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Global shipping traffic keeps increasing, and ships are becoming larger and heavier. The issue of vessel berth safety and infrastructure protection is becoming more and more troublesome for ports and…

Even if there have been significant advancements in propulsion, navigation, and dynamic positioning systems, anchors are still considered the most important safety features on ships. They not only ensure stability…

Over the past few years, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has started making safety and operational improvements for the vessels that transit through the canal, and for the most part,…

Every port and ship across the world absolutely requires a marine bollard. Screwed into the ground, a marine bollard is used to secure a ship’s mooring lines in place of…

Lifeboats are one of the most essential life-saving appliances on a ship, which is a means of protecting the crew and passengers in emergencies. For the purpose of attempting to…

Mooring bollards are used to secure barges, ships and other vessels at docks, piers, or berths. The bollards are subjected to the full force of the vessel’s mooring operation, and environmental loads…

Life jackets are essential for water safety. Inflatable and foam life jackets have their own advantages and limitations. It is important to know the difference between two life jacket options before you choose the one that…

Survival under extreme circumstances is what lifeboats aim to offer during maritime emergencies. Functionally, lifeboats provide different levels of protection, key features and uses. Enclosed and totally enclosed lifeboats provide different…

Rubber fenders are essential for maritime operations, shielding dock structures and vessels from damage caused by collisions and impacts. In extreme environments, such as high temperatures, polluted waters or ports with high traffic,…

Life rafts are a vital safety equipment aboard vessels, specifically designed to offer buoyancy and safety in extreme situations on the sea. But, not all life rafts are the same. Two main…

Life rafts are one of the most important safety equipment on any ship when it comes to a maritime emergency. They act as the last line of defense when leaving…

Marine pilot chairs are integral to a vessel’s bridge for providing comfort, safety, and ergonomic support for operators during long navigational assignments. Suspension systems, particularly, define the quality and functionality of…