News
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- New product developments at Tideland Signal
28-01-2010
Over the last couple of years, Tideland Signal has shown to be an innovative leader in the Aids to Navigation (AtoN) industry. In order to reduces power consumption, Tideland has launched a entire range of LED lanterns and LED flashers. The marine lanterns come in various types, both GMU and ATEX certified. The LED lanterns are available are available as external powered and as self-contained lanterns. Tideland also released the new corporate brochure, which will be available for download from our website soon.
- Visiting the SSCV Thialf
28-01-2010
On the 22nd of January, Robin Jansen joined Young PIANC Netherlands for a tour around Heerema Marine Contractor's SSCV Thialf. Visiting this huge "vessel" is spectacular. The size is breathtaking and the lifting capacity of over 14,000 metric tonnes is very hard to grasp. It was also nice to see Yokohama pneumatic fenders and Tideland Signal ML-155 and ML-300 marine lanterns installed at one of the decks. I'd like to thank HMC and Young PIANC for this splendid opportunity.
- Another batch of fenders supplied to a navy force
28-01-2010
Due to the vulnerable hull, most navy vessels are fendered with foam elastomer fenders. Compared to rubber fender systems, foam elastomer fender offer a very favourable performance curve, minimizing hull pressure especially during the first stages of compression. As a result, Hippo Marine supplies rather a lot of foam elastomer fenders to navy forces around the world. P.C. Jansen Marine Agencies is also very active with naval forces, and was able to be awarded to supply 10 small onboard fenders.
- P.C. Jansen Marine Agencies to hire and sell more racons
28-01-2010
More news about racons. We are pleased to announce that we have been able to supply a number of racons for various offshore projects. A number of racons were purchased by the customers, while we also have one racon out for hire for an offshore platform in German territorial waters. Once again, the proven quality of Tideland's Seabeacon 2 System 6 racon, has allowed us to close the deal.
- P.C. Jansen Marine Agencies sells 3 racons to Rijkswaterstaat
28-01-2010
We are very pleased to announce that P.C. Jansen Marine Agencies BV was awarded, as agent for Tideland Signal Ltd., to supply 3 pieces SeaBeacon 2 System 6 racons to Directie Noordzee – Rijkswaterstaat in Rijswijk, The Netherlands. The racons are going to be installed on buoys which are deployed in the Dutch part of the Northsea as a navigation tool for vessels. Rijkswaterstaat currently operates 20 of these racon buoys. A significant number of them have Tideland Signal racons installed on them, both the older System 5, as well as the state-of-the-art System 6 version.
- Increased interest in casted foam elastomer lightweight fenders
09-11-2009
Over the last 12-18 months we have seen a significant increase in the interest for Hippo's lightweight foam elastomer fenders. This has resulted in a number of orders for newbuild fast crafts, like pilot boats, water taxi's and ferries. More detailed photographs to be revealed at a later stage, but the following page will give you an indication of the type of fenders concerned: Vessel Fendering
- Floating fenders remain popular, even during economic crisis
09-11-2009
Despite the ongoing financial and economic crisis, the requirement for floating fenders has not decreased. We are happy to inform you, that we have been able to secure order for several foam filled Hippo fenders, as well as original Yokohama pneumatic fenders through FenderCare.
The foam fenders are becoming more and more popular especially for short sea shipping vessels. Yokohama pneumatic fenders are - of course - the preferred option for any large offshore vessel, whether that be FPSO's, heavy lifting vessels or oil tankers.
- Seaway Heavy Lifting AtoN's kit upgraded
09-11-2009
In cooperation with P.C. Jansen Marine Agencies, Tideland Signal's subsidiary Dabbrook, has recently upgraded the Aids to Navigation kit aboard the Stanislav Yudin. The Yudin is the first heavy lifting vessel of Seaway Heavy Lifting and will soon be joined by the newbuild Oleg Strashnov.
A new GDF Suez North Sea based gas platform, installed by SHL, required temporary marking untill installation of the top structure. The existing AtoN kit of the Yudin, consisting of an ML-300 marine lantern, an AB-560 fog signal and a lot of batteries, required an upgrade and general maintenance. We have supplied and installed a Sentry Fog Detector, to allow the fog signal to be switched on automatically whenever visibility drops below 2 n.m. Furthermore, we replaced the batteries and lamps in the ML-300 with new ones. After cleaning the lens, and a full system check witnessed by engineers of SHL and GDF Suez, the system was installed on the offshore structure.
(Picture courtesy of Seaway Heavy Lifting and/or GDF Suez)
- GN Rope Fittings to manufacture biggest forged sling protector shackle
09-11-2009
We are proud to inform you that our principal GN Rope Fittings recently have manufactured the largest forged Sling Protector Shackle ever. These shackles have an astonishing WLL 2000 tonnes, with a factor of safety of 4:1. We congratulate GN Rope Fittings with this excellent result.
