Maritime Magazines Archive
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Marine News
on October 2014We recently came across a very interesting report issued to Congress by the United States Coast Guard. The May 2012 study might seem dated, but that’s hardly the case. Actually, it’s a telling description of what can go wrong, why and perhaps, a blueprint for how to go forward and fix things. Th
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Marine News
on October 2014The recent enactment of the Waterways Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (WRRDA) has brought a sense of optimism to inland waterways mariners, operators and industries across the nation. Our inland waterways are poised for success, and key to that success is the anticipated support pro
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Marine News
on October 2014Paul “Chip” Jaenichen was appointed by President Obama and sworn in as Maritime Administrator on July 25, 2014. Before his appointment, Administrator Jaenichen served as Acting Administrator beginning in June 2013. He joined the U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration in July
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Marine Technology
on September 2014A proud and rich history of innovation and a laser focus on customer-driven solutions are the hallmark of SouthWest Electronic Energy (SWE), which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. SWE’s business philosophy remains constant throughout these five decades: partner with customers to meet
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- The Blue Economy page: 20
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Marine Technology
on September 2014If You Can’t Measure It, You Can’t Manage it … or Get Attention and Funding! Understanding and promoting the Blue Economy and BlueTech is critical for the future of the U.S. and the world. Yet we don’t know in the U.S. and around the world how big our ocean and maritime tech industries are. Why
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- Rogue Waves page: 18
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Marine Technology
on September 2014Ever since man has taken vessels onto the seas, mariners have reported encounters with monstrous waves that seem to arise out of nowhere from an otherwise average sea state. On his third voyage to the New World in 1498, Christopher Columbus recorded in his logbook that a giant wave lifted up his ve
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Marine Technology
on September 2014The Ulstein Verft subsea newbuild, Island Performer, was delivered to Island Offshore. The flexible, state-of-the-art RLWI/IMR vessel will serve her first five years for FTO in the Gulf of Mexico. “The vessel is customized to suit the scope of work in the FTO contract, in which RLWI (Riser-less Lig
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- OceanScience Adds Autonomy page: 14
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Marine Technology
on September 2014The Oceanscience Z-Boat 1800 remotely-operated hydrographic survey boat has completed final trials with an on-board autonomous waypoint navigation system, and is ready to survey. The latest GNSS controlled, IMU aided “robo” Z-Boat option is a result of a partnership between The Oceanscience Group (U
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- Triton Submarines’ New Submersible page: 12
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Marine Technology
on September 2014Triton Submarines will introduce its newest model, the Triton 1000/3 LP (Low Profile) at the 2014 Monaco Yacht show. Triton’s model line now includes 11 models configured for two to eight passengers with depth ratings from 1000 feet (305 meters) to 5500 feet (1675 meters) as well as the full ocean
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- ULSTEIN PX121 for Otto Offshore page: 10
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Marine Technology
on September 2014Ulstein Design & Solutions entered into a contract with Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd, China, for the delivery of ship design & equipment to four PX121 type platform supply vessels. The ship owner is the Singapore based Otto Offshore Ltd., which is scheduled to receive all vessels in 2016.
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- MTR 100: ASV page: 91
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Marine Technology
on September 2014Autonomous Surface Vehicles (ASV) Unit 6a Trafalgar Wharf, Portchester, Hampshire, UK PO6 4PX T: +44(0)23 9238 2573 E:[email protected] W: www.asvglobal.com CEO: Dan Hook Engineeering Director: Richard Daltry Number of Employees: 40 The Case In just four years ASV has established itself
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Maritime Reporter
on September 2014As I watch the back and forth in Washington – and beyond – on the issue of whether to allow the export of crude oil and LNG, I can only shake my head and wonder why it is even a topic for discussion anymore. I honestly cannot think of a single reason why we shouldn’t. Our European and Asian readers
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- Russian Class & Arctic Operations page: 28
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Maritime Reporter
on September 2014When it comes to Arctic operations, the Russians arguably have more hands-on experience and investment than any other nation. With that in mind, Maritime Reporter spoke recently with Georgiy Bedrik, Head of the RS Business Development Division, for his input on RS and matters of the Arctic, maritime
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Maritime Reporter
on September 2014The answer to this question is a resounding “no.” The U.S. is not prepared to protect its interests in the Arctic over the next decade. The primary legal regime that is being relied upon by all members of the Arctic fraternity, the Law of the Sea Convention, has not been adopted by the U.S. The oper
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- SAMI On Top Line Security Concerns page: 20
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Maritime Reporter
on September 2014With progress being made against piracy off Somalia, it seems that other maritime security issues are becoming top line issues for shipowners. The Security Association for the Maritime Industry (SAMI), is a global focal point for maritime security matters, and is well placed to highlight the current
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Maritime Reporter
on September 2014The surge in the shale gas industry in the U.S., as well as stepped up oil exploration in the Gulf of Mexico, is creating enormous demand for marine assets to transport fuels and supplies. To seize this growth opportunity, mid-size marine operating companies with annual revenues from $10 million to
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Maritime Reporter
on September 2014Ever since man has taken vessels onto the seas, mariners have reported encounters with monstrous waves that seem to arise out of nowhere from an otherwise average sea state. On his third voyage to the New World in 1498, Christopher Columbus recorded in his logbook that a giant wave lifted up his ve
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Maritime Reporter
on September 2014With its staggering ability to show displacements of submillimeter scale to stern waves of several meters high, the Digital Image Correlation technique has been applied on a wide range of projects at MARIN. Examples from research programs in controlled conditions and full-scale trials are highlight
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- New DeepFlight Dragon Personal Sub page: 13
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Maritime Reporter
on September 2014The latest from Graham Hawkes is a Self-Pilot Personal Submarine DeepFlight introduced a new type of personal submarine at the 2014 Monaco Yacht Show: DeepFlight Dragon, an all-electric, compact, lightweight personal submarine to explore down to 400 ft. (120m). At 3,968 pounds (1,800 kg) and under
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Maritime Logistics Professional
on Q3 2014The Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) impacts the world’s 1.3 million mariners in one way or another. In a nutshell, MLC embraces fundamental principles found in other international labor conventions and applies to all ships entering member port states, as well as to all flag state signatories.