Relief of tension

Article Abstract:

The use of self-tensioning winches is standard for many vessels, since they can adopt to varying conditions including draught and tide while in port and they can also prevent possible problems during loading and unloading. Important factors to consider when selecting a winch are controllability and type of electrical and hydraulic drives. The three major companies involved in supplying winches are Clarke Chapman, Hatlapa and Ulstein.

Hoists, cranes, and monorails, Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing, Marine Winches, Winches

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In a vacuum: interest is growing in a vacuum-based mooring technology designed to revolutionise dockside operations

Article Abstract:

Mooring International has developed the Iron Sailor automated vacuum-mooring system. This technology, along with the shore-mounted Quaysailor, allows ships to be moored by using strong vacuum pads. The system is designed to allow for cargo and tidal displacement.

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing, Marine Control Equipment, Ship handling, Seamanship, Electric control equipment, Mooring International

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Keeping a watch on the pods

Article Abstract:

The details of powerful pod propulsion system used on Queen Mary 2 ship, which is a Mascon48 on-line system developed by Sweden-based SKF Condition Monitoring Center (Lulea) AB, are presented.

Product development, Sweden, Control equipment industry, Ship propulsion, Marine propulsion systems, Queen Mary 2 (Ship)

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