The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) will hold its 2009 NMEA Convention & Expo Sept. 30 - Oct .2, 2009, at the Sanibel Harbour Resort in Fort Myers, Fla. “The NMEA Convention & Expo is very valuable for everyone involved in the industry, but it is really organized to serve NMEA dealers and their personnel,
The Department of Transportation has announced 70 grants totaling $98m in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds that will be used to improve small shipyards throughout the United States. The funds, awarded through the Maritime Administration’s Assistance to Small Shipyards program,
The chief of naval operations created a task force, headed by the Navy's senior oceanographer, to better understand and evaluate the changing climate and its implications for maritime security. "Task Force Climate Change was initiated ... to assess the Navy's preparedness to respond
Guiding your marine electronics business in challenging economic times is one of the themes for the upcoming National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Convention & Expo, to be held Sept. 30 – Oct. 2, 2009, at the Sanibel Harbour Resort in Fort Myers, Florida.Training and seminar
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration announced $17.1m in grants to 14 small shipyards in 10 states. The grants are part of the Assistance to Small Shipyards program.“Small shipyards are vitally important for the health of the maritime industry,
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration today announced $17.1 million in grants to 14 small shipyards in 10 states. The grants are part of the Assistance to Small Shipyards program.“Small shipyards are vitally important for the health of the maritime industry,
As compact stabilized optics and pointing systems gain in popularity on land vehicles, aircraft, and vessels, engineers have had difficulty finding ultra-compact gyros that offer the performance and long-term reliability required for smaller and lighter applications. KVH Industries’ (Nasdaq: KVHI) new DSP-1500,
OceanView Technologies Inc. announced the newest product in its extensive line-up of multi-sensor night-vision camera systems; the Apollo II HD. This is the Highest Definition Thermal Imaging camera available in the marketplace today at this price. It has an MSRP of only $17,995 and is shipping immediately.
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced plans to move the MOL Technology Research Center from its current site in Nishikojiya, Ota Ward, Tokyo, to Aso Ward in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture. The company held a groundbreaking ceremony at the site in Kawasaki on May 20. MOL executives on hand for the
A free webinar on Engineering Simulation for the Design of Maritime Structures will be hosted by CD-adapco on May 20 and 21, 2009 As engineering simulation tools and technology continue to advance, the application of Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) in the marine industry has become an indispensable
International marine lubricants supplier Total Lubmarine has developed a range of biodegradable products which will enable companies in the shipping industry to improve their environmental footprint without compromising performance or safety.Total Lubmarine is now offers: Carter Bio, a high-gear performance lubricant; Biohydran TMP,
FLIR Systems, Inc (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced that John W. Wood, Jr. has been elected to the Board of Directors for a term expiring at the Company's 2010 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Mr. Wood has also been appointed to serve on the Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors.Mr.
GE Oil & Gas has been awarded a "Spotlight on New Technology Award" by the Offshore Technology Conference for its next generation subsea electronics module, the VetcoGray SemStar5. The Spotlight on New Technology Award recognizes new and innovative technologies significantly
Fort Lauderdale-based marine electronics manufacturer, OceanView, recently launched the Apollo II night vision camera, VEI.Mike Bader, OceanView's CEO said "Adding digital zoom and an LCD camera controller with no additional cost has proven to be a great move."The OceanView
Wesmar has made replacing outdated thrusters easier with a simple two-bolt design. Created for easy drop-in installation, Wesmar’s new stainless steel bow and stern thrusters can also fit on competitive two-bolt metric systems. Perhaps the greatest significance of Wesmar’s new thruster design
Moose Boats, an aluminum boat manufacturer recently delivered a M1-44 Fire/Rescue boat to the Lewes Fire Department of Lewes, DE. This vessel was designed to meet mission-specific needs for firefighting, search and rescue, medical, incident command, and regional, all weather response in a region covering the Delaware Bay,
Wesmar's two-bolt design was created for an easy drop-in installation. The new stainless steel bow and stern thrusters can also fit on competitive two-bolt metric systems. Also simplifying the installation process, Wesmar has developed a new stern tunnel for a more efficient upgrade. The key features
At a time when many industrial operators are having trouble securing credit, Koike Aronson/Ransome Inc. has joined with a major capital equipment lender to offer Equipment Leasing Financing to Koike’s customers in the U.S. and Canada.Koike Aronson’s business units and field representatives
Dry bulk trade growth is expected to be sustained at current levels for another six years, according to the quarterly survey of the market by ICAP Shipping, a leading global shipbroking firm. Its "Dry Bulk Outlook Report 2008 Q4" predicts a gear-change in traded volume of thermal coal following power-station investment in China,
Amidst the crowd of river barges at Jeffboat, an ACL subsidiary, a new 50,000-barrel asphalt barge for Andrie Inc. stands out. This vessel is 360 by 60 with a 24-ft. molded depth. The barge’s cargo system includes a Fulton Thermal FT-1400-C with a 12m BTU per hour capacity that incorporates 32,500 ft.
