Thrusterleader Selects Reygar For Survey Vessel Dynamic Positioning Systems
Shanghai-based supplier of propulsion systems for the global maritime market, Thrusterleader, has selected Reygar Ltd’s StemTIDE dynamic positioning control system for a second survey vessel. Reygar is the leading provider of innovative, adaptable and cost-effective monitoring and control solutions for maritime operations challenges.
Vessel operators and charters are increasing their investment in vessels that allow for advanced methods of control as they strive to maximize operational efficiency and safety in a cost-effective manner. In challenging maritime conditions, an advanced dynamic positioning system paired with a reliable propulsion system is of critical importance to achieving these goals; particularly for survey vessels which must maintain their position while surveying regardless of tidal, weather and sea state conditions.
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CYPRUS – WORLDWIDE – This week Cypriot Shipping Deputy Minister, Vassilios Demetriades wrote to both the EU Transport and Health Commissioners and the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Secretary-General outlining proposals to better ensure the safe vaccination of all crew against the Covid virus.
The Minister suggested that seafarers involved in short sea traffic should all be immunised locally whilst deep sea staff should be vaccinated ashore and those at sea designated as ‘bubbles’ in isolation. In all cases the vaccines used should be subject to a globally agreed standard with adequate numbers of approved vaccines, acceptable to all governments, administered in the seafarers country of residence to before travelling to join their ships.