Equipment

Rises in raw material, energy and freight costs have forced tyre manufacturer Solideal to raise aftermarket prices in Europe by 4%-6%, with effect from November 1, 2007.

IMarEST has published a book on the Design for Safety of Marine and Offshore Systems which focuses on typical formal safety analysis methods and their application in the context of marine and…

Port equipment specialist Kalmar has purchased Netherlands-based Advanced Cargo Transhipment BV (ACT) to further the development of its automated technology.

Co-ordinated by Thales Research & Technology UK (TRT), the aim of SECCONDD has been to start the process of standardisation for the technical interface between a secure container or vehicle and a…

Maritime security specialist Securewest has received official approval from shipping classification society, Det Norske Veritas (DNV) on behalf of the United States Maritime  Administration (MARAD) to deliver updated Company Security Officer, Facility…

The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) has released a conveyor safety program for use by conveyor manufacturers, distributors, and end users.

Spreader specialist Bromma has unveiled an all-electric separating twin-lift spreader. A hydraulic powerpack means that the STS45E is lighter, quieter and cheaper to run, with the manufacturer claiming a saving of an…

Insurer TT Club has issued a strong recommendation that terminal operators fit quayside cranes with anti-collision devices to prevent incidents. Fitting electronic sensor devices to quay crane booms to prevent them accidentally…

Software specialist Navis has launched a real-time web-based cargo tracker to “ streamline the flow of goods” on the dock. Cargo Tracker delivers real-time global shipment and asset visibility across the supply…

A new diver detection sonar to counter the threat of underwater attacks against ships, harbours, coastal industrial installations and offshore oil platforms has been unveiled by manufacturer Sonardyne International. The maker claims…

A new book by a Financial Times journalist lifts the lid on the journeys of everyday food products and in doing so hammers home the importance of the maritime industry.

Polands DCT Gdansk has selected Jade Software Corporations (JSC) port operating software for the management of the countrys only deepwater container terminal, scheduled to open on June 1, 2007.

Swedens spreader specialist Bromma Group has added an overheight frame to its product range.