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) issued a summary of its preliminary examination of a fire that occurred on a ro-ro passenger ferry in Pembroke on July 30, 2008. The fire was the result of thermal oil leaking from the heater coils into the thermal oil heater’s furnace. Although the damage was not serious,
Moose Boats, a boat designer and manufacturer in Petaluma, California has been awarded a contract by the Lewes Fire Department (LFD) to build a 44-ft. Catamaran Fire Rescue Boat. The custom M1-44 vessel will be exhibited prior to delivery to Lewes, Delaware at the 2008 International Workboat Show in New Orleans.
From Naval Sea Systems Command Public AffairsNaval Sea Systems Command's (NAVSEA's) Engineering for Reduced Maintenance (ERM) team outlined Sept. 29 a new thermal barrier materials initiative designed to reduce maintenance expenses, improve shipboard quality of life and reduce shipboard weight.
A Dutch owner has taken delivery of the Venture G, the second in a pair of sisterships from the Sealink Shipyard in Miri, Sarawak, East Malaysia. Like the first vessel, the Mare Verde, the second vessel, the Venture G is 53.8 by 13.8-meters with a molded depth of 4.5 meters. Designed by Conan Wu and
Modern day piracy, it seems, is rather like plugging a badly leaking pipe with one finger — just when you think you might have stemmed the flow from one area, another jet of water shoots out to hit you in the face. The recent approval by The United Nations Security Council for the use of foreign
Forecasts say that Tropical Storm Gustav could regain hurricane strength and affect major offshore oil and natural gas production areas in the Gulf of Mexico also portend a significant threat to onshore energy sites, the Houston Chronicle reported.
As they prepare for a possible hit from Gustav,
Since its introduction in 2000, MTU's Series 8000 high-speed diesel engine has gained popularity among Naval and Commercial shipbuilders because of its performance and operating availability.With over one hundred 20V 8000 engines sold, and with over 160,000 hours in combined operation, the world's
International Paint Ltd. announced the completion of the 100th ship coated with the fluoropolymer based, patented foul release product Intersleek 900. Working in close cooperation with K LINE, the Japanese headquartered global shipping and logistics company, the 1998 built, 77,302 dwt Type 77 thermal coal carrier,
GE and the C-MAR Group teamed to demonstrate a new hybrid tugboat technology designed to offer customers fuel savings and reduced emissions. “This is an exciting project that supports GE’s ongoing commitment to investing in new technologies. The alliance will explore the viability
Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. was scheduled to launch Galveston an ABS Classed 150 x 46 x 27-ft. ATB Ocean Going Tug at its Allanton facility in Panama City, Fla. on February 15. Galveston is being constructed for U.S. Shipping Partners, L.P. of Edison, N.J. along with two sister ships.
Xiom Corp., a Long Island, NY-based company that manufactures polymer powder spray systems, polymer coatings, and polymer/ceramic one-step coatings developed a high performance, environmentally safe, self-cleaning, marine vessel hull protective coating. Xiom's "stay-clean"
South Boats Special Projects Ltd. commissioned another Offshore Wind Farm Service Vessel for Offshore Wind Power Marine Services Ltd. of Conwy, North Wales for a long term contract with Dong Energy on Gunfleet Sands Offshore Wind Farm.'Offshore Progress' is a first of class South Catamaran 47/15m
By Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Public Affairs
Shipyard workers from Portsmouth Naval Shipyard have implemented an induction coating removal process that has reduced work execution costs and resulted in a safer work environment.
Based on four available induction coating removal machines with trained personnel,
Moose Boats, an aluminum boat manufacturer, recently delivered a new model named the M1-44 to the Naval Militia in New York. This vessel is the first of its kind and was designed to meet mission-specific needs for New York State’s Division of Military Naval Affairs (DMNA) headquartered in Latham, NY.
Governor Chris Gregoire announced the designation of 11 Innovation Partnership Zones in Washington, geographic areas that will promote and develop the state’s regional economies. Innovation Partnership Zones build on the success around the world of “research parks,” such as the Research Triangle in
French shipbuilding company DCNS has signed a contract with Russian shipbuilding science and research institute, providing technological cooperation in submarine design.
DCNS company is known as designer of nuclear submarines of “Barracuda” type and diesel-electric submarines with anaerobic engine of “Scorpène” type.
Ketels, the Cummins dealer in Gent, Belgium, completed the first European installation of the new Cummins Tier 2 compliant QSK38 M. The engine, delivering 1200 HP at 1800 RPM, has been installed in the inland waterway barge Lambada. The new engine is evolved from the popular and reliable KTA38 that is so well known in the marine world.
FLIR Systems, Inc., North Billerica, Mass, is being awarded a $9,269,600, firm-fixed-price-contract for procurement of AN/KAX-1A Maritime Forward-Looking Infrared systems, cable kits, spares and associated data. The AN/KAX-1A, which supports the Long Range Ground Mobility Visual Augmentation Systems (LR-GMVAS) Program,
MAN Diesel has received the first order for its 7K80ME-C, Mark-9 engine.
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) will build four engines for the A.P. Møller Group, intended for container ships to be constructed by the Korean Hanjin Group.
The K80ME-C Mark-9 engine is extremely competitive in terms of production costs and cost per kW.
Alfa Tec Inc., a 14-year-old
Seattle-based marine sales and service distributor, announced it will open a second location in Tampa, Florida, by June 2007. Alfa Tec was founded in 1993 as Alfa Laval Inc.'s exclusive distributor to the marine industry on the West Coast and
in Alaska.
Alfa Tec's