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Ballast Water Compliance Tools

The United States Coast Guard Research Development Center (USCG RDC) and the U.S. Mari- time Administration (MARAD) co-sponsored a validation study of the effectiveness of variable ? uorescence-based instruments as compliance tools for ballast water checks. The study began June 1 in Key West, Fla. Blind testing of ? eld and lab samples were to be conducted through September, 2015, at three different sites in the US. Pam Mayerfeld, Turner Designs Vice President of Marketing and Sales, provided initial training on their Ballast-Check 2 Handheld PAM Fluorometer and then stepped back to observe as the scientists proceeded to do the testing. “I am very impressed with their detailed preparation for the study. They fully de? ned all sampling protocols and cell-counting meth- ods. They’re looking at several different natural waters as well as algal monocultures with known interferences. They have an array of forms in place so data will be collected consistently across the three sites. We are very excited to be part of this validation and anxious to see the results.”

The Turner Designs Ballast-Check 2 is one of three ? uorometers included in the validation study.

Ballast-Check 2 is a small, lightweight, highly durable, battery-operated PAM ? uorometer. It is ideal for quick indicative compliance checks of the ballast water regulation for living algal organisms in the 10-50µm size class. Factory set, the Ballast-Check 2 is ready for use right out of the box, no calibration is necessary, though a calibration check standard is included for con? rmation. Simple one-button measurements display estimates of both algal abundance and algal activity, providing a quick indication of risk for gross exceedance of the regulation. Results are displayed in less than one minute as well as logged internally for future downloading. email: [email protected]

MarineNav Rack Mount

Tero Marine Wins Boa Contract SKF Taconite

Tero Marine se-

Computers Range

Seal for Bearings cured a contract MarineNav

A new SKF Taconite Seal for for delivery of ? eet launched a new bearings in split block housings management soft- range of rack is designed to protect against ware to Norwegian mounted comput- contaminated or wet operating shipping company ers, available now conditions. According to the

Boa Offshore. Tero in Europe through manufacturer, bene? ts of this will install its TM Master suite on 14 vessels. distributor Eurotask. The X1 Standard and X1 Fan- multi-stage labyrinth cartridge “We have been reviewing TM Master for a while less rack mounted computers are designed for use seal include exclusion of con- now, and are impressed by the vast possibilities in in commercial vessels, workboats, superyachts taminants, improved prevention this system. The software is easy to use, easily scal- and specialist hydrographic and research vessels. of water ingress (even during able to ? t our speci? c work? ow, with a seamless MarineNav said its rack mounted computers use high-pressure washing), maxi- information ? ow between the different work areas commercial processors, increasing speed and reli- mized bearing and seal service life, reduced grease and locations,” said Helge Kvalvik, CEO in Boa ability. consumption, reduced environmental impact and www.eurotaskltd.com

Offshore. optimized machine performance and uptime. www.teromarine.com www.skfusa.com

Coxreels 1600 Series

Transas Pilot PRO Lowrance

Coxreels 1600 Series features a versatile symmet-

Transas released a new version of Transas Pilot Lowrance released ric reel design. According to the manufacture, this

PRO, iPad-based chart plotter for professional pi- new software up- feature-rich reel has an array of components and lots and mariners. It is designed to make the job dates for its Low- con? gurations, including the Universal Bracket easier for pilots and other marine professionals rance High De? ni-

Kit, providing a robust reeling platform for any in their daily routine. Version 2.0.5 includes Ves- tion System (HDS) application. The Universal Bracket, made from 12 sel Parking System Gen2 Touch and gauge, heavy-duty, powder-coated steel, functions (VPS), which en- HDS Gen3 multi- as a chain/gear guard and allows for four versatile sures high preci- function displays. The newest releases are version payout degrees (0°, sion docking thanks 4.5 for HDS Gen2 Touch and version 2.0 for the 30°, 60°, and 90°) to real time audio/ HDS Gen3. They provide users with features in- for mounting rewind visual information cluding Outboard Pilot control, C-MAP MAX-N+ crank, three or four on external objects 2015 compatibility and Power-Pole integration.

way roller guide, and manual Park- Bringing new functionality to HDS Gen3 users, and a three-way pin. ing Safe Distance the updated software leverages built-in Bluetooth www.coxreels.com limits. wireless technology.

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