Fassmer Places Order for Eight Henriksen Slipway Systems
Fassmer of Germany has placed an order for eight of the new Henriksen Slipway Systems (HSS) for the automatic launch and recovery of small boats and unmanned surface drones from larger vessels. The eight systems will be installed aboard four vessels being built by Fassmer for an undisclosed customer.The new system can benefit any organization that operates drones (USVs) or fast intervention craft from larger vessels. Besides naval forces, these might include coast guard, police…
Saronic, Castelion Collaborate on Maritime Hypersonic Launch Capability
Saronic and Castelion have announced plans to join forces to launch a hypersonic vehicle from an unmanned surface vessel. By integrating Castelion’s Blackbeard with Saronic’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) Marauder, the two companies offer a powerful, credible option to deter would-be adversaries.A First-of-Its-Kind IntegrationThe collaboration between Castelion and Saronic marks the first integration of autonomous surface vessels with hypersonics and stands to accelerate…
Henriksen Hooks Chosen for New BC Ferries Launch Safety System
The Henriksen HLH 3500 rescue boat and liferaft hook has become a key element of a new fall protection system invented by BC Ferries, the Descent Control System (DCS), which is now installed across its fleet of 38 ships. As launching boats at sea is a high-risk activity, BC Ferries embarked upon a two-year development program for its DCS. Now, whenever BC Ferries rescue crews board their boats, they will each clip onto a webbing line that is controlled by an auto belay unit. As…
Gladding-Hearn Delivers New Pilot Boat to Virginia Pilots
The Virginia Pilot Association has taken delivery of a new high-speed, pilot boat from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation. It’s the Virginia pilots’ tenth launch built by the Somerset, Mass., shipyard since 1983.The all-aluminum launch is designed and outfitted for the Pilot’s Hampton Roads harbor station. An all-new, shallow-V hull by Ray Hunt Design was created to optimize speed with a low wake while maintaining seakeeping and boarding performance. It displaces about 2,000 pounds less than a similar sized offshore pilot boat.
