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on January 2015YANMAR America’s EPA Tier III compliant commercial marine diesel engine is rated at 755 mHP and 1900 RPM. The new 20.38-liter 6AYAM-ET uses a fully mechanical control system for easy servicing and reliable performance. The four-cycle, in-line six-cylinder 6AYAM-ET offers several key features and ben
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on January 2015The bow area of the underwater hull of Royal Research Ship James Clark Ross was coated with Ecospeed. The ship is one of two ice-strengthened research vessels operated by British Antarctic Survey (BAS). Ecospeed is not only the best solutions available for underwater hulls of icebreakers and ice-goi
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- Braemar’s FSP-LNG Containment System page: 57
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on January 2015Braemar LNG BV has signed an agreement with NASSCO to utilize its patents in the design and construction of FSP LNG Containment systems. The FSP system - a new flat-panel, semi-membrane, prismatic-shaped LNG tank-containment system Type B - uses new flat plate technology to overcome partial filling
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on January 2015Army research laboratory helps vessels deal with ice in domestic waterways. Ice, snow and extremely low temperatures can put a big chill on maritime operations in ports, lakes, rivers and waterways. Thanks to the U.S. Army’s Corps of Engineers Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL
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on January 2015Ferries for Alaska’s harsh conditions, built in Alaska by Alaskans. Vigor and Elliott Bay Design Group team up for a winning combination as the new Alaska Class Ferry Project takes shape. With its network of islands and fjords, rugged mountains and spectacular tidewater glaciers, Alaska’s Inside Pa
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on January 2015Patterson Manufacturing follows its substantial success in the barge winch markets with an equally impressive boat-to-barge coupling system. In 2008, Pittsburgh-based Patterson Manufacturing Company developed the YoYo Barge Winch, a revolutionary design that reflected a total re-thinking of the w
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on January 2015SUNY Maritime’s Cutting Edge Tug & Barge Simulator fills an enormous training hole in the tri-state area. When Morton S. Bouchard, III, maritime and political dignitaries officially opened the Bouchard Transportation Co., Inc. Tug & Barge Simulation Center on the campus of the State University of N
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on January 2015In recent years, ferries have been in the spotlight, in part because of growing mass transit needs and increased road congestion, but also because of concerns about the deadly South Korean ferry sinking last April. We asked Captain Terri Bernstein, the Passenger Vessel Association’s 2014 President,
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- Ferry Safety in the Developing World page: 28
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on January 2015A convergence of forces makes for market opportunities for new safe ferry systems in the developing world. Need, policy, and funding are poised to provide a moment of opportunity. The expanding global economy has resulted in economic and population growth in developing world cities, resulting in
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on December 2014Shell has launched a range of Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs), including Shell Naturelle S4 Stern Tube Fluid 100. The Shell Naturelle range of products enables ships entering US waters to comply with the revised 2013 Vessel General Permit (VGP) and boasts a wide range of approvals it ha
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on December 2014Northern Lights has launched its new web site, formatted for easy navigation on desktop, tablet and handheld devices with many new features, including Searchable content, Northern Lights TV, Enhanced video content, product service, and feature and benefit information in a brief, informative presenta
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on December 2014Rolls-Royce’s new generation MTU Series 2000 M96 yacht engine is EPA Tier 3-compliant and offers enhanced acceleration and low fuel consumption in 12-cylinder ratings from 1700 to 1920 bhp and 16-cylinder ratings from 2185 to 2600 bhp of power. During recent sea trials, the new generation 16V 2000 M
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on December 2014A recently released study entitled INLAND NAVIGATION IN THE UNITED STATES evaluates the economic impacts and the potential effects of infrastructure investment on our economy. The comprehensive, 98-page document was prepared by the University of Kentucky and the University of Tennessee in November 2
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on December 2014As we close out yet another year, I am constantly amazed at how much things change on the waterfront and the boats that ply the adjacent waters. Similarly, I like to tell people that it was five years ago when, within a narrow six-month window, I purchased my first ‘smart phone,’ a vehicle with glob
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on December 2014As President and CEO of MSRC, Steve Benz presides over the largest oil spill response company in the United States (and worldwide). In that position since January 1996, he has during that tenure, overseen several critical phases in the Company’s evolution. These include a major restructuring in the
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- AIS Integrated into ISP Lifejackets page: 56
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on December 2014International Safety Products has partnered with electronic engineering and maritime communications specialist Ocean Signal to integrate the rescueME MOB1 device into three models of lifejackets. The rescueME MOB1 activates automatically when a lifejacket is inflated, communicating with vessels with
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on December 2014Southwest Electronic Energy’s POW-R Tote is a rugged 12V/117Ah portable power system providing compact-convenient energy when standard power sources are unavailable. POW-R Tote is available for marine use. Compact and weighing only 23lbs, the eco-friendly POW-R Tote uses safe, powerful Lithium-Ion b
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- WESMAR Delivers Fire Boat Thruster page: 56
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on December 2014Western Marine Electronics has delivered its powerful bow thruster systems to a Fire Boat for the City of San Francisco. Per specifications her ability to maneuver in tight situations and hold steady during firefighting operations will be facilitated by WESMAR’s Model V2-20 NS 100 HP stainless steel
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on December 2014Iridium Communications has reduced the pricing of its 9602 and 9603 Short Burst Data (SBD) transceivers by up to 50 percent. Ideally suited for Machine-to-Machine (M2M) applications including asset tracking, monitoring, fleet management and remote communications in areas lacking cellular coverage, t
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- Cummins Debuts Inboard Joystick page: 57
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on December 2014The Cummins Inboard Joystick is a docking system designed for use with traditional inboard engines and transmissions. Used with a new class of DC thrusters, it brings mariners a new level of confidence in close quarters. Cummins backs up every component in the inboard joystick system with the same w