2014Edward Articles
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on June 2014Following the integration of Sonardyne International Ltd.’s Solstice Side Scan Sonar with a Bluefin Robotics Bluefin-12 Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), the results of recent payload testing have produced exceptionally high quality imagery, according to the companies involved and attested by the
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- C-MAR DP Training in Brazil page: 40
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on June 2014The modern offshore maritime industry relies on a variety of DP vessels, from OSVs to Drillships and tankers, almost all vessels serving the oil and gas industry need to be DP capable in order to safely operate offshore. The growth experienced in Brazil due to the uncorking of huge deepwater pre-sal
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on June 2014Texas A&M University at Galveston: Preparing Engineers for Lucrative Ocean Related Careers In 2010, Blake Sanchez saw a billboard that changed his life. “Four years ago, I saw a billboard for Texas A&M at Galveston,” Sanchez said. “It was advertising marine programs, and the ocean engineering one
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on June 2014Reducing accidents depends on knowledge, skill and just as importantly, attitude, says the Indian Maritime Administration. And, human error is not always just seafarer error. As the government of India strives to raise India’s share of the global seafaring community from 7 to 15 percent by 2020,
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on June 2014Currently, 320 oil/gas floating production units are now in service, on order or available for reuse on another field. FPSOs account for 65% of the existing systems, 76% of systems on order. Production semis, barges, spars and TLPs comprise the balance. Total oil/gas inventory is down two units s
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on June 2014Though maritime transportation is unequivocally proven as the safest and most environmentally benign means to move goods from ‘point A to point B,’ it is a given that accidents do happen. When they do, having a qualified, competent marine salvage company around can be the difference between minor in
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on June 2014Many variables drive the design decisions for High Speed Craft and RHIBS. Commercial off the Shelf Solutions often tie all of these together. The world is changing fast and nowhere is this truer than in the fast boat sector. When selecting a new boat, the questions used to be relatively simpl
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on June 2014There has been a lot of speculation of late that the gargantuan ice fields covering the Lakes this winter will, when they finally melt, raise water levels significantly and ships will carry more cargo each trip. That is, frankly, very far from certain. First, water levels are devilishly hard to pr
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on June 2014The National Transportation Safety Board’s Earl F. Weener responds to our March 2014 MarineNews BY THE NUMBERS feature, entitled “Passenger Vessel Safety Record Defies NTSB Hit List.” The NTSB Board Member takes issue with the inference that their scrutiny of the record of passenger vessel safety is
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on June 2014Ben3D BV Naval Architecture, in collaboration with Oonincx Shipbuilding BV, has introduced the innovative ContainerTug 600S. This month’s Boat of the Month entry is a strong, compact Dutch built workboat with a remarkable feature: it can be transported as a standard 20 foot container. The 1200 kg bo
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- Salvage for the Greater Good page: 47
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on June 2014Preserving pristine Coral Reefs in a remote location is no small task, but also of big importance. Global Diving & Salvage shows how it is done. On June 19, 1991 officials with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration were notified of a 121 foot long fishing vessel shipwrecked and ha
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- What’s in Your Engine Oil? page: 72
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on June 2014Volvo Penta of the Americas is offering an Oil Analysis Program for all Volvo Penta diesel and gas engines. With this information, maintenance can be planned effectively and unplanned downtime and repair expenses avoided. Collect the sample and send it to a Volvo Penta laboratory and a complete rep
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on June 2014Created with an eye to design as well as utility and economy, the new 9” stainless steel grab rail from Schmitt & Ongaro adds a finishing touch to any vessel. Made of cast stainless steel and fitted with engineered Santoprene rubber grip inserts, the rail offers a safe and comfortable grasp, and is
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on June 2014Kissling Electrotec manufacturers battery disconnect switches range from 200 A to 500 A for the highest possible quality requirements in all vehicle applications. Options include single or dual pole configurations. Kissling switches from Peerless offer Environmentally sealed (IP67), High resistance
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on June 2014Marco Group International’s Blastmaster 750 & 1600 CFM Air Dryers remove up to 99% of water in compressed air by cooling and then passing it through moisture absorbing desiccant tablets. Wet abrasive reduces production rates by causing poor abrasive flow through the abrasive blasting system, resulti
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- Safe Escape Locking Systems Launched page: 72
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on June 2014This simple, effective locking device locks down hatches while still allowing secured crew members to escape in a quick and easy manner. The SEL protects the vessel and crew by providing a resilient barrier from outside threats, such as piracy and theft. The SEL complies with SOLAS, USCG and NVIC re
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- Hebe: A New Steering Control System page: 72
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on June 2014MacGregor presented a new addition to its Hatlapa product range: the steering control system, Hebe. It is offered as an integrated part of the company’s Hatlapa range of steering gear solutions and its inclusion will deliver operational and equipment compatibility benefits for customers. The name He
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on June 2014Rio Controls & Hydraulics’ steering system modifies existing inductive sensors used in the oil and gas industry and designs a steering system that utilizes this technology to provide accurate, longer lasting sensor command and feedback signals. This technology revolutionizes the marine industry by r
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on June 2014John Deere Power Systems’ full line of radiator-cooled, dry-exhaust-manifold PowerTech auxiliary engines are ideal for powering deck auxiliaries, including pumps, winches, cranes, hydraulics and generators. The lineup meets EPA Marine Tier 3 emissions regulations for U.S. waterways, and offers relia
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on June 2014Smith Maritime depends on Laborde. For its third repower with Smith, Laborde supplied three Mitsubishi S12R-Y2MPTK Tier II engines rated at 5,000 hp for the tug Rhea. For its maiden voyage, Rhea towed a huge piece of oil-field equipment for seven weeks. Rhea is a small, powerful, agile, sea-going tu