2016 Articles

- MTR100: Hydroid page: 65
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Marine Technology
on August 2016
Hydroid, Inc. – a part of Kongsberg Maritime’s autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV) group since its acquisition by Norwegian technology conglomerate Kongsberg Gruppen in 2008 – is a manufacturer of AUVs, including its signature REMUS vehicles. Hydroid founder Christopher von Alt’s knowledge of the i
- MTR100: Allspeeds Ltd page: 6
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Marine Technology
on August 2016
Allspeeds have a reputation for manufacturing a wide range of quality products for the oil and gas, maritime and military industries. Allspeeds’ Webtool brand offers a broad range of hydraulic cutters for ROVs and maritime and subsea emergency disconnection systems. In addition to a range of standa
- MTR100: OceanGate, Inc. page: 59
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Marine Technology
on August 2016
OceanGate Inc. provides subsea manned submersible services for industry, research and exploration. Its five-man submersibles are geared for site survey and inspection, research and data collection, film and media production, and as deep sea testing platform for hardware and software. Since 2009, Oce
- When It Comes to Inspiring Innovation, 'X' Marks the Spot page: 38
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Marine Technology
on August 2016
The XPrize is seeking to incentivize innovation to spur a new era of ocean discovery, as Jyotika I. Virmani, Ph.D. explains. We are living in an age of rapid innovation. Over the past 150,000 years we have evolved primarily in a local and linear world where most of our activities happened within
- MTR100: Engineered Syntactic Systems page: 17
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Marine Technology
on August 2016
Engineered Syntactic Systems (ESS) is exclusively focused on the formulation, engineering and manufacturing of superior quality syntactic foam, a class of material created using pre-formed hollow spheres (commonly made of glass, ceramic, polymer or even metal) bound together with a polymer. Thanks t
- MTR100: BioSonics Inc. page: 12
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Marine Technology
on August 2016
BioSonics is a pioneer in unique deployment methods for surveying in the most challenging environments and a developer of unique software for habitat mapping and real-time, automated fisheries data processing. BioSonics first introduced fixed-location hydroacoustic fish monitoring in 1980. BioSo
- MN100: Robert Allan Ltd. page: 78
pablished in:
Marine News
on August 2016
The Company: With about 82 employees, Robert Allan Ltd. is Canada’s most senior consulting Naval Architectural firm, established in Vancouver, B.C. in 1930. The company has earned an international reputation for innovative, successful designs for a wide range of ships and has been a leader in creat
- MN100: Schottel GmbH page: 76
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Marine News
on August 2016
The Company: The Schottel Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of propulsion and steering systems for ships and offshore applications. Founded in 1921, the company develops and manufactures azimuth propulsion and maneuvering systems, complete propulsion systems with power ratings of up
- MN100: Inland Marine Service, Inc. (IMS) page: 64
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Marine News
on August 2016
The Company: As one of the largest inland vessel management companies in the United States, Inland Marine Service (IMS) offers services to keep vessels crewed with seasoned, highly skilled mariners. With over 700 employees, IMS is able to serve customers across the Western Rivers, East Coast, and t
- Focus on Safety, Future Drive Operator Success page: 50
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Marine News
on August 2016
The Right Stuff: Innovation, Customer Service, Crew Welfare The hallmarks of a successful vessel operator are the same whether they are carrying liquid, physical or human cargo: A laser focus on safety, a twin commitment to customers and crew, and the vision to embrace and invest in the future.
- MN100: ACR Electronics, Inc. page: 12
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Marine News
on August 2016
The Company: ACR Electronics, Inc. a Drew Marine Company, designs and manufactures a complete line of safety and survival products for the marine industries and various worldwide government agencies. Products include Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons, Personal Locator Beacons, ARTEX Emerg
- MN100: Blount Boats, Inc. page: 10
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Marine News
on August 2016
The Company: Over time, the Blount shipyard has built more than 365 vessels. Today, Blount Boats’ clients include Fire Island Ferries, Casco Bay Island Transit District, Puerto Rico and Municipal Islands Maritime Authority, Spirit Cruises, Circle Line Statue of Liberty (Hornblower), South Ferry on
- MN100: John Deere Power Systems page: 65
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Marine News
on August 2016
The Company: John Deere Power Systems manufactures and markets industrial, marine and generator drive diesel engines, as well as drivetrain components for use in a variety of off-highway applications. The full line of propulsion and gen-drive PowerTech marine engines – 4.5L, 6.8L, 9.0L, 13.5L – tha
- MN100: International Paint page: 64
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Marine News
on August 2016
The Company: For over 130 years, AkzoNobel’s Marine Coatings business, International, has pioneered the development of market-leading coatings for the shipping industry. The firm prides itself in its commitment to innovation, continual investment in research and development and a resolute focus on
- MN100: Master Marine, Inc. page: 63
pablished in:
Marine News
on August 2016
The Company: Master Marine has provided excellent marine repair and new construction services for over 55 years to all marine sectors. Equipment includes one 750-ton floating dry-dock (152’ x 46’) inside the wing walls and one 220-ton Marine Travel lift for servicing inland and offshore commercial
- MN100: Kirby Inland Marine page: 62
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Marine News
on August 2016
The Company: Kirby Corporation is a premier tank barge operator in the United States, transporting bulk liquid products throughout the Mississippi River System, on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, along all three U.S. Coasts, and in Alaska and Hawaii. Kirby’s service includes the transporting of pet
- Engine Providers Power Operators' Profits page: 58
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Marine News
on August 2016
With an eye towards environmental compliance, operational efficiencies and the bottom line, the Marine News top propulsion providers touch all bases. Sitting down to select the best engine and propulsion manufacturers in the workboat marine space isn’t necessarily the easiest task in the world.
- Teledyne Maintains Course page: 33
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Marine Technology
on August 2016
In what has become something of an MTR100 tradition, MTR visits with a trio of executives from Teledyne, a diverse company with links in each sector of the market, for insights on current developments and future trends. This year we speak with Mike Read, President of Teledyne Marine; William Egan -
- MTR100: Greensea page: 32
pablished in:
Marine Technology
on August 2016
U.S. based Greensea started in 2006 based on the belief that a reliable, operator-friendly, integrated navigation and control system could dramatically improve work with marine vehicles. Today, the company provides practical commercial solutions to make the work of the marine industry easier, cheape
- MTR100: SubC Imaging page: 32
pablished in:
Marine Technology
on August 2016
SubC Imaging develops advanced underwater optical imaging systems for a worldwide clientele. The private ocean technology company was founded in 2010 by a former ROV pilot and offshore project manager and creates technologically advanced and capable video equipment for the offshore and subsea market