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- USCG: The Fleet Faces Forward page: 28
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on March 2014Coast Guard Replacing Aging Ships with 91 New Cutters The numerous cutters and craft of the U.S. Coast Guard —from the sail training ship Eagle to the large oceangoing patrol ships; from polar icebrakers to small utility boats — form a formidable fleet to meet the many challenging assignments under
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- Internet Remote Power Diagnosis page: 26
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on March 2014The internet has simplified many processes, from enabling fast and cheap worldwide communication to the control of complex industrial plants from the distance. In this respect, the internet also is suited to take over tasks that previously were only possible with telemetry, and later with the use of
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on March 2014ClassNK released a new version of its PrimeShip-HULL (HCSR) ship design support software that is fully compliant with the new IACS Common Structural Rules (harmonized CSR) for oil tankers and bulk carriers. The new ship design support software is reported to be the first in the world to fully suppor
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- New Explosion Hazard Software page: 24
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on March 2014Consequence and risk analysis experts evaluating explosion hazards have historically had to undertake time-consuming analyses and have been unable to show all the combined influences in different scenarios. DNV GL’s new Phast 3D Explosions software module enables advanced 3D modeling, increasing bot
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on March 2014All operators, regardless of vessel type, size, location or function, are plagued by the same worries: “When will my next outage happen, and what is it going to cost me?” In an effort to ease these concerns, millions of dollars are invested every year into commercial/workboat maintenance programs.
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- USCG ... Past, Present & Future page: 6
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on March 2014Ebeneezer Scrooge would be proud. This is our annual United States Coast Guard edition, and it could best be dubbed the “Christmas Carol” edition as we examine USCG Past, USCG Present and USCG Future. First looking back (but not too far back), and in step with our continued celebration of Maritime
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- Old Ships & Dirty Machinery page: 4
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on March 2014Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery: A Matter of Concern on Older Ships Preliminary results from the Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery, carried out between September 1 and November 30, 2013 in the Paris MoU region show that: • 68 ships (41% of all dete
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- Arctic Taskings for the Coast Guard page: 20
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on March 2014On January 30, 2014, the White House released the Implementation Plan for the National Strategy for the Arctic Region. The purpose of the Implementation Plan is to put flesh on the bones of the May 10, 2013 National Strategy for the Arctic Region. The National Strategy had identified three lines o
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on March 2014A newly developed propeller optimizer makes it much faster to identify propeller-hull reactions and reach design decisions. In the EU project STREAMLINE the fuel efficiency of a chemical tanker was improved by optimizing the hull form and propeller. To this end, MARIN used its hull optimization pro
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- Marine Casualty Reports – Clarified page: 16
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on March 2014So you think you know when to make a marine casualty report? There has been a lot of confusion over the years as to when to make a marine casualty report with regard to certain incidents. Yet, although the Coast Guard constantly urges industry to make required reports, it has never promulgated nat
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on March 2014The number of floating production systems continues to grow; 349 floating production units are now in service, on order or off-field/being remarketed. This inventory is 5% higher than a year ago, 27% higher than five years ago. Current Inventory: Of the total, 320 units are used for oil/gas pr
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- New FARO Laser Scanner Focus3D X 33 page: 58
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on February 2014FARO Technologies released the FARO Laser Scanner Focus3D X 330. With a range almost three times greater than previous models, the Focus3D X 330 can scan objects up to 330m away and in direct sunlight. With its integrated GPS receiver, the laser scanner is able to correlate individual scans in post-
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on February 2014Circulation of dry, cool air is critical for engine performance, longevity and safety. Delta “T” Systems said it offers a single comprehensive source for all the components that make up an engineered system. Effective marine ventilation requires more than just fans to promote air flow. Equally imp
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on February 2014Clean Marine has been selected by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding in China to supply exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) for two 38,000 dwt. Chemical Tankers being built for Stolt Tankers and NYK Stolt Tankers. Clean Marine has developed an EGCS based on the Advanced Vortex Chamber technology that pro
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on February 2014New AMSOIL Arctic Synthetic Grease is formulated to withstand extreme low temperatures while ensuring maximum performance and protection. It provides low-temperature pumpability in harsh climates where temperatures drop below freezing. AMSOIL Arctic Synthetic Grease provides excellent mechanical sta
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on February 2014Albagaia announced is range of Hydrosense Legionella testing kits which are designed to suit the marine industry. Shipping has been increasingly hit by demands of officialdom in health and safety compliance viz a viz Legionella. Vessels failing tests can be stuck in port for days awaiting remedial s
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on February 2014DNV GL’s new Phast 3D Explosions software module enables advanced 3D modeling, increasing both the accuracy and detail of the evaluations as well as information about the speed of vapor cloud explosion (VCE) analyses. Phast software is used to model safety aspects of design options for proposed
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on February 2014New IMO regulations call for major and mandatory improvements to safeguard lives both during lifeboat drills and during emergencies at sea. For more than a decade, LRRS including on-load release hooks have been the cause of numerous accidents, some involving fatalities. Those accidents have tarnishe
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on February 2014For durable markings of big and unmovable work pieces of the ship building industry, a portable handheld marking system means simplification. The handheld marking system FlyMarker PRO of the German company MARKATOR is battery operated and with this very flexible. The dot peen marker weighs slightly
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on February 2014Gumdrop rolled out the Marine and Industry Series of cases. Featuring a weatherproof enclosure, easy access to buttons and plugs and boat mounting options, the Marine is a revolutionary case designed exclusively for the marine lifestyle. Key Features of the Gumdrop Marine, according to the manufact