GAC Pindar to Add Quality to Volvo Ocean Race
With just one month to go to the start of the first leg of the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15, GAC Pindar is in the thick of ensuring the provision of a seamless logisticsā¦
Growing American Shipping Act Gaining Support
Legislation promotes revitalization of maritime industry through export of liquefied natural gas on U.S. Chairman Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) and Ranking Member Johnā¦
USCG Rescues Fisherman off Massachusetts
A fisherman was rescued by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) after his 40-foot fishing vessel became caught in the surf on the Chatham Bar in Chatham, Massachusetts, Wednesday. USCG Watchstanders at Sector Southeast New England received a notification from a good Samaritan informing that the fishing vessel Never Enough was stuck in waves and needed assistance. Coast Guard Station Chatham rescue crews arrived on seen with two 42-foot fast response boats to assist.
Keep it Clean & Green
When dealing with oil and other hazardous contaminants on vessels and in marine facilities, there are some common misconceptions about the way hydrocarbons biodegrade. āThe words biodegrade and bioremediate are not interchangeable,ā said Jay H. Murland, CEO of EnviroLogic Biobased Technologies Inc. who manufacturer a line of over 30 EPA-approved bioremediation products. To explain further, letās look at the difference between the processes of bioremediation, bioaugmentation and encapsulation.
Fight Piracy ā Intelligently
While global piracy is constantly changing, modern technology adapts to exploit the weaknesses in the piratesā mode of operation. Intelligence gained from such technologies enables voyage planners and navigators to steer clear of harm ā but what kind of information is required? While the image of the Somalian pirate is still high in the publicās mind as the number one piracy threat, the reality is not as straightforward.
Shippers Must Reduce Costs, Boost Efficiency
So whatās keeping ship operators awake at night these days? Plenty, it seems. Sluggish recovery from a lingering worldwide recession, unsustainable debt loads, endemic overcapacity in most shipping trades, punishing freight rates, rising costs of fuel and regulatory compliance and a lingering sense that ships are not running as efficiently as they could. The last two topics ā reducing fuel costs whileā¦
SmartGrip: An āEvolutionā in Bulk Handling
Liebherr Maritime Cranes launched what it is calling a āgame-changingā technology: SmartGrip for its mobile harbor crane product range. This technology is designed to operate as an intelligent system which optimizes grab filling rates in a self-learning manner, aiming for better performance and zero overloads. SmartGripās development is based on recent turnover analyses in various ports around the world, as data showed that, on average, only 70% of the grab capacity is used.
The Lowdown on Lifting
Telehandlers and aerial work platforms (AWPs) have long been staples of the construction industry, favored by contractors for their safety and efficiency when working at height. As the equipment evolves, these machines are becoming more versatile and moving into other industries, including the marine market. Telehandlers allow for flexibility in handling goods and materials, particularly in shipyards and shipyard warehousesā¦
MN 100: TerraSond Limited
539 N. TerraSond is a leader in precision geospatial solutions providing professional survey and geophysical services in both terrestrial and marine environments safely, effectively and economically. TerraSond employs ACSM Certified Hydrographic Surveyors, staff hydrographers, marine geophysicists, geologists, oceanographers, cartographers, GIS / CADD specialists and IT and professional mariners. Clients include oil and gasā¦
MN 100: Teufelberger Fiber Rope Corporation
Teufelberger is a dynamic group of companies working with three key technologies in three divisions with 220 years of experience. In addition to Synthetic Fiber Rope, Teufelberger produces Steel Wire Ropes as well as Extrusion. The firmās towing, mooring, and general purpose marine lines provide an array of options for commercial marine industry professionals. Whatever your need, Teufelberger has a line for it ā on time and on budget.
MN 100: SUNY Maritime College
President: Dr. Michael A. SUNY Maritime is a four-year college located at historic Fort Schuyler in Throggs Neck, New York. Maritime College prepares students for careers in the maritime industry, government, military, and private industry. Recent graduates of Maritime College have benefited from nearly 100% job placement. Equipped with hands-on experience, students are prepared for positions of major responsibility regardless of the career path they choose.
