All Equipment articles – Page 108
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NewsThe Green Machine
Kalmar has introduced the first all-electric RTG, the E-One. With the existing emission- and noise-free Kalmar Zero-Emission RTG and now the new E-One, Kalmar says it is not only able to meet the latest environmental demands but also the requirements for operational productivity and life-time cost efficiency. E-One is without ...
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NewsLiebherr's successful year
Entreprise Portuaire de Skikda, Algeria, Hawaii Stevedores, TM International Logistics Limited, India and Cardinal Logistics, India were amongst newcomers to Liebherr''s order book last year. The company highlights the contract with TM International Logistics as historic as it opened up the Indian market and led to seven consecutive orders for ...
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NewsWATCH OUT FOR THE TURTLES
Environmental concerns have become ever more prevalent in the capital and maintenance dredging business but should be seen as an opportunity and not simply as an impediment, as Alex Hughes discovers.
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NewsTrelleborg rides the wave
Full order books and strong demand are being fuelled by the boost in global shipping says Trelleborg Fenders, and sales are growing in untapped markets such as the Middle East and Japan, and are in fact increasing more than in the traditional Trelleborg strongholds. Lately, Trelleborg has assisted Malayan Flour ...
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LRIT - FOR EXISTING EQUIPMENT BY 2006
Kim Fisher, Head of Navigation & Communications at the Maritime & Coast Guard Agency (MCA) says LRIT has been under discussion at the IMO for some time as part of an ongoing review of security requirements under the ISPS Code.
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NewsFROM QUAY TO QUAY LRIT ADDS NEW LAYERS TO PORT SECURITY
With Vessel Traffic Systems (VTS) and Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) already playing an increasingly important role in port security, Long Range International Tracking (LRIT) of vessel movements could provide an additional layer of security, from well outside the confines of a port. David Foxwell investigates.
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NewsSurviving the storm: TT Club reflects on the challenges for port operators after the Atlantic hurricane season
The pictures and soundbites flashed across the world on television news programmes are vivid, and with each passing hour become more dramatic as nature''s forces increase in intensity. Windows are boarded up with wary smiles, the fearful fill the highways heading to higher ground and shelter, traffic lights swing wildly ...
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NewsODA loan agreement
The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) has signed an ODA loan agreement totalling US$42m with the Royal Government of Cambodia for the Sihanoukville Port Urgent Expansion Project.
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Norcontrol IT launches new AIS software
Norcontrol IT has developed its third generation of AIS network infrastructure software with new functionality integrated into the previous version to provide AIS operators with more access and greater control of the data transmitted via the AIS network.
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NewsBreakthrough thermal imaging camera emerges in workboat market
EMX Inc. has launched its new EMX MidWatch Marine Thermal Imaging Camera claiming dramatic improvements at an affordable price. The camera is the result of EMX incorporating Raytheon''s (just acquired by L3) newest sensor core within a durable housing to withstand the harsh marine environment.
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NewsBromma wins record Korean order
Bromma has won the single largest spreader order in its history - from Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction for 59 Bromma Marathon YTR45 twin-lift spreaders to be mounted under Doosan cranes headed to Pusan Newport Company (PNC). Also included in the contract is an order for two Bromma HSM6 Overheights ...
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NewsNew VHF communication solution for shore-based systems
Transas Group has developed a new VHF communication system incorporating a radio-station remote control capability and based on the advantages of SPRadio''s (Denmark) 4000 series transceivers.
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CSS SELECTED
Speaking at the International Union of Marine Insurance conference in Singapore, Priestley said: "Ports around the world now face the risk of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) terrorist threats along with other threats such as home-made bombs.UK security systems consultant, CSS has won the contract to design and install ...
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TWIC goes to prototype
US Transportation Security Administration officials have entered a new phase of testing the Transportation Worker Identity Credential (TWIC) programme at Long Beach Container Terminal. The credential programme is in the prototype phase and will eventually include 34 sites in six states. For the next seven months, about 200,000 people will ...
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NewsLiebherr's portal solves space problems
Liebherr-Werk Nenzing has responded to what it sees as a market niche for MHCs (LHMs in Liebherr''s nomenclature) to operate in confined spaces. " Various ports don''t have the spacious preconditions or they are characterised by a logistics system which simply requests a portal solution (e. g. due to an ...
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NEW ANTENNA MEETS AIS REQUIREMENTS
In order to meet the USCG Automatic Identification System (AIS) requirements necessary for many commercial vessels, Shakespeare Electronic Products Group has introduced a new antenna.
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AIS for Slovenia's coast
The curve-shaped telescopic boom offers so far unforeseen handling possibilities, says Liebherr. "In 4-high by 3-wide block stacks, LRS 645 removes the top container in the second row from either side without any necessary repositioning of the top container in the first row. In a similar example - with 3-high ...
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I/D BADGES FOR UK PORTS
Recognition Express South Wales is to supply identity badges for all staff and visitors to Cargo Services UK, a cargo handler operating in the Cardiff, Swansea and Uskmouth ports. The move is part of a wider effort across all sectors of the transport system, which includes ports, to comply with ...
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NewsLiebherr Container Cranes
The company says port marine departments are experiencing an ever-growing requirement to provide statistical data to either internal or external organisations. PMIS Standard Edition has been designed to meet this requirement. It follows a recent proof-ofconcept software trial conducted at several UK ports which showed that the PMIS could be ...