More info can be downloaded here: WLL2000Ton.pdf
- Hr.Ms. Urania participates in Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge 2009
23-05-2009
The Hr.Ms. Urania participates in the Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge 2009 and we wish them a safe trip, lots of fun and all the best during this - over 7,000 nm - voyage.
More info can be found at www.tallshipsraces.com/atlanticchallenge
The crew keeps a log up tro date, which can be found here: www.kim.nl - Dutch only
(Picture courtesy of www.kim.nl)
- P.C. Jansen Marine Agencies sponsors Royal Dutch Navy Training vessel Hr.Ms. Urania
23-05-2009
We are proud to announce that we (PCJMA, Hippo Marine and Manuplas) are sponsoring the Royal Dutch Navy by supplying the Hr.Ms. Urania with Hippo Marine foam-elastomer fenders. They replace the inflatable fenders the Urania was using, but which got damaged regularly.
The Crew seems delighted with the new fenders! (Picture taken at Tenerife, courtesy of Hr.Ms. Urania - May, 2009.
- P.C. Jansen Marine Agencies to equip
mooring dolphins BP BAT Theseus jetty
20-02-2009
We are pleased to announce to have supplied a number of 100 tonne X.A-type (T-head) bollards on behalf of E.J. Bean for the BP Amsterdam (BAT) Theseus Terminal in Amsterdam. The order was granted to us by BAM Civiel and BAM Project Support. The terminal is used for fuel transfer.
- De Haan Special Equipement agency ended
01 January 2009
After more than 25 years of cooperation between De Haan Special Equipment (formerly known as De Haan Musselkanaal), we inform you that De Haan Special Equipment and P.C. Jansen Marine Agencies have decided in full agreement, to end the cooperation as per the first of January 2009.
Since De Haan Special Equipment was acquired by GN Rope Fittings, the latter has taken over most of the rigging equipment (eg sockets and snatch blocks). De Haan S.E. has taken the opportunity to become even more involved in the crane industry, resulting in a number of extraordinary crane blocks over the last couple of years.
We will remain selling the original De Haan sockets and snatch blocks, but from now on solely through GN Rope Fittings.
We thank De Haan Special Equipment and all it's employees for so many good years of cooperation and we wish them all the best for the future!
- Major revision new website
24 September 2008
Even though the new website is online for less than a week, the first major changes already have been made:- In order to avoid unnecessary scrolling, a navigation menu was added to the right side of the screen
- In the "Principal" section, a page is dedicated to the FenderCare Integrated Mooring (IMS) concept
- In order to give a better view on the possibilities we can offer, I added photo albums with pictures of projects some of our principals were involved in
- De Haan Special Equipment manufacturers monster block
24 September 2008
De Haan Special Equipment has manufactured a special block for the largest mobile crane in the world. The block is 4.5 m wide and 9.5 m tall, and weighs an astonishing 55 tons. The block can lift up to 2000 tons.
- Tideland Signal suffers from hurricane IKE
19 September 2008
The recent hurricanes in the US did have an impact on Tideland Signal as well. The Louisiana office is still recovering from Gustav, whereas the Houston head quarters has lost power during and after Ike hit the Houston area. Due to power failures, generators are being used at the moment, and production lines have been set up on the parking lot. Check the Tideland website for up-to-date information.
The press release can be read here: Hurrican-Ike.pdf
- Launch new website
19 September 2008
We are proud to be able to present our completely revised website. We would appreciate any feedback. Please check the Contact page for more information on how to reach us.
- Venrooy launches new range of mobile winches
June 2008
In addition to the introduction of the LTV-R en ZW-R Drum Carriers, Venrooy Cable Equipment is proud to announce the introduction of the ML mobile winches. They are available in 2, 3, 4 and 5 tons pulling force and offer great advantages over other types of mobile winches.
Venrooy has been very active in changing the organisation over the last two years and this is most visible in the very modern and appealing design of the LTV-R, ZW-R and ML series.
For more information, please visit www.venrooy.nl
- Name change of De Haan Musselkanaal
June 2008
In order to improve overall performance to serve the customers at an even higher level, De Haan Musselkanaal (100% subsidiary of GN Rope Fittings), has changed the organisation significantly over the last 12 months. New staff has been hired, and the production facility will be expanded. In order to reflect the objectives of De Haan as a leading partner in blocks and other specialised lifting equipment, the management of De Haan has decided to change the name of the company.
As per the 26th of May the new name of the company will be
De Haan Special Equipment BV
Please note that the URL of the website has changed, as well as the e-mail addresses. For more information, please visit www.dehaan-se.com
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