62 Southfield Road, Suite 214
Stamford CT. 06902
Website: www.alternativemarinetech.com
E-Mail: [email protected]
President / CEO: Robert Kunkel
Number of employees: 12
The Company:
Alternative Marine Technologies (AMTECH) was developed to provide technical support to Owners in Shipping; Private Equity, Banks and Financial Institutions – firms requiring a better understanding of construction issues, vessel condition and daily commercial operations. Founded in 2007, AMTECH provides construction supervision, third party ship inspection, ship repair supervision, integration and design.
The Case:
Completing over 30 successful new building projects and design reviews in the past 7 years, AMTECH combines years of commercial and technical experience to assist private equity, hedge fund, financial institution and historical shipowners in designing, building, maintaining and repairing their portfolios of marine assets. All require a single point of contact to monitor vessel condition, analyze market cycles, provide project management and steer them through the complicated business ship management.
(As published in the August 2014 edition of Marine News - http://magazines.marinelink.com/Magazines/MaritimeNews)
The Company: Amtech specializes in ship design integration and construction supervision dealing with new propulsion technologies, niche trades and operational efficiencies. Its South Korea office and staff have delivered over 250 ships and the U.S. offices are well versed in U.S. construction, Jones Act
The Company: Established in 2007, Alternative Marine Technologies (Amtech) has been a leader in design and construction of alternative energy propulsion solutions aboard several series of vessels, built both domestically and abroad. With 23 employees, the firm continues to grow. The Case: Alternative
Bob Kunkel needs no introduction to Marine News readers. Kunkel, President of Alternative Marine Technologies, previously served as the Federal Chairman of the Short Sea Shipping Cooperative Program under the Maritime Administration and Department of Transportation from 2003 until 2008. A past Vice President
of the Sound is being built in Mamaroneck, New York, at the Robert E. Derecktor Inc. shipyard, with construction managed and integrated by Alternative Marine Technologies (Amtech). Her hybrid-electric propulsion system was made by BAE Systems Inc., Corvus Energy and Northern Lights Hybrid Marine. Fundraising
Insights: Alternative Marine Technologies' Robert Kunkel and Chris Mandalakis weigh in on emissions control and compliance Bob Kunkel needs no introduction to Marine News readers. Kunkel, President of Alternative Marine Technologies, previously served as the Federal Chairman of the Short Sea Shipping
‘LNG Ready’ and the list of questions grows longer each day. Real World Experience We provide construction and repair supervision at Alternative Marine Technologies (AMT). In recent projects ranging from 50,000 and 25,000 deadweight product carriers at our Hyundai South Korea office, all the way down
upon proven Hybrid propulsion and aimed at providing environmental sustainability to an agriculturally based cargo. The Hybrid Vessel Alternative Marine Technologies recently delivered a Lithium powered Hybrid research vessel to the Maritime Aquarium of Norwalk Connecticut. The Spirit of the Sound has
of the Bluefort, has recently completed continued conversion upgrades to their 141 meter, 450 man vessel in Naples, Italy with the help of Alternative Marine Technologies (Amtech). Kongsberg Maritime attended to make recommendations to improve the vessel’s DP Plot. U.S. Outfitters of Jacksonville, Florida
we will be able to support the shift, should it occur, from South to North when the wind blows? The Author Robert Kunkel, President of Alternative Marine Technologies, previously served as the Federal Chairman of the Short Sea Shipping Cooperative Program under the Maritime Administration and the USDOT
feet, and the Zoom meetings held between European offshore wind operators and domestic builders and operators burned up the Internet. We at Alternative Marine Technologies (Amtech) Zoomed with many of them amid a rush to contract new construction. Many of vessel designs had never been built in U.S yards,
long recognized the value of developing pathways that meet the needs and interests of their students and surrounding industries. My company Alternative Marine Technologies (Amtech) has taken an interest in assisting the Brian McMahon High School Marine Science Academy in Norwalk, Conn. to learn how marine
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evolving demands. Kunkel search and consulting. Business Publications Audit Robert Kunkel, president of of Circulation, Inc. Boom Alternative Marine Technologies van Hemmen Rick Boom is Director of Busi- and First Harvest Navigation, Rik van Hemmen is the President ness Development for Woodward
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Column Shipbuilding Has U.S. Shipbuilding Reached an ‘Atlas Shrugged’ Moment? By Robert Kunkel, President, Alternative Marine Technologies & First Harvest Navigation sippi yard has invested in large facility improvements and Each year, as we prepare for the largest U.S. based maritime industry
businesses across the maritime spectrum. He is a freelance writer and regular contributor to 2 Robert Kunkel, this magazine. president of Alternative Marine Technologies and First Harvest Navigation, served as the Federal Chairman of the Short Sea Shipping Cooperative Program under 6 Patrick Sutton
