, the two world leading marine distress signal brands for the leisure and commercial marine sectors.
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UK: Stability monitor for fishing vessels
The development of a new stability monitor for fishing vessels could play a significant role in preventing the loss of craft at sea.
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McMurdo opens Scottish office
Safety equipment manufacturer McMurdo has opened a facility in Aberdeen, Scotland to handle the sales, support and servicing of their EPIRB, Navtex, SART and other related products.
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MCA at Fishing 2007
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is inviting visitors to visit its stand at Fishing 2007 to talk to staff about fishing vessel surveying or inspection.
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NewsFatigue problem for trawlers highlighted
A recent report by the UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) into the loss of a trawler has again highlighted the problem of fatigue amongst fishermen
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NewsMOB Guardian safety boost
The Isle of Man government has agreed funding to support improved safety measures for the island’s fishing fleet.
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Chemring Marine to handle marine pyrotechnics
A new company, Chemring Marine Ltd, has been formed to handle two of the world’s leading pyrotechnic brands for the leisure and commercial marine sectors.
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McMurdo acquired by Digital Angel
Late last year, Digital Angel Corp’s UK subsidiary Signature Industries, entered into an agreement to acquire certain assets and customer contracts of McMurdo Ltd, the UK’s premier manufacturer of emergency location beacons, from Chemring Group PLC.
