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Sean Berrie,

CEO

HUMPHREE USA

The Case:

Humphree is at the forefront of marine stabilization tech- nology with a rapidly growing presence in the US workboat industry. Humphree’s interceptors and ? ns counteract roll and pitch movements, and its computerized pitch, trim, list and active ride control provide a stable ride, improved ma- neuverability and reduced fuel consumption.

The Company:

Humphree was established in Sweden in 2002 by a team of hydrodynamic engineers and marine engineers active in the ? eld of high-speed marine propulsion and ship hy- drodynamics since the early 1990s. Their goal was to use their experience in hydrodynamics, electronics and digital controls into ship stabilization packages that would be easy to use and install. The US operation was established in 2012 to provide improved sales and service for the rapidly growing market for Humphree products in the Americas.

Humphree’s product line includes interceptors, ? ns and computerized stabilization controls. Primary market seg- ments are passenger ferries, pilot launches, water taxis, wind-farm support vessels, commercial ? shing vessels, ? re-? ghting boats and military patrol craft. In late 2018,

Humphree introduced its new HLS series interceptors for large and planing vessels from 170 to 350 feet. Major de- liveries and programs in the US commercial marine market during the past year included the new IPS-drive Virginia

Pilots 55-ft Chesapeake class launch and a new water-jet propelled boat for the Southwest Alaska Pilots, both built by Gladding Hearn. https://humphree.com/ www.marinelink.com