Dan Barnes

Making a splash at the 2022 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Queensland company Element Composites unveiled the state-of-the-art sportfishing tower and hooked industry heavyweights with the combination of strength, durability, lightness and speed it offers that has never been seen before. The carbon fibre tower was constructed for the 40-foot Queensland-based game boat Back in …

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In a long-awaited development for the marine industry, Ocean Signal announced Cospas-Sarsat approval for the world’s most advanced EPIRBs. The Ocean Signal rescueME EPIRB3 and SafeSea EPIRB3 Pro beacons feature integrated AIS (Automatic Identification System), NFC (Near Field Communication) technology for use with the free Ocean Signal mobile app, and compatibility with Return Link Service …

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Safety and survival specialist ACR Electronics introduced the new Cospas-Sarsat approved ResQLink AIS Personal Locator Beacon, the most comprehensive communication set on the market for the rapid response and rescue of boaters. Featuring multiple levels of integrated signal technology in one compact package, the advanced ACR PLB with integrated AIS Man Overboard (MOB) alert combines …

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A Welsh marine equipment manufacturer is on track to significantly grow its exports with the opening of a dedicated base in the USA following a surge in demand for its products across the globe, thanks to support from the Welsh Government. Powys-based Makefast Group, which employs over 100 people at its Newtown factory, designs and …

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Tomini Shipping, a leading ship-owner and operator, is delighted to introduce the latest additions to its iconic fleet – handysize vessels named ‘Tomini Sirocco’ (38,780 DWT) and ‘Tomini Pampero’ (38,635 DWT). Both vessels were built in 2016 by Taizhou Kouan Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. This wraps up the biggest Tomini handysize acquisition campaign, with a total …

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A new first-in-class 14m ‘Medina Class’ lifeboat, being built for a UK volunteer lifeboat service, will be equipped with DuroWiper systems. The vessel will be fitted out with Class 50 pantographs, the smallest in the DuroWipers range, ideal for applications where space is at a premium. “We’re proud to stand alongside the other high-quality suppliers …

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World-leading emergency distress signal manufacturer Wescom Group has expanded its presence in the marine survival market with an exciting acquisition. UK-based personal locator beacon manufacturer Marine Rescue Technologies (MRT) has become part of Wescom Group from 2nd of November 2022, further enhancing the groups’ profile as a primary source of marine distress and safety signalling. …

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Industry-leading classification society will be responsible for newbuilding supervision and classification of Northern Xplorer (NX)’s inaugural vessel scheduled for delivery by 2026. The company will also collaborate with Norwegian flag and technology providers on the enhancement of rules and standards for safe operation of hydrogen-powered passenger ships. “I am very pleased DNV is joining us …

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“Electric sailing ship” – the so-called three-masted schooner will be 63.50 metres long and 10 metres wide, with a height of 5.35 metres to the main deck. The hull and superstructure will be made of steel and the masts of aluminum alloy. When not under sail, the ship will be powered by two 150 kW …

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Avikus, Hyundai’s autonomous navigation in-house startup, and global marine electronics leader Raymarine, have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the 2022 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. The two organizations will cooperate on the integration of the world’s first autonomous leisure boat solution, the Avikus NeuBoat, into Raymarine’s world-leading navigational products. In addition, …

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