sensor technology to my ? eets of Webb Research, now Teledyne Slocum, gliders, L3Harris (OceanServer) Iver2 vehicles, and Liquid Robotics Wave Gliders.” Dave Frantantoni, CEO calibration. None of those are consistent with autonomous oper- that we are contributing in that way and that our technology is ations
(CTD) sensors in a compact, cost-effective and easy-to- integrate package for a range of subsea vehicles, including the fast-growing micro AUV market. Dave Fratantoni, CEO, NBOSI, discussed the tech and the market potential. By Greg Trauthwein What is NBOSI? number one’ and applied early versions of the
Autonomy All photos courtesy Mr. Dave Meron U.S. Military’s Path Toward Uncrewed By George Galdorisi or readers of Maritime Reporter and Engineer- the promise of providing the U.S. military with an asymmetric ing News, it is impossible to miss the impact of advantage over potential adversaries. Ukraine’s
TECH FEATURE: AUTONOMY Photos courtesy Dave Meron International Efforts Accelerate the Development of Unmanned Maritime Systems By George Galdorisi ew would argue that unmanned systems represent that many nations and navies have been experimenting with one of the breakthrough technologies that could
public support. “Ecosystem development” For maritime: What demonstrates viability, feasibility? One task linked to a broader scope of regulatory and Dave Lee is VP of Innovation & Technology with Mari- public of? cials is an effort to build out what the AMR calls time Partners, LLC, a maritime leasing
to older dredging program and to better understand and predict industrialized harbors and areas in the East.” sedimentation patterns at Southwest Pass.” Dave Deegan is with EPA’s public affairs of? ce in New Another research focus is on innovative contracting England. He too said that “although there has
a VLCC, ballast tank, or forepeak tank. What reassures you is your trained crew working as a unit with everyone looking out for each other.” Captain Dave Watkins, Deputy Director, CHIRP Maritime t’s nearly 45 years since the tragedy on the ANCO Duke risk assessment form, Watkins would go into the tank
Autonomy & Defense PROTECTING OFFSHORE ENERGY SOURCES By George Galdorisi Photo courtesy Mr. Dave Meron hen most people discuss energy sources such as ronmental concerns – impelled by major events such as the fossil fuel and green energy, it is from an “either- Deepwater Horizon disaster in the Gulf of
set of unique transmit/ winch was of insuf? cient length to reach below 10km. Engi- receive frequencies, command codes, and multiple frequencies neer Dave Muus proposed modifying a John Issacs “Monster to negate ambient noise ? elds, making them safe to use within Camera” free vehicle, a chain of components
and Carlisle & Bray “Our mission is to provide the safest most value added C&B Repair and Maintenance. Rob Carlisle, President; Scott Bray, CFO; and Dave service to our customers whatever they may need,” said Orme, COO; make up C&B’s leadership team. Top con- Rob Carlisle, President, Carlisle & Bray
TECH FEATURE ELECTRIFICATION eWolf: It’s Electric With progress being made on the U.S.’ ? rst fully electric tugboat for Crowley, Ed Schwarz and Dave Lee of ABB, provide an update on this high-pro? le project and overview of the advent of electri? cation in maritime. Schwarz Lee By Greg Trauthwein What
per hour combined. sus 50%. Plus, we provided greater variance in operation con? gura- tions. For example, should the need be there, you could utilize Dave, I know from some previous discussions one engine, two engines, three, or all four based on the load that the Scania D16 is a particularly interest- on
exhaust afertreatments, we ofer more available horsepower, and should a failure occur, you’re only losing 25% of your propulsion.” Watch the interview Dave Hughes with Dave Hughes @ bit.ly/3Mc73kr Sales Manager, Scania good with many record catches recorded recently. These are discuss the market as you
TECH FEATURE PROPULSION Inside the Scania Marine Power Platform As the Scania USA marine business continues to grow, Dave Hughes, Sales Manager, Scania USA, shares insights on what’s in store for this powertrain solution provider in 2022 and beyond. United States aggressively for more than 10 years.
for all our customers—cur- into the eMachine,” he said. power control units.” rent and new ones. The package allows Secondly, the interface is modular and Dave Hughes, Sales Manager, Scania customers to choose the electric or hy- ? exible, and it’s the same as is used for USA, said, “Many of the current product
human resourc- ager, was tapped as general manager. es and administration at HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division. To support Beale in oversight of trades, Dave Horne was Bordelon Promotes Pitre Dorsey Jones Bordelon Marine announced it has promoted to senior director of trades. promoted its senior operations
everything seam- ies, we control the power electronics and auxiliary equip- lessly with our power control units.” ment, and we manage the whole system.” Dave Hughes, Sales Manager, Scania USA, said, “Many According to Hughes, Scania’s eMachine arrives amid of the current product offerings here in the United
strong demand with some good steady growth the shipyard holy grail: a healthy backlog. in the police and ? re boat market. Based on our current back- T Dave Hunt, business development and project manager log, we’re looking to be where we were in 2021 again in 2022 for Theodore, Ala. based Silver Ships
EYE ON THE NAVY Shoreside: Team members collaborate to track and engage a high speed boat straying into an exclusion area. Dave Gentile, Ion Dave Gentile, Ion 12 November/December 2021 MTR #8 (1-17).indd 12 11/22/2021 11:32:17 AM
that are continuously welded inside engage in missions they did not expect to be executing,” said and outside and using 5086 H32 grade aluminum plates, Dave Hunt, business development specialist at Silver Ships. www.marinelink.com MN 61
ECHO Pro- naval of? cer who writes on naval, gram, Project Manager. White maritime, defense and security Smith is focused on leading research issues. Dave Smith’s original career projects to better understand was as a Ship Master and Fleet and mitigate underwater radiated Business Publications Audit
, vehicles and chain saws and Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) equipment. Maintaining all of it comes under the watchful eye of Force Maintenance Director Dave Noel. “I’m the guy that ? xes the equipment we buy,” Noel said. “Once it’s ? elded, it’s our job to keep it operational, and do what it takes to
well as higher operating cost with Tier 4 and current rates market day rates do not allow for any additional cost, may it be operational or capital. – Dave Lee, Senior Accounts Manager for ABB Marine and Ports’ Americas Inland River, Tug and Offshore Sector including zero emission port stays, a spinning
electrical energy storage technologies. The reduction in fuel costs and main- tenance costs can offset the additional capital costs and training skills.” Dave Lee is the senior accounts man- Maid of the Mist ager for ABB Marine and Ports’ Ameri- all-electric tour ferry cas Inland River, Tug and Offshore sec- ABB