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New Crewsaver cylinder locking system

Survitec brand, Crewsaver, is pleased to announce the launch of EXOLOK. EXOLOK is a new cylinder locking system that provides increased security for gas cylinders attached to lifejackets – helping to ensure your lifejacket protection is securely locked in. EXOLOK will be fitted to all Crewsaver lifejackets going forwards. It can additionally be retrofitted to all existing Crewsaver lifejackets with UML or Halkey Roberts firing heads by owners. From March 2021, Crewsaver inflatable lifejacket services carried out by approved service stations will incorporate EXOLOK as standard. The innovative system removes any potential for a gas cylinder to work loose within a lifejacket, instilling more confidence than ever regarding lifejacket performance. Users can perform a quick visual check to see that all is well, making sure their gas cylinder is correctly threaded with a glance to see that two arrows line-up. The orange EXOLOK system is for UML operating mechanisms, while the yellow is for Halkey Roberts firing heads. From 2021 all-new Crewsaver lifejackets will include EXOLOK as standard, bringing safety and innovation to the forefront.

High-strength fff ship windows from Fehrmann

They are still primarily installed in police boats, patrol vessels and heavy weather rescue cruisers, where they ensure the greatest possible safety under the toughest conditions. Now Fehrmann opens the distribution of its patented fff windows for other ship groups, national and international. The fff ship windows are 600% more resistant to failure compared to windows commonly available on the market: even in tests according to naval standards, in which shock and vibration tests showed that the windows withstood more than ten times the acceleration of gravity. This gain in safety for crew and cargo, not only during autumn storms, has already convinced several shipping companies to equip their ships with fff windows. Others rely on the innovative window system because it makes upgrades quick and easy. Complete windows can be replaced within a few minutes and without any hot work. This is made possible by a patented clamping system that completely eliminates the need for screws or adhesives. To install or replace an fff window, all you need is a hex wrench or a cordless screwdriver. This low installation effort reduces the working hours and thus the installation costs by up to 80% compared to a weld-in frame of the same size. At the same time, the risk of cost and delay-causing damage to newly installed windows due to carelessness during the hot work is reduced by up to 70%.

Remote cyber security assessment

Vessels worldwide are now facing compliance with IMO 2021 cyber security regulations. These are the first of what could be additional cyber security regulations for regulated vessels and facilities. International Maritime Security Associates (IMSA), the developers of the award-winning ARMS software platform, have developed a suite of cyber security tools and services for the maritime industry. The company has recently launched the capability to conduct basic shipboard network vulnerability assessments without sending personnel onboard. This unique tool is part of a larger suite of cyber security tools IMSA has developed to support vessels and maritime facilities with expanding their cyber security defenses. Some of these cyber security tools are part of the ARMS software platform. Through ARMS, IMSA can monitor a vessel’s critical systems and networks remotely in real-time through their state-of-the-art SOC (Security Operations Center). This capability protects vessels from real-time threats to IT, OT, and other critical network systems.

Hand-held tools in a high-quality steel case

When hydraulic lines have to be replaced or extended on site, professional tools should be ready-to-hand. To meet this requirement, Stauf has added more accessories to its complete range for connectng and fastening tubes and hoses.  This sturdy steel case is designed for short-term use on the go, providing all components required for bending and sawing of hydraulic tubes made of steel or stainless steel. The case contains a combined manual tube bending and sawing device which can be atached with a standard vice or directly to a workbench top with a thickness of up to 35mm. Three low-wear bending rollers made of steel allow processing of steel or stainless steel tubes with an outer diameter of 6, 8, 10 or 12mm. The set also includes a bending lever and ofers space for a manual reamer. The universal internal and external tube reamer from Stauf for tube diameters from 6 to 35mm is not included, but can be purchased separately, just as all other components of this convenient complete set. The reamer has high-quality sharpened cutng edges made of hardened special steel and allows fowing, ‘chater-free’ working. The internal and external tube reamer is also available for tubes with outer diameters from 10 to 54mm. For both sizes, Stauf ofers adapters for use with a cordless screwdriver or a drill.

New AlphaMidiCourse Mk2

Since the introducton of the AlphaMidiCourse in 2015, many vessels worldwide have already been equipped with this gyro compass. These units are used daily 24/7 by satsfed customers and because of this, this gyro has proven to be a very reliable product. With the introducton of the AlphaMidiCourse Mk2, the gyro complies with the latest regulatons. The AlphaMidiCourse Mk2 has received an internal upgrade to meet the mandatory IMO Resoluton MSC.302 (87) Performance standards for Bridge Alert Management. The control box has now also been physically modifed with three indicators that would allow the user to see which error message is indicated according to these BAM regulatons. In additon, the interior has also been updated, as the main circuit board is now equipped with connectors, which is benefcial for installaton and service technicians. To make it all complete, the digital steering indicator AlphaHeading+ is now also approved as part of the system.