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S MHOCK ITIGATION manufacturers and decision makers in the sub IMO sector 24 Hurn Road

Christchurch, Dorset (sub 80 feet / 24 meter). The company delivers accelerated

United Kingdom BH23 2RN knowledge transfer by conferences, workshops and special-

Tel: +44 7813 208222 ist in-house events that are designed to engage with various

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.shockmitigation.com groups. Next generation solutions include the utilization

President/CEO: John Haynes of hybrid power and propulsion. Viable solutions include combined diesel / electric / battery systems for workboats, wind farm support vessels, pilot boats, patrol craft, survey vessels, Superyacht tenders and unmanned craft.

THE COMPANY:

THE CASE:

Shock Mitigation provides marine organizations, boat

Shock Mitigation has demonstrated the ability to com- builders and equipment manufacturers with relevant sub- bine next generation innovation with the delivery of prac- ject matter expertise plus an independent overview of how tical solutions across various maritime sectors around the this sector is rapidly changing. For OEM boat builders world. Specialist knowledge gained in government and and equipment manufacturers, Shock Mitigation address- professional sectors is utilized to create viable working es strategic product development requirements regarding practices that improve ef? ciency and reduce costs in the high speed craft, marine and special projects. For profes- commercial sector. Shock Mitigation founded the RIB sional maritime organizations operating fast boats, Shock and High Speed Craft Directory as an open access online

Mitigation delivers expertise to increase ef? ciency, reduce resource that brings together specialist boats, equipment injury and reduce the risk of damaging litigation. Shock and new technology for maritime professionals.

Mitigation brings together market analysis, communi-

THE COMPANY:

T S G , I .HE HEARER ROUP NC

The Shearer Group, Inc. is a full service naval architec- 3101 Nasa Parkway, Suite i

Seabrook, TX 77586 ture and marine engineering ? rm. A leader in the design

Tel: (281) 532-2080 of inland towboats and barges, with a rich history of pro-

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://shearer-group.com viding naval architecture and marine engineering services

President/CEO: Greg Beers, P.E.

to the marine industry, it has a particular focus on the in- land sector. Inland barges built to TSGI designs number in the thousands, along with towboats, dry dock and other specialty designs involving modi? cations and conversions of existing marine vessels. Other notable design projects include new azimuth drive towboats, and chemical and pressure barge designs. TSGI provides naval architecture, marine engineering, marine surveying and technical sup- port services to clients worldwide. TSGI’s marine engi- neering practice focuses on the design of new vessels, but also works on repowerings, vapor control systems, and me- towboats. TSGI is also actively involved in the conversion chanical and electrical upgrades. TSGI offers a full spec- trum of service, from concept design, shipyard oversight, of vessels to LNG to keep the environment clean. LNG implementation of tests and trials, and eventual life cycle projects include private contracts and work for the U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). In 2014, TSGI was management and maintenance support. awarded “Approval in Principle” (AiP) by ABS for the de- sign of a 4,200 horsepower Lique? ed Natural Gas (LNG)

THE CASE: towboat. The towboat is based on TSGI’s proven azimuth

The Shearer Group, Inc. (TSGI) is a premier in- land barge designer and innovator of inland z-drive drive (z-drive) towboat design.

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