industry experience. and conservation. She is also a seasoned journalist, ? lm- maker and podcast host. 2 Robert Kunkel, president of Alternative Marine Technologies and First 6 Barry Parker Harvest Navigation, served as the Federal Chairman of bdp1 Consulting Ltd provides strategic and tactical
. He focuses his practice on strategic and op- 4 Robert Kunkel, erational matters affecting the United States maritime in- president of Alternative Marine Technologies and First dustry and on government contracts across all industries. 6 | MN August 202
, and he served in Afghanistan during Operation for over two decades. Enduring Freedom. 5 Robert Kunkel, 2 Jeff Dixon, president of Alternative Marine Technologies and First president of TOTE Services, is a senior executive Harvest Navigation, served as the Federal Chairman of with nearly 30 years
, to businesses across the maritime spectrum. 2 Robert Kunkel, He is a freelance writer and regular contributor to president of Alternative Marine Technologies and First this magazine. Harvest Navigation, served as the Federal Chairman of the Short Sea Shipping Cooperative Program under the
regularly to this magazine. security issues. He is a regular contributor to New Wave Media titles. 2 Robert Kunkel, president of Alternative Marine Technologies and First 6 Barry Parker Harvest Navigation, served as the Federal Chairman of of bdp1 Consulting Ltd provides strategic and tac- the
Column Nuclear Will the Effort to Reach Zero Emissions Go Nuclear? By Bob Kunkel, President, Alternative Marine Technologies On December 8, 1953 merchant ship. She was built in the late 1950s at a cost President Dwight D. Eisenhower addressed the 470th Ple- of $46.9 million and launched on July 21
is a marketing and communications manager at ABB 4 Robert Kunkel, Marine & Ports and a Massachusetts Maritime Academy president of Alternative Marine Technologies and graduate with 15+ years of industry experience. First Harvest Navigation, served as the Federal Chair- man of the Short Sea Shipping
. businesses across the maritime spectrum. He is a freelance writer and regular contributor to this magazine. 5 Robert Kunkel, president of Alternative Marine Technologies and First 10 Jeff Vogel Harvest Navigation, served as the Federal Chairman of is a partner in Cozen O’Connor’s transportation & trade
in Cozen O’Connor’s transportation & trade 4 Robert Kunkel, group. He focuses his practice on strategic and operation- president of Alternative Marine Technologies and First al matters affecting the United States maritime industry Harvest Navigation, served as the Federal Chairman of and on government
Column Workforce Labor Shortages, Climate Change & Technology: They’re All Related By Robert Kunkel, President, Alternative Marine Technologies Many problems in our “New World” can be solved more quickly than ever due to the speed at With those delays, the labor markets across many, if not which
, including analytics and communications, to 3 Robert Kunkel, businesses across the maritime spectrum. He is a freelance president of Alternative Marine Technologies and First writer and regular contributor to this magazine. Harvest Navigation, served as the Federal Chairman of the Short Sea Shipping
He focuses his practice on strategic and operation- 4 Robert Kunkel, al matters affecting the United States maritime industry president of Alternative Marine Technologies and First and on government contracts across all industries. Harvest Navigation, served as the Federal Chairman of the Short Sea Shipping
Column Propulsion Propulsion Decisions or Smoke on the Water? By Robert Kunkel, President, Alternative Marine Technologies that end, owners are presented with a basket of new alter- In no uncertain terms, native fuels to achieve the latest January 1, 2023 Carbon the goal of “future capable”
Number 2 Contributors 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Mike Corrigan 4 Robert Kunkel, is a former energy industry executive. He joined Inter- president of Alternative Marine Technologies and First ferry in 2017 after 14 years in leadership positions at Harvest Navigation, served as the Federal Chairman of one of the
, 20 Column: Propulsion 46 Classi? ed Advertising Managing Director, e1 Marine By Robert Kunkel, 48 Advertisers Index Alternative Marine Technologies On the Cover Workboats such as tugs are primed for a new wave of alternative fuel and hybrid propulsion technologies. (Photo: © Cliff
Column Offshore Wind Fortunes Return to the Sea as the Wind Blows Offshore By Bob Kunkel, Alternative Marine Technologies some of the problems, heralding a world of change with The results of fortunes reduced emissions, government support and the end of fos- and failures are often described as a
the Great Lakes. Before LCA, Peace retired as a Commander 3 Robert Kunkel, with more than 20 years in the U.S. Coast Guard. president of Alternative Marine Technologies and First Harvest Navigation, served as the Federal Chairman of 7 Tim Stickney the Short Sea Shipping Cooperative Program under the
to the sea as 78 Classi? ed Advertising the wind blows offshore of Marine Affairs By Robert Kunkel, By Greg Trauthwein Alternative Marine Technologies 80 Advertisers Index 18 Column: Washington Watch 62 Tech File: Mid-term elections bring changes
Number 7 Contributors 1 2 34 5 1 Tom Ewing 4 Robert Kunkel, is a freelance writer specializing in energy and environ- president of Alternative Marine Technologies and First mental issues. He contributes regularly to this magazine. Harvest Navigation, served as the Federal Chairman of the Short