2014 Articles
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- Security for the Long Run page: 28
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on October 2014Firms Building Sought-After Security Boats Have Multiyear Backlogs U.S. companies continue to land lucrative contracts with domestic and foreign customers for vessels that are designed or specially customized to meet defense, police and anti-piracy needs. Governments here and abroad, meanwhile, co
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- FORAN Takes a Run at North America page: 24
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on October 2014Ship Constructor, Military pose some challenges. Madrid’s Sener Ingeniería y Sistemas S.A. (Sener) is hoping to regain a foothold via its FORAN CAD/CAM software in the North American market, and to use that opening to crack the Big Six military shipyards, landing at least one lucrative long-term co
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- Monitored Confined-Space Entry page: 20
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on October 2014Protecting Workers, and Ensuring Safe Sailing for the Maritime Industry. The cable-laying vessel GS Global Sentinel was undergoing repair work. Shipyard workers and members of the ship’s crew found a mysteriously high hydrogen sulfide reading in a confined space on board that created a toxic enviro
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- Taking Cyber Risks Seriously page: 18
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on October 2014Once, the stars were all that mariners needed to navigate the seas. Today, maritime companies rely on hi-tech systems to operate and navigate equally hi-tech vessels. All of that comes with new and significant risks. On one side, automation has its benefits, especially as crews grew smaller and sh
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on October 2014We recently came across a very interesting report issued to Congress by the United States Coast Guard. The May 2012 study might seem dated, but that’s hardly the case. Actually, it’s a telling description of what can go wrong, why and perhaps, a blueprint for how to go forward and fix things. Th
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on October 2014The recent enactment of the Waterways Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (WRRDA) has brought a sense of optimism to inland waterways mariners, operators and industries across the nation. Our inland waterways are poised for success, and key to that success is the anticipated support pro
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on October 2014Paul “Chip” Jaenichen was appointed by President Obama and sworn in as Maritime Administrator on July 25, 2014. Before his appointment, Administrator Jaenichen served as Acting Administrator beginning in June 2013. He joined the U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration in July
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on September 2014A proud and rich history of innovation and a laser focus on customer-driven solutions are the hallmark of SouthWest Electronic Energy (SWE), which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. SWE’s business philosophy remains constant throughout these five decades: partner with customers to meet
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- The Blue Economy page: 20
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on September 2014If You Can’t Measure It, You Can’t Manage it … or Get Attention and Funding! Understanding and promoting the Blue Economy and BlueTech is critical for the future of the U.S. and the world. Yet we don’t know in the U.S. and around the world how big our ocean and maritime tech industries are. Why
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- Rogue Waves page: 18
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on September 2014Ever since man has taken vessels onto the seas, mariners have reported encounters with monstrous waves that seem to arise out of nowhere from an otherwise average sea state. On his third voyage to the New World in 1498, Christopher Columbus recorded in his logbook that a giant wave lifted up his ve
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on September 2014The Ulstein Verft subsea newbuild, Island Performer, was delivered to Island Offshore. The flexible, state-of-the-art RLWI/IMR vessel will serve her first five years for FTO in the Gulf of Mexico. “The vessel is customized to suit the scope of work in the FTO contract, in which RLWI (Riser-less Lig
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- OceanScience Adds Autonomy page: 14
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on September 2014The Oceanscience Z-Boat 1800 remotely-operated hydrographic survey boat has completed final trials with an on-board autonomous waypoint navigation system, and is ready to survey. The latest GNSS controlled, IMU aided “robo” Z-Boat option is a result of a partnership between The Oceanscience Group (U
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- Triton Submarines’ New Submersible page: 12
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on September 2014Triton Submarines will introduce its newest model, the Triton 1000/3 LP (Low Profile) at the 2014 Monaco Yacht show. Triton’s model line now includes 11 models configured for two to eight passengers with depth ratings from 1000 feet (305 meters) to 5500 feet (1675 meters) as well as the full ocean
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- ULSTEIN PX121 for Otto Offshore page: 10
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on September 2014Ulstein Design & Solutions entered into a contract with Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd, China, for the delivery of ship design & equipment to four PX121 type platform supply vessels. The ship owner is the Singapore based Otto Offshore Ltd., which is scheduled to receive all vessels in 2016.
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- MTR 100: ASV page: 91
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on September 2014Autonomous Surface Vehicles (ASV) Unit 6a Trafalgar Wharf, Portchester, Hampshire, UK PO6 4PX T: +44(0)23 9238 2573 E:[email protected] W: www.asvglobal.com CEO: Dan Hook Engineeering Director: Richard Daltry Number of Employees: 40 The Case In just four years ASV has established itself
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on September 2014As I watch the back and forth in Washington – and beyond – on the issue of whether to allow the export of crude oil and LNG, I can only shake my head and wonder why it is even a topic for discussion anymore. I honestly cannot think of a single reason why we shouldn’t. Our European and Asian readers
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- Russian Class & Arctic Operations page: 28
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on September 2014When it comes to Arctic operations, the Russians arguably have more hands-on experience and investment than any other nation. With that in mind, Maritime Reporter spoke recently with Georgiy Bedrik, Head of the RS Business Development Division, for his input on RS and matters of the Arctic, maritime
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on September 2014The answer to this question is a resounding “no.” The U.S. is not prepared to protect its interests in the Arctic over the next decade. The primary legal regime that is being relied upon by all members of the Arctic fraternity, the Law of the Sea Convention, has not been adopted by the U.S. The oper
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- SAMI On Top Line Security Concerns page: 20
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on September 2014With progress being made against piracy off Somalia, it seems that other maritime security issues are becoming top line issues for shipowners. The Security Association for the Maritime Industry (SAMI), is a global focal point for maritime security matters, and is well placed to highlight the current
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on September 2014The surge in the shale gas industry in the U.S., as well as stepped up oil exploration in the Gulf of Mexico, is creating enormous demand for marine assets to transport fuels and supplies. To seize this growth opportunity, mid-size marine operating companies with annual revenues from $10 million to