2013 Articles
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- GE Dynamic Positioning System page: 87
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Maritime Reporter
on November 2013New software from GE’s Power Conversion business that enables its Dynamic Positioning (DP) systems to save fuel and put less wear and tear on vessel propulsion equipment is on the shortlist to win an Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Innovation Award this year. “Energy Efficient Dynami
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- Cobham Touchscreen Navtex page: 87
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Maritime Reporter
on November 2013The new SAILOR 6390/91 Navtex System from Cobham SATCOM is now available to order. As a black box system, with separate touchscreen user-interface, the SAILOR 6390/91 Navtex System introduces a new approach that Cobham says enhances safety and efficiency, while being fully GMDSS compliant as a stand
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- TNKC Fleet & BASS Software page: 87
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Maritime Reporter
on November 2013BASS won a contract for a fleet-wide system upgrade for the subsidiary of the K-Line group Taiyo Nippon Kisen Co., Ltd. (TNKC). With this upgrade, 107 TNKC vessels will operate on the BASSnet 2.8 Fleet Management System. The ship management company has been operating on BASSnet 2.0 since 2001. TNKC
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- Paperless Navigation page: 87
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Maritime Reporter
on November 2013Transas Hellas agreed with Minerva Marine to equip its fleet with ECDIS and official charts aiming to shift within a specified timeframe to paperless navigation. In addition to the premium line of Transas ECDIS and Transas Admiralty Data Service TADS (official ENCs), Minerva Marine decided to deploy
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Maritime Reporter
on November 2013Colfax Fluid Handling introduced an Active Valve Control option to its Smart Technology CM-1000 Series intelligent sea water cooling system controller. The CM-1000 Series with optional Active Valve Control may be applied to both newbuild and retrofits. Introduced in April, the CM-1000 Series is desi
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Maritime Reporter
on November 2013With chart and nautical publication management highlighted as one of the most common reasons for deficiency detentions by Port State Control (PSC), ship operators are calling for new and effective navigation solutions. The features of Thomas Gunn’s new Voyager 4 digital chart management system pr
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Maritime Reporter
on November 2013New from Carlisle & Finch, SmartVIEW is a Microprocessor-based Control System which allows Carlisle & Finch Products to be controlled from any screen on board the ship or from a remote PC in another location. The NightFINDER is the combination of a high Intensity Searchlight and Night Vision Ca
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on November 2013Harris CapRock Communications signed a five-year contract with Carnival Corp. to provide communications services onboard more than 100 cruise ships in its 10 cruise line brands. Harris will deploy a fully managed, end-to-end Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) solution utilizing the latest gener
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- Jeppesen Updates VVOS Software page: 86
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Maritime Reporter
on November 2013Jeppesen has launched updated versions of its Voyage and Vessel Optimization Solution (VVOS) and FleetManager software. VVOS Version 2.3 voyage optimization product is enhanced by incorporating Emission Control Area (ECA) boundaries and adding restricted RPM zones. FleetManager Version 1.4, a sh
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- Active Regulatory Projects page: 8
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Marine News
on November 2013The September hearing held by the House subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation centered on maritime transportation regulations and their ultimate impact on safety, security, jobs and the environment. As various industry advocates used the public venue as a vehicle to vent and for el
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Marine News
on November 2013Optimizing both a fleet of workboats and the business model that makes all of that possible is probably the highest priority item on your plate, every day. And, as you will soon discover within the pages of the latest edition of MarineNews, fleet optimization can mean 10 different things to 10 diffe
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on November 2013SSP, a world-wide leader in stainless steel and nickel-based alloy fluid system components, assemblies and CNG fueling applications announces the addition of its newest line of 40 Series Ball Valves to its growing FloLok brand line of valves. The first sizes available will be the FloLok 41, 42 and 4
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- The Weldable PVC Decking System page: 57
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on November 2013World Panel Products, with Wilks, the manufacturer of Dek-King, the UV stabilized PVC decking system has announced a new welded seam version. Dek-King Weld allows fully welded panels to suit customer requirements. Dek-King Weld features a specially designed base offering dovetail grooves and a textu
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on November 2013STX Canada Marine (STXM), has signed a contract with Sener Ingeniería y Sistemas, S.A. (SENER) for the license to use the FORAN CAD/CAM System. After the implementation of FORAN in its headquarters in Vancouver, STXM is conducting a learning process during the summer focused in the early design proc
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- Furuno Shatters $1,000 Price Point page: 56
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Marine News
on November 2013Furuno has announced a price reduction for both the GP1670F and GP1870F GPS/Chart Plotter/Fish Finder Combo models. The GP1870F now has a MSRP price of $995, while the GP1670F is listed at $695. Both the GP1670F and GP1870F incorporate Furuno’s professional-grade fish finding technology, a hi-accura
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on November 2013Boatracs BTConnect AIS (Automatic Identification System) extends the functionality of BTConnect, the most widely used vessel tracking and fleet management software in the U.S. commercial maritime market, by integrating real time messaging and vessel tracking with AIS data on a single display. The AI
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- Norton NortZon Plus Wheels page: 56
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Marine News
on November 2013Norton Abrasives has introduced an upgrade of their BEST-tier depressed center wheels for right angle grinding applications. Norton NorZon Plus wheels utilize a proprietary blend of Norton’s patented, newest generation SG ceramic alumina and Norton BlueFireTM zirconia alumina abrasives, combined wit
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on November 2013The Copier Bevelmachines factory and engineering department designs and manufactures pipe finishing machinery; primarily stationary pipe bevel machines. Located in The Netherlands, 95% of its market is export, more than 70% of the export is outside the EU. The stationary pipe bevel machines are manu
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on November 2013The SDMKR reversible flow device by STAUFF rapidly and accurately monitors hydraulic components. The design allows simultaneous measurement of flow, pressure, and temperature, allowing personnel to determine the performance of pumps, motors, valves, or cylinders, as well as complete systems. The por
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on November 2013BIRNS, Inc. recently developed a set of ABS certified fiber optic penetrators for a manned submersible. BIRNS, an ISO 9001:2008 certified developer of high performance connectors, custom cable assemblies, penetrators and lighting systems for the subsea market, engineered the exclusive penetrator de