Swedish Coastal Radio Network Modernized
The Swedish coastal radio network is a cornerstone of search and rescue activities in Swedish waters and is considered to be the mariner’s communication lifeline. The Swedish Maritime Administration is now investing some SEK 50 million to improve and modernise the system. “The coastal radio network is a fundamental part of our maritime infrastructure. The planned investment will improve its stability and increase maritime safety even further”, says Jon Granstedt, the Administration’s President of Construction and Engineering.
Trelleborg Marine HQ Relocates to Singapore
With increasing demand for its fendering, mooring and berthing systems, Trelleborg Marine Systems is relocating its headquarters to Singapore, delivering closer proximity to its Singapore and China-based manufacturing facilities. The move will enable the closer integration of its sales and production capabilities. The relocation will see managing director, Richard Hepworth, move to Singapore. Trelleborg will maintain its four regional hubs, which deliver global coverage. In addition…
European Global Navigation Satellite System
The UK Department for Transport summarized the Department’s work on the European Global Navigation Satellite System programs Galileo and EGNOS. Galileo is the European Union’s global navigation satellite system (GNSS) and will be fully interoperable with the US GPS system. The European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS) is the first pan-European satellite navigation system. It augments GPS, making it more suitable for safety-critical applications, such as navigating ships through narrow channels. (9/16/10). (Source: Bryant’s Maritime News)
ACB Launches Line of Law Enforcement Vessels (LEV)
Just as ACB has done for agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and many other customers requiring safety critical applications, we used our experience, technology, and engineering expertise to build a superior line of vessel that will change the paradigm in the maritime protection industry. The new LEVs are available with multiple engine configurations in 23 ft., 26 ft. or 30 ft. - in a full cabin or center console model.
