Foss Maritime announces switch to ultra low sulfur diesel fuel

(SEATTLE, WA -- November 1, 2007) Foss Maritime Company announced today that, effective immediately, its vessels are switching to ultra low sulfur diesel fuel (ULSDF) from low sulfur diesel fuel, significantly reducing emissions of particulate matter and other pollutants. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and port officials in Seattle and Portland lauded Foss for taking an important step to…
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Markey supplies tug with software-integrated winch

Front and rear views of the DEPCF-52 75HP Electric Hawser winch from Markey Machinery. (SEATTLE, WA -- October 29, 2007) Markey Machinery has announced that it will supply the second DEPCF-52 75HP Electric Hawser winch for a series of 6,800 horsepower tugs constructed at Nichols Brothers Shipyards.  The DEPCF-52 Electric Hawser winch is slated for installation on the tug Vigilant.…
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New hull coating from Xiom reduces costs of maintenance and fuel

Top, the front side of panels not treated with Xiom's marine vessel hull protection (mvhp) product are caked with marine organisms. Bottom, treated panels are buildup-free. (WEST BABYLON, NY --October 24, 2007) Xiom Corporation, manufacturers of portable polymer spray equipment and coatings, has designed a polymer/ceramic-based, self-cleaning coating for marine hull bottoms.The protective coating can be used on both steel and fiberglass…
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New electric anchor windlass available from Markey Machinery

(SEATTLE, WA -- October 29, 2007) Markey Machinery, a Seattle-based designer serving professional mariners with custom deck machinery, has custom designed and manufactured an anchor windlass for use aboard the drill ship Joides Resolution. The Markey Type WES-32 Electric Anchor Windlass is being installed as part of infrastructure upgrades to the vessel as it undergoes a major overhaul and conversion in a…
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Crowley announces organizational changes; Peterson and Hoggarth promoted

(SEATTLE, WA -- October 24, 2007) Crowley Maritime Corporation has announced organizational changes in its West Coast Marine Services group. The company's operations and commercial responsibilities have been combined into one group under the leadership of Chris Peterson, vice president, West Coast services. Scott Hoggarth will act as the newly promoted general manager of ship assist and escort.Peterson will now…
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Navionics wins industry award for Platinum electronic cartography

A view of the Navionics Platinum electronic cartography screen. (WAREHAM, MA -- October 29, 2007) Platinum, multi-dimensional electronic cartography from Navionics, has won the 2007 National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Industry Award in the Marine Specialty category.    The award recognized Platinum charts for excellence in innovation, design, performance and reliability in marine navigation. Award winners are selected by a secret…
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SES Americom launches Maritime Mobile Broadband service

(PRINCETON, NJ -– October 24, 2007) SES Americom, a supplier of satellite services, today launched its Maritime Mobile Broadband (MMB) service which enables telecommunications service providers to offer affordable, “always on” broadband data and voice service to boats and ships throughout the Americas and the Caribbean.The company operates a fleet of 15 spacecraft. The satellites used for MMB services, such…
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National Waterways Foundation elects new officers and trustees

(WASHINGTON, DC - October 26, 2007) The National Waterways Foundation elected new officers and trustees at its recent meeting on October 3, 2007 in Houston. The goal of the National Waterways Foundation is to serve and protect America’s waterways system. Through research studies, education and training programs, grants, forms and similar activities, the Foundation helps people understand how to maintain…
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Bob Rousseau promoted to vice president of Intermodal

(JACKSONVILLE, FL -- October 22, 2007) Crowley Maritime Corporation announced today that Robert (Bob) Rousseau has been promoted to Vice President of Intermodal, a newly created position in the company's liner services segment. He will remain domiciled in Jacksonville and report to Rob Grune, vice president and general manager of Puerto Rico/Caribbean services, and John Hourihan, vice president and general…
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ABS Nautical Systems software donation will help keep historic ship alive

S.S. American Victory (HOUSTON, TX -- October 22, 2007) ABS Nautical Systems (ABS NS) has donated the NS 5 Maintenance & Repair fleet management software to the historic S.S. American Victory museum ship, one of only four remaining WWII Merchant Ships still sailing under the U.S. flag. The NS 5 Maintenance & Repair software is a comprehensive planned maintenance program…
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