Apollo Protocol

  • Elite RSM Analog Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panels are designed to accommodate up to 256 devices on Commercial Marine Applications. Apollo protocol USCG / ABS Type Approved Smoke and Heat Detectors are available for a complete approved system. Two full SLC loops and leading edge microprocessor based electronics are standard.  Up to 15 E-View Serial Annunciators may be installed to each control panel.
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  • MR Apr-24#11 ing will be more accurate in determining trends and)
    April 2024 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 11

    ing will be more accurate in determining trends and aspects of SIRE 2.0 seeks to unify the maritime community in its ap- improvement or safety concerns. proach to safety and compliance, enhancing transparency and The introduction of core and rotational questions in SIRE 2.0 operational ef? ciency by

  • MR Apr-24#9 A third opportunity to develop a  safety and will help to)
    April 2024 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 9

    A third opportunity to develop a safety and will help to further a strong ing safety considerations an ever-pres- strong BBS culture is through obser- safety culture. The above are only a few ent factor in everything we do - from vational assessments. Here, when con- of the many practices that can

  • MN Apr-24#19 • Investment in Infrastructure and Onshoring Man- sharing)
    April 2024 - Marine News page: 19

    • Investment in Infrastructure and Onshoring Man- sharing best practices. Additionally, given the global nature ufacturing: The administration is committing over $20 of maritime operations, international cooperation is essen- billion towards U.S. port infrastructure over the next tial for establishing

  • MN Feb-24#18 Column   
Safety Zone
Five Tips to Keep Workers Safe in)
    February 2024 - Marine News page: 18

    Column Safety Zone Five Tips to Keep Workers Safe in 2024 By Zach Walden, Director of Port Safety, Hampton Roads Shipping Association to improve your maritime safety performance and start the The maritime industry new year out strong. accounts for more than 90% of global trade and employs over 3

  • MR Jan-24#7 Training Tips for Ships
Tip #55
Maritime Micro-Learning)
    January 2024 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 7

    Training Tips for Ships Tip #55 Maritime Micro-Learning for Mega-Bene? ts By Murray Goldberg, CEO, Marine Learning Systems n our industry as in most others, we typically see on- to be less expensive to update the speci? c microlearning mod- line training content presented as large, comprehensive ules in

  • MR Dec-23#43 into force in 1958, and only gave the IMO broad and)
    December 2023 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 43

    into force in 1958, and only gave the IMO broad and, vague tion. But shipbuilders, oil companies, miners, chemical man- powers “to deal with” the regulation and practices “relating ufactures and others with huge ? nancial stakes in shipping, to technical matters of all kinds affecting shipping in inter-

  • MR Dec-23#14 Maritime Safety – Safety Management Systems
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    December 2023 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 14

    Maritime Safety – Safety Management Systems Photo by Greg Trauthwein Passenger Vessel Safety How to design, implement, and improve your SMS t’s been four years since the fatal Conception dive boat must include clearly de? ned safety and environmental protec- ? re claimed 34 lives off the California coast

  • MN Nov-23#27 , sister vessels Athena, Apollo and Her- the nation’s)
    November 2023 - Marine News page: 27

    3156Es, putting out 7,000 hp) for ship assist and christened its Green Diamond, which it described as “… escort work. Earlier, sister vessels Athena, Apollo and Her- the nation’s ? rst plug-in hybrid electric inland towing ves- cules had been delivered to Crowley under similar arrange- sel,” with battery

  • MR Nov-23#58 PORT FUNDING
The ports authority found success by tailoring)
    November 2023 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 58

    PORT FUNDING The ports authority found success by tailoring its projects to city has already submitted one Port Infrastructure Develop- the requirements of the grants programs. For example, for the ment Program grant and is positioned for other prospects to Colonel's Island Terminal needed to increase

  • MR Nov-23#22 Digitalization 
Decarbonization Requires 
Move from Talk)
    November 2023 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 22

    Digitalization Decarbonization Requires Move from Talk to Action More vessels need to be connected to digital systems to realize zero-emissions shipping and data sharing is essential. he Inmarsat Connected Future Conference at this year’s London In- T ternational Shipping Week examined how the industry

  • MR Nov-23#10 Training Tips for Ships
Tip #53
Data & Analytics: Taking)
    November 2023 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 10

    Training Tips for Ships Tip #53 Data & Analytics: Taking the Next Step By Murray Goldberg s the world sails into this new era of digital trans- out us intentionally doing so. These broad and interconnected formation, our industry ? nds itself at the begin- data create a deep well of information, ripe for

  • MT Sep-23#28 MTR
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    September 2023 - Marine Technology Reporter page: 28

    MTR 100 HYDROMEA https://hydromea.com Hydromea is focusing on miniaturization and automa- tion of underwater robotics solutions for the operators of submerged assets. Having its roots in developing swarm-capable mini-AUVs (autonomous underwater vehicles), the company has deep expertise and signi?

