As a global community, we have a heavy reliance on maritime transport. Our oceans provide the main transport arteries for global trade and around 90% of those traded goods are carried by ocean shipping.1 Furthermore, the demand for global…
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The insight obtained from a risk assessment is one consideration that is used to help maritime authorities strategically plan their operations in a cost effective and sustainable way. The establishment of clear goals and objectives helps them to manage hundreds of…
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In the marine industry a RACON (RAdar beaCON) is used by ports and harbour authorities to help mariners easily identify the location of fixed or floating Aids to Navigation. The IMO also refers to Racon as radar transponders, that operate…
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Monitoring the performance and location of marine Aids to Navigation can be a challenge for asset managers. Marine assets are normally positioned in remote locations and can be difficult or costly to access. During extreme weather conditions, marine lanterns and…
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An offshore structure is defined as any structure that is fixed into position and extends above or below the surface of the sea. Some examples include man-made drilling platforms, oil wells, dredging operations, offshore wind farms, ocean data platforms or…
Posted in Connectivity, Marine Buoys, Marine Lanterns Tagged with: aquaculture, buoys, dredging, IALA recommendations, marine lanterns, offshore structures, top marks, Wind Farms