Dan Barnes

The United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) granted permission to Kongsberg to use the 5.725-5.850 GHz communications band for its Maritime Broadband Radio (MBR) products. The permission was granted in 2022, with a focus on deliveries in 2023 and beyond. The FCC is an independent US government agency overseen by Congress and is the federal …

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JFD – part of James Fisher and Sons plc – has launched its advanced four-man tactical diving platform, Shadow Seal, during SOF Week 2023, ahead of delivery to United States partner Blue Tide Marine (BTM) for demonstration and training purposes. Shadow Seal is an adaptable and extremely capable lightweight Tactical Diving Vehicle (TDV) able to …

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Marine safety equipment specialist, Ocean Safety, is launching its new 14 and 16 person ISO 9650 Type 1 compliant commercial liferafts at Seawork, 13-15 June 2023. With recent changes to the ISO 9650 regulations allowing for a maximum capacity of up to 16 people, Ocean Safety has expanded its popular Ocean ISO liferaft range to …

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Sunreef Yachts has launched another all-electric Sunreef 80 Eco. A fully autonomous craft using revolutionary green tech for fuel-free cruising in total silence and luxury. Designed and built to navigate in complete harmony with the elements.  Unique in the industry, the Sunreef 80 Eco’s solar power system features ultralight composite-integrated solar panels within the hull …

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Spire Global, Inc, a leading global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, announced the launch of its new Deep Navigation Analytics™ (DNA) Platform, a centralised, space-powered hub that delivers essential insights to maritime stakeholders through three layers: maritime weather data APIs, actionable intelligence APIs, decision support solutions and visualisations. The platform utilises radio …

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Stena Line and Isle of Anglesey County Council were delighted to receive the news that their joint bid to establish a Freeport in Holyhead has been successful. The Freeport status was granted by the UK and Welsh Governments, marking a significant economic boost to North Wales. Anglesey will now benefit from Freeport status where simplified …

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C-Innovation, an affiliate of Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) and its family of companies, has expanded into a new facility in Port Fourchon, Louisiana, providing an additional dock facility for subsea inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) and riserless light well intervention (RLWI) services. These dedicated docks, along with C-I’s current docking location, will provide the company’s …

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Tomini Group, a privately-owned international business group, has launched its long-awaited new corporate websites. Through a collaborative effort, Tomini created the websites that are fresh, user-friendly and beautifully animated. The websites showcase elegant design, stunning imagery featuring Tomini’s fleet and personnel, and a plethora of valuable information. Moreover, they reflect the company’s values and mission …

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Bureau Veritas, a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification, has taken a significant step forward in the delivery of digitally optimised machinery maintenance with the launch of a new capability that enables its Machinery Maintenance Application (MMA) to connect directly to a vessel operator’s own maintenance management system, K-Fleet from Kongsberg Digital.  This capability allows …

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Global Survival Technology solutions provider Survitec has cut the ribbon on a new customer service centre in Miami, Florida, doubling its operations to facilitate anticipated demand for its award-winning Advanced Evacuation System, Seahaven, which received full classification approval last year.  The new 371 square metre facility will also provide round-the-clock sales and service support to cruise …

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