Bulk Transport Leadership: Dan Martin
Drought and ensuing low river levels continue to affect the inland industry. Low water between St. Louis and Cairo, Illinois has threatened traffic on the Mississippi River since December. For months, dredging operations have slowed vessels at points along the river's course. Since December, a stretch at Thebes, Illinois, has been shut for much of each day as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers removes rock pinnacles.
Rapp Hydema Hauls in the Research Vessel Market
Rapp Hydema has been supplying deck machinery to research vessels since 1977, but this global market recently became especially significant for the group. In 2002, in what would be a watershed project, Rapp Hydema was chosen to outfit the NOAA Fishery Survey Vessel (FSV) Oscar Dyson class of vessels. The first four ships in the class were being constructed at VT Halter Marine Shipyard. âThat NOAA research vessel contract provided us with excellent exposureâŚ
Bulk Transport Leadership: Merritt Lane
Drought and ensuing low river levels continue to affect the inland industry. Low water between St. Louis and Cairo, Illinois has threatened traffic on the Mississippi River since December. For months, dredging operations have slowed vessels at points along the river's course. Since December, a stretch at Thebes, Illinois, has been shut for much of each day as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers removes rock pinnacles.
Automatic Lubrication Device Eliminates Guesswork â and Failures
Specialty lubricant provider Klüber Lubrication and perma-tec, a producer of single point automatic lubricators, have launched a new product line designed to provide customers in the marine industry with a cost effective and reliable solution for onboard equipment maintenance. The product line carries the brand name âKlübermaticâ and represents a unique approach to improving marine operations. The newâŚ
Bulk Transport Leadership: Terence Gomez
Drought and ensuing low river levels continue to affect the inland industry. Low water between St. Louis and Cairo, Illinois has threatened traffic on the Mississippi River since December. For months, dredging operations have slowed vessels at points along the river's course. Since December, a stretch at Thebes, Illinois, has been shut for much of each day as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers removes rock pinnacles.
U.S. DOT Chief LaHood Establishes Freight Advisory Committee
DOT Announces Proposal to Establish âNational Freight Networkâ. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has announced the establishment of a National Freight Advisory Committee to provide recommendations aimed at improving the national freight transportation system. A strong freight transportation system is critical to the nationâs economy and essential for helping meet President Obamaâs goal of doubling U.S. exports by 2015.
Bulk Transport Leadership: Rick Calhoun
Drought and ensuing low river levels continue to affect the inland industry. Low water between St. Louis and Cairo, Illinois has threatened traffic on the Mississippi River since December. For months, dredging operations have slowed vessels at points along the river's course. Since December, a stretch at Thebes, Illinois, has been shut for much of each day as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers removes rock pinnacles.
Kobelt Manufacturing Acquired by Private Equity Firm
Kobelt enters a new era with retirement of Jack Kobelt and acquisition of company by US investment company Bow River Capital Partners. Jack Kobelt founded KobeltâŚ
ROV Seamor Evolution of a Brand
Originally developed in the mid-1980s by two Canadians, Seamor was intended to become a simple, low-cost, underwater âflyingâ video camera system that could be easily deployed from a small boat and enjoyed by those who wanted to enjoy the underwater world without getting wet â a âRecreational ROV.â Today, more than 30 years later, that market is still in its infancy. The first Seamor prototype consisted of two aluminum tubes strapped to an aluminum frame.
FLIR Introduces MU-Series Thermal Imaging Technology
FLIR Systems, introduces the MU-Series, a thermal night vision system. The multi-sensor payload comes with a cooled midwave infrared, high-resolution 640 x 512 thermal camera and a high-resolution color camera.Other options include a low-light black and white camera to help with low-light situational awareness and a wide field of view uncooled longwave infrared, high-resolution 640 x 480 thermal camera to maximize MU-Seriesâ spectral range.
Diana Shipping Acquires Kamsarmax Dry Bulk Carrier
Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE:DSX), was the successful bidder at an auction that took place in France, for the m/v Valeria Della Gatta (to be renamed Maia), a 2009âŚ
Raymarine Adds T200 to Range of Thermal Night Vision Cameras
The T200 detects floating objects, navigation aids, other vessels, and even people in the water using FLIR thermal imaging technology and now even small boats can see at night with the fixed mount thermal night vision cameras. Engineered for smaller vessels, the T200 Series is both compact and lightweight. The T200âs dimensions (7â high and 5.9â in diameter) make it best suited for smaller vessels where larger thermal camera models were previously considered impractical.
A USV Franchise Grows Strong in Abu Dhabi
As the evolution and integration of robotics in maritime vehicles continues to reshape missions and capabilities inland, near-shore and at sea, Maritime Reporter & Engineering News last month was on hand in Abu Dhabi for the unveiling of a new Unmanned Surface Vessel family. If it delivers as designed, it will revolutionize marine robotic vehicle applications for both military and commercial purposes. Robert J.
2012 Annual ASNE Award Winners
Each year, the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) celebrates excellence in naval engineering by recognizing individuals who have demonstrated exceptionalâŚ
OSX: Full Speed Ahead on Mammoth Shipyard Project
Danilo Souza Baptista, OSXâs Director of Naval Construction, sat with MR Contributing Editor Claudio Paschoa at EBX Groupâs new HQ in downtown Rio de Janeiro, inâŚ
Drydocks World , Maritime World Excellence Awards
Drydocks World & Maritime World today announced the institution of an employee award scheme to recognize performance excellence among its staff. The award which recognizes an employeeâs commitment & work ethic in embracing the challenges required in the transformation phase of the business is available to all employees including those at the most senior levels. In announcing the establishment of the award & its first recipientsâŚ
Fincantieri Italian Flair Continues to Dominate Cruise Sector
In the cruise ship sector, the Fincantieri name is no stranger, having since the early 1900s built some of the most appreciated liners, including the legendary transatlantic Rex, built in Genoa, winner of the Blue Riband in 1933. Nowadays, cruise remains its core and Fincantieri is famous for its gigantic cruise ships; in 2013 the company delivering three. But it has diversified in recent years to ensure its future.
Dometic Group Announces Global Reorganization
Formerly President of Dometic Marine, Frank Marciano has been appointed President of Dometic Americas for all divisions after Dometic Group announced a global reorganization and restructuring. The new management and business structure was enacted by the companyâs global CEO, Roger Johansson, and was effective from February 1. Marciano, who is based at the Marine headquarters in Pompano Beach, Florida, is a 22-year employee of Dometic.
Myanmar MOL Obtains License and Registration
Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA) has approved the Permanent Business License of âMyanmar MOL Limited.â, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MOL Liner Ltd. on 4th February.
Hyundai Heavy Wins Offshore Construction Vessel Order
Hyundai Heavy Industries, the worldâs largest shipbuilder, has announced it won an order to build a multipurpose offshore construction vessel (MOCV) from Toisa Ltd. The contract includes an option exercisable by the owner for an additional same class MOCV. With a 900 tonne and a 200 tonne offshore crane, the vessel will be capable of undertaking ultra deepwater installation and construction activities including subsea pipeline and cable layingâŚ
