Maritime Reporter 2014 Articles
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on June 2014Houston’s New FiFi Fleet The Port of Houston Authority’s firefighting team recently received the third and last in series of high-performance emergency response vessels, a fleet of new vessels designed to keep one of the country’s busiest and strategically important waterways safe: The Houston Ship
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on June 2014The push to outfit commercial vessels with energy saving equipment continues, and news out of Japan says that a Mitsubishi Energy Recovery System (MERS) supplied by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Engine Co., Ltd. (MHI-MME) was installed on a VLOC (Very Large Ore Carrier) for the firs
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on June 2014After 75 years another first: An MR-sponsored 6U T-Ball Team West Palm Beach - The boys of summer are now proudly wearing the red & black of Maritime Reporter. With this publication’s backing, a 6U T-ball team is setting course for a championship. This fleet of tiny titans drops anchor at Phipps P
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on June 2014An offshore installation method that is more than three decades old is generating renewed interest from many operators who are challenged with designing heavy-lift crane installations. Float-over installation has become a cost-effective alternative to lift installation for offshore construction, as
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on June 2014Mammoet recently introduced its Versatile Ballast System, something it says is an improved ballast system that simplifies and combines ballasting for load-out and float-over operations. It is a sophisticated, yet simple, fully modularized system that is easily installed and fits any barge without th
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on June 2014When dealing with the environmental lobby, there’s really only one thing you need to know. The nautical definition of middle ground is a length of comparatively shallow water having channels on both sides. In everyday language, we might call it a position of compromise between two opposing view
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on June 2014Having sat in this seat for more two decades I am sometimes asked if I’m tired of the job and ready to move along. (Thankfully, though, that question has never come from my boss.) Unequivocally the answer is “no.” While the maritime industry is often erroneously labeled as conservative and behind th
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on June 2014Reducing accidents depends on knowledge, skill and just as importantly, attitude, says the Indian Maritime Administration. And, human error is not always just seafarer error. As the government of India strives to raise India’s share of the global seafaring community from 7 to 15 percent by 2020,
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on June 2014Currently, 320 oil/gas floating production units are now in service, on order or available for reuse on another field. FPSOs account for 65% of the existing systems, 76% of systems on order. Production semis, barges, spars and TLPs comprise the balance. Total oil/gas inventory is down two units s
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on June 2014Though maritime transportation is unequivocally proven as the safest and most environmentally benign means to move goods from ‘point A to point B,’ it is a given that accidents do happen. When they do, having a qualified, competent marine salvage company around can be the difference between minor in
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- What’s in Your Engine Oil? page: 72
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on June 2014Volvo Penta of the Americas is offering an Oil Analysis Program for all Volvo Penta diesel and gas engines. With this information, maintenance can be planned effectively and unplanned downtime and repair expenses avoided. Collect the sample and send it to a Volvo Penta laboratory and a complete rep
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on June 2014Created with an eye to design as well as utility and economy, the new 9” stainless steel grab rail from Schmitt & Ongaro adds a finishing touch to any vessel. Made of cast stainless steel and fitted with engineered Santoprene rubber grip inserts, the rail offers a safe and comfortable grasp, and is
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on June 2014Kissling Electrotec manufacturers battery disconnect switches range from 200 A to 500 A for the highest possible quality requirements in all vehicle applications. Options include single or dual pole configurations. Kissling switches from Peerless offer Environmentally sealed (IP67), High resistance
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on June 2014Marco Group International’s Blastmaster 750 & 1600 CFM Air Dryers remove up to 99% of water in compressed air by cooling and then passing it through moisture absorbing desiccant tablets. Wet abrasive reduces production rates by causing poor abrasive flow through the abrasive blasting system, resulti
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- Safe Escape Locking Systems Launched page: 72
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on June 2014This simple, effective locking device locks down hatches while still allowing secured crew members to escape in a quick and easy manner. The SEL protects the vessel and crew by providing a resilient barrier from outside threats, such as piracy and theft. The SEL complies with SOLAS, USCG and NVIC re
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- Hebe: A New Steering Control System page: 72
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on June 2014MacGregor presented a new addition to its Hatlapa product range: the steering control system, Hebe. It is offered as an integrated part of the company’s Hatlapa range of steering gear solutions and its inclusion will deliver operational and equipment compatibility benefits for customers. The name He
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on June 2014Rio Controls & Hydraulics’ steering system modifies existing inductive sensors used in the oil and gas industry and designs a steering system that utilizes this technology to provide accurate, longer lasting sensor command and feedback signals. This technology revolutionizes the marine industry by r
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on June 2014John Deere Power Systems’ full line of radiator-cooled, dry-exhaust-manifold PowerTech auxiliary engines are ideal for powering deck auxiliaries, including pumps, winches, cranes, hydraulics and generators. The lineup meets EPA Marine Tier 3 emissions regulations for U.S. waterways, and offers relia
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on June 2014Smith Maritime depends on Laborde. For its third repower with Smith, Laborde supplied three Mitsubishi S12R-Y2MPTK Tier II engines rated at 5,000 hp for the tug Rhea. For its maiden voyage, Rhea towed a huge piece of oil-field equipment for seven weeks. Rhea is a small, powerful, agile, sea-going tu
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on June 2014Applied Membranes, Inc. manufactures reverse osmosis systems, membranes and equipment. Backed by a large manufacturing facility, serving the entire range of commercial applications, and with installations in over 100 countries worldwide, Applied Membranes stocks a substantial inventory of watermaker