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Rays of Hope Seen for German Marine Equipment Suppliers
Germany’s marine and offshore equipment suppliers will have to continue efforts this year to respond to the continuing weak demand from other countries and growing competition in global shipping markets, says German Engineering Federation (VDMA) who reported a decline in orders in the maritime sector in 2017 as sales slid slightly to €11.1 billion ($12.
HENSOLDT Acquires Kelvin Hughes
HENSOLDT Acquires Kelvin Hughes Kelvin Hughes has been acquired by HENSOLDT (formerly Airbus Defense Electronics) as a result of an agreement by its owners ECI Partners to sell its investment in the company. “Following the buyout from Smiths Group, ECI has been a consistent and supportive partner as we have consolidated our position as a global leader in surveillance and security radar solutions,” said Kelvin Hughes CEO, Russell Gould.
Meet OSCAR, the Water Rescue Training Dummy
Recovering someone who has fallen into the water is no easy task, especially if the victim is unconscious or lethargic due to cold temperatures. Training is essential to prepare potential rescuers for how difficult it can actually be. The OSCAR Water-Rescue Training Dummy from Emerald Marine Products is used by safety instructors across North America for teaching people what it's like to retrieve a lifeless, 180 lb.
Technology
Optimarin Demonstrates System Reliability
In the same week that a report from ABS revealed problems with almost half of installed ballast
LED Indicator Enhances Shore Power Convenience
The ability to quickly verify whether shore power connections carry live current is a basic safety
ACR Electronics Acquires United Moulders
ACR Electronics, Inc. confirmed it has acquired United Moulders Ltd. (UML), a United Kingdom based designer and manufacturer of lifejacket inflating devices.
Maritime Safety
The ELSA Inside Out: 35 Years of Escape Protection
Tony Pickett, Associate Director of Product Management – Industrial & M&CD, Scott Safety
Fishing Vessel Owner Jailed for Crew Fatalities
The owner of a fishing vessel has been sentenced to 15 months in prison after pleading guilty to
Solo Fisherman Prepares for Man-Overboard Situtation
The cold, shark-infested waters off the Farallon Islands are no place to fall overboard.
Marine Propulsion
Thermamax Celebrates 10th Anniversary
On August 14th 2007 Thermamax came into being. As the firm turns 10, take a look back at the most
Volvo Penta Names Ljungström VP of Finance, CFO
Lars Ljungström has been appointed to vice president of finance and chief financial officer (CFO)
Voith Completes First Major Marine Overhaul at New UK Facility
Voith Turbo, a manufacturer of a wide range of products for the marine industry, said it has
Marine Power
MTU 4000 Engines to Power Harbor Tugs
Rolls-Royce and Sanmar Shipyards in Turkey have signed a contract for the delivery of eight MTU
Christie Joins OEM Group in Technical Support Role
OEM Group said it has appointed industry veteran Malcolm Christie in a senior technical support
Sizing Up the Market, Scaling Solutions to Size
GE Dips its toes in inland waters with its compact and easy to install Tier IV EGR solution In
Marine Electronics
Saudi Aramco Selects CTG Ballast Water Testing Device
Oil producer Saudi Aramco has selected Chelsea Technologies Group (CTG), designer and manufacturer
Canadian Coast Guard Expands Mapping Capability
Kongsberg Maritime said the Canadian Coast Guard has chosen its high resolution EM 712 multibeam
Simrad Announces A2004 Autopilot Controller
The new Simrad A2004 is a dedicated autopilot controller designed to meet the needs of workboat
Software Solutions
Marine Business Software Delivers Advantages
MasterTools, from Online Computing, replaces disparate applications with a single solution
Shell's Integrated Lubrication Solutions for World's Largest Box Ship
Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has appointed Shell Marine to provide its integrated marine
Raytheon Debuts New Bridge System
Raytheon Anschütz has launched its next generation naval navigation and bridge system SYNAPSIS