2014 Articles
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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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on Q1 2014With a new simulator in full operation, SCI helps mariners complete assessments previously only available in large class settings or in the real world when exact conditions could be met on the water. The simulator offers affordable one-on-one assessments to help meet individualized training goals, o
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on Q1 2014Hobart Brothers Company’s Hobart 610 stick electrode features a concentric design, ensuring an even coating along its entire length and consistent arc performance. Operators gain greater control and weld quality as a result, along with reliable weld penetration and arc stability. The stick electrode
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on Q1 2014Jargoon announced that a new interface to AIS Hub has been added to Seall Passage Planner (SPP). The versatile passage planning software which was launched in November 2013, provides AIS by using the SPP Virtual AIS Radar. This allows quick access to vessel traffic within the coverage of the Hub’s t
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- Registries: Strength in Numbers page: 28
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on Q1 2014100m gt strong, International Registries and the Republic of the Marshall Islands Registry prove that quality and safety are not mutually exclusive. When International Registries, Inc. and its affiliates (IRI) and Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry recently pushed through 100 million
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- The Changing Face of Piracy page: 24
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on Q1 2014Rich Energy Targets helps to keep Piracy in the Public Spotlight The release of the Captain Phillips movie starring Tom Hanks in October 2013 and the hijacking of two Americans off the coast of Nigeria have brought more public attention to the oldest of all maritime risks: piracy. While piracy has
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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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- Energy: Moving it & Using it page: 8
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on Q1 2014Energy. We start 2014 with great energy and optimism for a robust and prosperous year in this, the most international of all businesses. That enthusiasm, however, should be tempered with the knowledge of what is in store for maritime stakeholders in terms of regulatory, financial and operational pre
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on Q1 2014Chief Maritime Officer and EVP, Carnival Corporation & PLC When Vice Admiral (ret) Burke joined Carnival Corporation & plc in December of 2013 as Executive Vice President and Chief Maritime Officer of Corporate Maritime Operations, it is likely that the way cruise ship lines do business may have
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- Cruising Beyond Compliance page: 16
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on Q1 2014The global cruise industry quietly takes a prime mover role in maritime scrubber technology. That’s just smart business. A recent issue of Virtuoso Life, a glossy magazine aimed at upscale travelers, featured a short article highlighting Princess Cruises’ Royal Princess, christened by Duchess Kat
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- Energy Growth Fuels Transactions page: 10
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on Q1 2014North America’s energy revolution is starting to have a profound impact on the maritime and offshore sectors. North America is undergoing a gradual revolution in energy production, and the transformation has begun to have a profound impact on the maritime and offshore sectors. Despite a few volat
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on March 2014Advancements in nanotechnology currently offer organizations with cargo ships and industrial equipment a long-term alternate to conventional paints. Nanovere Technologies introduces Nano-Clear for Industrial Applications, designed to improve corrosion resistance, abrasion resistance and prevent the
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on March 2014Transas Marine has integrated MeteoGroup weather data in its Transas FleetView Online SSAS-tracking software. Utilization of weather service from the MeteoGroup in the FleetView Online (FVO) is a key advantage to Transas customers. FleetView Online weather interface provides current and five-day for
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on March 2014FLIR Systems and Garmin International have integrated Garmin’s GPSMAP 8000 Glass Helm-Series multifunction device and FLIR’s M and MD-Series thermal night vision cameras. Boaters can now access and control FLIR’s thermal imaging using Garmin’s new multifunction displays. The GPSMAP 8000 Glass Helm-S