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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
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on June 2014AIDAluna had installed the first elements of a comprehensive filter system with which AIDA Cruises is gradually fitting out its fleet. The system for the treatment of exhaust gas emissions, which was developed within the Carnival Group, uses a new technology built in a compact form making it possibl
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- AWT Launches Voyage Calculator page: 71
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on June 2014Applied Weather Technology, Inc. (AWT) debuted its Voyage Calculator program which calculates the distance, speed loss and corresponding cost of a voyage from one port to another, taking into account weather, ocean currents, hire rate and other factors. The output from Voyage Calculator is a cost es
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on June 2014Oil condition sensors detect the condition of fluids in real time and allow oil changes when necessary. According to Stauff, its OCS oil condition sensors determine the actual condition of hydraulic fluids and lubricating oils in real time, subject to all the criteria mentioned above. The sensors en
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on June 2014PPG Industries’ protective and marine coatings (PMC) business received The Society of Protective Coatings (SSPC) 2014 Military Coatings Project Award of Excellence for the performance of AMERCOAT 240 and PSX 700SG coatings on the USS Freedom, the lead ship of the Navy’s littoral combat fleet. The aw
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on June 2014Alfa Laval has redefined its chemical-free ballast water treatment system. A 600 cu. m./hr. reactor has been added to the portfolio, enabling new configurations with fewer components and energy savings. The system has received IMO type approval from DNV. An advantage of the PureBallast 500 and 600 c
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on June 2014UT99 AG manufactures oil mist separators for crankcase ventilation of combustion engines and for lubricating oil tank vent for turbines. Environmental and safety requirements in the marine and offshore sectors mean that with GL approval, the UT99 AG has proven that their products fulfill highest dem
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on June 2014“Out of the Water in 60 Seconds”: Innovative Survivor+ Personal Overboard Survival System is new class of PFD with potential to significantly improve safety Many people are still drowning unnecessarily at sea. Preparation, training and equipment undoubtedly save many lives, but the key questions re
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on June 2014Seventy years later and still leak-free: World War II Liberty Ship tests longevity of grooved piping systems To address the sudden need for supplies overseas during World War II, the United States government launched the Emergency Shipbuilding Program in 1941 that resulted in the construction of
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on June 2014The Maritime Simulation Institute in Middletown, R.I., is developing a liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering safety training course, with the first session to begin in June for Harvey Gulf International Marine. The 45-hour bunkering course for Harvey’s LNG bunkering persons-in-charge (PIC) will be o
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on June 2014Kongsberg Maritime recently delivered a new rig simulator model at Simsea, based on the Floatel Superior accommodation unit, which is currently in operation in the North Sea. Developed as a part of the Kongsberg K-Sim Offshore simulators already installed at Simsea, the new customized model will be
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- New Steering System page: 57
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on May 2014Rio Controls & Hydraulics (RCH) said it has developed a new steering system by modifying existing inductive sensors used in the oil and gas industry to reach a design that the company said will provide accurate and longer lasting sensor command and feedback signals. This technology aims to replace c
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- HAL Retrofits VDRs on Fleet page: 57
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on May 2014Holland America Line (HAL) said it will retrofit the VDR system of its entire fleet of 15 ships with the Interschalt VDR G4. “Replayer,” VDR G4’s online monitor, provides a detailed picture of the ship’s position in real time on a chart and can transfer this playback to a notebook or a smartphone so
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- New Line of Safety Switches page: 57
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on May 2014The ABB Low Voltage Products division introduced a new line of heavy duty safety switches for commercial and industrial applications, meeting the necessary UL98, CSA and NEMA KS-1 standards for the most demanding service-entrance and motor-load applications. The 600V and 200kArated switches use the
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- Phoenix Launches HDL-LED Series page: 57
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on May 2014Phoenix Products Company introduced the HDL-LED Series, designed to replace linear fluorescent fixtures. Using marine grade construction, conformal coated circuit boards and a potted driver, this fixture is designed to withstand the elements, the manufacturer said. The standard fixture is designed f
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on May 2014Hoffer Flow Controls received a contract from the U. S. Navy Sea Systems Command to supply fuel flow measurement systems as a part of the U.S. Navy’s Energy Dashboard Program. Hoffer fuel measurement systems are currently incorporated into the “Energy Dashboard Proof-of-Concept System” aboard severa
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- Ship-to-Turbine Oil Change System page: 57
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on May 2014James Fisher Renewables conducted a trial of Ship-to-Turbine (STT), an oil change system designed to improve safety, efficiency and reduce down time in offshore wind turbine gearbox oil changes. The trial was performed on an offshore wind farm off the Norfolk coast where it reportedly was demonstrat
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- Navis Joystick System for New Yacht page: 56
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on May 2014Navis Engineering will supply its JP4000 Joystick Control System to Drettmann Yachts for a 24m Explorer Series vessel under construction at Acico Yachts BV in Enkhuizen in the Netherlands. The yacht features unique electrical podded thrusters in both the stern azimuth and bow tunnels which reduce so