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13
Jul
2010

Marin Ark successfully installed on Stena H164

Marin Ark successfully installed on Stena H164

NORDIC shipyard, Wismar, Germany – RFD have successfully installed one of their premium Marin Ark systems on Stena H164 (Britannica), this follows the successful installation of the sister vessel Stena Hollandica. The Marin Ark 430 and one over capacity raft were deployed successfully with much praise from Stena and yard…

02
Jun
2010

Stena Line selects RFD Marin Ark for the Stena Trade and Traveller conversions

Stena Line selects RFD Marin Ark for the Stena Trade and Traveller conversions

Following Marin Ark’s success with Stena Line’s ‘Vismar’ buildings, Hollandica and Britannica, we are now pleased to announce that Stena Line has selected RFD Marin Ark for the Stena Trade and Traveller conversions. Stena plan to increase the passenger capacity of both vessels to 1000 pax, and the 2 x…

01
Jun
2010

RFD Marin Ark features in June issue of Safety at Sea International magazine

RFD Marin Ark features in June issue of Safety at Sea International magazine

The RFD Marin Ark has featured in the June issue of Safety at Sea International magazine.  This further adds to the growing profile of the new generation RFD Marin Ark.  The article, with the help of RFD Marin Ark Sales Manager Richard McCormick details the numerous benefits of the system along with…

24
May
2010

RFD Liferaft saves entire crew of Mar e Pesca fishing boat

RFD Liferaft saves entire crew of Mar e Pesca fishing boat

It is always very concerning to hear of emergencies at sea, but at the same time very assuring to hear that our safety equipment played a vital role in the rescue. An example of such a story took place during a recent fishing expedition in Portugal. On 24th May at…

30
Apr
2010

Daewoo place order for Marin Ark 632 for Blue Star ferries vessel

Daewoo place order for Marin Ark 632 for Blue Star ferries vessel

Daewoo, one of the largest shipbuilders in the world have placed an order for 4 x Marin Ark 632 for the new Blue Star ferries vessel Hull 7510 to be delivered March 2011 This will be the second new generation Marin Ark for the Blue Star ferries range as the 7510…

29
Apr
2010

US Navy select new generation Marine Evacuation System Marin Ark for their Sisler Vessel

US Navy select new generation Marine Evacuation System Marin Ark for their Sisler Vessel

The US Navy have placed another order for the new Marine Evacuation System (MES) the Marin Ark.  This will be for their Sisler Vessel.  The Sisler is a noncombatant ship and is one of 19 large, medium-speed, roll-on/roll-off ships.  The large ship (Length: 950 feet; Beam: 106 feet) is ideal for the loading,…