2013 Articles
-
pablished in:
Marine News
on November 2013The recently released Commercial Vessel Lighting catalog from Hella marine offers operators a closer look at the company’s products. Hella’s advanced transport lighting utilizes the latest LED technology. The Commercial Vessel Lighting listing outlines the advantages of LED products for commercial v
-
pablished in:
Marine News
on November 2013Serious bio-fouling removal calls for a serious tool. The PowerShark WB3000, a powerful new rechargeable, submersible handheld tool from Waveblade, Inc., removes barnacles and other unwanted growth in seconds. It delivers a new level of efficiency and safety for shallow dive maintenance work on hull
-
pablished in:
Marine News
on November 2013Caterpillar Marine Power Systems is relaunching one of the most successful marine engine platforms in its history. The Cat 3406C marine propulsion engine will enter production in late 2013, providing customers in lesser regulated countries, including Latin America and Asia, with an economical, depen
-
- Sea Catch Spring Safety Pin page: 55
pablished in:
Marine News
on November 2013Sea Catch quick releases can now be fitted with a Spring Safety Pin (SSP) that allows users to eject the pin from a distance and do so using the release lanyard. The first pull on the lanyard removes the R-clip from the pin and a compression spring ejects the pin which is firmly tethered to the body
-
pablished in:
Marine News
on November 2013The OceanEnviro product range of winches for survey and deployment operations is now a potential item on orders placed by EIVA’s customers. As of October 2013, the winches will carry EIVA’s logo and the name OceanEnviro, as the company launches its own range of winches for survey and deployment in c
-
pablished in:
Marine News
on November 2013With nearly 30 years experience in producing environmentally-considerate lubricants, PANOLIN offers its VGP-compliant Greenmarine products to help operators meet EPA requirements. Not a newcomer on the market, PANOLIN Greenmarine lubricants use fully saturated synthetic esters and specially develope
-
- John Deere’s Tier 3 Marine Engines page: 54
pablished in:
Marine News
on November 2013John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) will meet U.S. EPA Marine Tier 3 emissions regulations with a complete lineup of diesel engines from 74-559 kW (99-750 hp). New PowerTechTM 9.0L and 13.5L Tier 3 propulsion and generator-drive engines join the 4.5L and 6.8L Tier 3 models. JDPS Tier 3 marine engines me
-
pablished in:
Marine News
on November 2013Waterjet systems manufacturer Jet Edge, Inc. recently released a new brochure highlighting its precision water jet cutting products. The brochure features Jet Edge’s precision waterjet cutting systems and waterjet pumps as well as waterjet parts and accessories. Jet Edge’s ability and willingness to
-
pablished in:
Marine News
on November 2013SmartPlug has been named as the shore power solution for MetalCraft Marine. SmartPlug will supply its 50 and 30 amp products to the standard in the world’s toughest fireboats. MetalCraft designs and builds high speed patrol and search & rescue craft. The SmartPlug connector and inlet protect against
-
pablished in:
Marine News
on November 2013With customers experiencing reduced pump off times with Laborde Products’ Barge Power Units and after success with previous versions of its C1-D1 Power Unit, Laborde introduces a new and improved version. The new C1-D1 Power Unit, while retaining the marine propulsion, is a much more compact, all-me
-
pablished in:
Marine News
on November 2013SNSS LLC’s patent pending Non-skid Surface for peel and stick application to walkways or decks. The surface engineered grip offers 10-plus years expected life, is corrosion proof, UV proof, oil and chemical resistant, and can be cleaned by scrubbing and/or pressure washing. Fabricated with a techni
-
pablished in:
Marine News
on November 2013MTU was chosen by the Korean Coast Guard to provide propulsion and onboard power for a new class of vessels in its expanding fleet. The new 5,000-ton displacement patrol vessel will be powered by four MTU 20V 1163 M94 engines in a Combined Diesel and Diesel (CODAD) propulsion configuration, with onb
-
pablished in:
Marine News
on November 2013E2S has introduced a new option for its market-leading BEx range of explosion proof horns. A new design of output horn turns the sound 90 degrees into a radial, omni-directional pattern without reducing the unit’s sound output levels. Suited to combine horn/strobe units that are ordinarily installed
-
pablished in:
Marine News
on November 2013Jeppesen has revolutionized the navigational chart industry by introducing FlatFee licensing for its official Electronic Navigation Charts (ENCs). Jeppesen FlatFee lets mariners purchase some or all of nine worldwide zones at an affordable fixed price. Vessels are able to view and use all charts, fo
-
pablished in:
Marine News
on November 2013Raymarine’s new Evolution EV-2 drive-by-wire autopilot system has been certified for use with SeaStar Solutions’ Optimus EPS and Optimus 360 electronics steering systems. Optimus EPS systems provide effortless electronic power steering, while Optimus 360 systems add 360-degree maneuvering capabiliti
-
- Victaulic Valves DNV Approved page: 53
pablished in:
Marine News
on November 2013Victaulic has received Type Approvals from DNV (Det Norske Veritas) for its Vic-300 MasterSeal butterfly valves - Series 761 and Vic-Check check valves - Series 716 and 716H. The approval certificates are valid until end June 2017 and cover Class III piping systems for fresh water cooling, condensat
-
pablished in:
Marine News
on November 2013Bel-Ray Biodegradable Wire Rope Coating Grease is a highly biodegradable and adhesive wire rope lubricant and protectant designed for use in the most extreme environments. Using a seed-oil based, organo clay-thickened grease, this revolutionary product can be applied to wire ropes and cables either
-
- Scania 16-liter V8 EPA Tier 3 Engine page: 53
pablished in:
Marine News
on November 2013Scania’s powerful 16-liter V8 EPA Tier 3 engine, intended for propulsion and auxiliary use, is based on Scania’s new state-of-the- art modular engine platform. Engineered to produce incredible power, while maintaining a size that is compatible for auxiliary equipment, the V design reduces the overal
-
pablished in:
Marine News
on November 2013Can you imagine the public outcry if our country’s major interstates were not repaved or patched for 50, 60 or 70 years, and at the same time, regulations were introduced that encouraged wildlife to nest and repopulate on the road surface, because the animals once roamed there? Surface transportatio
-
pablished in:
Marine News
on November 2013Portable, cutting edge technology for critical shipyard applications. Discussions that involve global shipbuilding in today’s complicated economic environment are anything but a cut and dried proposition. For example, international shipbuilding, slowed by the overbuilt containership and tanker se