Marine News 2014 Articles
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- Rig Donation: A step-by-step guide page: 40
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on January 2014A primer for those interested in Artificial Reefs as a way to dispose of old offshore structures, rigs and ships. The quandary of what to do with a non-productive well and the associated rig structures has always plagued offshore operators. As federal and state regulations begin to tighten in terms
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- Foss is Upbeat on the Arctic page: 31
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on January 2014Foss Maritime Builds New Ice-Class Tugs as it embarks on a new Arctic Challenge. To support growing Arctic business, Seattle-based Foss Maritime Company is building three ocean-going tugs at its Rainier Shipyard in Oregon on the Columbia River. These 132 feet-long, Ice Class vessels will have str
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on January 2014The latest surge in blue water shipbuilding and the seagoing billets that those jobs create is a welcome change for a domestic maritime sector that had seen nothing but decline for the past four decades. Still, and from a training, demand, and recruitment point of view, the brown water sector is arg
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on January 2014Caterpillar Marine has introduced the Cat Three60 Pod 650. The Three60 Pod 650 revolutionizes docking and slow-speed maneuvering for diesel-powered yachts. Available in 2015, it is designed to be easy to learn, incorporating proprietary technology providing access to full or incremental power in any
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on January 2014The Super Series “220” Double Drum Bow Winch handles larger capacity rope. The Twin drums afford less loading on ropes under braking. Both feature JonRie’s Active Heave Compensation systems, independent drives for each drum and standard foot pedal for hands free operation. The Winch has the capacity
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- VGP-Compliant Stern Tube Lubricant page: 55
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on January 2014Panolin’s Stella Maris stern tube lubricant is based on 100% saturated synthetic ester technology with performance enhancing additives. This synthetic ISO VG 68, 100, 150 and 220 Stella Maris stern tube lubricant provides biodegradability and lubricity to protect metal surfaces, while meeting VGP re
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on January 2014The Commandant of the United States Coast Guard, Admiral Bob Papp, Jr. spoke of the Arctic as an emerging frontier during the 2013 State of the Coast Guard Address in February 2013. He said, “… one example of what our future holds can be seen in the emerging frontier of the Arctic, where there is a
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- A Look into ABS with James Watson page: 12
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on January 2014When ABS, the global provider of maritime classification services, announced that James A. Watson had been named President and Chief Operating Officer of their Americas Division, it wasn’t hard to see why. Likewise, there were few if any other candidates for the job with as well rounded a CV, and wi