MN 100: Patterson Manufacturing
President & CEO: David B. The Patterson Manufacturing Company began operations in 1858 on the banks of the Monongahela River in Pittsburgh. In the 1950s, they began designing and manufacturing towboat and barge winches, something which the firm is now best known for. In the beginning, Patterson made just a few sizes of winches, but now offers winches with capacities from 20 tons to 90 tons and in three operating formats: manual, electrical, and hydraulic.
MN 100: Signal International
11 N. With four yards, Signal offers new construction, rig and ship repair, offshore and technical services. The new construction facility in Orange, Texas has undergone a major transformation over the past several years, including the addition of a new panel line and steel processing facility. The Pascagoula facility handles rig fabrication and repair and has improved automation as well as dredging a deep hole for thruster work and space for storage of offshore equipment.
MN 100: Schottel GmbH
CEO Scottel GmbH: Dr.-Ing. The Schottel Group, with its headquarters in Spay/Rhine, is one of the worldās leading manufacturers of propulsion and steering systems for ships and offshore applications. Founded by Josef Becker in 1921, the company develops and manufactures azimuth propulsion and maneuvering systems, complete propulsion systems with power ratings of up to 30 MW and steering systems for vessels of all sizes and types.
KVM in Maritime Use
Special fields of application such as maritime environments pose extreme working conditions for IT devices. A challenge faced by KVM manufacturer Guntermann & Drunck who optimized their products for the use in maritime applications: ship bridges, control rooms, offshore platforms and control of waterways ā compliant with IEC 60945. Strong winds, salty air, waves and vibrations are just some of the strains IT equipment is exposed to when used on water.
MN 100: MidSouth Technologies
For more than 10 years, MidSouth Technologies has provided technology services to businesses around the world, emerging as a respected one-stop shop technology company, serving not only Corporate Business, but also the Oil & Gas and Maritime industries. The Midsouth team is certified to manage the complexity of any system, with experience in VSAT, Thermal Imaging, Vessel Tracking, IT Infrastructure on board and ashore, CCTV, and Port Security.
MN 100: PPG Protective & Marine Coatings
Executive Vice President: Viktor R. Vice President: Timothy M. PPG Industries, Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, is a global, multi-billion dollar diversified manufacturer supplying paints, coatings, chemicals, optical products, specialty materials and glass. PPG is a world leader in protective and marine coatings, developing products that protect customersā assets in some of the worldās most demanding conditions and environments.
Caterpillar Delivers 100th Generator Set in Brazil
Caterpillar Oil & Gas announce the successful delivery of the 100th offshore generator set featuring Brazilian local content from the companyās Piracicaba, Brazil manufacturing facility. The 100th unit, a Cat 3512 Diesel Electric Propulsion (DEP) Generator Set was packaged, tested and certified with an industry-leading level of Brazilian local content per ANP standards. In recent years, Caterpillarā¦
Wärtsilä Wins Its Largest Single BWMS Order
A total of 22 bulk carriers, being built by Yangzhou Guoyu Shipbuilding Co. Ltd in China for Singapore based Pioneer Marine, will feature Wärtsilä Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS). The Wärtsilä systems will enable the vessels to comply fully with the IMO's ballast water convention. The contracts were finalized in August. Each of the 38,000 DWT vessels will be fitted with two Wärtsilä AQUARIUS UV BWMS, and the scope of supply includes also the commissioning and sea trials of the equipment.
PMI Energy Services Opens Shorebase in Louisiana
PMI Energy Services, a Superior Energy Services company, has opened a shorebase in Morgan City, Louisiana, focused on supporting shelf, coastal and inland waters production and drilling activities. PMIās shorebase is centrally located on the Louisiana coast and provides better protection from weather events than ports located directly on the Louisiana coastline. It maintains a close proximity to established fuel docksā¦
