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on January 2014Cynergy Ergonomics’ universal lifting system manipulates materials with different geometries with a single vacuum lifter. With capacities of over 1,000 pounds, this vacuum griper is ideal for shops and manufacturers. The “smart” design maintains vacuum only on cups which have contacted the lifting s
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- New Topside Enamel from Petit Marine page: 55
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on January 2014Pettit Marine Paint has announced its new two-part topside enamel, EZ-Poxy2. Providing a durable and high-gloss finish while eliminating the uncertainties associated with traditional two-part paints, the high performance EZ-Poxy2 is easy to use and offers greater surface compatibility. Tough and lon
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- New Tech & Tug Training page: 36
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on January 2014Mass. Maritime responds to industry demand, reloads with cutting edge Transas equipment, and moves to the head of the brown water training queue. It was a dark and stormy night with choppy seas. I didn’t hit anything, but I did run aground twice while at the helm of the tug boat simulator at the M
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on January 2014Improving and updating Arctic design standards for material, equipment, and offshore structures for the petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries. Seventy representatives from seven countries met for two days in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador in early October to further the creat
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- Kirby Christens ATB in New Orleans page: 26
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on January 2014Inland and coastal giant christens ATB duo Jason E. Duttinger and Winna Wilson in an October New Orleans ceremony. The crew of the Jason E. Duttinger took a break from hauling coal between Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, and Florida on Oct. 30 as Kirby Corp. of Houston christened the articulated tu
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on January 2014New regulations for davits used in the Norwegian offshore industry will not come into force until 2015, but in the meantime, they are already raising the safety bar. In fact, Norwegian-based davit manufacturer Vestdavit already has a NORSOK-compliant davit. Like so many things in the offshore oil ga
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- LNG – Who Cares? page: 22
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on January 2014You say you don’t work on an LNG ship? You should care nevertheless. Just ten years ago, LNG Import terminals were being built and/or contemplated throughout the United States. Then, it was widely expected that Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) imports would account for a large percent of the energy cons
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- Loan Options for the Marine Industry page: 20
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on January 2014The USSBA, USDA and USDOT’s Loan Programs As we launch into 2014, the domestic waterfront continues to fire on all pistons; boatbuilding, charter rates, utilization of tonnage, and so much more. That kind of momentum, however, requires funding to sustain. For smaller operators in need of capital t
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on January 2014MacGregor has won a contract to deliver a 250-metric-ton SWL active heave-compensated (AHC) subsea crane for the 120m construction vessel, Island Intervention. The crane was ordered by Edison Chouest Offshore. An existing vessel operated by the partnership between Edison Chouest Offshore and Island
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on January 2014HamiltonJet announced that four of its HT900 waterjets selected for Incat Crowther’s first-of-type 70m Catamaran Crewboat. HamiltonJet waterjets work particularly well in DP capable vessels. The effect of the waterjet maneuvering thrust is enhanced with wide spacing of the jet units in a catamaran c
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- New Marine Fuels Site Launched page: 57
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on January 2014Power Service Products has launched a website for boat owners at home or at sea. MarineDieselAdditives.com enables owners to combat issues with marine-specific fuel additives that clean fuel tanks, keep fuel fresh and extend the life of boat engines. The website, optimized for tablet use, provides e
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- Comark’s HMI Passes Shock Testing page: 57
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on January 2014Comark has successfully completed full environmental testing of its new 15” Military HMI, including MIL-901D Grade A lightweight shock testing. The 15” HMI is a sealed and fanless computer display unit developed for DDG 51 Machinery Control Applications. The 15” HMI includes current Core i5 processo
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- VIKING’s LifeCraft to the Rescue page: 57
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on January 2014Marine and fire safety equipment leader VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has launched the VIKING LifeCraft system. The System consists of the LifeCraft itself – a self-propelled inflatable vessel with four engines for a high degree of maneuverability and safety and a storing and launching unit, either p
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on January 2014Applied Weather Technology, Inc. has introduced the latest version of its fully customizable fleet management system with the release of Fleet Decision Support System (FleetDSS) Version 2.0. Suitable for use within a company’s IT network, FleetDSS has new tools, including an ETA confidence tool and
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on January 2014Gold Eagle Co. has introduced STA-BIL 360° Protection Ethanol Treatment and Fuel Stabilizer. Designed to combat the corrosive properties of ethanol-blended fuels, STA-BIL 360° delivers corrosion protection above and below the fuel line. STA-BIL 360° releases a vapor inside the fuel system that coats
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- ExxonMobil Launches Mobilgard 5100 page: 56
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on January 2014ExxonMobil Marine Fuels & Lubricants’ Mobilgard 5100 is specially formulated cylinder oil designed to mitigate the effects of cold corrosion in new design two-stroke marine engines operating on heavy fuel oil. Mobilgard 5100 joins Mobilgard 560 VS and Mobilgard 570 as the latest addition to ExxonMob
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- Hostar Moves History with Care page: 56
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on January 2014HOSTAR’s HSTY series hydraulic yard trailers accommodate up to an 8’ draft and 100’ in length. Equipped with low-profile high flotation industrial tires, they have a handling capacity of up to 200,000 lbs. Made for yard use, the HSTY series increases boat handling capability and maximizes yard stora
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- Jet Edge Waterjets Cut Precise Parts page: 56
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on January 2014Jet Edge, Inc. has announced its new corporate video, showing now on Jet Edge’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/jetedgewaterjets. Featuring a behind-the-scenes look inside Jet Edge’s 100,000 square foot manufacturing facility in St. Michael, MN, the video includes an overview of the waterjet manu
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on January 2014nv charts has released updated chart sets for Region 11.1, Puerto Rico; meticulously surveyed and now available in time for cruising during the winter months. The set includes the north coast of the Dominican Republic , and is available in a variety of formats – paper, digital, memory cards for char
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on January 2014Building on the success of 12V models, the all-new 24V models are designed for use in large boats and other heavy-duty applications. The new Freedom SW 24V is ideal for powering a demanding mix of AC loads and charging large 24V battery banks. Available in 2000W/50A and 3000W/75A models, it incorpor