2015 Articles
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- In-situ Subsea Cable Repair page: 59
Marine Technology
on June 2015IMR specialist N-Sea used a wet repair habitat to complete an in-situ subsea cable repair. The habitat was developed by Moyle Interconnector Ltd. as part of the seabed repair project, with ESB International the owner’s engineer for the project. The habitat allows repairs to be implemented in-situ be
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- Seacon’s Micro WET-CON page: 58
Marine Technology
on June 2015SEACON has added a range of split connectors to its Micro WET-CON wet mateable series. This series of connectors was originally developed to provide all the features of the ALL-WET connector range, but in a miniature industry standard configuration. Split series enables multiple connectors from mult
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- BIRNS Aquamate page: 58
Marine Technology
on June 2015BIRNS Aquamate LLC manufactures underwater electrical connectors, cable assemblies and cable terminations for offshore diving, oceanographic, seismic exploration and defense applications. The company produces a range of standard industry connectors such as the 5500 Series, SC, MC, LP, FAWL/FAWM and
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on June 2015Geospace Offshore designs and manufactures cable and umbilical products for the oilfield and remote operated vehicle (ROV) service industries and for specialty cable markets. The company’s manufacturing facilities in Houston, Texas, produce technically sophisticated and highly reliable cabling and u
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- Linden Photonics Adds Hybrid Cables page: 58
Marine Technology
on June 2015Linden Photonics introduces hybrid cables to its expanding product line. Building upon its STFOC cables whose pedigree comes from a long history and variety of underwater uses - from munitions tethers to ROV controls to littoral water sensing. Linden’s Hybrid cables combine copper and fiber elements
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- BIRNS Millennium Series page: 58
Marine Technology
on June 2015The BIRNS Millennium series is a high performance, high density dry-mate connector range suitable for deep submergence applications to 6km depth. This series can be used with solid (molded) or oil-filled cables in straight or 90° configurations, and is available in high and low voltage, coax, fiber-
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- MakaiLay Suite for Cable Layers page: 56
Marine Technology
on June 2015Makai Ocean Engineering, Inc. said it continues to address issues experienced by the subsea power cable industry by enhancing submarine cable lay software, MakaiLay, and its desktop simulation sister product, MakaiPlan Pro. Specifically, three key features are being integrated into the Power Cable m
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Marine News
on June 2015It takes nonstop work to maintain America’s position in today’s global economy. Every day we compete against strong international rivals for demanding foreign and domestic customers. Thankfully, the American economy has a large-scale, crucial asset that gives us an edge on the rest of the world: ove
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- Barging Ahead in Uncharted Waters page: 18
Marine News
on June 2015A Real-Life Study in Creative Vessel Financing, or What Happens When Plan ‘A’ Is Not Working. Much has been written on the various structures and approaches that can be used to finance the construction and purchase of vessels. Such articles typically speak in general terms, presenting what migh
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- Marine News: June Editor's Note page: 6
Marine News
on June 2015The month of June brings many things; among them sunshine, the beginning of summer and ultimately, a clearer picture of where industry is headed next. The June edition of MarineNews is also our Combat & Patrol Craft Annual, as well as being chock full of inland news. That means something for everyon
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on June 2015Captain Jeffrey P. Novotny is Commanding Officer of the U.S. Coast Guard’s National Maritime Center in Martinsburg, WV. He is responsible for all activities related to professional credentialing, training and assessments of the nation’s 215,000 merchant mariners. He graduated from the U.S. Coast
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Maritime Reporter
on June 2015In trying to make sense of the global, mobile maritime industry, there is no better ‘go to’ than Shashi N. Kumar, Ph.D., Master Mariner, Fulbright Senior Specialist Fellow, Emeritus Professor of International Business & Logistics, Academic Dean, United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). Last mo
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on June 2015VISBY, ZUMWALT, INDEPENDENCE, FREEDOM, TORNIO, SAN ANTONIO, INCHEON, SIGMA, FREMM ... ... these ships are not only capable, tested and proven warships, they are extremely complex. ZUMWALT alone carries 16 Electronic Module Enclosures that contain 235 electronics cabinets each supporting a complex T
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on June 2015Ingram Barge Company sees two kinds of green in their newest venture on the inland rivers. In late March, the Paducah-McCracken County Riverport Authority and Ingram Barge Company announced plans to assess the viability of Intermodal River Transportation, utilizing the largest flat-top crane in
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on June 2015The United States marine casualty reporting and investigation processes as administered by the U.S. Coast Guard are seriously flawed and in need of major overhaul. These processes have been broken for years, yet minimal efforts have been made to address the root causes. The Coast Guard is drowni
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on June 2015The Unmanned FLNG DNV GL developed a new unmanned floating LNG concept that it claims overcomes many of the challenges faced by operators looking to unlock the potential of remote offshore gas fields. Called Solitude, DNV GL said the concept demonstrates how technological advances can be combined i
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Maritime Reporter
on June 2015Stretching across oceans and continents, approximately 32,000 km of new pipelines are constructed each year forming an industry worth $28 billion. The installation of pipelines on the seabed require engineers to develop innovative technologies and methods to inspect, repair and maintain pipelines at
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on June 2015Combat, Patrol and Law Enforcement Vessels Meet Multiple Missions with varied business plans. U.S. firms building patrol, combat and law enforcement craft are weathering government budget cuts by strengthening ties with clients and public agencies. These unique boats remain in demand because of ter
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on June 2015Selection of gear oil for marine thrusters or a stern tube lubricant for use with propeller shaft bearings is often based on analyzing price/performance characteristics of the lubricant and its availability. Now with the implementation of the 2013 Vessel General Permit, this analysis must be expande
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on May 2015OMEGA’s new CDTX-111/CDTX-112 series of conductivity controllers are panel instruments for online monitoring of industrial process conductivity. Features of the CE compliant product include linearized data, automatic temperature compensation, no error due to cable length changes and maintenance-free