14 Aug

FLIR Systems unveils next-generation Voyager II maritime thermal camera system with quad-camera capability

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(PORTLAND, ORE. – AUGUST 14, 2008) -- FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR), the infrared camera manufacturer with more maritime thermal imagers at sea than all other competitors combined, announced today the planned October 1 release of its next-generation Voyager gyro-stabilized multi-sensor thermal imaging system, the Voyager II. Boasting features such as Radar Slaving and Internet Remote Control, the Voyager II…
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14 Aug

TITAN Salvage removes accommodations block from sunken ship, New Flame, in Gibraltar

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(POMPANO, FLA. - AUGUST 13, 2008) TITAN Salvage, Crowley Maritime Corporation's salvage and wreck removal company reported today that its salvage team on site in Gibraltar responding to the wreck of the bulk ship New Flame took a major step forward in the project last week when salvors removed the wreck's 600-ton accommodations block.The lift of the accommodations block was…
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14 Aug

Austal USA names Director of Commercial Sales

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(MOBILE, ALA. - AUGUST 14, 2008) -- Michael Pinkham, Austal USA's newly-appointed Director of Commercial Sales To strengthen the commercial focus for Austal USA, Michael Pinkham has joined Austal’s Mobile, Alabama team as the Director of Commercial Sales.  Formerly with Seacoast Electronics as the Vice President Sales & Marketing, Mr. Pinkham brings 32 years of experience from several areas in…
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07 Aug

Blount Boats delivers M/V Cayo Largo and La Plena for the Puerto Rico and Municipal Islands Maritime Authority

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(WARREN, R.I. - July 31, 2008) -- The 165x45-foot 300 ST Class cargo/passenger ferry, M/V Cayo Largo built by Blount Boats, Inc. for the Puerto Rico and Municipal Islands Maritime Authority was accepted for delivery to Fajardo, Puerto Rico on Wednesday, July 23, 2008. The Cayo Largo will also deliver the 45x17-foot M/V La Plena, also built by Blount Boats.…
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07 Aug

Martinac Shipbuilding reports IPS-designed switchboard is an electric plant “technical marvel” for Signet Maritime’s new Z-drive escort tug boats America and Pacific Star

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(Jacksonville, FLA. – August 7, 2008) -– Owners and operators of new state-of-the-art tug boats recently built by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. of Tacoma, WA, are collectively praising the innovative electrical control system designed and built by Industrial Power Systems, Inc., (IPS) of Jacksonville, Florida (www.ipsswitchgear.com). Built for Signet Maritime (Houston), the new $12 million Z-Drive “tractor tugs” America and…
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06 Aug

KVH taps industry veteran to manage growth of Global Mobile Broadband Satellite Network

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(MIDDLETOWN, R.I. – AUGUST 6, 2008) -- KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI) has hired Mr. Brent Bruun as its new Vice President for Business Development. Mr. Bruun, formerly of SES AMERICOM, is expected to play a key role in KVH's planned worldwide rollout of the mini-VSAT Broadbandsm satellite communications service. Expansion will provide service coverage in new regions, supporting leisure,…
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06 Aug

Richardsons’ acquires Maptech’s Marine Printed Products Division

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(NEW BEDFORD, MASS. - AUGUST 6, 2008) -- Richardsons' Chartbooks and Cruising Guides has purchased Maptech Inc.'s marine printed products division, publishers of ChartKits, Embassy Cruising Guides and Maptech Waterproof Charts, for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition, made final on July 30, creates one of the world's largest chartmakers outside of national hydrographic offices. Both companies have long histories and…
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06 Aug

Donjon contracted by USCG to salvage two sunken tugboats outside Philadelphia

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(PHILADELPHIA - AUGUST 6, 2008) -- Donjon works to recover the sunken tugboat, Scooby Doo, near South Philadelphia Donjon Marine Co., Inc., a provider of multi-faceted marine services including marine salvage, heavy lift, dredging and related emergency response services, was contracted under a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) by the U.S. Coast Guard to provide emergency salvage services for two tugboats…
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04 Aug

Walker Engineering Enterprises offers new vessel packages to fight rising fuel costs

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(SUN VALLEY, CALIF. - AUGUST 4, 2008) -- Walker Engineering Enterprises recently announced it is offering Fuelsep® Vessel Packages to help vessel owners fight the high cost of diesel fuel at the docks. The new Fuelsep Vessel Package includes two (2) Main Engine Fuelseps, one (1) Genset Fuelsep, three (3) sets of fitting kits, and three (3) fuel installation linesŠall…
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