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INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS • The Best of 2015

Ocean Signal’s new rescueME MOB1

JK Fabrication Deck Equipment

Ocean Signal’s rescueME MOB1, is

J.K. Fabrication, Inc. manufactures designed to attach to compact life hydraulic marine deck equipment jackets, ready for automatic activa- in Seattle WA. Products range from tion in the event of a man overboard commercial ? shing equipment, an- situation. The MOB1 device com- chor and research winches for all municates the location of a person vessels. The ? rm has expanded its

Trelleborg Rubber in the water with accurate position footprint into hose storage reels

Compound Tug Fenders information on the vessel’s chart for petroleum platforms as well as

Trelleborg’s marine systems opera- plotter, and distance and bearing to emergency towlines storage reels for tion has launched a new High Per- the person in distress. The Digital retrieval of ocean going barges. The formance Super Abrasion Resistant

Selective Calling (DSC) VHF alarm towline storage reel is a proven means (HPSAR) tug fender, which utilizes will also be triggered. of saving a loose ocean going barge. an innovative, superior rubber com- www.oceansignal.com www.jkfabrication.com pound. The application of this dis- tinctive and improved compound not only signi? cantly increases the service life of the fender, but also gives the fender a lower density than traditional solutions, contributing to reduced weight and increasing potential savings. www.trelleborg.com/Marine-Systems/

Videotel’s Enclosed Space

BlueTide

Management System

Videotel launched the Enclosed

Launches iOS App

Space Management System, de-

BlueTide Communications Corpo- signed to effectively assess, and ration’s BlueVision is a proprietary manage safety of enclosed spaces app developed to monitor ves- and combat the number of acci- sels. Video streaming, deck snap- dents and fatalities that occur when shots and instant contact make problem areas are overlooked. The the BlueVision app a central touch

GE’s Tier 4 Marine Diesel computer-based system enables point for ? eet communication. Us-

Engine has EPA Certi? cation compliance with IMO’s “Revised ers can access 24/7

GE Marine’s 12V250 marine diesel

Recommendations for Entering En- live video or request engine has received U.S. EPA Tier 4 closed Spaces Aboard Ships.

recorded video his- www.videotel.com

Certi? cation. GE met the emissions tory of the deck, take requirements through non-Selective screenshots of any

Catalytic Reduction (SCR) tech- potential concerns nology that requires no urea-based and e-mail the images after-treatment. The company is directly from their also working towards U.S. EPA Tier iPhone, iPad or iPod 4 and IMO Tier III Certi? cation touch device. for additional models. www.bluetidecomm.com www.ge.com

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