Dongara Marine Delivers Its First Rescue RIB
The first newbuild rigid inflatable boat (RIB) built by Dongara Marine has entered into service, heralding a raft of government and RIB contracts for the Western Australian boatbuilder.The newbuild, Cape Rose, was completed at the end of last year and has been operating for Marine Rescue Shark Bay since delivery to Denham in early in 2021. It has replaced a response vessel that had serviced the Western Australia (WA) coastline for more than 20 years, both with the group and previously…
New LED Floodlight from Hella Marine
Heavy-duty and commercial vessels demand durable lighting capable of withstanding punishing conditions. The new HypaLUME LED floodlight from Hella marine is specifically designed to meet the rigors of any marine work environment. The most powerful floodlight ever offered by Hella, high performance HypaLUME also delivers class-leading energy efficiency. While comparable to a 400 W metal halide fitting in light output, it only consumes a mere 240W (10 amps at 24V). Designed for heavy-duty and commercial vessels, Hella equips its HypaLUME floodlight with a Grilamid lens.
Vietnam Shipyard Builds New Caledonia Tugboat
Cty TNHH Vuot Song, the subsidiary shipyard of Roy’s Maritime in Vietnam has just finished the construction of a 16-m long tugboat for New Caledonia, that will be delivered to the ship owner early 2014. The tugboat ‘Taabya.on’ is 16 meters long and 6.20 meters in breadth with a 16-tonee bollard pull, and will be used for the transportation of nickel in New Caledonia. Build of the new vessel was supervised by classification society Bureau Veritas, and New Caledonian Maritime in accordance with the divison 222.
New Masthead Lamp Rounds Out Nav Lamp Package
Any vessel, whether commercial, recreational or military, benefits from the safety and security provided by high visibility. With the introduction of its new NaviLED PRO 5 nm masthead lamp, Hella marine now offers owners and operators a complete and ultra-durable navigation lamp package for vessels up to 150'. The year 2014 marks the tenth anniversary of the NaviLED PRO line gaining international certifications. Proven performers with a worldwide reputation for reliability, NaviLED PRO lamps boast IMO COLREG, USCG, RINA, ABYC A-16 and BSH approval.
Heavy Duty Floodlight Is a Match For Any Job
Working ships require reliable illumination that withstands the most demanding tasks in the harshest marine environments. Hella marine specifically addresses commercial vessel needs with its new ultra heavy-duty AS 5000 LED floodlight. This 5,000+ lumen LED lamp provides highly effective and dependable illumination while drawing only 60 W, or 5 amps at 12V and 2.5 amps at 24V. Hella's precision optical engineering a crisp white color that closely simulates daylight. Unlike some warmer halogen lighting, the 5700K color temperature reduces eye strain and fatigue.
Moose Boats Depend on Hella Lighting
Boats used for law enforcement, fire/emergency and security patrol must be rugged and highly dependable. First responders rely on every component to work well all the time. Because Moose Boats recognizes that lives and jobs depend on their vessels' performance, it chooses Hella marine lights for many of its rugged craft. Moose Boats aluminum catamarans and monohulls are outfitted with Hella marine's LED Navigation Lamps, EuroLED Interior Touch Lamps, LED Mega Beam Deck Floodlights, and LED Courtesy Lamps. Moose Boats president Roger Fleck appreciates all the benefits of LED technology.
LED Utility Lights Brighten Engine Rooms
Working in a dimly lit engine room can be unpleasant and even unsafe. DuraLed Engine Room & Utility Lighting from Hella marine brightens work areas with an ultra-wide spread of crisp white light. For convenience, an optional new ON/OFF switch on the lamp face is controlled by pressing the center Hella logo. To withstand the rigors of the damaging marine environment, the lights are completely sealed. Lenses are made of UV- and impact-resistant acrylic with a heavy-duty nylon shroud.
