Datacol: First aid for contaminated fuel tanks
In order to reduce pollution by diesel engines, it is nowadays allowed by law, to add biodiesel to the fuel and thus minimize the quantity of sulfur (excellent lubricant) in it.
Italy: SeaHelp Marina Pass for the members of Marina Capo Nord
Members of Marina Capo Nord can now enjoy all-inclusive additional services: the administration of Marina signed a contract with SeaHelp, leading european sea assistance service, which offers them, except for an attractive berth, a full SeaHelp service in the five mile area of the Marina. The costs of this extraordinary services are borne by the Marina.
Mallorca/Spain: Radio stations are under increased supervision
Spain is careful: Authorities should, SeaHelp was informed by various owners, control prescribed radio stations more. In the past, those kind of actions were quite rare. To avoid unnecessary administrative difficulties: it is needed for vessels under the German SRC (Short Range Certificate) flag, for internal UBI navigation.
The countdown has started: SeaHelp starts the season with new engines
The countdown to the upcoming nautical season has started – maybe even faster for some owners then they wanted to. Real sea wolfs amongst skippers dare sailing already around Easter, and those who want a more relaxed tempo, will sail away at the start of the season, around May 1st. Preparations are now hurried in the SeaHelp Punat operational centar: all the intervention vessels are going through detailed inspection and some of them even have new engines to ensure reliable help during emergency in the future.
GasCheck is also also possible in 2019: It is expected that the mandatory regulation G108 will be made in Autumn 2019
SeaHelp GasCheck will continue. Owners whose vessels are situated in Croatia, Slovenia ili north Italy still want to inspect their built-in gas installation in accordance with strict rules G608. These technical rules which apply “for operation and testing of liquefied gas plants on small vessels” in Germany, will be introduced in Austria, too, said Friedrich Ofner, director of Austran Liquified Gas Association (ÖVFG) on SeaHelp’s inquiry.
Varaneo Dinky S: E-bike testing in the SeaHelp Punat operational center
Interested in e-bikes? Do you need them profesionally or as a hobby, and you’ve been through many technical terms which developed around the complex e-bike topic? Most of people want just one thing: to comfortably travel from point A to point B, without the need to enter a car. That’s why SeaHelp already made a preselection with which bike to do it best.