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Guides and news on marine safety

Practical guidance on inspections, testing and compliance, and news from our team.

Mooring Winch

How a mooring winch works on a ship: electric vs hydraulic winches, drum, warping head and band brake, brake holding tests and maintenance. Mooring winch repair across UAE ports.

Anchor Capstan

What is a capstan on a ship? How anchor and mooring capstans work, vertical vs horizontal types, main parts, maintenance checks and common faults. Capstan service across UAE ports.

Fairlead

What is a fairlead on a ship? Roller, universal and Panama fairleads explained, how they guide mooring lines without chafe, and what to check during inspection and maintenance.

Smit Bracket

What is a Smit bracket? The heavy towing bracket on a ship's forecastle used to secure a towing chain or emergency towing arrangement quickly and safely. Supply, fitting and inspection.

Panama Chock

What is a Panama chock or Panama lead on a ship? Why canal transits need them, how they differ from open fairleads, sizes and what to inspect. Supply and fitting in the UAE.

IMO Resolution MSC.559(108): Enhancing Lifeboat and Davit Inspection Protocols

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has made significant strides in maritime safety by issuing Resolution MSC.559(108), which amends the requirements for the maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul, and repair of lifeboats, rescue boats, launching appliances, and r

Al Safwan Marine: Your Trusted Distributor of Thuraya Satellite Communication Solutions in the UAE

Al Safwan Marine is proud to announce its new partnership as a distributor of Thuraya products in the UAE, further enhancing our commitment to delivering cutting-edge satellite communication solutions. With an emphasis on the maritime, oil and gas, and emergency services sectors, we understand the u

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