2014 Articles
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- Since 1927, The Damen Way page: 30
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on December 2014Damen is a ubiquitous name in global ship and boatbuilding, delivering its unique brand with customary style and flair from ports of call around the world. For insights on the company’s long, colorful history and its bright future, we received insights from Arnout Damen, COO. Like many great mar
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- Hempel: Born in Maritime page: 29
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on December 2014As Hempel approaches its 100th anniversary in 2015, Christian Ottosen, Group Marine Marketing Director, offers insights on the company’s initiatives and drivers. Here’s a hint: protecting ships at sea and protecting the environment. Hempel was created 99 years ago as a specialist marine paints p
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- NASSCO: The Face of US Shipbuilding page: 24
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on December 2014General Dynamic’s NASSCO in San Diego arguably has the most diverse and enviable shipbuilding backlog in the U.S., with its navy and commercial orderbook stretching out for three years. With the yard humming at record pace, we sat down with Kevin Graney, VP & GM in San Diego to discuss how he and hi
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on December 2014The use of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as a transportation fuel for ships, barges and ferries has surged in recent months. This surge is due, in large part, to the boon in the production of natural gas in the U.S.; new low sulfur rules for the North American Emission Control Area (ECA), which go in
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on December 2014MARIN has used measurements from one of the Advisory Hull Monitoring Systems for FPSOs to improve inspection schedule planning and to support operators in making maintenance decisions. Maintenance is essential for operators of high performance craft and offshore units and relevant and up-to-date i
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- Maritime Quarantine & Isolation page: 16
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on December 2014Seven years ago, I authored an article on quarantine and isolation. With the outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in West Africa, it is time to dust off and update that article. The concepts of quarantine and isolation lie at the juncture of medicine, law and public safety. When these concepts
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- MLC2006 Impact: 113 Ships Detained page: 13
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on December 2014August 20, 2014 marked the first anniversary of the entry into force of the Maritime Labor Convention (MLC, 2006). During these first 12 months 113 ships were detained by one of the Paris MoU Authorities for MLC-related deficiencies. This represents 17.4% of the total number of detentions (649) in t
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on December 2014“A fundamental and sustainable dry bulk market recovery is expected in the second half of 2015 and throughout 2016, when the total dry bulk market balance could peak at 88%, with peaks during the fourth quarter close to 92%. Improved tonnage balance in 2015/2016 should drive up bulk rates.” Harald
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on December 2014Maritime traffic on the world’s oceans has increased four-fold over the past 20 years, according to a new study quantifying global ship traffic. The research used satellite data to estimate the number of vessels on the ocean every year between 1992 and 2012. The number of ships traversing the oceans
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on December 2014Iridium Communications has reduced the pricing of its 9602 and 9603 Short Burst Data (SBD) transceivers by up to 50 percent. Ideally suited for Machine-to-Machine (M2M) applications including asset tracking, monitoring, fleet management and remote communications in areas lacking cellular coverage, t
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- Cummins Debuts Inboard Joystick page: 57
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on December 2014The Cummins Inboard Joystick is a docking system designed for use with traditional inboard engines and transmissions. Used with a new class of DC thrusters, it brings mariners a new level of confidence in close quarters. Cummins backs up every component in the inboard joystick system with the same w
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on December 2014RSC Bio Solutions’ EnviroLogic Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs), including hydraulic, stern tube and thruster oils, and SAFECARE cleaners and their constituent components have been evaluated by independent laboratories to meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) definitions of
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on December 2014Volvo Penta has introduced two models of its next-generation sterndrive marine gasoline engines. The new 4.3-liter catalyzed V6 engines, rated at 200 and 240 horsepower, will supplement Volvo Penta’s current V6 product line. The engines also come with constant RPM in turns as a standard feature. The
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- Laborde Offshore Vessels Repowered page: 56
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on December 2014Laborde’s Mitsubishi engine lineup is ideal for upgrading older small utility boats. Gulf Ranger, a 150’ supply vessel was brought the vessel into compliance with Tier 3. Twin Mitsubishi S6R2-Y3MPTAW engines, rated 803 hp at 1400 rpm, ensure dependability, performance and fuel efficiency. The first
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- The OBA ShipCheck Fluids Analyzer page: 46
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on December 2014Automated Technology Provides Lab-Quality Fluids Analysis On Board and In Minutes Privately held, American-based On-Site Analysis, Inc. (OSA), a manufacturer of high-tech, on-premise, automated fluids analysis equipment, has now expanded into the maritime industry with the introduction of the OBA S
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on December 2014Maine Maritime Academy Receives a $1.4 Million U.S. DOT Research Grant to Develop a Marine Engine Testing and Emissions Laboratory. The Marine Engine Testing and Emissions Laboratory (METEL) at Maine Maritime Academy (MMA) is working on several initiatives to implement viable emissions reduction te
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on December 2014After Testing Records Technology Waters, Tug and Barge Company Jumps In. Shortly after Florida Marine Transporters CIO Don Carlton installed an electronic records management system for Kimberly Hidalgo, the tow service company’s head of Compliance, he suspected there might be other department heads
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- Making Money with Marine Monitoring page: 36
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on December 2014The myriad benefits of gplink are well documented. What you do with it is literally ‘your business.’ Remote Monitoring and Tracking company gplink bills itself as the most capable remote diagnostic tool available for high horsepower systems. In a nutshell, gplink monitors commercial vessels and equ
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on December 2014As technology needs penetrate the growing offshore sector, Harvey Gulf will depend on Advanced Logistics’ software to support its expanding fleet deployments. When offshore heavyweight Harvey Gulf International Marine deployed Advanced Logistics’ marine management system, SAMM, and preventative ma
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on December 2014Canadian, U.S. Coast Guards and Foss Maritime coordinate a textbook response operation. Robust response trumps the need for later salvage. In the early hours of Friday, October 17, the crew of the Russian cargo ship Simushir attempted to repair a broken oil heater. On its way to Pevek in the Russia