sensor options for longer mission periods. About the Author For glider users working in ? sheries and conservation, Shea Quinn is the Product Line Manager the Sentinel can run several high-energy passive and active of the Slocum Glider at Teledyne Webb acoustic sensors, on-board processing, and imaging
exhibition ? oor. By the end of Day 2, the recurring mantra from most was “it’s been so busy I haven’t even had a chance to get out of my booth yet.” Corporate Staff While in London MTR again brought in it’s professional video team, and with that we Manager, Marketing recorded nearly two dozen interviews
system is based on ers and regulators. parts of the industry, or fractions of it, outcomes. SOLAS is also descriptive, A Master Mariner with corporate ex- we should use a holistic approach to which is not compatible with software. perience to add to his commercial seago- evaluate the gains that
Nautel provides innovative, industry-leading solutions speci? cally designed for use in harsh maritime environments: • GMDSS/NAVTEX/NAVDAT coastal surveillance and transmission systems • Offshore NDB non-directional radio beacon systems for oil platform, support vessel & wind farm applications
. many of the same challenges facing the [email protected] This incident again highlights how ‘out commercial industry at large: the need for Corporate Staff Manager, Marketing of sight, out of mind’ the maritime world modern tonnage and the need for trained Mark O’Malley momalley@marinelink is
hexacore processor, each offers ex- ceptional clarity and brightness and in- 2 speeds/2 shaft lengths. Fully adjust- able wipe from 62º - 92º. Stainless corporate Furuno’s hybrid control with class Azipod DI system opens new pros- the intuitive RotoKey control knob as pects for the icebreaker development
Fax: 561-732-9670 ing to chart the course for this industry’s future. Gary Lewis • [email protected] Tel: 516-441-7258 CORPORATE STAFF Manager, Marketing Mark O’Malley • [email protected] Accounting Esther Rothenberger • [email protected] Tel:
COVER FEATURE ARC KEEPING THE CARGO ROLLING With a ? eet of nine U.S.-? ag RoRo ships, American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group (ARC), is the U.S.’ premier commercial RoRo carrier of U.S. government and military cargo. As the world becomes an increasingly contentious place, Eric P. Ebeling, President
was the hands-down choice for our technologies. [email protected] February 2024 cover story, as in ARC you One such mover is Seaspan Corporation Corporate Staff Manager, Marketing have neatly rolled up a company that em- and its program with the Maersk McKinney Mark O’Malley momalley@marinelink bodies
HII Promotes Courtney Richardson Uz Kenny Ballard has been appointed HII has promoted Peter Courtney to Mustang Survival’s new president, while corporate VP of legislative affairs, and Lance Richardson takes on the newly Betsy Bina Benedict will join HII to created role of VP manufacturing and
Feature Passenger Vessel Safety ? re risk and related technical issues. Canada: Transport Canada.” In the U.S., last February, the Coast Guard issued a Another top issue, just as in the U.S. – workforce re- Marine Safety Alert: “Saltwater intrusion causes damage cruitment, which he called a “key issue for
ferry transit was for work trips; with the NTSB’s recommendations, and charter operators report increas- partially agrees or does not agree. If ing corporate and group bookings, 59% for recreational destinations. Internationally, that passenger vol- the USCG agrees it has to outline and the ferry industry
Column Washington Watch 2 project had also been terminated. Notwithstanding the rather Equinor and BP will look to recompete for a new contract’s termination, GLDD’s Jones Act-compliant Sub- NYSERDA OREC Agreement in 2024 (of course, with a sea Rock Installation Vessel (SRIV) remains under con- substantial
Insights All images: MITAGS she explained. “We can have over 150 years of sea service sitting at the lunch table at any point in time, and it really creates an interesting and dynamic environment,” Gianel- loni said, referring to the instructional staff. “We are not in any way a certi? cate farm. The
Insights Catherine QQQQQQQQQAAA & Gianelloni Director, MITAGS East Coast Campus Catherine Gianelloni sailed with the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots (IOMM&P) for about 10 years after graduating from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in 2009. But in between times at sea, she would
hazy at best. Gary Lewis • [email protected] But one thing is for certain, it’s going to be a wild ride. Tel: 516-441-7258 CORPORATE STAFF Manager, Marketing Mark O’Malley • [email protected] Accounting Esther Rothenberger • [email protected] Tel:
of associated technologies – from sensors to batteries to materials – all working in unison to maximize capability and endurance while minimiz- Corporate Staff ing power draw and the need for maintenance. As we all know, the military is a big and Manager, Marketing primary driver for these technologies
TECH FEATURE A New Era for Great Lakes Freighters with Modern Marine Epoxies By Justin Peare, Marine Coatings Representative, Great Lakes Region & Matt Heffernan, Commercial Marine Business Manager, North America, Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine he Motor Vessel Mark W. Barker – the ? rst U.S.
hydrogen as marine fuel, a story we present [email protected] sible to keep up with all of the evolving in eight full pages starting on page 22. Corporate Staff activities of companies leading the various The path toward decarbonization is a long Manager, Marketing Mark O’Malley sectors, if for no
the U.S. Navy as it moves toward operational- shelf quadcopter drones are used to hack into smartphones izing Distributed Maritime Operations (DMO). and corporate wireless networks. To date, the focus of commercial maritime cybersecurity has While these may sound like plotlines from popular techno- been securing
.com Read our interview with Massa starting on page 30. The other story I found of particular interest was my interview with Henry Ruhl and Corporate Staff Amy West of Synchro. Synchro is a program designed to help take subsea technology Manager, Marketing Mark O’Malley from the workbench to
EAGLE VELLORE EAGLE VELLORE AET delivered its newest vessel, the ? rst of three Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) powered by dual-fuel lique? ed natural gas Photo courtesy AET (LNG) engines, on long-term charter to Shell Tankers (Singapore) Private Limited. The Malaysian-? agged Eagle Vellore was
Image courtesy GLDD DGE ALVESTON SLAND G I Senior Director Sales - Global Marine and Stationary, Wabtec, off we are. Minimizing weight is an important consideration for makes the system smaller and simpler for the customer the that type of vessel and it links right into the reduced weight of the cost
G REAT of HIPS S SHIP OWNER/OPERATOR Ship Owner Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. 2023 Shipbuilder Oshima Shipbuilding LOA 235m Breadth 43m Deadweight About 100,422 tons Flag/Port of registry Japan/Port of Noshiro WIND CHALLENGER SPECIFICATIONS Height Up to about 53 m (4-tier) Width About 15 m Sail