  • MN Oct-23#25 the science here, its use, codes and 
protocols to ensure)
    October 2023 - Marine News page: 25

    the science here, its use, codes and protocols to ensure safety.” Getting the permits In a section referencing “Proposed Future Work,” still for 2023, project managers will seek to ? nalize design and development and pursue permitting “from authorities having jurisdiction.” In the 2023 AMR a section

  • MR Aug-23#20 Smart Shipyard Technologies
ABS Introduces Guide for)
    August 2023 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 20

    Smart Shipyard Technologies ABS Introduces Guide for Certifying Smart Shipyard Technologies By Gareth Burton substituteallorpartofahuman he adoption of smart technologies is accelerating in tion equipment or computers to substitute all or part of a human the shipbuilding industry. From virtual/augmented

  • MN Aug-23#24 Feature
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• Apollo Communications Carrier worn by all)
    August 2023 - Marine News page: 24

    Feature Comms • Apollo Communications Carrier worn by all Apollo of 2012, Baumgartner jumped from a capsule 128,000 feet astronauts on lunar missions, providing clear and reliable above earth (at that time a world record), suspended in space communications with mission control on Earth. by a balloon.

  • MN Aug-23#23  and in?  atable bladder 
• Apollo Block I Suits utilized)
    August 2023 - Marine News page: 23

    Undeterred, David Clark persevered. After experiment- Ed White’s ? rst U.S. space walk. ing with several suit pressure valve and in? atable bladder • Apollo Block I Suits utilized to train the initial Apol- designs, the company received its ? rst check from the gov- lo astronaut crews and support initial

  • MR Jun-23#28 SAFETY @ SEA: ENCLOSED SPACES
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    June 2023 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 28

    SAFETY @ SEA: ENCLOSED SPACES Images on this page: OneLearn Global Enclosed space entry drills provide an opportunity to enhance competence. rector for training provider OneLearn Global, highlights the importance of responding not reacting. “If a seafarer reacts impulsively and endangers themselves

  • MR Jun-23#27 SAFETY @ SEA: ENCLOSED SPACES
“You’re at the bottom 
of a)
    June 2023 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 27

    SAFETY @ SEA: ENCLOSED SPACES “You’re at the bottom of a 100-step ladder. It can feel claustrophobic and fearful when inside 30,000 cubic meters of 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

  • MT May-23#42 CABLING PIONEER CONSULTING
ing and permanent reservoirs)
    May 2023 - Marine Technology Reporter page: 42

    CABLING PIONEER CONSULTING ing and permanent reservoirs monitoring. Fiber optic cables branching units with OADM technology to deliver 200 Gb/s also help to create a safer operating environment with a more of bi-directional communications to each cable landing stations connected workforce and more ?

  • MR May-23#56 TECH FEATURE SHAFT GENERATORS & THE SWITCH 
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    May 2023 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 56

    TECH FEATURE SHAFT GENERATORS & THE SWITCH All images courtesy Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch SHAFT GENERATORS 101 – WHAT ARE THEY? Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch shines a light on how to produce electricity ef? ciently on ships. ship is like a ? oating city that needs electricity

  • MR May-23#12 Classi?  cation
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performed initial)
    May 2023 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 12

    Classi? cation ScoutDI ScoutDI has performed initial REMOTE tests of its drone’s SLAM capabilities in the cargo tank of the Altera shuttle tanker Beothuk Spirit. SURVEY: THE NEW END-GAME More than remote witnessing, more than remote data analysis, remote survey techniques are now going to aid

  • MN Apr-23#29 tial dangers for crew members. When asked about these)
    April 2023 - Marine News page: 29

    tial dangers for crew members. When asked about these concerns, Woo noted that the company is working with the U.S. Coast Guard and partnering with classi? cation society DNV to ensure alignment with all maritime safety standards. Amogy’s solution also has approval in principle (AIP) from classi?

  • MT Mar-23#20 OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTRUMENTATION & SENSORS
S S Sofar Ocean’s)
    March 2023 - Marine Technology Reporter page: 20

    OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTRUMENTATION & SENSORS S S Sofar Ocean’s Spotter Buoy is designed to be low-cost and easy to deploy. Today there are more th t t an 2,500 deployed worldwide, delivering more than 200,000 daily updateson ocean weather. tangible results. this is the easiest way to plug things together because

  • MR Feb-23#42 The Final Word
Maritime’s Top Threats in ‘23
By Rich Soja)
    February 2023 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 42

    The Final Word Maritime’s Top Threats in ‘23 By Rich Soja, North American Head of Marine, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty llianz just released its 12th 18% of the value of all claims. scape on decarbonization of the shipping Risk Barometer, an annual As recent events have demonstrated, industry and