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Ocean Footprint Australia has recently supplied 200 tungsten carbide tipped (TCT) saw blades to PSFab, one of the Northern Territory’s leading aluminium fabrication companies.

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Originally developed with leading shipyards including Wight Shipyard, the Ocean Footprint TCT blade range is now being used by marine fabrication and engineering companies around the world.

The recent order from PSFab highlights the continued adoption of Ocean Footprint products within the Australian marine and aluminium fabrication sector.

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The blades form part of Ocean Footprint’s specialist product range developed in collaboration with professional boat builders and marine fabrication partners. Working closely with industry engineers and shipyards, Ocean Footprint refined the blade design to improve cutting performance, durability and productivity in demanding aluminium fabrication environments.

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The result is a high-precision tungsten carbide tipped blade designed specifically for aluminium boatbuilding and marine fabrication. The blades incorporate increased carbide tip size, refined tooth geometry and improved manufacturing tolerances, delivering measurable improvements in blade life and cutting performance.

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Testing with industry partners has demonstrated up to 25% improvement in blade performance and approximately 50% cost savings, while maintaining the precision required for professional fabrication work.

Ocean Footprint Australia has launched a new website highlighting its work supplying specialist marine equipment to shipyards, vessel builders and marine operators in Australia and internationally, including recent projects with leading shipyards.

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The website provides an overview of Ocean Footprint’s marine supply capability, product range and technical support services for the commercial maritime sector. It also showcases recent projects and collaborations with partners across vessel construction, fabrication and marine operations.

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Ocean Footprint works closely with boat builders, engineers and fabrication specialists to supply reliable equipment designed for the practical demands of vessel construction and operation.

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The site will continue to evolve with updates on new projects, product developments and industry collaborations as Ocean Footprint expands its presence within the marine supply sector.

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Visitors can explore the new website to learn more about Ocean Footprint’s products, services and recent work across the maritime industry.

Ocean Footprint Australia has supplied a comprehensive marine safety and emergency equipment package for INCAT’s latest high-speed ferry, Hull 100 (H100).

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This order represents a repeat collaboration with INCAT, following previous successful supply packages delivered for earlier vessels. The equipment package includes a wide range of SOLAS-compliant safety, firefighting and emergency response equipment required for large commercial passenger vessels.

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Items supplied include lifejackets for adults, children and infants, lifebuoys and buoyant lifelines, immersion and anti-exposure suits, breathing apparatus sets, firefighting equipment, fire hoses and nozzles, portable extinguishers, navigation shapes, pilot and embarkation ladders, medical equipment and emergency response gear.

Working with leading shipyards such as INCAT allows Ocean Footprint to support complex vessel builds with reliable equipment supply, coordinated logistics and industry expertise.

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The order reinforces Ocean Footprint’s position as a trusted marine supply partner for commercial shipbuilding projects in Australia and internationally.

Ocean Footprint Australia recently supplied Solarglide Type Approved marine solar screens for the bridge of INCAT Hull 096, supporting improved visibility and thermal comfort within the vessel wheelhouse.

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Solarglide is a leading manufacturer of marine blinds and solar control systems and was the first company in the world to achieve Type Approval for marine solar screens. The products are widely used across commercial ships, ferries, cruise vessels and offshore installations to reduce glare and solar heat gain within bridge environments.

The bridge of a modern vessel can experience significant solar gains from both external sunlight and internal navigation equipment.

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Solarglide’s specialised marine solar screens help address this by blocking up to 55% of solar radiation, reducing glare while maintaining outward visibility for safe navigation.

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Research conducted in collaboration with Newcastle University has shown that marine solar screens can reduce bridge cooling demand by up to 40%, helping to lower HVAC loads and improve working conditions for bridge crews.

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Ocean Footprint supplied the solar screens as part of its ongoing support to shipyards and vessel operators, providing specialist marine equipment and technical products for commercial vessels.