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Tech Files

Innovative Products & Systems

CSignum Wireless Under-Ship Monitoring

CSignum launched its latest innovation, the EM-2S. This new solution is purpose-designed to be mounted on marine vessels below the waterline provid- ing essential communications for advanced monitoring functions. CSignum’s patented electromagnetic ? eld signaling (EMFS) crosses the divide enabling un- derwater sensor data to be communicated to networks above the surface.

Book Review

Maritime Fire? ghting – Bridging Tradition and

Technology to Shipboard Fire? ghting aritime Fire? ghting by Captain Emil Muccin, ef? ciency and safety. Chapters dedicated to ? re? ghting in

USMS (ret.) and Matthew Bonvento is a com- con? ned spaces and coordination between ship and shore- prehensive and modern guide for maritime pro- based ? re? ghting teams bring valuable insights into high-

M fessionals. It addresses the unique challenges risk, real-world scenarios that re? ect today’s challenges and of shipboard ? re? ghting by integrating traditional methods real-world incidents. with the latest advancements in equipment and procedures. The writing is clear and accessible, making it suitable for

This book effectively replaces outdated both experienced ? re? ghters and those instruction aids by providing up-to- new to maritime safety. The inclu- date, actionable knowledge. Using the sion of detailed diagrams, procedural

IMO Model courses of Basic and Ad- checklists, and visual aids enhances vanced Fire? ghting as a baseline, the the practicality of the content, allow- authors take a deep dive into subjects ing readers to apply these ? re? ghting that have not been explained in detail in strategies directly to their work envi- previous books; topics such as ? re? ght- ronments. An important aspect of the ing process hazards, modern case stud- textbook is that key terms in bold are ies, and current medicine at sea. de? ned in a comprehensive Glossary

Unlike older texts and manuals, this of Terms making it easier for the reader book takes a forward-thinking ap- to understand critical concepts. Since proach, offering detailed information this is a technical ? eld, many terms are on cutting-edge ? re? ghting equipment introduced, and the textbook includes and technologies. The authors stress the a very thorough Glossary of Abbrevia- importance of understanding contem- tions for easy reference.

porary ? re risks on vessels, which are One of the book’s greatest strengths becoming increasingly complex with is its ability to blend traditional knowl- advancements in maritime operations. edge with modern updates, making it

The focus on updated ? re suppression highly relevant for today’s maritime techniques, such as modern foam and professionals. The focus on modern gaseous agents, illustrates the evolution from more basic, tra- ? re? ghting technology, such as advanced ? re detection sys- ditional methods. tems and updated ? re suppression agents, sets it apart from

Each chapter builds on essential ? re? ghting knowledge, older ? re? ghting textbooks. Additionally, real-world ex- starting with the fundamentals of ? re behavior in maritime amples and expert insights provide readers with applicable settings and progressing through speci? c tactics for various modern skills and knowledge.

vessel types. The sections on ? re? ghting equipment stand The books is available on both Barnes and Noble and Am- out, offering in-depth discussions of modern ? re suppression azon. The books is also available directly through the pub- systems and tools, emphasizing their role in improving both lisher, Schiffer publishing.

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